Abstract:
A valve(1), in particular expansion valve, is described comprising a valve element (6) driven by a rotary motor(7), wherein the motor (7) comprises a rotor (9) arranged inside a motor section (19) of a tube (14) and a stator (8)arranged outside the motor section (19) of the tube (14) and the rotor (9) is supported by a bearing(15), which bearing(15)is mounted with press fit in a bearing section (16) of the tube(14). Such a valve should have a small motor and a tube which can be produced with low costs. To this end the motor section (19) and the bearing section(17) comprise different diameters.
Abstract:
An apparatus (1) for removing non-condensable gases from a refrigerant is described, said apparatus (1) comprising a pipe arrangement (2) having a pipe (3), cooling means (4) for the pipe (3), and venting means, wherein the pipe (3) comprises a connection geometry (5) for a connection to a refrigerant system. Such an apparatus should be operated with good efficiency. To this end the pipe comprises at least a first section (6) and a second section (7) which are directed in different directions.
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 terminating defrosting of an evaporator (104) 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). When ice is accumulated on the evaporator (104), the vapour compression system (100) operates in a defrosting mode. At least two temperature sensors (306, 307) monitor an evaporator inlet temperature, T e,in, at a hot gas inlet (304) of the evaporator (104) and an evaporator outlet temperature, T e,out, at a hot gas outlet (305) of the evaporator (104). A difference between T e,in and T e,ou ,is monitored and defrosting is terminated when the rate of change of the difference between T e,in and T e,out approaches zero.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor arrangement (1) for measuring a pressure of a fluid is described, the sensor arrangement (1) comprising a connector housing (2) having a fluid opening (3) and a fluid chamber (4) in connection with the fluid opening (3), at least one pressure sensitive element (5), a membrane (9) arranged between the pressure sensitive element (5) and the fluid chamber (4), and pressure attenuation means (10). Such a pressure sensor arrangement should be able to protect the measuring membrane from high frequency pressure pulsations with low costs. To this end the pressure attenuation means (10) are arranged in the fluid chamber (4) in direct contact with the membrane (9) separating the membrane (9) from the fluid in the fluid chamber and comprise a homogenous incompressible material having a mechanical loss factor of 0.1 or higher at frequencies of 200 Hz or higher.
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 valve arrangement according to the present disclosure includes a valve module and a drain valve. The valve module includes first and second functional spaces, and an attachment interface defining a passage into one of the first or second functional spaces. The drain valve includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet formed through a common connector part that is connectable to the attachment interface to connect the fluid inlet of the drain valve to the second functional space and the at least one fluid outlet to the first functional space.
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 utility meter (1) is described comprising a metering section (2), a communication interface (3), and a communication path (4) providing a galvanic isolation between said metering section (2) and said communication interface (3). Such a utility meter should be operated with low power consumption. To this end said communication path (4) comprises a transformer (5) having a primary side with a first primary terminal and a second primary terminal connected to said metering section (2) and a secondary side (S) connected to said communication interface.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a supply of refrigerant to an evaporator (2) of a vapour compression system (1), such as a refrigeration system, an air condition system or a heat pump. During normal operation, the opening degree of the expansion valve (3) is controlled on the basis of an air temperature, T air , of air flowing across the evaporator (2) and/or on the basis of superheat of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (2). In the case that at least one sensor (5, 6, 23, 24) used for obtaining T air or the superheat is malfunctioning, operation of the vapour compression system (1) is switched to a contingency mode. A reference temperature, T out, ref , is calculated, based on previously obtained values of a temperature, T out , of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (2), during a predefined previous time interval, and subsequently the opening degree of the expansion valve (3) is controlled on the basis of the obtained temperature, T out , and in order to reach the calculated reference temperature, T out, ref , of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator (2). Efficient operation of the vapour compression system (1) is obtained, allowing changes in refrigeration load to be taken into account.