EP1983194A1 - Ductile cast iron scroll compressor - Google Patents
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- This application relates to scroll compressors and, more particularly, to a scroll compressor member with improved strength and durability.
- Scroll compressors are becoming widely utilized in refrigerant compression systems.
- a pair of scroll members each has a base with a generally spiral wrap extending from the base.
- one scroll is non-orbiting and the other scroll orbits relative to the non-orbiting scroll.
- the orbiting scroll contacts the non-orbiting scroll to seal and define compression chambers.
- One of the two scroll members is caused to orbit relative to the other, with the size of the compression chambers decreasing toward a discharge port as refrigerant is being compressed.
- One example refrigerant compression system includes an air conditioning or other environmental conditioning system.
- a compressor compresses a refrigerant and sends the refrigerant to a downstream heat exchanger, and typically a condenser. From the condenser, the refrigerant travels through a main expansion device, and then to an indoor heat exchanger, typically an evaporator. From the evaporator, the refrigerant returns to the compressor.
- the performance and efficiency of the system relies, at least in part, on the capacity and efficiency of the scroll compressor. Thus, there has been a trend toward higher capacity and higher efficiency scroll compressors.
- One embodiment of a scroll compressor includes a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from the base to define a portion of a compression chamber.
- the scroll member is made of a cast iron material comprising a microstructure having graphite nodules.
- One embodiment scroll compressor includes a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from the base to define a portion of a compression chamber.
- the scroll member is made of a material having a graphite nodule-forming agent.
- One embodiment method of manufacturing the scroll compressor includes the steps of melting a cast iron material to produce a molten material, adding a nodule-forming agent to the molten material, and transferring the molten material into a mold having a shape of a scroll compressor member.
- the scroll member is relatively strong and durable. This allows the scroll compressor to withstand more severe operating conditions associated with high capacity compressor designs.
- FIG. 1 shows a scroll compressor 20.
- a compressor pump set 22 is mounted within a sealed shell 24.
- a suction chamber 26 receives a suction refrigerant from a tube 28.
- this refrigerant can circulate within the chamber 26, and flows over an electric motor 28.
- the electric motor 28 drives a shaft 30 that defines an operative axis A for the compressor 20.
- the compressor pump set 22 includes a non-orbiting scroll 32 and an orbiting scroll 34. As is known, the shaft 30 drives the orbiting scroll 34 to orbit relative to the non-orbiting scroll 32.
- FIG 2 shows a perspective view of the non-orbiting scroll 32
- Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the orbiting scroll 34.
- Each of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and orbiting scroll 34 includes a base portion 44 and a generally spiral wrap 46 that extends from the base portion 44. When assembled, the spiral wraps 46 interfit to define compression chamber 36 ( Figure 1 ) between the non-orbiting scroll 32 and orbiting scroll 34.
- Compliance allows the scrolls 32 and 34 to separate under certain conditions, such as to allow a particle to pass through the scroll compressor 20.
- Axial compliance maintains the wrap 46 of the orbiting scroll 34 in contact with the base portion 44 of the non-orbiting scroll 32 to provide a seal under normal operating conditions.
- a tap T taps a compressed refrigerant to a chamber 100 behind the base 44 of the orbiting scroll 34. The resultant force biases the two scroll members into contact.
- the chamber can be behind the base of the non-orbiting scroll.
- Radial compliance maintains the wraps 46 of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and orbiting scroll 34 in contact under normal operating conditions.
- one or both of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and orbiting scroll 34 are made of a cast iron material having a microstructure 56 that includes graphite nodules 58.
- the graphite nodules are within a matrix 60, such as a pearlite matrix.
- the microstructure 56 in this example is shown at a magnification of approximately 36X.
- the cast iron material is polished and etched in a known manner to reveal the microstructure 56.
- the microstructure 56 includes an associated nodularity, which is a ratio of graphite nodules 58 to the total graphite including other forms of graphite, within the matrix 60.
- the nodularity is above about 80% and below 100%. In the example shown in Figure 4 , the nodularity is about 80%. In another example shown in Figure 5 , the nodularity is about 99%.
- the graphite nodules 58 provide the non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbiting scroll 34 with strength and durability.
- Other cast iron microstructures such as those that include primarily graphite flakes, are weakened due to a notch effect at sharp edges of the graphite flakes.
- the graphite nodules 58 are spheroidal in shape and therefore do not have the sharp edges that weaken the material. Generally, higher nodularity results in higher strength and higher toughness.
- the cast iron material with graphite nodules 58 has a tensile strength of at least 60 kpsi. For example, the tensile strength can be tested using ASTM A395 or other known standard.
- non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbiting scroll 34 relatively strong and wear resistant, which allows the scroll compressor 20 to be designed for relatively severe operating conditions and high capacities.
- use of cast iron material having graphite nodules 58 allows the wraps 46 to be increased in length (i.e., length extended from base 44) to increase the size of the compression chambers 34 and, in turn, increase the capacity of the scroll compressor 20.
- the relatively severe operating conditions are caused, at least in part, from the axial and radial compliance between the non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbiting scroll 34.
- the axial and radial compliance causes contact between the non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbiting scroll 34 as described above.
- the contact causes wear and stress between the non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbiting scroll 34.
- the strong and durable cast iron material with graphite nodules 58 is suited to withstand such operating conditions.
- the cast iron material of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or the orbiting scroll 34 includes a graphite nodule-forming agent that promotes formation of the graphite nodules 58 during casting.
- the cast iron material composition includes 3.20wt%-4.10wt% carbon, 1.80wt%-3.00wt% silicon, 0.10wt%-1.00wt% manganese, up to 0.050wt% phosphorous, and an amount of the graphite nodule-forming agent.
- the cast iron material composition includes about 3.60wt%-3.80wt% carbon.
- the graphite nodule-forming agent includes magnesium.
- the magnesium is present in the cast iron material of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or the orbiting scroll 34 in an amount between about 0.02wt% and about 0.08wt%. In another example, the magnesium is present in an amount between about 0.03wt% and about 0.06wt%.
- the graphite nodule-forming agent is an alloy, such as an alloy of magnesium.
- the alloy includes magnesium and nickel.
- the magnesium comprises between about 4wt% and about 18wt% of the alloy, the balance being nickel and possibly trace amounts of other materials.
- the graphite nodule-forming agent includes both magnesium and cesium.
- the magnesium is present in the cast iron material of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or the orbiting scroll 34 in an amount as described above and the cesium is present in an amount between about 0.0005wt% and about 0.01wt%.
- the magnesium and cesium are added to the molten cast iron as described above.
- a rare earth metal is used in an amount up to 0.300wt% to form the graphite nodules 58.
- Example rare earth metals include praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, yttrium, scandium, thorium, and zirconium, although use of these may be limited by availability and/or cost.
- the graphite nodule-forming agent is added to molten cast iron during the casting process of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or the orbiting scroll 34.
- the amount added is suitable to result in the composition ranges described above.
- the amount of graphite nodule-forming agent added to the molten cast iron is generally greater than the above-described composition ranges. In one example, about 0.3wt% graphite nodule-forming agent is added. This provides the benefit of adding enough graphite nodule-forming agent to promote graphite nodule 58 formation while allowing for depletion of the graphite nodule-forming agent, such as through volatilization. Given this description, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize suitable graphite nodule-forming agent amounts to add to the molten cast iron to meet their particular needs.
- the amount of graphite nodule-forming agent controls the nodularity of the microstructure 56. For example, a relatively small amount leads to lower nodularity and a relatively larger amount leads to a higher nodularity.
- the graphite nodule-forming agent composition ranges described herein can be used to tailor the properties, such as strength, wear, and galling, of the non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or the orbiting scroll 34 to the particular operational demands of the scroll compressor 20.
- FIG. 6 schematically illustrates an example casting process.
- a casting mold 70 defines a cavity 72 for forming the shape of the non-orbiting scroll 32 or orbiting scroll 34.
- a container 74 such as a ladle, holds molten cast iron material 76, which will be poured into the casting mold 70 and solidify.
- a graphite nodule-forming agent 78 is added to the molten cast iron material 76.
- a predetermined period of time elapses between adding the graphite nodule-forming agent and pouring the molten cast iron material 76 into the casting mold 70 to allow dispersion of the graphite nodule-forming agent 78 in the molten cast iron material.
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- This application relates to scroll compressors and, more particularly, to a scroll compressor member with improved strength and durability.
- Scroll compressors are becoming widely utilized in refrigerant compression systems. As known, a pair of scroll members each has a base with a generally spiral wrap extending from the base. Typically, one scroll is non-orbiting and the other scroll orbits relative to the non-orbiting scroll. The orbiting scroll contacts the non-orbiting scroll to seal and define compression chambers. One of the two scroll members is caused to orbit relative to the other, with the size of the compression chambers decreasing toward a discharge port as refrigerant is being compressed.
- One example refrigerant compression system includes an air conditioning or other environmental conditioning system. As is known, a compressor compresses a refrigerant and sends the refrigerant to a downstream heat exchanger, and typically a condenser. From the condenser, the refrigerant travels through a main expansion device, and then to an indoor heat exchanger, typically an evaporator. From the evaporator, the refrigerant returns to the compressor. Generally, the performance and efficiency of the system relies, at least in part, on the capacity and efficiency of the scroll compressor. Thus, there has been a trend toward higher capacity and higher efficiency scroll compressors.
- One concern in designing higher capacity scroll compressors is the strength and durability of the scroll members. Higher capacity compressors operate under increasingly severe conditions, such as higher forces and increased wear between the scroll members. Use of current materials for the scroll members has proven successful in many compressors but may not be suited for more severe operating conditions. For example, under extreme operating conditions, the scroll members may break or wear excessively. Thus, even though higher capacity designs may be available, stronger and more durable scroll member materials are needed to realize the capacity benefits of such designs.
- Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide scroll members that are able to withstand more severe conditions in order to enhance compressor capacity.
- One embodiment of a scroll compressor includes a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from the base to define a portion of a compression chamber. The scroll member is made of a cast iron material comprising a microstructure having graphite nodules.
- One embodiment scroll compressor includes a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from the base to define a portion of a compression chamber. The scroll member is made of a material having a graphite nodule-forming agent.
- One embodiment method of manufacturing the scroll compressor includes the steps of melting a cast iron material to produce a molten material, adding a nodule-forming agent to the molten material, and transferring the molten material into a mold having a shape of a scroll compressor member.
- In the disclosed examples, the scroll member is relatively strong and durable. This allows the scroll compressor to withstand more severe operating conditions associated with high capacity compressor designs.
- The above examples are not intended to be limiting. Additional examples are described below.
- These and other features of the present invention can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description.
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Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example scroll compressor. -
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a non-orbiting scroll member for use in the scroll compressor ofFigure 1 . -
Figure 3 is a perspective view of an orbiting scroll member for use in the scroll compressor ofFigure 1 . -
Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of a microstructure having graphite nodules of a cast iron material used to make the scroll members. -
Figure 5 schematically illustrates another example microstructure having graphite nodules. -
Figure 6 schematically illustrates an example casting process. -
Figure 1 shows ascroll compressor 20. As shown, acompressor pump set 22 is mounted within a sealedshell 24. Asuction chamber 26 receives a suction refrigerant from atube 28. As can be appreciated, this refrigerant can circulate within thechamber 26, and flows over anelectric motor 28. Theelectric motor 28 drives ashaft 30 that defines an operative axis A for thecompressor 20. Thecompressor pump set 22 includes anon-orbiting scroll 32 and an orbitingscroll 34. As is known, theshaft 30 drives the orbitingscroll 34 to orbit relative to thenon-orbiting scroll 32. -
Figure 2 shows a perspective view of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 andFigure 3 shows a perspective view of theorbiting scroll 34. Each of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and orbitingscroll 34 includes abase portion 44 and a generallyspiral wrap 46 that extends from thebase portion 44. When assembled, thespiral wraps 46 interfit to define compression chamber 36 (Figure 1 ) between thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and orbitingscroll 34. - In the illustrated example, there is radial and axial compliance (relative to axis A) between the non-orbiting scroll 32 orbiting
scroll 34. Compliance allows thescrolls scroll compressor 20. Axial compliance maintains thewrap 46 of theorbiting scroll 34 in contact with thebase portion 44 of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 to provide a seal under normal operating conditions. A tap T taps a compressed refrigerant to achamber 100 behind thebase 44 of theorbiting scroll 34. The resultant force biases the two scroll members into contact. In other scroll compressors, the chamber can be behind the base of the non-orbiting scroll. Radial compliance maintains thewraps 46 of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and orbitingscroll 34 in contact under normal operating conditions. - Referring to
Figure 4 , one or both of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and orbitingscroll 34 are made of a cast iron material having amicrostructure 56 that includesgraphite nodules 58. In the illustrated examples, the graphite nodules are within amatrix 60, such as a pearlite matrix. Themicrostructure 56 in this example is shown at a magnification of approximately 36X. The cast iron material is polished and etched in a known manner to reveal themicrostructure 56. - The
microstructure 56 includes an associated nodularity, which is a ratio ofgraphite nodules 58 to the total graphite including other forms of graphite, within thematrix 60. In one example, the nodularity is above about 80% and below 100%. In the example shown inFigure 4 , the nodularity is about 80%. In another example shown inFigure 5 , the nodularity is about 99%. - The
graphite nodules 58 provide thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and theorbiting scroll 34 with strength and durability. Other cast iron microstructures, such as those that include primarily graphite flakes, are weakened due to a notch effect at sharp edges of the graphite flakes. The graphite nodules 58, however, are spheroidal in shape and therefore do not have the sharp edges that weaken the material. Generally, higher nodularity results in higher strength and higher toughness. In one example, the cast iron material withgraphite nodules 58 has a tensile strength of at least 60 kpsi. For example, the tensile strength can be tested using ASTM A395 or other known standard. The high strength and durability makes thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbitingscroll 34 relatively strong and wear resistant, which allows thescroll compressor 20 to be designed for relatively severe operating conditions and high capacities. In one example, use of cast iron material havinggraphite nodules 58 allows thewraps 46 to be increased in length (i.e., length extended from base 44) to increase the size of thecompression chambers 34 and, in turn, increase the capacity of thescroll compressor 20. - In one example, the relatively severe operating conditions are caused, at least in part, from the axial and radial compliance between the
non-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbitingscroll 34. The axial and radial compliance causes contact between thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbitingscroll 34 as described above. During operation of thescroll compressor 20, the contact causes wear and stress between thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and the orbitingscroll 34. The strong and durable cast iron material withgraphite nodules 58 is suited to withstand such operating conditions. - The cast iron material of the
non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or theorbiting scroll 34 includes a graphite nodule-forming agent that promotes formation of thegraphite nodules 58 during casting. In one example, the cast iron material composition includes 3.20wt%-4.10wt% carbon, 1.80wt%-3.00wt% silicon, 0.10wt%-1.00wt% manganese, up to 0.050wt% phosphorous, and an amount of the graphite nodule-forming agent. In a further example, the cast iron material composition includes about 3.60wt%-3.80wt% carbon. - In one example, the graphite nodule-forming agent includes magnesium. The magnesium is present in the cast iron material of the
non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or theorbiting scroll 34 in an amount between about 0.02wt% and about 0.08wt%. In another example, the magnesium is present in an amount between about 0.03wt% and about 0.06wt%. - In another example, the graphite nodule-forming agent is an alloy, such as an alloy of magnesium. In one example, the alloy includes magnesium and nickel. The magnesium comprises between about 4wt% and about 18wt% of the alloy, the balance being nickel and possibly trace amounts of other materials.
- In another example, the graphite nodule-forming agent includes both magnesium and cesium. In one example, the magnesium is present in the cast iron material of the
non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or theorbiting scroll 34 in an amount as described above and the cesium is present in an amount between about 0.0005wt% and about 0.01wt%. The magnesium and cesium are added to the molten cast iron as described above. Alternatively, or in addition to magnesium and cesium, a rare earth metal is used in an amount up to 0.300wt% to form thegraphite nodules 58. Example rare earth metals include praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, yttrium, scandium, thorium, and zirconium, although use of these may be limited by availability and/or cost. - The graphite nodule-forming agent is added to molten cast iron during the casting process of the
non-orbiting scroll 32 and/or theorbiting scroll 34. For example, the amount added is suitable to result in the composition ranges described above. - The amount of graphite nodule-forming agent added to the molten cast iron is generally greater than the above-described composition ranges. In one example, about 0.3wt% graphite nodule-forming agent is added. This provides the benefit of adding enough graphite nodule-forming agent to promote
graphite nodule 58 formation while allowing for depletion of the graphite nodule-forming agent, such as through volatilization. Given this description, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize suitable graphite nodule-forming agent amounts to add to the molten cast iron to meet their particular needs. - The amount of graphite nodule-forming agent controls the nodularity of the
microstructure 56. For example, a relatively small amount leads to lower nodularity and a relatively larger amount leads to a higher nodularity. Thus, the graphite nodule-forming agent composition ranges described herein can be used to tailor the properties, such as strength, wear, and galling, of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 and/or theorbiting scroll 34 to the particular operational demands of thescroll compressor 20. -
Figure 6 schematically illustrates an example casting process. A castingmold 70 defines acavity 72 for forming the shape of thenon-orbiting scroll 32 or orbitingscroll 34. Acontainer 74, such as a ladle, holds moltencast iron material 76, which will be poured into the castingmold 70 and solidify. Before pouring, a graphite nodule-formingagent 78 is added to the moltencast iron material 76. Optionally, a predetermined period of time elapses between adding the graphite nodule-forming agent and pouring the moltencast iron material 76 into the castingmold 70 to allow dispersion of the graphite nodule-formingagent 78 in the molten cast iron material. - Although a preferred embodiment of this invention has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this invention. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this invention.
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- A scroll compressor comprising:a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from said base to define at least a portion of a compression chamber, wherein said scroll member comprises a microstructure having graphite nodules.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 1, wherein said graphite nodules are in a ferrite-pearlite matrix.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 1, wherein said microstructure has a nodularity above about 80% and below 100%.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 1, wherein said nodules are spheroidal.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 1, including a second scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base, said second scroll member being driven to orbit relative to said scroll member, said wraps of said scroll members inter-fitting to define said compression chamber, wherein said scroll members are axially and radially compliant.
- A scroll compressor comprising:a scroll member having a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from said base to define at least a portion of a compression chamber, wherein said scroll member comprises a material having a graphite nodule-forming agent.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 6, wherein said graphite nodule-forming agent is present in said material in an amount suitable to form a microstructure having graphite nodules.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 6, wherein said graphite nodule-forming agent comprises magnesium.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 8, wherein said graphite nodule-forming agent comprises an alloy of nickel and said magnesium.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 9, wherein said magnesium comprises between about 4wt% and about 18wt% of said alloy.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 8, wherein said magnesium comprises between about 0.02wt% and about 0.08wt% of said material.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 11, wherein said magnesium comprises between about 0.03wt% and about 0.06wt% of said material.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 6, wherein said graphite nodule-forming agent comprises cerium and magnesium.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 13, wherein said cerium comprises between about 0.0005wt% and about 0.01wt% of said material and said magnesium comprises between about 0.03wt% and about 0.06wt% of said material.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 6, wherein said graphite nodule-forming agent comprises a rare earth metal.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 15, wherein said rare earth metal comprises up to 0.300wt% of said material.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 15, wherein said rare earth metal chosen from praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, yttrium, scandium, thorium, and zirconium.
- The scroll compressor as recited in Claim 6, wherein said material has a tensile strength greater than 60 kpsi.
- A method of manufacturing a scroll compressor, comprising:(a) melting a cast iron material to produce a molten material;(b) adding a nodule-forming agent to the molten material; and(c) transferring the molten material into a mold having a shape to form a scroll compressor member.
- The method as recited in Claim 19, including cooling the molten material to form the scroll compressor member, including a base and a generally spiral wrap that extends from the base to define at least a portion of a compression chamber.
- The method as recited in Claim 20, wherein step (b) includes adding an amount of cerium to the molten material suitable to yield between about 0.0005wt% and about 0.01wt% residual cerium in the scroll compressor member, and adding an amount of magnesium to the molten material suitable to yield between about 0.03wt% and about 0.06wt% residual magnesium in the scroll compressor member.
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