摘要:
A system and method for defrosting an air source heat pump are presented. A defrost conduit extends from the discharge from a system compressor to the outdoor coil. The defrost conduit includes a normally closed defrost valve. When the need for defrost exists, the defrost valve is opened, and warm refrigerant is delivered from the compressor discharge to the outdoor coil to effect defrost of the outdoor coil.
摘要:
A multi-rotor compressor and method of manufacturing is provided. The compressor includes a housing with a plurality of identical planet rotors. The planet rotors are equally spaced apart at a fixed distance from a centerline. A single sun rotor is provided that is disposed to cooperate with the plurality of identical planet rotors in the compression of gas. The number and radial spacing of the plurality of identical planet rotors about said single sun rotor may be arranged in different configurations to change an output capacity parameter for said compressor.
摘要:
A boosted source heat pump (BSHP) is presented having a primary compressor, a booster compressor, an economizer, and a lubricant management system. At least the primary compressor is a twin-single compressor. The lubricant management system includes traps to prevent migration of lubricant to a non-operating compressor, and aspiration tubes from the sump to the low pressure intake zone to each compressor.
摘要:
A compressor in accordance with the present invention includes a male rotor which is axially aligned with and in communication with two female rotors. The male rotor is driven by a motor, in other words the male rotor is the drive rotor. The male rotor has a plurality of lobes which intermesh with a plurality of flutes on each of the female rotors. The male rotor comprises an inner cylindrical metal shaft with an outer composite material ring mounted thereon. The ring includes the lobes of the male rotor integrally depending therefrom. The lobes of the male rotor being comprised of a composite material allows positioning of the female rotors at a small clearance from the male drive rotor. This clearance is small enough that the liquid refrigerant itself provides sufficient sealing, cooling and lubrication. The positioning of the female rotors on opposing sides of the male rotor balances the radial loading on the male rotor thereby minimizing radial bearing loads. The interface velocity between the male and female rotors during operation is low, whereby damage suffered as a result of lubrication loss is reduced. The compressor includes a housing having an inlet housing portion, a main housing portion and a discharge housing portion. An induction side plate and a discharge side plate are mounted on the male rotor. The outside diameter of the induction plate is equal to the root diameter of the male rotor. The outside diameter of the discharge plate is equal to the crest diameter of the male rotor. These plates serve two purposes, to secure the male rotor components and to equalize suction pressure at both ends of the male rotor, thereby virtually eliminating the thrust loads. Discharge porting is defined in the discharge housing portion wherein trap pocket relief is provided.
摘要:
A compressor in accordance with the present invention includes a male rotor which is axially aligned with and in communication with two female rotors. The compressor includes a housing and a thrust balance configuration. The thrust balance configuration includes a thrust balance disc mounted to a male rotor shaft in a discharge housing of the compressor. The thrust balance disc is exposed to fluid from the compressor at high pressure. The outside diameter of the thrust balance is sized to provide sufficient area to react thrust loads produced by the first rotor. The thrust balance configuration serves to balance the thrust loads imparted on the male rotor and allows for full axial discharge porting.
摘要:
A helical-screw rotary compressor having a twin rotor configuration or a multi-rotor (i.e., at least three) configuration with defined compressor induction and discharge ends has at least one unloader piston disposed at said compressor discharge end. The unloader pistons being opened and closed in fine discrete steps by microprocessor controlled stepping motors which drive linear actuators
摘要:
A primary compressor and a booster compressor connected in series is presented. A first conduit connects the low side of a heating/cooling or refrigeration system to the inlet of the booster compressor, the outlet of the booster compressor and the inlet of the primary compressor. A second conduit connects the outlet of the primary compressor to the high side of the system. The first conduit includes a check valve for closing or opening the connection between the first conduit and the outlet of the booster compressor. A sump conduit is positioned near the bottom of the primary and booster compressors to allow lubricant to flow from the booster compressor to the primary compressor.
摘要:
A compressor in accordance with the present invention includes a male rotor which is axially aligned with and in communication with two female rotors. The male rotor is driven by a motor, in other words the male rotor is the drive rotor. The male rotor has a plurality of lobes which intermesh with a plurality of flutes on each of the female rotors. The male rotor comprises an inner cylindrical metal shaft with an outer composite material ring mounted thereon. The ring includes the lobes of the male rotor integrally depending therefrom. The lobes of the male rotor being comprised of a composite material allows positioning of the female rotors at a small clearance from the male drive rotor. This clearance is small enough that the liquid refrigerant itself provides sufficient sealing, cooling and lubrication. The positioning of the female rotors on opposing sides of the male rotor balances the radial loading on the male rotor thereby minimizing radial bearing loads. The interface velocity between the male and female rotors during operation is low, whereby damage suffered as a result of lubrication loss is reduced. The compressor includes a housing having an inlet housing portion, a main housing portion and a discharge housing portion. An induction side plate and a discharge side plate are mounted on the male rotor. The outside diameter of the induction plate is equal to the root diameter of the male rotor. The outside diameter of the discharge plate is equal to the crest diameter of the male rotor. These plates serve two purposes, to secure the male rotor components and to equalize suction pressure at both ends of the male rotor, thereby virtually eliminating the thrust loads. Discharge porting is defined in the discharge housing portion wherein trap pocket relief is provided.
摘要:
Oil laden refrigerant is supplied tangentially into an oil separator for a primary removal of oil and then into a coalescer for a secondary removal of oil. Flow between the oil separator and coalescer is controlled by a valve so as to insure that a rapid build up of pressure takes place in the sump to insure adequate lubrication to the compressor.
摘要:
A refrigeration system includes a rack or bank of compressors located in parallel and feeding a common condenser. Liquid refrigerant from the condenser is supplied to a plurality of evaporators located in parallel and feeding a common suction manifold. The suction manifold is connected to the compressors and contains a valve for selectively isolating one or more compressors and evaporators whereby the isolated compressor acts as a satellite compressor and the isolated evaporators are operated at a lower temperature than the other evaporators.