DIAGNOSTICS FOR VARIABLE-CAPACITY COMPRESSOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    1.
    发明申请
    DIAGNOSTICS FOR VARIABLE-CAPACITY COMPRESSOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    可变容量压缩机控制系统和方法的诊断

    公开(公告)号:WO2016176316A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    申请号:PCT/US2016/029543

    申请日:2016-04-27

    Abstract: A system includes a variable-capacity compressor operable at a first capacity and at a second capacity that is higher than the first capacity and an outdoor-air-temperature sensor. A control module receives a demand signal from a thermostat and operates the variable-capacity compressor in a first mode when communication with the outdoor-air-temperature sensor has not been interrupted and in a fault mode when communication with the outdoor-air-temperature sensor has been interrupted. In the first mode, the control module switches the variable-capacity compressor between the first capacity and the second capacity based on the demand signal and the outdoor-air-temperature data. In the fault mode, the control module operates the variable-capacity compressor by operating the variable-capacity compressor at least one of the first capacity and the second capacity based on the demand signal.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统包括可操作于高于第一容量的第一容量和第二容量的可变容量压缩机和室外空气温度传感器。 控制模块从恒温器接收需求信号,并且在与室外温度传感器的通信未被中断的情况下以第一模式操作可变容量压缩机,并且当与室外温度传感器通信时处于故障模式 已经中断了 在第一模式中,控制模块基于需求信号和室外温度数据来切换第一容量和第二容量之间的可变容量压缩机。 在故障模式下,控制模块通过根据需求信号对可变容量压缩机进行第一容量和第二容量中的至少一个的操作来操作可变容量压缩机。

    SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGE VERIFICATION
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGE VERIFICATION 审中-公开
    制冷剂充电验证系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2014143905A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:PCT/US2014/028074

    申请日:2014-03-14

    Inventor: PHAM, Hung M.

    Abstract: A charge-verification system for a circuit including a condenser having an inlet, an outlet, and a coil circuit tube extending between the inlet and the outlet is provided. The charge-verification system may include a first of coil temperature sensor located on the coil circuit tube a first distance from the inlet and a second of coil temperature sensor located on the coil circuit tube a second distance from the inlet. The charge-verification system may also include a controller receiving a first signal from the first temperature sensor indicative of a first temperature and a second signal from the second temperature sensor indicative of a second temperature. The controller may determine which of the first signal and the second signal is closer to an actual saturated condensing temperature of the condenser.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括具有在入口和出口之间延伸的入口,出口和线圈电路管的冷凝器的电路的电荷验证系统。 充电验证系统可以包括位于线圈电路管上的线圈温度传感器中的第一个,距离入口第一距离,线圈温度传感器的第二个位于线圈电路管上,距离入口第二距离。 充电验证系统还可以包括控制器,其从第一温度传感器接收指示第一温度的第一信号和来自第二温度传感器的指示第二温度的第二信号。 控制器可以确定第一信号和第二信号中的哪一个更接近冷凝器的实际饱和冷凝温度。

    COMPRESSOR WITH FLOODED START CONTROL
    4.
    发明申请
    COMPRESSOR WITH FLOODED START CONTROL 审中-公开
    压缩机带有开关控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2014169212A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:PCT/US2014/033803

    申请日:2014-04-11

    Inventor: PHAM, Hung M.

    Abstract: A system and method for flooded start control of a compressor for a refrigeration system is provided. A temperature sensor generates temperature data corresponding to at least one of a compressor temperature and an ambient temperature. A control module receives the temperature data, determines an off-time period since the compressor was last on, determines an amount of liquid present in the compressor based on the temperature data and the off-time period, compares the amount of liquid with a predetermined threshold, and, when the amount of liquid is greater than the predetermined threshold, operates the compressor according to at least one cycle including a first time period during which the compressor is on and a second time period during which the compressor is off.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制冷系统的压缩机的淹没启动控制的系统和方法。 温度传感器产生对应于压缩机温度和环境温度中的至少一个的温度数据。 控制模块接收温度数据,确定自压缩机最后一次起的关闭时间段,基于温度数据和关闭时间段确定压缩机中存在的液体量,将液体的量与预定的 并且当所述液体的量大于所述预定阈值时,根据至少一个循环来操作所述压缩机,所述至少一个循环包括所述压缩机打开的第一时间段和所述压缩机关闭的第二时间段。

    FLASH TANK DESIGN AND CONTROL FOR HEAT PUMPS
    5.
    发明申请
    FLASH TANK DESIGN AND CONTROL FOR HEAT PUMPS 审中-公开
    闪蒸罐设计与控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2007109250A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-27

    申请号:PCT/US2007/006872

    申请日:2007-03-20

    Abstract: A flash tank for a heat pump operable in a heating mode and a cooling mode includes a shell having a middle portion disposed between a top portion and a bottom portion, with the top portion, bottom portion, and middle portion cooperating to define an inner volume of the shell. A first port is in fluid communication with the inner volume and functions as an inlet in the heating mode and as an outlet in the cooling mode. A second port is in fluid communication with the inner volume and functions as an inlet in the cooling mode and as an outlet in the heating mode. Flow control devices and check valves are fluidly coupled to control the tank as a flash tank in heating mode and as a receiver in cooling mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于以加热模式和冷却模式操作的热泵的闪蒸罐包括壳体,其具有设置在顶部和底部之间的中间部分,顶部,底部和中间部分配合以限定内部容积 的壳。 第一端口与内部容积流体连通,并且用作加热模式中的入口和作为冷却模式的出口。 第二端口与内部容积流体连通,并且用作冷却模式中的入口和作为加热模式中的出口。 流量控制装置和止回阀流体耦合以将罐作为加热模式下的闪蒸罐并作为冷却模式的接收器进行控制。

    COMPUTERIZED HVAC FILTER EVALUATION SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019204786A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-24

    申请号:PCT/US2019/028400

    申请日:2019-04-19

    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control system generates a request to replace a first air filter installed in an air handler of an HVAC system with a second air filter. The second air filter has a particulate matter removal efficiency rating that is greater than a particulate matter removal efficiency rating of the first filter. The system delays for a predetermined period of time and then obtains (i) a first temperature of air downstream of the air handler and (ii) a second temperature of air upstream of the air handler. The system then calculates a temperature difference between the f temperatures and determines whether the temperature difference is within an acceptable range. In response to the temperature difference being within the acceptable range, the system (i) operates the HVAC system using the second air filter and (ii) generates an alert indicating compatibility of the second air filter.

    PARTICULATE-MATTER-SIZE-BASED FAN CONTROL SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:WO2019204785A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-24

    申请号:PCT/US2019/028398

    申请日:2019-04-19

    Abstract: A control system for a mitigation device includes a processor and a computer-readable medium that includes instructions executable by the processor. The instructions include monitoring a first measured particulate matter (PM) level of a conditioned space. The first measured PM level includes PM having a first range of sizes. The instructions further include monitoring a second measured PM level of the conditioned space. The second measured PM level includes PM having a second range of sizes. The first and second ranges are different but overlapping. The instructions also include asserting, in response to the first measured PM level being greater than a first predetermined threshold, an activation signal. The activation signal forces operation of a fan of the mitigation device. The instructions include asserting, in response to the second measured PM level being greater than a predetermined percentage of the first measured PM level, the activation signal.

    REFRIGERATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    9.
    发明申请
    REFRIGERATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    制冷监测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2009038624A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-26

    申请号:PCT/US2008/009618

    申请日:2008-08-11

    Inventor: PHAM, Hung M.

    Abstract: A system is provided and may include a compressor having a motor and a refrigeration circuit including an evaporator and a condenser fluidly coupled to the compressor. The system may further include a first sensor producing a signal indicative of one of current and power drawn by the motor, a second sensor producing a signal indicative of a saturated condensing temperature, and a third sensor producing a signal indicative of a liquid-line temperature. Processing circuitry may processes the current or power signal to determine a derived condenser temperature and may compare the derived condenser temperature to the saturated condensing temperature received from the second sensor to determine a subcooling associated with a refrigerant charge level of the refrigeration circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种系统,并且可以包括具有电动机和包括蒸发器和冷凝器的制冷回路的压缩机,该冷凝器与压缩机流体耦合。 该系统还可以包括第一传感器,其产生指示由电动机牵引的电流和功率中的一个的信号,产生指示饱和冷凝温度的信号的第二传感器,以及产生指示液体线温度的信号的第三传感器 。 处理电路可以处理电流或功率信号以确定导出的冷凝器温度,并且可以将导出的冷凝器温度与从第二传感器接收的饱和冷凝温度进行比较,以确定与制冷回路的制冷剂充注水平相关联的过冷却。

    COMPRESSOR DATA MODULE
    10.
    发明申请
    COMPRESSOR DATA MODULE 审中-公开
    压缩机数据模块

    公开(公告)号:WO2008030572A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-13

    申请号:PCT/US2007/019563

    申请日:2007-09-07

    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 translation: 压缩机包括外壳,压缩机构,马达,数据模块和压缩机控制器。 数据模块包括处理器和存储器。 压缩机控制器包括处理器和存储器。 数据模块接收感测数据,将感测数据存储在存储器中,并将感测数据传送到压缩机控制器。 压缩机控制器基于感测的数据控制压缩机的容量,并且可操作以与制冷系统的系统控制器通信。

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