Compressor Floodback Protection System
    41.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200166256A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-28

    申请号:US16780270

    申请日:2020-02-03

    Abstract: A climate-control system may include a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a first sensor, a second sensor, a third sensor, and a control module. The compressor may include a motor and a compression mechanism. The condenser receives compressed working fluid from the compressor. The evaporator is in fluid communication with the compressor and disposed downstream of the condenser and upstream of the compressor. The first sensor may detect an electrical operating parameter of the motor. The second sensor may detect a discharge temperature of working fluid discharged by the compression mechanism. The third sensor may detect a suction temperature of working fluid between the evaporator and the compression mechanism. The control module is in communication with the first, second and third sensors and may determine whether a refrigerant floodback condition is occurring in the compressor based on data received from the first, second and third sensors.

    Compressor With Flooded Start Control
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200063733A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-27

    申请号:US16670709

    申请日:2019-10-31

    Inventor: Hung M. PHAM

    Abstract: A system includes a compressor and a controller. The controller operates the compressor in a flooded-start control mode. The flooded start control mode includes operating the compressor according to at least one cycle including a first time period during which the compressor is on, followed by a second time period during which the compressor is off. The controller determines at least one of the first time period, the second time period, and a number of cycles for the flooded-start control mode. At least one of the first time period, the second time period, and the number of cycles is based on received asset data corresponding to at least one of a type and a characteristic of at least one component of the refrigeration system. The controller operates the compressor in the flooded-start control mode after determining the first time period, the second time period, and the number of cycles.

    Compressor having sound isolation feature

    公开(公告)号:US10570901B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-25

    申请号:US15633537

    申请日:2017-06-26

    Abstract: Scroll compressor designs are provided to minimize vibration, sound, and noise transmission. The scroll compressor has a bearing housing, and orbiting and non-orbiting scroll members. The non-orbiting scroll member has a radially extending flanged portion with at least one aperture substantially aligned with the axially extending bore. At least one fastener is disposed within the aperture and the bore. A sound isolation member contacts at least one of the non-orbiting scroll member, the fastener, or the bearing housing, to reduce or eliminate noise transmission. The sound isolation member may be formed of a polymeric composite having an acoustic impedance value greater than the surrounding materials. The sound isolation member may be an annular washer, an O-ring, or a biasing member, by way of non-limiting example. In other variations, fluid passages are provided within the fastener and/or bearing housing to facilitate entry of lubricant oil to further dampen sound and noise.

    Method and apparatus for monitoring refrigeration-cycle systems

    公开(公告)号:US10558229B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-11

    申请号:US15633657

    申请日:2017-06-26

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A monitoring system for a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system of a residential or commercial building includes an evaporator unit device and four temperature sensors. The evaporator unit device includes an electrical sensor that measures current supplied to a circulator blower of the HVAC system. The measured current from the first electrical sensor is used to diagnose a problem with the circulator blower. The first temperature sensor that measures a temperature of refrigerant flowing between a condenser of the HVAC system and an expansion valve of the HVAC system. The second temperature sensor measures a temperature of refrigerant flowing between an evaporator and a compressor. The third temperature sensor measures a temperature of air flowing away from the evaporator. The fourth temperature sensor measures a temperature of air flowing toward the evaporator. The evaporator unit device transmits sensor data to a remote monitoring service over a data network.

    Systems And Methods For Capacity Modulation Through Eutectic Plates

    公开(公告)号:US20200001680A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-02

    申请号:US16568964

    申请日:2019-09-12

    Abstract: A system may include a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first working fluid flow path, and a second working fluid flow path. The first heat exchanger receives working fluid discharged from the compressor. The first working fluid flow path may receive working fluid from the first heat exchanger and may include a second heat exchanger and a first control valve that is movable between a first position allowing fluid flow through the second heat exchanger and a second position restricting fluid flow through the second heat exchanger. The second working fluid flow path may receive working fluid from the first heat exchanger and may include a third heat exchanger and a second control valve that is movable between a first position allowing fluid flow through the third heat exchanger and a second position restricting fluid flow through the third heat exchanger.

    System And Method Of Controlling A Variable-Capacity Compressor And A Variable-Capacity Fan Using A Two-Stage Thermostat

    公开(公告)号:US20190390886A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-26

    申请号:US16564558

    申请日:2019-09-09

    Abstract: A system includes a compressor, an indoor fan, a thermostat, an indoor fan controller, and a compressor controller. The thermostat provides first and second signals based on indoor loading. The fan controller operates the fan in low speed mode and the compressor controller operates the compressor in low capacity mode when only the first signal is asserted. The compressor controller automatically switches the compressor to high capacity mode if only the first signal remains asserted past the low capacity mode runtime. The fan controller operates the fan in high speed mode when the second signal is asserted while the first signal is still asserted. The compressor controller continues to operate the compressor in high capacity mode and the fan controller operates the fan in low speed mode after the second signal is de-asserted, until the first signal is de-asserted, at which point the fan and compressor are turned off.

    Multiple-Compressor System With Suction Valve And Method Of Controlling Suction Valve

    公开(公告)号:US20190323497A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-24

    申请号:US16387694

    申请日:2019-04-18

    Abstract: A climate-control system may include first and second compressors, first and second suction valves, and a control module. The first and second compressors each include a shell and a compression mechanism. The shells define suction chambers from which the compression mechanisms draw working fluid. The shells include suction inlets through which working fluid is drawn into the suction chambers. The first suction valve may be movable between a fully open position and a partially closed position and may control a flow of working fluid through the first suction inlet. The second suction valve may be movable between a fully open position and a partially closed position and may control a flow of working fluid through the second suction inlet. The control module may control positions of the first and second suction valves to control lubricant levels in the first and second shells.

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