Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) comprising an ejector (6) is disclosed. In the case that a pressure difference between a pressure prevailing in the receiver (7) and a pressure of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (9) decreases below a first lower threshold value, the pressure of refrigerant leaving the heat rejecting heat exchanger (5) is kept at a level which is slightly higher than the pressure level providing optimal COP. Thereby the ejector (6) can operate at lower ambient temperatures, and the energy efficiency of the vapour compression system (1) is improved.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the vapour compression system (1) comprising at least one expansion device (8) and at least one evaporator (9). For each expansion device (8), an opening degree of the expansion device (8) is obtained, and a representative opening degree, OD rep , is identified based on the obtained opening degree(s) of the expansion device(s) (8). The representative opening degree could be a maximum opening degree, OD max , being the largest among the obtained opening degrees. The representative opening degree, OD rep , is compared to a predefined target opening degree, OD target , and a minimum setpoint value, SP rec , for a pressure prevailing inside a receiver (7), is calculated or adjusted, based on the comparison. The vapour compression system (1) is controlled to obtain a pressure inside the receiver (7) which is equal to or higher than the calculated or adjusted minimum setpoint value, SP rec .
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the vapour compression system (1) comprising at least one expansion device (8) and at least one evaporator (9). For each expansion device (8), an opening degree of the expansion device (8) is obtained, and a representative opening degree, ODrep, is identified based on the obtained opening degree(s) of the expansion device(s) (8). The representative opening degree could be a maximum opening degree, ODmax, being the largest among the obtained opening degrees. The representative opening degree, ODrep, is compared to a predefined target opening degree, ODtarget, and a minimum setpoint value, SPrec, for a pressure prevailing inside a receiver (7), is calculated or adjusted, based on the comparison. The vapour compression system (1) is controlled to obtain a pressure inside the receiver (7) which is equal to or higher than the calculated or adjusted minimum setpoint value, SPrec.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) comprising an ejector (6) is disclosed. In the case that a pressure difference between a pressure prevailing in the receiver (7) and a pressure of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (9) decreases below a first lower threshold value, the pressure of refrigerant leaving the heat rejecting heat exchanger (5) is kept at a level which is slightly higher than the pressure level providing optimal COP. Thereby the ejector (6) can operate at lower ambient temperatures, and the energy efficiency of the vapour compression system (1) is improved.
Abstract:
A vapour compression system (1) comprising an ejector (9), a primary evaporator (17) and a secondary evaporator is disclosed. The vapour compression system (1) further comprises a flow control device (19) arranged with an inlet communicating with a liquid outlet (25) of the receiver (11), and an outlet of the flow control device (19) supplying refrigerant to the secondary evaporator, the secondary evaporator communicating with a secondary inlet (27) of the ejector (9). Thereby the receiver (11) pressure can be optimized irrespective of the refrigerant in the secondary evaporator and the primary (17) and secondary evaporators can provide cooling power simultaneously in an energy efficient manner.
Abstract:
A method for operating a compressor unit (2) comprising one or more compressors (8, 9, 10) is disclosed, the compressor unit (2) being arranged in a vapour compression system (1). Two or more options for distributing the available compressor capacity of the compressor unit (2) between being connected to a high pressure suction line (11) and to a medium pressure suction line (13) are defined. For each option, an expected impact on one or more operating parameters of the vapour compression system (1), resulting from distributing the available compressor capacity according to the option, is predicted. An option is selected, based on the predicted expected impact for the options, and based on current operating demands of the vapour compression system (1), and the available compressor capacity is distributed according to the selected option, e.g. by means of settings of one or more valve arrangements (14, 15).
Abstract:
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed. The vapour compression system (1) comprises an ejector (6) and a liquid separating device (10) arranged in a suction line. At least one evaporator (9) is allowed to be operated in a flooded state. A flow rate of refrigerant from the liquid separating device (10) to the secondary inlet (15) of the ejector (6) is detected, and it is determined whether or not the flow rate is sufficient to remove liquid refrigerant produced by the evaporator(s) (9) being allowed to be operated in a flooded state from the liquid separating device (10). In the case that it is determined that the flow rate of refrigerant from the liquid separating device (10) to the secondary inlet (15) of the ejector (6) is insufficient to remove liquid refrigerant produced by the evaporator(s) (9), the flow rate of refrigerant from the liquid separating device (10) to the secondary inlet (15) of the ejector (6) is increased, and/or a flow rate of liquid refrigerant from the evaporator(s) (9) to the liquid separating device (10) is decreased.
Abstract:
A method for monitoring gas pressure in a heat rejecting heat exchanger in a cooling circuit is disclosed. In the heat rejecting heat exchanger, pressure is controlled by means of a control unit, said control unit controlling at least one valve. The present capacity of one or more compressors in the cooling circuit compared to a maximum capacity of the one or more compressors is established. The maximum capacity may be the rated capacity of the compressors, or it may be a maximum capacity under the given circumstances and/or the given operating conditions. If the present capacity of the one or more compressors is at least at a level corresponding to a pre-set percentage of the maximum capacity, a period of time elapsed from a point in time where the compressor capacity reached said level is established. If the established period of time has a duration which is longer than a pre-set period of time, then it is concluding that the cooling medium is in a gas loop operational mode. Detecting a gas loop operational mode in an easy manner allows an operator or a controller to adjust operation of the cooling plant in such a manner that the cooling medium is brought out of the gas loop operational mode, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of the cooling plant.