Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed. The vapour compression system (1) comprises an ejector (4), and has a non-return valve (11) arranged in the refrigerant path between an outlet (12) of an evaporator (7) and an inlet (10) of a compressor unit (2), in such a manner that a refrigerant flow from the outlet (12) of the evaporator (7) towards the inlet (10) of the compressor unit (2) is allowed, while a fluid flow from the inlet (10) of the compressor unit (2) towards the outlet (12) of the evaporator (7) is prevented. A pressure, P0, of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (7) is measured and a value being representative for a pressure, Psuc, of refrigerant entering the compressor unit (2) is obtained. The pressures, P0 and Psuc, are compared to respective reference pressure values, P0,ref and Psuc,ref. In the case that ε0>εsuc, where ε0=P0-P0,ref and εsuc=Psuc-Psuc,ref, the compressor unit (2) is controlled based on P0, and in the case that εsuc>ε0, the compressor unit (2) is controlled based on Psuc.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a fan (6) of a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the fan (6) being arranged to provide a secondary fluid flow across a heat rejecting heat exchanger (3). A temperature difference, ΔΤ= T out -T amb , between a temperature, T out , of refrigerant leaving the heat rejecting heat exchanger (3) and a temperature, T amb , of ambient air of the heat rejecting heat exchanger (3) is established. A setpoint value, ΔT setp , for the temperature difference, ΔΤ, is obtained, the setpoint value, ΔT setp , being dependent on the fan speed of the fan (6) in such a manner that the setpoint value, ΔT setp , increases as the fan speed increases. The fan speed of the fan (6) is controlled in order to control the temperature difference, ΔΤ, in accordance with the obtained setpoint value, ΔT setp .
Abstract translation:公开了一种用于控制蒸气压缩系统(1)的风扇(6)的方法,所述风扇(6)被布置成提供穿过排热热交换器(3)的二次流体流动, 。 在离开排热热交换器(3)的制冷剂的温度T out之间的温度差ΔT = T out -T amb, )和排热换热器(3)的环境空气的温度T amb建立。 获得用于温差ΔT的额定值ΔTsetp,其中设定值ΔTsetp取决于风扇6的风扇速度, 以这样的方式,当风扇速度增加时,额定值ΔTsetp sub>增加。 控制风扇(6)的风扇速度以根据所获得的设定值ΔT setp sub>控制温差ΔT。
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the vapour compression system (1) comprising at least one expansion device (8) and at least one evaporator (9). For each expansion device (8), an opening degree of the expansion device (8) is obtained, and a representative opening degree, OD rep , is identified based on the obtained opening degree(s) of the expansion device(s) (8). The representative opening degree could be a maximum opening degree, OD max , being the largest among the obtained opening degrees. The representative opening degree, OD rep , is compared to a predefined target opening degree, OD target , and a minimum setpoint value, SP rec , for a pressure prevailing inside a receiver (7), is calculated or adjusted, based on the comparison. The vapour compression system (1) is controlled to obtain a pressure inside the receiver (7) which is equal to or higher than the calculated or adjusted minimum setpoint value, SP rec .
Abstract:
A method for controlling a chiller system (1), the chiller system (1) comprising a primary side in the form of a vapour compression system, and a secondary side, is disclosed. The secondary side comprises a variable speed pump (8) for providing a secondary fluid flow through the evaporator (5) of the primary side in such a manner that heat exchange takes place between refrigerant of the primary side and fluid of the secondary side in the evaporator (5), the secondary side further comprising a temperature sensor (9, 10) arranged in the secondary fluid flow. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a temperature of the secondary fluid flow by means of the temperature sensor (9, 10), and controlling the compressor capacity and the speed of the variable speed pump (8) on the basis of the monitored temperature, and in order to obtain a predetermined setpoint temperature, in such a manner that the closed loop gain of the chiller system (1), K= K p .K e , where K p is the gain of the compressor capacity controller and K e is the gain of the evaporator (5), is kept substantially constant.
Abstract:
A method for coordinating operation between at least two groups of compressors in a cooling circuit is disclosed. A first group of compressors forms part of a low temperature (LT) part of the cooling circuit and a second group of compressors forms part of a high temperature (MT) part of the cooling circuit. Each of the compressor groups comprises one or more compressors, and each of the compressor groups comprises a controller, the controllers being capable of exchanging signals. In the case that the LT compressor group needs one or more of the LT compressors to start operation, it is investigated whether or not one or more of the MT compressors is/are operating. If this is the case, one or more of the LT compressors is/are allowed to start operation. If it is not the case, the suction pressure in the MT part of the cooling circuit is established, e.g. measured, and compared to a lower and an upper limit of a neutral pressure zone, said neutral pressure zone lying within an operating pressure zone of the MT part of the cooling circuit. Finally, the MT compressors and the LT compressors are operated based on the comparing step. The cooling system may be a cascade system or a booster system.
Abstract:
A method for detecting ice accumulation on an evaporator (104) of a vapour compression system (100) is disclosed. The evaporator (104) is part of a vapour compression system (100). The vapour compression system (100) further comprises a compressor unit (101), a heat rejecting heat exchanger (102), and an expansion device (103). The compressor unit (101), the heat rejecting heat exchanger (102), the expansion device (103) and the evaporator (104) are arranged in a refrigerant path, and an air flow is flowing across the evaporator (104). At least one temperature of air leaving the evaporator (104) is measured and a control value based on the measured temperature is derived. Determining whether ice has accumulated on the evaporator (104) by comparing the derived control value and a setpoint value.
Abstract:
A method for controlling suction pressure in a vapour compression system (1) comprising one or more cooling entities (5) is disclosed. For each cooling entity (5), a maximum required suction pressure and/or a required change in suction pressure for maintaining a target temperature in the refrigerated volume is obtained. A most loaded cooling entity (5) among the one or more cooling entities (5) is identified, based on the maximum required suction pressures and/or the required changes in suction pressure. The suction pressure of the vapour compression system (1) is controlled in accordance with the maximum required suction pressure and/or required change in suction pressure for the identified most loaded cooling entity (5).
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed. Malfunctioning of a gas bypass valve (8) is registered. An actual opening degree of the gas bypass valve (8) is derived, and a target opening degree of the gas bypass valve (8) is derived, based on one or more control parameters of the vapour compression system (1). The actual opening degree is compared to the target opening degree, and the vapour compression system (1) is controlled based on the comparison, and in order to match a mass flow of gaseous refrigerant through the gas bypass valve (8) to the actual opening degree of the gas bypass valve (8).
Abstract:
A vapour compression system (1) comprising at least two evaporator groups (5a, 5b, 5c), each evaporator group (5a, 5b, 5c) comprising an ejector unit (7a, 7b, 7c), at least one evaporator (9a, 9b, 9c) and a flow control device (8a, 8b, 8c) controlling a flow of refrigerant to the at least one evaporator (9a, 9b, 9c). For each evaporator group (5a, 5b, 5c) the outlet of the evaporator (9a, 9b, 9c) is connected to a secondary inlet (12a, 12b, 12c) of the corresponding ejector unit (7a, 7b, 7c). The vapour compression system (1) can be controlled in an energy efficient and stable manner. A method for controlling the vapour compression system (1) is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a valve arrangement (12), e.g. in the form of a three way valve, in a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the vapour compression system (1) comprising an ejector (6). The valve arrangement (12) is arranged to supply refrigerant to a compressor unit (2) from the gaseous outlet (11) of a receiver (7) and/or from the outlet of an evaporator (9). The vapour compression system (1) may be operated in a first mode of operation (summer mode) or in a second mode of operation (winter mode). When operated in the second mode of operation, it is determined whether or not conditions for operating the vapour compression system (1) in the first mode of operation are prevailing. If this is the case, the valve arrangement (12) is actively switched to the first mode of operation by closing a first inlet (13) towards the evaporator (7) and fully opening a second inlet (14) towards the receiver (7).