Abstract:
Un montaje de compresor que comprende un compresor (10); un motor (28, 46, 48) acoplado a dicho compresor para accionar dicho compresor; un protector (54) de motor asociado a dicho motor, siendo accionado dicho protector (54) de motor entre una primera posición cuando dicho motor está dentro de unos parámetros de funcionamiento específicos, y una segunda posición cuando dicho motor está fuera de dichos parámetros de funcionamiento específicos; un sensor (330; 332; 334) que monitoriza una característica de funcionamiento de dicho compresor; caracterizado por: un sistema (100) de diagnóstico asociado a dicho protector (54) de motor, incluyendo dicho sistema (100) de diagnóstico circuitería (104) lógica asociada a dicho protector de motor que funciona analizando un estado de dicho protector de motor como una función del tiempo e identificando una causa de fallo específica; donde dicho sensor (330; 332; 334) está en comunicación con dicho sistema (100) de diagnóstico.
Abstract:
A refrigeration/air conditioning system includes a compressor (10) having a motor protector (54) which stops the compressor's motor when it senses an out of specification condition, A diagnostic system (100) of the refrigeration/air conditioning system monitors the status of the motor protector (54). The diagnostic system (100) includes logic circuitry (104) that diagnoses the type of problem the compressor (10) or the system is having based upon the running times and status of the motor in conjunction with the times and status of the tripped motor protector (54). The diagnostic system (100) also includes either a discharge pressure sensor (330) or a condenser temperature sensor (332), an ambient air sensor (334) and a voltage sensor (404). The sensors provide information to the diagnostic system (100) which enables it to determine where a system fault has occurred.
Abstract:
A compressor includes a shell, a compression mechanism, a motor, a data module, and a compressor controller. The data module includes a processor and a memory. The compressor controller includes a processor and a memory. The data module receives sensed data, stores sensed data in the memory, and communicates sensed data to the compressor controller. The compressor controller controls a capacity of the compressor based on the sensed data and is operable to communicate with a system controller of a refrigeration system.
Abstract:
A system includes a compressor and a controller. The controller operates the compressor in a flooded-start control mode. The flooded start control mode includes operating the compressor according to at least one cycle including a first time period during which the compressor is on, followed by a second time period during which the compressor is off. The controller determines at least one of the first time period, the second time period, and a number of cycles for the flooded-start control mode. At least one of the first time period, the second time period, and the number of cycles is based on received asset data corresponding to at least one of a type and a characteristic of at least one component of the refrigeration system. The controller operates the compressor in the flooded-start control mode after determining the first time period, the second time period, and the number of cycles.
Abstract:
A climate-control system may include a variable-capacity compressor unit and a control module controlling the compressor unit. The compressor unit may be operable in a first capacity mode and in a second capacity mode that is higher than the first capacity mode. The control module may be configured to switch the compressor unit among a shutdown state, the first capacity mode and the second capacity mode based on a demand signal and outdoor-air-temperature
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a voltage sensor, a current sensor, and a controller. The voltage sensor measures voltage values of alternating current power supplied to a capacitor. The capacitor is electrically coupled to a compressor. The current sensor measures current values of the alternating current power. The controller is configured to receive the voltage values and the current values. The controller is configured to determine a first power factor value based on at least one of the voltage values and at least one of the current values. The controller is configured to selectively detect a first capacitor fault in response to concurrent determination that (i) the first power factor value is less than a first power factor threshold and (ii) a first current value of the current values is greater than a first current threshold. The first capacitor fault indicates that a capacitance of the capacitor has degraded.
Abstract:
A system and method for calculating parameters for a refrigeration system having a variable speed compressor is provided. A compressor is connected to a condenser and an evaporator. An evaporator sensor outputs an evaporator signal corresponding to at least one of an evaporator pressure and an evaporator temperature. An inverter drive modulates electric power delivered to the compressor to modulate a speed of the compressor. The control module is connected to the inverter drive and receives the evaporator signal, monitors electrical power data and compressor speed data from the inverter drive, and calculates at least one of a condenser temperature and a condenser pressure based on the evaporator signal, the electrical power data, and the compressor speed data.
Abstract:
A system includes a compressor and a compressor motor functioning in a refrigeration circuit. A sensor produces a signal indicative of one of current and power drawn by the motor and a liquid-line temperature sensor provides a signal indicative of a temperature of liquid circulating within the refrigeration circuit. Processing circuitry processes the current or power signal to determine a condenser temperature of the refrigeration circuit and a subcooling value of the refrigeration circuit from the condenser temperature and the liquid-line temperature signal.