SCROLL UNLOADING DETECTION SYSTEM
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2018119287A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-28

    申请号:PCT/US2017/067985

    申请日:2017-12-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods for scroll unloading detection are provided and include a scroll compressor having a scroll compression mechanism. A controller determines a predicted discharge temperature of the scroll compressor, receives an actual discharge temperature of the scroll compressor, and compares the predicted discharge temperature with the actual discharge temperature. The controller also compares a speed of the scroll compressor with a speed threshold and detects unloading of the scroll compression mechanism based on the comparison of the predicted discharge temperature with the actual discharge temperature and based on the comparison of the speed of the scroll compressor with the speed threshold. The controller performs at least one of generating an alert and a remediating action in response to detecting the unloading of the scroll compression mechanism.

    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH LOST ROTOR MITIGATION
    2.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH LOST ROTOR MITIGATION 审中-公开
    具有失速转子减速的可变速度压缩机控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2016033484A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:PCT/US2015/047470

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: A drive controller for a motor of a compressor includes a drive circuit that applies voltages to windings of the motor. A speed control module controls the drive circuit to rotate the motor at a requested speed. A speed determination module generates the requested speed based on a speed demand from a system controller. A lost rotor control module identifies a lost rotor condition and, in response to identifying the lost rotor condition, instructs the speed determination module to set the requested speed to an override speed that is lower than the speed demand. The lost rotor control module identifies the lost rotor condition in response to a comparison of a speed error with an adaptive threshold. The speed error is based on a difference between requested and estimated speeds of the motor. During first and second system states, the adaptive threshold is set to first and second thresholds, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 用于压缩机电动机的驱动控制器包括向电动机的绕组施加电压的驱动电路。 速度控制模块控制驱动电路以所需速度旋转电动机。 速度确定模块基于来自系统控制器的速度需求产生所请求的速度。 丢失的转子控制模块识别转子损失状况,并且响应于识别转子损失状况,指示速度确定模块将所请求的速度设置为低于速度要求的超驰速度。 丢失的转子控制模块响应于速度误差与自适应阈值的比较来识别转子损失状况。 速度误差基于电机的请求速度和估计速度之间的差异。 在第一和第二系统状态期间,自适应阈值分别被设置为第一和第二阈值。

    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH SOUND-CONTROLLED DEFROST MODE
    3.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH SOUND-CONTROLLED DEFROST MODE 审中-公开
    可变速度压缩机控制与声控控制模式

    公开(公告)号:WO2016033478A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:PCT/US2015/047457

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: A drive controller for a motor of a compressor includes a drive circuit that applies voltages to windings of the motor. The drive controller includes a speed control module that controls the drive circuit to rotate the motor at a requested speed. The drive controller includes a speed determination module that generates the requested speed. The drive controller includes a defrost module that enables a defrost mode in response to a defrost command. While the defrost mode is enabled, the defrost module causes the speed determination module to (i) ramp the requested speed down from a speed demand to a defrost speed and (ii) maintain the requested speed at the defrost speed for a predetermined period of time.

    Abstract translation: 用于压缩机电动机的驱动控制器包括向电动机的绕组施加电压的驱动电路。 驱动控制器包括速度控制模块,其控制驱动电路以所需速度旋转电动机。 驱动控制器包括产生请求速度的速度确定模块。 驱动器控制器包括除霜模块,其根据除霜命令启用除霜模式。 当除霜模式被使能时,除霜模块使得速度确定模块(i)将所请求的速度从速度要求降低到除霜速度,并且(ii)将除霜速度下的请求速度保持预定时间段 。

    FOIL BEARING ASSEMBLY
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020163605A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:PCT/US2020/017026

    申请日:2020-02-06

    Abstract: A foil bearing assembly includes a cylindrical body that defines a cooling fluid passage between a radial outer surface and a radial inner surface of the cylindrical body. The foil bearing assembly includes a foil bearing retained within the cylindrical body and in thermal communication with the radial inner surface of the cylindrical body. The foil bearing assembly is connectable to a bearing housing such that intake and outlet ports of the foil bearing assembly are connected in fluid communication with a coolant inlet passage and a coolant outlet passage defined by the bearing housing. The foil bearing assembly is interchangeable with a second foil bearing assembly having at least one of a cooling fluid passage, a foil bearing, and a cylindrical body inner diameter different than the corresponding cooling fluid passage, the foil bearing, and the cylindrical body inner diameter of the first foil bearing assembly.

    MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR CONFIGURATION WITH OIL-BALANCING SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR CONFIGURATION WITH OIL-BALANCING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    多平衡压缩机配置与平衡系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2017027613A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:PCT/US2016/046386

    申请日:2016-08-10

    Abstract: An oil balancing system for a multiple compressor system is provided. The oil balancing system includes an oil equalization line disposed between a first compressor and a second compressor. A first solenoid valve is provided in the oil equalization line. A first signal corresponds to a first oil level in the first compressor. A second signal corresponds to a second oil level in the second compressor. An oil balancing module uses the first signal and the second signal to diagnose an oil imbalance between the first compressor and the second compressor, and applies corrective action, whereby the corrective action includes sending control signals to operate at least one of the first compressor, the second compressor, or the first solenoid valve in a way that eliminates the oil imbalance.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于多压缩机系统的油平衡系统。 油平衡系统包括设置在第一压缩机和第二压缩机之间的均油管路。 第一电磁阀设置在油平衡管线中。 第一信号对应于第一压缩机中的第一油位。 第二信号对应于第二压缩机中的第二油位。 油平衡模块使用第一信号和第二信号来诊断第一压缩机和第二压缩机之间的油不平衡,并且应用校正动作,由此校正动作包括发送控制信号以操作第一压缩机和第二压缩机中的至少一个, 第二压缩机或第一电磁阀,以消除油不平衡的方式。

    COMPRESSOR CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE COMPRESSORS
    6.
    发明申请
    COMPRESSOR CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE COMPRESSORS 审中-公开
    多压缩机压缩机容量调节系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2017143261A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-24

    申请号:PCT/US2017/018475

    申请日:2017-02-17

    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of compressors, an evaporator, an expansion device, and a system controller. The compressors may be linked in parallel. The system controller may: determine a saturated evaporator temperature, a saturated condensing temperature, and a target capacity demand; determine an estimated system capacity and an estimated power consumption for each compressor operating configuration; compare the estimated system capacity with the target capacity demand and an error tolerance value; select an optimum operating mode based on the comparisons and based on the estimated power consumption; and command activation and deactivation of the plurality of compressors to achieve the selected optimum operating mode. The optimum operating mode may be selected after the normal system logic achieves a steady state and may be selected from a group having the estimated system capacity within the error tolerance of the target capacity demand and a lowest associated power consumption value.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括多个压缩机,蒸发器,膨胀装置和系统控制器。 压缩机可以并联连接。 系统控制器可以:确定饱和蒸发器温度,饱和冷凝温度和目标容量需求; 确定每个压缩机操作配置的估计的系统容量和估计的功耗; 将估计的系统容量与目标容量需求和容错误差值进行比较; 基于比较并基于估计的功耗选择最佳操作模式; 以及命令多个压缩机的启动和停用以实现所选择的最佳操作模式。 可以在正常系统逻辑达到稳定状态之后选择最佳操作模式,并且可以从具有目标容量需求的容错误差范围内的估计系统容量和最低关联功耗值的组中选择最佳操作模式。

    COMPRESSOR HAVING LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BEARING LIFE
    7.
    发明申请
    COMPRESSOR HAVING LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BEARING LIFE 审中-公开
    具有轴承寿命的润滑剂管理系统的压缩机

    公开(公告)号:WO2016145208A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-15

    申请号:PCT/US2016/021792

    申请日:2016-03-10

    Abstract: A lubricant management system is provided. The lubricant management system may include a compressor, at least one sensor, and a controller. The compressor may include a lubricant sump, a driveshaft, and a bearing assembly. The compressor may circulate a refrigerant. The lubricant sump may be configured for containing a lubricant. The bearing assembly may be supported by the driveshaft. The at least one sensor may be configured to determine at least one operating condition of the compressor. The controller may be in communication with the at least one sensor to receive the at least one operating condition. The controller may be configured to determine a lubricant film thickness from the at least one operating condition and compare the lubricant film thickness to a threshold lubricant film thickness.

    Abstract translation: 提供润滑剂管理系统。 润滑剂管理系统可以包括压缩机,至少一个传感器和控制器。 压缩机可以包括润滑油池,驱动轴和轴承组件。 压缩机可以循环制冷剂。 润滑油槽可以被配置为容纳润滑剂。 轴承组件可以由驱动轴支撑。 所述至少一个传感器可被配置为确定压缩机的至少一个操作状态。 控制器可以与至少一个传感器通信以接收至少一个操作条件。 控制器可以被配置为从至少一个操作条件确定润滑剂膜厚度,并将润滑剂膜厚度与阈值润滑剂膜厚度进行比较。

    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR STARTUP CONTROL
    8.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR STARTUP CONTROL 审中-公开
    可变速度压缩机启动控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2016033481A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:PCT/US2015/047463

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: A drive controller for a motor of a compressor includes a drive circuit that applies voltages to windings of the motor. The drive controller includes a speed control module that controls the drive circuit to rotate the motor at a requested speed. The drive controller includes a speed determination module that generates the requested speed. The drive controller includes a locked rotor protection module that identifies a locked rotor condition and, in response to identifying the locked rotor condition, instructs the speed determination module to power down the motor. The locked rotor protection module acquires an estimated speed of the motor upon expiration of a predetermined time interval that begins upon startup of the motor. The locked rotor protection module identifies the locked rotor condition in response to the estimated speed being lower than a threshold speed. The threshold speed is based on the requested speed.

    Abstract translation: 用于压缩机电动机的驱动控制器包括向电动机的绕组施加电压的驱动电路。 驱动控制器包括速度控制模块,其控制驱动电路以所需速度旋转电动机。 驱动控制器包括产生请求速度的速度确定模块。 驱动控制器包括锁定的转子保护模块,其识别锁定的转子状况,并且响应于识别锁定的转子状况,指示速度确定模块关闭电动机。 锁定的转子保护模块在电动机启动时开始的预定时间间隔期间获取电动机的估计速度。 锁定的转子保护模块响应于估计的速度低于阈值速度来识别锁定的转子状况。 阈值速度基于所请求的速度。

    COMPRESSOR HAVING LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BEARING LIFE
    9.
    发明公开
    COMPRESSOR HAVING LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BEARING LIFE 审中-公开
    具有润滑油管理系统的压缩机用于承载寿命

    公开(公告)号:EP3268611A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-17

    申请号:EP16762522.7

    申请日:2016-03-10

    Abstract: A lubricant management system is provided. The lubricant management system may include a compressor, at least one sensor, and a controller. The compressor may include a lubricant sump, a driveshaft, and a bearing assembly. The compressor may circulate a refrigerant. The lubricant sump may be configured for containing a lubricant. The bearing assembly may be supported by the driveshaft. The at least one sensor may be configured to determine at least one operating condition of the compressor. The controller may be in communication with the at least one sensor to receive the at least one operating condition. The controller may be configured to determine a lubricant film thickness from the at least one operating condition and compare the lubricant film thickness to a threshold lubricant film thickness.

    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH SOUND-CONTROLLED DEFROST MODE
    10.
    发明公开
    VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR CONTROL WITH SOUND-CONTROLLED DEFROST MODE 审中-公开
    带声控的除霜模式的变速压缩机控制

    公开(公告)号:EP3186101A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-05

    申请号:EP15836829.0

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: A drive controller for a motor of a compressor includes a drive circuit that applies voltages to windings of the motor. The drive controller includes a speed control module that controls the drive circuit to rotate the motor at a requested speed. The drive controller includes a speed determination module that generates the requested speed. The drive controller includes a defrost module that enables a defrost mode in response to a defrost command. While the defrost mode is enabled, the defrost module causes the speed determination module to (i) ramp the requested speed down from a speed demand to a defrost speed and (ii) maintain the requested speed at the defrost speed for a predetermined period of time.

    Abstract translation: 用于压缩机的电动机的驱动控制器包括向电动机的绕组施加电压的驱动电路。 驱动控制器包括速度控制模块,其控制驱动电路以所需速度旋转电机。 驱动控制器包括产生请求速度的速度确定模块。 驱动控制器包括一个除霜模块,用于响应除霜命令启用除霜模式。 当除霜模式被启用时,除霜模块使速度确定模块(i)将所请求的速度从速度需求降低到除霜速度,并且(ii)将所请求的速度维持在除霜速度达预定的时间段 。

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