Suction valve pulse width modulation control based on evaporator or condenser pressure
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F25B-049/00
G05D-007/00
출원번호
US-0514380
(2005-11-30)
등록번호
US-8424328
(2013-04-23)
국제출원번호
PCT/US2005/047704
(2005-11-30)
§371/§102 date
20091110
(20091110)
국제공개번호
WO2009/058106
(2009-05-07)
발명자
/ 주소
Lifson, Alexander
Taras, Michael F.
출원인 / 주소
Carrier Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Carlson, Gaskey & Olds, PC
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초록▼
A refrigerant system is provided with a suction pulse width modulation valve, and a pulse width modulation control for controlling this valve. System pressures, such as the pressure on the evaporator and the condenser are monitored. The measured system pressures are maintained within a band of accep
A refrigerant system is provided with a suction pulse width modulation valve, and a pulse width modulation control for controlling this valve. System pressures, such as the pressure on the evaporator and the condenser are monitored. The measured system pressures are maintained within a band of acceptable lower and upper limits. As the pulse width modulation control cycles the valve, the refrigerant pressures in the evaporator and the condenser tend to fluctuate. The control ensures those fluctuations are within the limits by controlling the duty cycle of the valve.
대표청구항▼
1. A refrigerant system comprising: a compressor, a condenser downstream of said compressor, an expansion device downstream of said condenser and an evaporator downstream of said expansion device;a suction pulse width modulation valve positioned between said evaporator and said compressor;a control
1. A refrigerant system comprising: a compressor, a condenser downstream of said compressor, an expansion device downstream of said condenser and an evaporator downstream of said expansion device;a suction pulse width modulation valve positioned between said evaporator and said compressor;a control for selectively operating said suction pulse width modulation valve to deliver refrigerant to said compressor, said control being operable to utilize a pulse width modulation signal to operate the suction pulse width modulation valve, and a duty cycle of said pulse width modulation signal being controlled to control fluctuations in a sensed system pressure; andan upper limit and a lower limit are set for said system pressure, and a control monitors said system pressure to ensure it is maintained within said upper and lower limits. and said control adjusting said duty cycle of said suction pulse width modulation valve to ensure said system pressure is maintained between said upper and lower limits. 2. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said system pressure is associated with said condenser. 3. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 2, wherein said system pressure is also associated with said evaporator. 4. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said system pressure is associated with said evaporator. 5. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 1, wherein if said system pressure approaches one of said upper and lower limits, said duty cycle is modified such that said valve is maintained open and closed for shorter periods of time. 6. A refrigerant system comprising: a compressor, a condenser downstream of said compressor, an expansion device downstream of said condenser and an evaporator downstream of said expansion device; anda control for selectively operating a component of said refrigerant system, said control being operable to utilize a pulse width modulation signal to operate the component, and a duty cycle of said pulse width modulation signal being controlled in combination with a sensed system pressure to ensure said sensed system pressure does not fluctuate outside of pre-determined upper and lower limits 7. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 6, wherein said system pressure is associated with said condenser. 8. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 6, wherein said system pressure is associated with said evaporator. 9. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 6, wherein said component is a suction pulse width modulation valve. 10. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 9, wherein said suction pulse width modulation valve can be opened between fully opened and fully closed positions, and also is movable to intermediate positions. 11. A method of controlling a refrigerant system comprising the steps of: providing a compressor, a condenser downstream of said compressor, an expansion device downstream of said condenser, an evaporator downstream of said expansion device, and a suction pulse width modulation valve positioned between said evaporator and said compressor; andselectively operating said suction pulse width modulation valve to deliver refrigerant to said compressor, by utilizing pulse width modulation signal to operate the suction pulse width modulation valve, and a duty cycle of said pulse width modulation signal being controlled in combination with a sensed system pressure to ensure said sensed system pressure does not exceed upper and lower limits of fluctuation. 12. The method as set forth in claim 11, wherein if said system pressure approaches one of said limits, said duty cycle is reduced such that said valve is maintained open and closed for shorter periods of time. 13. A refrigerant system comprising: a compressor, a condenser downstream of said compressor, an expansion device downstream of said condenser and an evaporator downstream of said expansion device;a control for selectively operating a component of said refrigerant system, said control being operable to utilize a pulse width modulation signal to operate the component, and a duty cycle of said pulse width modulation signal being controlled in combination with a sensed system pressure taken on a high pressure side of the refrigerant system to ensure said sensed system pressure is maintained as desired: andsetting an upper limit and a lower limit for said system pressure, and a control monitoring said system pressure to ensure it is maintained within said upper and lower limits and said control adjusting said duty cycle of said suction pulse width modulation valve to ensure said system pressure is maintained between said upper and lower limits. 14. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said component is a suction pulse width modulation valve. 15. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 14, wherein said suction pulse width modulation valve can be opened between fully opened and fully closed positions, and also is movable to intermediate positions. 16. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said system pressure is associated with said condenser. 17. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said system pressure is associated with said evaporator. 18. The refrigerant system as set forth in claim 13, wherein if said system pressure approaches one of said limits, said duty cycle is reduced such that said valve is maintained open and closed for shorter periods of time.
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