Efficient control algorithm for start-stop operation of a refrigeration unit powered by engine
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F02D-029/04
B60H-001/00
B60H-001/32
F02D-041/02
F02D-041/08
F25B-027/00
F25B-049/02
F25D-029/00
F02N-011/08
출원번호
US-0981261
(2011-12-06)
등록번호
US-9897017
(2018-02-20)
국제출원번호
PCT/US2011/063476
(2011-12-06)
§371/§102 date
20131008
(20131008)
국제공개번호
WO2012/102787
(2012-08-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Li, Wenhua
출원인 / 주소
CARRIER CORPORATION
대리인 / 주소
Cantor Colburn LLP
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초록▼
A refrigeration unit and a method for controlling same during start-stop operation is provided. The refrigeration unit may include an engine operable between at least a low engine speed and a high engine speed, a compressor operatively coupled to the engine, and a controller operatively coupled to e
A refrigeration unit and a method for controlling same during start-stop operation is provided. The refrigeration unit may include an engine operable between at least a low engine speed and a high engine speed, a compressor operatively coupled to the engine, and a controller operatively coupled to each of the engine and the compressor. The controller may be configured to operate the engine at a reduced low speed during a delay period, extend the delay period based on the reduced low speed, increase a displacement capacity of the compressor based on the extended delay period, and operate the engine at a reduced high speed.
대표청구항▼
1. A method for controlling a refrigeration unit being powered by an engine and having a compressor, the engine having a low speed and a high speed, the method comprising: starting the engine at an initial first speed lower than the low speed during a delay period;extending the delay period based on
1. A method for controlling a refrigeration unit being powered by an engine and having a compressor, the engine having a low speed and a high speed, the method comprising: starting the engine at an initial first speed lower than the low speed during a delay period;extending the delay period based on the initial first speed, the extended delay period being determined from a fuel map of the engine, the fuel map interrelating fuel consumption and efficiency of the engine operating at different engine speeds and for different runtimes, the extended delay period being determined based on a runtime from the fuel map to decrease fuel consumption and increases efficiency;increasing a displacement capacity of the compressor based on the extended delay period; andoperating the engine at a second speed lower than the high speed, the initial first speed being less than the second speed. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising stopping the engine once a setpoint temperature is reached. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the engine is operated at the second speed only once the extended delay period is exceeded. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the initial first speed is at least 13% lower than the low speed and the second speed is at least 13% lower than the high speed. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the increase in the displacement capacity of the compressor is based on an increase in a physical size of the compressor. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the increase in the displacement capacity of the compressor is based on an increase in an operating frequency of the compressor. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the displacement capacity of the compressor is increased by at least 15%. 8. A method for controlling a refrigeration unit being powered by an engine, the engine having a low speed and a high speed, and having a compressor during start-stop operation, the method comprising: starting the engine to an initial first speed lower than the low speed during a delay period;extending the delay period based on the initial first speed, the extended delay period being determined from a fuel map of the engine, the fuel map interrelating fuel consumption and efficiency of the engine operating at different engine speeds and for different runtimes, the extended delay period being determined based on a runtime from the fuel map to decrease fuel consumption and increases efficiency;increasing a displacement capacity of the compressor based at least partially on the initial first speed and the extended delay period;operating the engine at a second speed lower than the high speed once the extended delay period is exceeded; andstopping the engine once a setpoint temperature is reached. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the initial first speed is at least 13% lower than the low speed and the second speed is at least 13% lower than the high speed. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the increase in the displacement capacity of the compressor corresponds to one or more of an increase in a physical size of the compressor and an increase in an operating frequency of the compressor. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein the displacement capacity of the compressor is increased by at least 15%. 12. A refrigeration unit, comprising: a variable speed engine operable between at least a low speed and a high speed;a compressor operatively coupled to the engine; anda controller operatively coupled to each of the engine and the compressor, the controller being configured to start the engine at an initial first speed lower than the low speed during a delay period, extend the delay period based on the initial first speed, the extended delay period being determined from a fuel map of the engine, the fuel map interrelating fuel consumption and efficiency of the engine operating at different engine speeds and for different runtimes, the extended delay period being determined based on a runtime from the fuel map to decrease fuel consumption and increases efficiency, increase a displacement capacity of the compressor based on the extended delay period, and operate the engine at a second speed lower than the high speed. 13. The refrigeration unit of claim 12 further comprising a condenser operatively coupled to the compressor, an expansion valve operatively coupled to the condenser, and an evaporator operatively coupled to the expansion valve. 14. The refrigeration unit of claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to stop the engine once a setpoint temperature is reached. 15. The refrigeration unit of claim 12, wherein the initial first speed is at least 13% lower than the low speed and the second speed is at least 13% lower than the high speed. 16. The refrigeration unit of claim 12, wherein the controller increases the displacement capacity of the compressor based on one or more of an increase in a physical size of the compressor and an increase in an operating frequency of the compressor. 17. The refrigeration unit of claim 12, wherein the controller increases the displacement capacity of the compressor by at least 15%.
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