Abstract:
The invention discloses a controller for a vapour compression system for cooling a refrigerated space. The system comprises a circuit for circulation of a refrigerant between a compressor (2), a condenser (3), and an evaporator (4). An expansion valve (5) controls a flow of the refrigerant into the evaporator (4) and thereby cooling of the refrigerated space. The control system is adapted to control the expansion valve (5) based on a first temperature (Tl) in the circuit between the evaporator (4) and the compressor (2) and a second temperature (T2) determined in the refrigerated space.
Abstract:
A method for controlling an opening degree of a valve arranged in a vapour compression system, such as a refrigeration system or a heat pump. The vapour compression system comprises a compressor, a condenser, a valve and an evaporator arranged in a refrigerant flow path. According to a first aspect, the method comprises the steps of obtaining a superheat value for the system and comparing it to a reference superheat value, determining a maximum opening degree of the valve, and controlling the opening degree of the valve in accordance with the comparing step, and in such a manner that the opening degree does not exceed the maximum opening degree. The maximum opening degree is determined dynamically as a function of a mean temperature difference across the evaporator. Thereby the it is ensured that it is possible to open the valve as much as possible, while keeping the operation of the system safe in the sense that the risk that liquid refrigerant is allowed to pass through the evaporator is minimised due to the maximum opening degree. According to a second aspect, an adjustment value is calculated on the basis of the superheat value, the reference superheat value and a generated control signal. Thereby a faster response to changes in the operating conditions for the vapour compression system is obtained.