Abstract:
A method for controlling operation of a vapour compression system ( 1), and a vapour compression system ( 1) are disclosed. The vapour compression system (1) comprises a compressor (2), a heat rejecting heat exchanger (3), a controllable valve (4), a receiver (5), at least one expansion device and at least one evaporator arranged along a refrigerant path having refrigerant flowing therein. The vapour compression system (1) is capable of being operated in a subcritical control regime as well as in a supercritical control regime. The method comprises the steps of measuring a temperature, T GC , of refrigerant leaving the heat rejecting heat exchanger; calculating a pressure reference, P GC,Ref , based on the measured temperature, T GC , and using a calculation formula being applicable to the subcritical control regime as well as to the supercritical control regime; and controlling an opening degree of the controllable valve in order to obtain a pressure of refrigerant leaving the heat rejecting heat exchanger which is equal to the calculated pressure reference, P GC , Ref. Since the calculation formula is applicable to the subcritical control regime as well as to the supercritical control regime, only one calculation formula is necessary, and the vapour compression system (1) can thereby be controlled in a very easy manner.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a supply of refrigerant to an evaporator (5) of a vapour compression system (1), such as a refrigeration system, an air condition system or a heat pump, is disclosed. The vapour compression system (1) comprises an evaporator (5), a compressor (2), a condenser (3) and an expansion device (4) arranged in a refrigerant circuit. The method comprises the steps of: Actuating a component, such as an expansion valve (4), a fan or a compressor (2), of the vapour compression system (1) in such a manner that a dry zone in the evaporator (5) is changed; measuring a temperature signal representing a temperature of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (5); analysing the measured temperature signal, e.g. including deriving a rate of change signal; determining a temperature value where a gain of a transfer function between the actuated component and the measured temperature drops from a maximum value to a minimum value, in a decreasing temperature direction; defining the determined temperature value as corresponding to a zero superheat (SH=0) value of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (5), and controlling a supply of refrigerant to the evaporator (5) in accordance with the defined SH=0 temperature value, and on the basis of the measured temperature signal. The method steps may be repeated at certain time intervals in order to provide updated determinations of the SH=0 temperature value. The method allows the SH=0 point to be determined purely on the basis of the measured temperature signal. Subsequently, the supply of refrigerant to the evaporator (5) can be controlled purely on the basis of the measured temperature signal.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a reverse osmosis system (1) with at least one membrane unit (2) comprising an inlet (3), a permeate outlet (4) and a concentrate outlet (5), a high-pressure pump (8) that is connected to the inlet (3), a pressure exchanger (11) comprising at least one high-pressure concentrate connection (HPC), and a booster pump. It is endeavoured to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption. For this purpose, the booster pump is made as a displacement pump (16) that is arranged between the concentrate outlet (5) and the high-pressure concentrate connection (HPC) of the pressure exchanger (11).
Abstract:
A method to manufacture a valve using metal injection moulding is disclosed. The valve housing (2) comprises a welding cap (14) for welding the upper part (5) of the valve to the valve housing (2). The welding cap (14) is placed so the upper part (5) can be welded to the housing (2) without damaging the inner cavity (10) of the housing. There is a gap between the welding cap (14) and the inner liner (15) so the heat from the welding do not damage the inner liner (15) allowing the inner parts of the valve to move freely.
Abstract:
A valve comprising an inlet opening adapted to receive fluid medium and at least two outlet openings, each being fluidly connected to a flow path being arranged fluidly in parallel, is disclosed. The valve comprises a first valve part (1) and a second valve part (3). The first valve part (1) has at least two flow passages (2) formed therein, each flow passage (2) being fluidly connected to one of the outlet openings. The second valve part (3) has at least one primary flow passage (4) and at least one secondary flow passage (5, 6, 7) formed therein, the primary flow passage(s) (4) and the secondary flow passage(s) (5, 6, 7) being fluidly connected to the inlet opening. The first valve part (1) and the second valve part (3) are movable relative to each other in such a manner that the mutual position of the first valve part (1) and the second valve part (3) determines a fluid flow between the inlet opening and each of the outlet openings, via the flow passages (2, 4, 5, 6, 7) of the first valve part (1) and the second valve part (3).
Abstract:
The invention provides a valve comprising a tube (2) for guiding movement of a plunger, a solenoid (3) which can be arranged about the tube, and a yoke which can be positioned in an operational position relative to the tube and relative to the solenoid so that it provides a magnetic path between the solenoid and portions of the tube. The yoke engages the tube and thereby prevents removal of the solenoid from tube. The invention thereby provides a very simple valve design with a low amount of components. The invention further provides a method of making a valve including fixing a solenoid to a tube by use of a yoke which engages the tube.
Abstract:
A servo valve (100) comprising a valve seat (112) and a diaphragm (116) which may be moved between a closed state in which the servo valve is closed and an open state in which the servo valve is open whereby a fluid may flow between the diaphragm and the valve seat, wherein the diaphragm is stiffer and/or harder than the valve seat.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a flow of refrigerant to an evaporator (1) arranged in a refrigeration system is disclosed. The refrigeration system further comprises an expansion valve (12) and a compressor, the expansion valve (12), the evaporator (1) and the compressor being arranged in a refrigerant flow path having refrigerant flowing therein. The method comprises the steps of increasing an opening degree of the expansion valve (12), thereby increasing a flow of refrigerant to the evaporator (1) sufficiently to substantially eliminate a dry zone (3) of the evaporator (1), decreasing the opening degree of the expansion valve (12) after a period of time has lapsed, and repeating the steps of increasing and decreasing the opening degree of the expansion valve (12). Thus, the opening degree of the expansion valve (12) is 'pulsated'. This causes the superheat value of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (1) to 'toggle' between a zero level and a low, but positive, level. Thereby the average superheat value of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator (1) is decreased, and the refrigeration capacity of the evaporator (1) is utilised more efficiently. Simultaneously, it is ensured that the amount of liquid refrigerant being allowed to pass through the evaporator (1) is kept sufficiently low to prevent damage to the compressor.
Abstract:
An expansion valve (1) comprising an inlet opening (10), at least two outlet openings (7), a first valve part (2) and a second valve part (4) is disclosed. The inlet opening (10) is adapted to receive fluid medium in a liquid state, and the outlet openings (7) are adapted to deliver fluid medium in an at least partly gaseous state. The first valve part (2) comprises a piston portion (3), and the second valve part (4) comprises a piston receiving portion (5) adapted to receive the piston portion (3) of the first valve part (2). The piston receiving portion (5) has at least two openings (6) formed therein, each of the openings (6) being fluidly connected to one of the outlet openings (7). The openings (6) are arranged in such a manner that each of the openings (6) in combination with the piston portion (3) defines a valve. The first valve part (2) and the second valve part (4) are arranged movably relative to each other in such a manner that the mutual position of the first valve part (2) and the second valve part (4) defines an opening degree of each of the valves.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a device (1) for generating electrical energy with at least one piezo element (6, 7). It is endeavoured to enable local generation of electrical energy. For this purpose, at least one thermal expansion element (2) is in active connection with the piezo element (6, 7).