Abstract:
A heat exchanger valve arrangement has a pressure control valve (17), said pressure control valve (17) comprising a valve element (18) cooperating with a throttling element (19) and controlling a differential pressure (P2-P3). The invention provides means with which pumping energy in a heating system can be kept low. To this end detecting means (28, 29) are provided detecting whether said differential pressure (P2-P3) exceeds a predetermined minimum value.
Abstract:
A method for calibrating a superheat sensor (5) for a refrigeration system is provided. The method comprises the following steps. Increasing an amount of liquid refrigerant in the evaporator (1), e.g. by increasing an opening degree of the expansion valve (3). Monitoring one or more parameters, e.g. the temperature of refrigerant leaving the evaporator (1), said parameters reflecting a superheat value of the refrigerant. Allowing the value of each of the parameter(s) to decrease. When the value(s) of the monitored parameter(s) reaches a substantially constant level, defining the superheat value corresponding to the constant level to be SH=O. The superheat sensor (5) is then calibrated in accordance with the defined SH=O level. When the parameter(s) reaches the substantially constant level it is an indication that liquid refrigerant is allowed to pass through the evaporator (1), and thereby that the superheat of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator (1) is zero. Calibration can be performed on site, and it is therefore not necessary to calibrate the sensor (5) at the manufacturing facility. Thereby it is no longer required to match calibration information with a specific sensor.
Abstract:
An expansion valve (1) comprising an inlet opening (2) and a distributor (4) being arranged to distribute fluid medium received from the inlet opening to at least two parallel flow paths (3). At least two outlet openings (3) are adapted to deliver fluid in an at least partially gaseous state, and each outlet opening is fluidly connected to one of the parallel flow paths. A first valve part (7) and a second valve part (5) are arranged movably relative to each other in such a manner that the mutual position of the first valve part and the second valve part determines the opening degree of the expansion valve. Since the distributor (4) forms part of the expansion valve, it distributes the fluid medium to the parallel flow paths prior to or during expansion of the fluid medium, i.e. while the fluid medium is in a substantially liquid state. This makes it easier to control the distribution of fluid medium to the parallel flow paths in a uniform manner.
Abstract:
A vapour compression system (1) comprising a compressor (2), a condenser (3), an expansion device (4) and an evaporator (5) arranged along a refrigerant path is disclosed. The evaporator (5) comprises at least two evaporator paths (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) arranged fluidly in parallel between the expansion device (4) and the compressor (2). Each evaporator path (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) is fluidly connected to the compressor (2) via a separate suction line (7a, 7b, 7c), and the suction pressure in each of the suction lines (7a, 7b, 7c) is distinct from the suction pressure in each of the other suction line(s) (7a, 7b, 7c). The separate suction lines (7a, 7b, 7c) allows the evaporator paths (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) to be operated at different evaporator temperatures and pressures. Thereby a large temperature change of a secondary flow (6) across the evaporator (5) can be obtained while the suction pressure of a part of the mass flow is kept at a high level. The work required by the compressor (2) is reduced and energy is conserved.
Abstract:
A superheat sensor (1) for sensing superheat of a fluid flowing in a flow channel (3) is disclosed. The sensor (1) comprises a flexible wall defining an interface between an inner cavity (5) having a charge fluid (6) arranged therein and the flow channel (3). The flexible wall is arranged in the flow channel (3) in thermal contact with the fluid flowing therein, and the flexible wall is adapted to conduct heat between the flow channel (3) and the inner cavity (5). Thereby the temperature of the charge fluid (6) adapts to the temperature of the fluid flowing in the flow channel (3), and the pressure in the inner cavity (5) is determined by this temperature. A first wall part (7, 14) and a second wall part (9, 16) are arranged at a variable distance from each other, said distance being defined by a differential pressure between the pressure of the charge fluid (6) and the pressure of the fluid flowing in the flow channel (3), i.e. depending on the pressure and the temperature of the fluid flowing in the flow channel (3), and thereby the superheat of the fluid. A distance sensor, e.g. comprising a permanent magnet (8) and a Hall sensor (10), measures the distance between the wall parts, and the superheat is calculated from the measured distance. The sensor (1) is suitable for use in a refrigeration system. The sensor (1) is mechanically simple and capable of determining the superheat by measuring only one parameter.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method and a system for controlling floor heating or climate regulating systems with long time constants. According to the invention, a flow of a fluid is provided through the floor or through a similar medium with large thermal inertia. An induced heat is determined by adding up a plurality of differences between an inlet temperature of the fluid when it enters the medium and an outlet temperature of the fluid when it leaves the medium. The temperatures are sampled with a fixed sampling time and within a fixed period of time, and a corresponding change in temperature of the medium over the fixed period of time is determined. In the future, the temperature of that medium is controlled by use of a ratio between the induced heat and the change in temperature.
Abstract:
Es wird ein Verfahren zum Entdecken von Änderungen in einem ersten Medienstrom eines Wärme-oder Kältetransportmediums in einer Kälteanlage angegeben, in der der erste Medienstrom durch einen Wärmetauscher geführt wird, in dem ein Wärmeübergang zwischen dem ersten Medienstrom und einem zweiten Medienstrom eines Wärmeoder Kälteträgers erfolgt. Man möchte Änderungen möglichst früh erkennen können. Hierzu ist vorgesehen, dass man zur Überwachung des durch en Änderung der Enthalpie des zweiten Medienstromes oder eine davon abgeleitete Größe ermittelt.
Abstract:
An expansion valve (16) for a vapour compression system (1) and a vapour compression system (1) are disclosed. The expansion valve (16) comprises a first valve member (17), a second valve member (20) and a third valve member (21), said valve members (17, 20, 21) being arranged in such a manner that relative movements at least between the first valve member (17) and the second valve member (20), and between the first valve member (17) and the third valve member (21) are possible. The expansion valve (16) is switchable between a first state in which an opening degree of the expansion valve (16) is determined by the relative position of the first valve member (17) and the second valve member (20), and a second state in which an opening degree of the expansion valve (16) is determined by the relative position of the first valve member (17) and the third valve member (21). The expansion valve (16) is automatically moved between the first state and the second state in response to a change in direction of fluid flow through the expansion valve (16). The expansion valve (16) is suitable for use in a vapour compression system (1) being capable of selectively operating in air condition mode or heat pump mode, and where reversal of refrigerant flow is therefore necessary. The expansion valve (16) automatically ensures that expanded refrigerant is supplied to a relevant heat exchanger (3, 4), thereby ensuring proper operation of the vapour compression system in air condition mode as well as in heat pump mode.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a flow of refrigerant to an evaporator (1) arranged in a vapour compression system is disclosed. The evaporator (1) comprises at least two evaporator tubes (2) arranged fluidly in parallel, and a header (3) being fluidly connected between the expansion device (5) and the evaporator tubes (2). The method comprises the steps of alternatingly allowing and preventing a flow of mixed phase refrigerant into the header (3). The step of allowing a flow of mixed phase refrigerant into the header (3) is performed in such a manner that a pressure level in the header (3) is increased significantly and abruptly. Thereby the liquid part and the gaseous part of the mixed phase refrigerant are distributed substantially homogeneously in the header (3), and the same filling degree is obtained in the tubes (2). The potential refrigeration capacity of the evaporator (1) can be utilised to a greater extent without risking that liquid refrigerant passes the evaporator (1).
Abstract:
A method for operating a valve comprising a first valve part (1) having at least one opening (2) and a second valve part (3) having at least one opening (4) formed is disclosed. The first (1) and second (3) valve parts are adapted to perform relative movements, the relative position of the opening(s) (2) of the first valve part (1) and the opening (s) (4) of the second valve part (3) defining an opening degree of the valve by means of an overlapping area of the openings (2, 4). The method comprises the step of moving the first valve part (1) and/or the second valve part (3) from a position defining a maximum opening degree of the valve towards a position defining a minimum opening degree of the valve in such a manner that the velocity of the relative movement between the first valve part (1) and the second valve part (3) is decreased as the overlapping area decreases.