Controlling a voltage-to-frequency ratio for a variable speed drive in refrigerant systems
    21.
    发明授权
    Controlling a voltage-to-frequency ratio for a variable speed drive in refrigerant systems 有权
    控制制冷系统中变速驱动器的电压 - 频率比

    公开(公告)号:US07481069B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-27

    申请号:US11191679

    申请日:2005-07-28

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is provided with at least one variable frequency drive. In the past, the variable frequency drives were operable such that the voltage-to-frequency ratio remained constant regardless of operation. The present invention realizes that variations in the voltage-to-frequency ratio may be desirable, and the refrigerant system control drives the motors associated with relevant refrigerant system components to reach an optimum voltage-to-frequency ratios in order to achieve higher efficiency, provide operational safety and prevent nuisance shutdowns.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统具有至少一个变频驱动器。 在过去,可变频率驱动器是可操作的,使得电压 - 频率比保持恒定,而不管操作。 本发明实现了电压 - 频率比的变化是可取的,并且制冷剂系统控制驱动与相关制冷剂系统部件相关联的电动机达到最佳的电压 - 频率比,以便实现更高的效率,提供 操作安全,防止烦扰关闭。

    Including Energy Price in Optimizing Refrigerant System Operation
    22.
    发明申请
    Including Energy Price in Optimizing Refrigerant System Operation 审中-公开
    包括优化制冷剂系统运行中的能源价格

    公开(公告)号:US20090012651A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-08

    申请号:US12160356

    申请日:2006-04-12

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1923 F24F11/30 F24F11/47 G06Q50/06

    Abstract: An HVAC & R system controller is provided with time pricing information for electricity and/or natural gas. This pricing information is utilized to determine the most efficient system configuration and operation schedule to achieve desired conditions in an indoor environment. As an example, if electricity prices are high, then the controller might rely on a natural gas powered furnace, rather than on the higher-electricity consuming heat pump. In another example, thermal storage media can be charged during off-peak hours when cost of electricity is low and release its thermal potential during high demand periods.

    Abstract translation: 为HVAC&R系统控制器提供电力和/或天然气的时间价格信息。 该定价信息用于确定在室内环境中实现所需条件的最有效的系统配置和操作计划。 例如,如果电价高,那么控制器可能依靠天然气供电的炉子,而不是依靠较高耗电的热泵。 在另一个例子中,热存储介质可在非高峰时段充电,当电力成本低时,在高需求期间释放其热势。

    Refrigerant System Unloading By-Pass Into Evaporator Inlet
    23.
    发明申请
    Refrigerant System Unloading By-Pass Into Evaporator Inlet 有权
    制冷剂系统卸载进入蒸发器入口

    公开(公告)号:US20080314055A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-25

    申请号:US12159026

    申请日:2006-01-27

    Inventor: Alexander Lifson

    Abstract: A refrigerant system has at least one unloader valve selectively communicating refrigerant between the compressor compression chambers and a point upstream of the evaporator. When the compressor is run in unloaded mode, partially compressed refrigerant is returned to a point upstream of the evaporator. In an unloaded mode, a higher refrigerant mass flow rate passes through the evaporator, as compared to prior art where the by-passed refrigerant was returned downstream of the evaporator. This increases system efficiency by more effectively returning oil which otherwise might be left in the evaporator back to the compressor. Also, the amount of refrigerant superheat entering the compressor in unloaded operation is reduced as compared to the prior art compressor systems, wherein the by-passed refrigerant is returned directly to the compressor suction line. Reduced refrigerant superheat increases system efficiency, improves motor performance and reduces compressor discharge temperature. Also, by moving the unloader line further away from the compressor, the compressor replacement is simplified as there is no connecting unloader line directly in front of the compressor.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统具有至少一个卸载阀,其选择性地将压缩机压缩室之间的制冷剂和蒸发器上游的点连通。 当压缩机以卸载模式运行时,部分压缩的制冷剂返回到蒸发器上游的一个点。 在空载模式中,与现有技术相比,较高的制冷剂质量流量通过蒸发器,其中旁路制冷剂返回到蒸发器的下游。 这可以通过更有效地将返回的油返回到蒸发器中返回压缩机来提高系统效率。 此外,与现有技术的压缩机系统相比,在卸载操作中进入压缩机的制冷剂过热量减少,其中旁路制冷剂直接返回到压缩机吸入管线。 降低制冷剂过热度可提高系统效率,改善电机性能并降低压缩机排放温度。 此外,通过将卸载器线移动离开压缩机,压缩机更换被简化,因为在压缩机前面没有直接卸载线。

    Economized Refrigerant System with Vapor Injection at Low Pressure
    24.
    发明申请
    Economized Refrigerant System with Vapor Injection at Low Pressure 审中-公开
    低压蒸汽注入的经济型制冷剂系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080256961A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-23

    申请号:US12088158

    申请日:2005-10-20

    Abstract: A refrigerant system with an economizer cycle incorporates a time dependant vapor injection scheme to reduce losses and enhance performance. The benefits of such an approach are particularly pronounced at low pressure ratios typical of air conditioning applications. The injection of refrigerant occurs during a limited time interval and at a particular point of time into a compression cycle. The vapor injection preferably occurs when the compression chamber are sealed (or about to be sealed off) from a suction port and continues until refrigerant pressure in the compression chambers is equal (or about to be equal) to the pressure at the injection line. This communication time constitutes about 35% of time of one revolution. In one embodiment, such time dependence of refrigerant vapor injection is provided by a specific compressor design. In another embodiment, a fast-acting solenoid valve is placed at the vicinity of the injection port to control the initiation and duration of the injection process. The benefits for an unloading scheme are disclosed as well.

    Abstract translation: 具有节能循环的制冷剂系统包含时间依赖性蒸气喷射方案,以减少损耗并提高性能。 这种方法的优点在空调应用的典型的低压比下特别显着。 制冷剂的注入在有限的时间间隔内和特定的时间点进入压缩循环。 优选地,当压缩室从吸入口密封(或将要被密封)并持续到压缩室中的制冷剂压力等于(或大致等于)注入管线处的压力时,蒸汽喷射优选地发生。 这个通信时间约为革命时间的35%。 在一个实施例中,通过特定的压缩机设计来提供制冷剂蒸气喷射的这种时间依赖性。 在另一个实施例中,快速作用的电磁阀被放置在喷射端口附近以控制喷射过程的启动和持续时间。 还披露了卸货方案的好处。

    Scroll compressor with titanium Oldham coupling
    26.
    发明申请
    Scroll compressor with titanium Oldham coupling 审中-公开
    涡旋压缩机与钛十字连接

    公开(公告)号:US20080085204A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-10

    申请号:US11544403

    申请日:2006-10-06

    Inventor: Alexander Lifson

    CPC classification number: F04C18/0215 F01C17/066 F04C23/008 F05C2201/0412

    Abstract: A scroll compressor includes an Oldham coupling which prevents the orbiting scroll member from rotating when driven by a rotating shaft. The Oldham coupling is formed of titanium or titanium alloy, thus increasing the strength of the Oldham coupling while minimizing its weight. Reduced coupling weight minimizes unnecessary scroll compressor vibration.

    Abstract translation: 一种涡旋式压缩机包括一个十字联轴器,当联轴器由旋转轴驱动时,该联轴器防止绕动涡旋件旋转。 奥尔德姆联轴器由钛或钛合金制成,从而在减少重量的同时增加了奥尔德姆联轴器的强度。 降低联轴器重量使不必要的涡旋压缩机振动最小化。

    HEAT PUMP WITH REHEAT AND ECONOMIZER FUNCTIONS
    27.
    发明申请
    HEAT PUMP WITH REHEAT AND ECONOMIZER FUNCTIONS 有权
    具有回热和经济功能的热泵

    公开(公告)号:US20070283712A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-13

    申请号:US11841009

    申请日:2007-08-20

    Abstract: A heat pump system operates in heating and cooling modes. The heat pump is provided with both a reheat function and economizer circuit. The economizer circuit provides augmented performance to the heat pump, while the reheat coil allows enhanced control over temperature and humidity of the air supplied to the conditioned space. A bypass line around an outdoor heat exchanger is also provided to achieve additional flexibility of control for a sensible heat ratio. Selective operation of the abovementioned components and subsystems allows precise control over system operation parameters and hence satisfaction of a wide spectrum of sensible and latent load demands and improved reliability.

    Abstract translation: 热泵系统在加热和冷却模式下运行。 热泵配有再热功能和节能器电路。 节能器电路为热泵提供增强的性能,而再热线圈允许增强对提供给调节空间的空气的温度和湿度的控制。 还提供了围绕室外热交换器的旁路管线,以实现对显热比的控制的额外的灵活性。 上述组件和子系统的选择性操作允许精确控制系统操作参数,从而满足广泛的敏感和潜在负载需求以及提高的可靠性。

    Multi-circuit dehumidification heat pump system
    28.
    发明授权
    Multi-circuit dehumidification heat pump system 有权
    多回路除湿热泵系统

    公开(公告)号:US07290399B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-06

    申请号:US10942695

    申请日:2004-09-16

    Abstract: In a multi-circuit heat pump system least one of the circuits has a reheat function. Various reheat concepts may be independently utilized for each circuit to reheat and dehumidify air. Moreover, the ability to bypass refrigerant around the outdoor heat exchanger may also be provided. Communication means between the circuits may be present to re-optimize the refrigerant charge and to provide better control over system operational parameters. The above mentioned control functions and design features assure system flexibility in satisfying a wide spectrum of market requirements and potential applications by operation in a variety of cooling, heating and dehumidification regimes and a combination of thereof.

    Abstract translation: 在多回路热泵系统中,至少一个电路具有再热功能。 各个再加热概念可以独立地用于每个回路以再加热和除湿空气。 此外,还可以提供在室外热交换器周围绕制冷剂的能力。 可能存在电路之间的通信装置以重新优化制冷剂充注并且提供对系统操作参数的更好控制。 上述控制功能和设计特征通过在各种冷却,加热和除湿方案及其组合中的操作来确保满足广泛市场需求和潜在应用的系统灵活性。

    Utilization of bypass refrigerant to provide reheat and dehumidification function in refrigerant system
    30.
    发明授权
    Utilization of bypass refrigerant to provide reheat and dehumidification function in refrigerant system 有权
    利用旁路制冷剂在制冷剂系统中提供再加热和除湿功能

    公开(公告)号:US07257957B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-21

    申请号:US10962985

    申请日:2004-10-12

    CPC classification number: F24F3/153 F25B2600/0261

    Abstract: A refrigerant system is provided with an unloader bypass line to selectively unload the compressor and deliver refrigerant from a partially (or fully) compressed location back to a suction port of the compressor. A section of this unloader bypass line is placed in the path of air having passed over an evaporator and towards an environment to be conditioned. This section of the unloader bypass line would contain refrigerant that is at a higher temperature than the refrigerant, which had been delivered into the evaporator by the main circuit. In this manner, this bypass line section will provide the function of reheating the air above the temperature to which it had been cooled in the evaporator to achieve a desired humidity level. Thus, the reheat function is obtained without requiring a dedicated reheat loop, associated components and additional structure. Also, through the refrigerant temperature reduction, compressor reliability and performance are improved. Furthermore, the flow control device may be of an adjustable type (e.g. modulating or pulsating) to achieve variable sensible heat ratios and to cover a wide range of potential applications. Lastly, the bypass line may have extended heat transfer elements allowing heat transfer enhancement between the air and refrigerant.

    Abstract translation: 制冷剂系统设置有卸载器旁路管线以选择性地卸载压缩机并将制冷剂从部分(或完全)压缩的位置输送回压缩机的吸入口。 该卸载器旁路管路的一部分被放置在通过蒸发器并朝向要调节的环境的空气的路径中。 卸载器旁路管路的该部分将包含比通过主回路输送到蒸发器中的制冷剂更高的温度的制冷剂。 以这种方式,该旁路管路部分将提供将空气重新加热到其在蒸发器中被冷却的温度以达到所需湿度水平的功能。 因此,在不需要专用再热循环,相关部件和附加结构的情况下获得再热功能。 另外,通过制冷剂的温度降低,可以提高压缩机的可靠性和性能。 此外,流量控制装置可以是可调节型(例如调制或脉动),以实现可变的显热比并覆盖广泛的潜在应用。 最后,旁路管线可以具有延长的传热元件,从而允许空气和制冷剂之间的热传递增强。

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