JP2017015318A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save energy, and optimize controllability for temperature in a target space.SOLUTION: An air conditioning unit 40 supplies air having passed through indoor heat exchangers 18, 28 of a plurality of refrigerant circuits 11, 21 to a thermostatic chamber S. A controller 50 controls cooling/heating operation in which the first indoor heat exchanger 18 of the first refrigerant circuit 11 is used as an evaporator and the second indoor heat exchanger 28 of the second refrigerant circuit 21 is used as a condenser. The controller 50 makes heat exchange capacity of one of the first and second indoor heat exchangers 18, 28 smaller than that of the other one so that in cooling/heating operation, a temperature Tin of air in the thermostatic chamber S gets close to a setting temperature Ts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioner.

  Among the air-conditioning target spaces, there is a so-called temperature-controlled room that is a room for testing and evaluating equipment in addition to a room for human residence. Since the temperature-controlled room is sometimes used for evaluation of the temperature characteristics of the equipment, it is necessary to keep the room temperature constant with high accuracy.

  As a system provided in such a temperature-controlled room, for example, Patent Document 1 is known. In Patent Document 1, a plurality of air conditioners (a low-stage refrigerator and a high-stage refrigerator) are installed for one temperature-controlled room, and the air in the temperature-controlled room is cooled by the low-stage refrigerator while the high-stage refrigerator is used. Heated by. As a result, the temperature in the temperature-controlled room is kept substantially constant.

JP 58-184476 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, for example, when the cooling capacity of the low-stage refrigerator increases, the heating capacity of the high-stage refrigerator also increases in order to keep the temperature in the temperature-controlled room constant. Thus, in order to keep the temperature in the temperature-controlled room constant, if one ability increases, the other ability also increases. As a result, the power consumption of each refrigerator increases, and it is difficult to say that the temperature control performance in the temperature-controlled room is favorable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can achieve energy saving by reducing the amount of power consumption and has good temperature control performance in the target space. Is to provide.

  1st invention has a compressor (12,22), a heat source heat exchanger (13,23), an expansion mechanism (14,17,24,27), and a utilization heat exchanger (18,28), respectively. The refrigeration cycle in which the heat source heat exchanger (13, 23) serves as a condenser and the used heat exchanger (18, 28) serves as an evaporator, and the heat source heat exchanger (13, 23) serves as an evaporator A plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21) that perform switching between the refrigeration cycle in which the heat exchanger (18, 28) serves as a condenser, and an air passage in which each of the heat exchangers (18, 28) is disposed ( 44) is formed, and an air conditioning unit (40) that supplies air that has passed through each of the heat exchangers (18, 28) to one target space (S), and a plurality of the refrigerant circuits (11, 21) Among them, a cooling heating operation is performed in which the utilization heat exchanger (18) of some of the refrigerant circuits (11) serves as an evaporator and the utilization heat exchanger (28) of the other refrigerant circuits (21) serves as a condenser. As you do A control unit (50) for controlling a plurality of the refrigerant circuits (11, 21), and the control unit (50) sets the temperature Tin of the air in the target space (S) during the cooling and heating operation. The air characterized in that one heat exchange capability of the utilization heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator and the utilization heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser is made smaller than the other so as to approach the temperature Ts. It is a harmony machine.

  Here, during the cooling heating operation, in the state where the refrigerant circuit (11) performs the cooling operation and the refrigerant circuit (21) performs the heating operation with respect to the target space (S), the control unit (50) Of the heat exchangers (18,28) in the circuit (11,21), the heat exchange capacity of one heat exchanger (18,28) is made smaller than the other, and the temperature of the air in the target space (S) Bring Tin closer to the set temperature Ts. That is, even if the balance between the cooling capacity on the refrigerant circuit (11) side and the heating capacity on the refrigerant circuit (21) side is lost, either the cooling capacity or the heating capacity, which is the heat exchange capacity, is loosened here. It is done. As a result, either the other heating capacity or cooling capacity naturally decreases, and the temperature in the target space (S) eventually becomes the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the power consumption of the air conditioner (A) does not increase, and the temperature in the target space (S) is kept constant with high accuracy.

  A second invention further includes a temperature detection unit (37) for detecting the temperature Tin of the air in the target space (S) in the first invention, and the temperature detection unit (37) during the cooling heating operation. When the detection result Tin is within the first temperature range including the set temperature Ts, the use of the evaporator becomes more than when the detection result Tin of the temperature detection unit (37) is outside the first temperature range. The air conditioner is characterized in that the rate of change of one heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger (28) serving as the heat exchanger (18) and the condenser is small.

  Thus, if the temperature Tin of the air in the target space (S) is within the first temperature range, the heat exchange capacity of one of the heat exchangers (18, 28) is outside the first temperature range (ie, the target space). Compared to (S) where the air temperature Tin is far from the set temperature). Therefore, an overshoot in which the air temperature Tin in the target space (S) exceeds the set temperature Ts is less likely to occur, and the air temperature Tin in the target space (S) is likely to approach the set temperature Ts. That is, the temperature control performance is further improved.

  According to a third aspect, in the second aspect, the detection result Tin of the temperature detection unit (37) during the cooling and heating operation includes the set temperature and is within a second temperature range that is narrower than the first temperature range. The control unit (50), the utilization heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator and the utilization heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser, the utilization heat exchanger having a small heat exchange capability ( 18,28) is selected and the heat exchange capacity of the selected heat exchanger (18,28) is smaller than the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger (18,28) not selected. It is an air conditioner characterized by doing.

  Here, for example, when the cooling capacity is larger than the heating capacity, the control unit (50) forcibly decreases the heating capacity first. As a result, the cooling capacity with a large heat exchange capacity decreases following the heating capacity, so that the air temperature Tin can approach the set temperature Ts without overshooting the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the air temperature Tin easily converges to the set temperature Ts, the performance of temperature control is improved, and energy saving is ensured.

  According to a fourth invention, in any one of the first to third inventions, each of the compressors (12, 22) of the plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21) includes the compressor (12 22), and the controller (50) is configured such that the air temperature Tin of the target space (S) is set to the set temperature Ts during the cooling and heating operation. The operating frequency of the compressor (12, 22) corresponding to the utilization heat exchanger (18, 28) that is the subject of change in heat exchange capacity is adjusted so as to approach the utilization heat exchanger (18, 28). It is an air conditioner characterized in that the heat exchanging capacity is reduced.

  As a result, the heat exchange capacity is easily and reliably reduced.

  According to the present invention, the power consumption of the air conditioner (A) does not increase, and the temperature in the target space (S) is kept constant with high accuracy.

  Further, according to the second aspect, an overshoot in which the air temperature Tin in the target space (S) exceeds the set temperature Ts is less likely to occur, and the air temperature Tin in the target space (S) Get closer to Ts. That is, the temperature control performance is further improved.

  Further, according to the third aspect, the air temperature Tin easily converges to the set temperature Ts, the performance of temperature control is improved, and energy saving is ensured.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the heat exchange capacity is easily and reliably reduced.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the cooling and heating operation in FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the total cooling operation in FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the full heating operation in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of a series of operations performed by the air conditioner. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the flow of the control operation of the total cooling operation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flow of control operation of the full heating operation. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the control operation of the cooling and heating operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the flow of the control operation of the cooling and heating operation. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the control operation of the cooling and heating operation, continuing from FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are essentially preferable examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its application, or its use.
<Embodiment>
<Overview>
The air conditioner (A) according to the first embodiment adjusts the temperature of air in a temperature-controlled room (S) that is a target space for air conditioning.

  The temperature-controlled room (S) is a room provided in a building such as a factory, for example, and is a room that should be kept constant with high accuracy at a target temperature. The temperature-controlled room (S) has an extremely small range of allowable temperature change compared to the area where people live, and is used to perform temperature characteristic evaluation tests of equipment (products) using this property. .

  The target space is not limited to the temperature-controlled room (S), and may be a space such as a refrigerator or a room, but is particularly preferably a space that requires high accuracy in adjusting the temperature of air.

<Configuration>
As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner (A) mainly includes a first refrigerant circuit unit (10), a second refrigerant circuit unit (20), an air conditioning unit (40) corresponding to an air conditioning unit, and a control unit. A corresponding controller (50) is provided. The number of the plurality of refrigerant circuit units (10, 2) is not limited to this, and may be three or more.

-First refrigerant circuit unit-
The first refrigerant circuit unit (10) has a first refrigerant circuit (11). The first refrigerant circuit (11) is configured by connecting a first heat source circuit (11a) and a first utilization circuit (11b) to each other via a first liquid pipe (L1) and a first gas pipe (G1). The In the first refrigerant circuit (11), the refrigerant filled is circulated to perform a vapor compression refrigeration cycle.

  The first heat source circuit (11a) is accommodated in the first outdoor unit (U1). The first heat source circuit (11a) includes a first compressor (12), a first outdoor heat exchanger (13) corresponding to a heat source heat exchanger, a first outdoor expansion valve (14) corresponding to an expansion mechanism, and A first four-way selector valve (15) is connected.

  A first use expansion valve (17) corresponding to an expansion mechanism is connected to the first liquid pipe (L1).

  The 1st utilization circuit (11b) is arrange | positioned inside the air conditioning unit (40). A first indoor heat exchanger (18) corresponding to a utilization heat exchanger is connected to the first utilization circuit (11b).

  The first compressor (12) compresses the sucked low-pressure refrigerant and discharges the compressed high-pressure refrigerant to the first refrigerant circuit (11). The first compressor (12) is composed of a rotary compressor (such as a scroll compressor or a rotary compressor). The first compressor (12) is supplied with electric power via an inverter device. That is, the first compressor (12) is a variable capacity compressor that can adjust the operating frequency. A first ammeter (30) for measuring a current value supplied to the motor is attached to the first compressor (12). A first high pressure sensor (32) for detecting the pressure of the high pressure refrigerant is connected to the discharge part of the first compressor (12), and a first low pressure sensor is connected to the suction part of the first compressor (12). (33) is connected.

  The first outdoor heat exchanger (13) is constituted by, for example, a fin-and-tube heat exchanger. A first outdoor fan (16) is installed in the vicinity of the first outdoor heat exchanger (13). In the first outdoor heat exchanger (13), the outdoor air conveyed by the first outdoor fan (16) and the refrigerant exchange heat.

  The first outdoor expansion valve (14) is connected to the vicinity of the liquid side end of the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) in the first heat source circuit (11a). A 1st outdoor expansion valve (14) is comprised with the electronic expansion valve which can change an opening degree.

  The first four-way switching valve (15) switches the refrigerant flow path of the first refrigerant circuit (11). The first four-way switching valve (15) has first to fourth ports. The first port is connected to the discharge part of the first compressor (12), and the second port is connected to the suction part of the first compressor (12). The third port is connected to the first gas pipe (G1), and the fourth port is connected to the gas side end of the first outdoor heat exchanger (13).

  The first four-way switching valve (15) has a first state (state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 1) in which the first port and the fourth port are connected and the second port and the third port are connected. The first port and the third port are connected to each other, and the second port and the fourth port are connected to each other (a state indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1). When the first four-way switching valve (15) is in the first state, the refrigerant flow path in which the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) becomes a condenser (radiator) and the first indoor heat exchanger (18) becomes an evaporator. Is formed. When the first four-way switching valve (15) is in the second state, the refrigerant flow path in which the first indoor heat exchanger (18) becomes a condenser (radiator) and the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) becomes an evaporator. Is formed. By the first four-way switching valve (15), the first refrigerant circuit (11) is connected to a refrigeration cycle (hereinafter referred to as the first indoor heat exchanger (18) as an evaporator and the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) as a condenser). , A first refrigeration cycle), or a refrigeration cycle (hereinafter referred to as a second refrigeration cycle) in which the first indoor heat exchanger (18) is a condenser and the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) is an evaporator. Can do.

  The first indoor heat exchanger (18) is constituted by, for example, a fin-and-tube heat exchanger.

-Second refrigerant circuit unit-
The configuration of the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) is substantially the same as the configuration of the first refrigerant circuit unit (10). In the second refrigerant circuit unit (20), the second heat source circuit (21a) and the second utilization circuit (21b) are connected to each other via the second liquid pipe (L2) and the second gas pipe (G2). A refrigerant circuit (21) is configured.

  The second refrigerant circuit (21) includes a second compressor (22), a second outdoor heat exchanger (23) corresponding to a heat source heat exchanger, a second outdoor expansion valve (24) corresponding to an expansion mechanism, Two-way switching valve (25), second high pressure sensor (35), second low pressure sensor (36), second use expansion valve (27) corresponding to the expansion mechanism, and second use corresponding to the use heat exchanger An indoor heat exchanger (28) is connected.

  The second refrigerant circuit unit (20) has a second outdoor unit (U2). A second ammeter (34) for measuring a current value supplied to the motor of the second compressor (22) is attached to the second compressor (22). Inside the second outdoor unit (U2), a second outdoor fan (26) is provided in the vicinity of the second outdoor heat exchanger (23).

-Air conditioning unit-
The air conditioning unit (40) has a casing (41). The casing (41) is formed with an inlet (42) through which air is sucked and an outlet (43) through which air is blown out. The suction port (42) communicates with the temperature-controlled room (S) through the suction duct (D1). The outlet (43) communicates with the temperature-controlled room (S) through the outlet duct (D2).

  In the air conditioner (A), an intake air temperature sensor (37) corresponding to a temperature detection unit and a blown air temperature sensor (38) are arranged. For example, the suction air temperature sensor (37) is disposed at the suction port (42), and the blowout air temperature sensor (38) is disposed at the blowout port (43).

  The intake air temperature sensor (37) detects the temperature Tin of air flowing from the temperature-controlled room (S) into the air passage (44) through the intake duct (D1). That is, the intake air temperature sensor (37) substantially detects the temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S). Therefore, instead of the suction air temperature sensor (37), the temperature Tin may be detected by arranging a temperature detection unit in the suction duct (D1) or the temperature-controlled room (S).

  The blown air temperature sensor (38) detects the temperature Tout of the air whose temperature has been adjusted by the air conditioning unit (40). That is, the blown air temperature sensor (38) detects the temperature Tout of the air supplied to the temperature-controlled room (S). Therefore, instead of the blown air temperature sensor (38), the temperature Tout may be detected by disposing a blowing temperature detector in the blowing duct (D2).

  An air passage (44) is formed in the casing (41) from the suction port (42) to the blowout port (43). A drain pan (45) for collecting condensed water or the like is installed below the air passage (44). The air passage (44) has a first indoor heat exchanger (18) and a second indoor heat in order from the upstream side of the air (suction port (42) side) to the downstream side (blower port (43) side). An exchanger (28) and a fan (46) are arranged.

  The fan (46) supplies air from the air passage (44) to the temperature-controlled room (S) through the blowout duct (D2), and simultaneously supplies air from the temperature-controlled room (S) through the suction duct (D1). Inhale to (44). That is, the fan (46) circulates air between the air passage (44) and the temperature-controlled room (S).

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) are arranged in parallel to the air flow. For example, the first indoor heat exchanger (18) is disposed below the upstream portion of the air passage (44), and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) is disposed of the upstream portion of the air passage (44). Arranged on the upper side. That is, the plurality of indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) are arranged in the vertical direction in the upstream portion of the air passage (44). Thereby, the air sucked from the suction port (42) passes through both the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) in parallel.

-Controller-
The controller (50) controls the air conditioner (A). As shown in FIG. 1, the controller (50) controls various element devices of the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) and the second refrigerant circuit unit (20). The controller (50) is constituted by a microcomputer including a CPU and a memory, and includes an input unit (51), a temperature setting unit (52), a determination unit (53), a compressor control unit (54), and a switching control unit. (55) and the expansion valve controller (56).

  The input unit (51) is an interface through which signals detected by various sensors are input. Specifically, in the input unit (51), for example, the current value of the motor of each compressor (12, 22) detected by each ammeter (31, 34), detected by each high pressure sensor (32, 35) The refrigerant high pressure, the low pressure detected by each low pressure sensor (33, 36), the air temperature Tin detected by the intake air temperature sensor (37), the air temperature Tout detected by the blown air temperature sensor (38), etc. are input. Is done. Here, the condensation temperature of the refrigerant is calculated using the high pressure detected by each high pressure sensor (32, 35), and the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant is the low pressure detected by each low pressure sensor (33, 36). Can be used to calculate. That is, each high-pressure sensor (32, 35) functions as a condensation temperature detector that detects the condensation temperature of the refrigerant, and each low-pressure sensor (33, 36) serves as an evaporation temperature detector that detects the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant. It is possible to function.

  In the temperature setting unit (52), a target value (hereinafter referred to as a set temperature Ts) of the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is appropriately set. Specifically, when the set temperature Ts is input to the controller (50) by a person, the temperature setting unit (52) sets the set temperature Ts by storing the input set temperature Ts in a memory. . Further, the temperature setting unit (52) may automatically set the set temperature Ts by a program or the like and store it in the memory.

  The determination unit (53) performs a determination for performing various controls and switching of each operation based on the index input to the input unit (51) and the set temperature Ts set by the temperature setting unit (52). (Details will be described later).

  The compressor control unit (54) controls the operating frequency of each compressor (12, 22) based on the determination result of the determination unit (53).

  The switching control unit (55) switches each of the four-way switching valves (15, 25) between the first state and the second state based on the determination result of the determination unit (53).

  The expansion valve control unit (56) adjusts the opening degree of each expansion valve (14, 17, 24, 27) based on the determination result of the determination unit (53).

<Driving action>
<Basic operation>
The air conditioner (A) performs switching between a cooling heating operation, a total cooling operation, and a total heating operation. Below, operation | movement of each driving | operation is demonstrated.

-Cooling and heating operation-
In the cooling and heating operation shown in FIG. 2, the refrigerant circuit (11, 21) of a part of the refrigerant circuit units (10, 20) of the refrigerant circuit units (first refrigerant circuit unit (10) in this embodiment) among the plurality of refrigerant circuit units (10, 20). The first refrigeration cycle in which the first outdoor heat exchanger (13) serves as a condenser and the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serves as an evaporator is performed. At the same time, in the cooling and heating operation, in the refrigerant circuit (21) of the other refrigerant circuit unit (second refrigerant circuit unit (20) in this embodiment) among the plurality of refrigerant circuit units (10, 20), the second chamber A second refrigeration cycle is performed in which the heat exchanger (28) serves as a condenser and the second outdoor heat exchanger (23) serves as an evaporator. In other words, in the cooling and heating operation, the first indoor heat exchanger (18) functions as an evaporator (hereinafter also referred to as a cooling operation) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) functions as a condenser (hereinafter referred to as a condenser). (Also referred to as a heating operation).

  Specifically, in the first refrigerant circuit unit (10), the first four-way switching valve (15) is in the first state, the first outdoor expansion valve (14) is fully opened, and the first use expansion valve (17) The opening is adjusted. The opening degree of the first utilization expansion valve (17) is adjusted by superheat control (intake superheat degree control), and the first outdoor fan (16) and the first compressor (12) are operated. The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) is, in principle, the difference between the air temperature Tin detected by the intake air temperature sensor (37) and the set temperature Ts “Tin−Ts” (or “Ts−Tin”). Is adjusted according to.

  The refrigerant compressed by the first compressor (12) flows through the first outdoor heat exchanger (13), dissipates heat to the outdoor air, and condenses. The condensed refrigerant is depressurized by the first use expansion valve (17) and flows through the first indoor heat exchanger (18). In the first indoor heat exchanger (18), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant is sucked into the first compressor (12) and compressed again.

  In the second refrigerant circuit unit (20), the second four-way switching valve (25) is in the second state, the second utilization expansion valve (27) is fully opened, and the opening degree of the second outdoor expansion valve (24) is adjusted. The The opening degree of the second outdoor expansion valve (24) is adjusted by superheat control, and the second outdoor fan (26) and the second compressor (22) are operated. As a general rule, the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is adjusted according to the difference “Tin−Ts” between the air temperature Tin detected by the intake air temperature sensor (37) and the set temperature Ts.

  The refrigerant compressed by the second compressor (22) flows through the second indoor heat exchanger (28), dissipates heat to the indoor air, and condenses. The condensed refrigerant is depressurized by the second outdoor expansion valve (24) and flows through the second outdoor heat exchanger (23). In the second outdoor heat exchanger (23), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the outdoor air and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant is sucked into the second compressor (22) and compressed again.

  In the air conditioning unit (40), the air in the temperature-controlled room (S) flows into the air passage (44) in the casing (41) through the suction duct (D1) and the suction port (42) by the operation of the fan (46). The air flowing through the air passage (44) flows in parallel through the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28). In the cooling and heating operation, since the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serves as an evaporator and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) serves as a condenser, a part of the air passes through the first indoor heat exchanger (18). ) And at the same time, the remaining air is heated by the second indoor heat exchanger (28). The air whose temperature is adjusted by the plurality of indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) in this way is supplied to the temperature-controlled room (S) through the outlet (43) and the outlet duct (D2).

  In this cooling and heating operation, a cooling operation is performed in the first indoor heat exchanger (18), and a heating operation is performed in the second indoor heat exchanger (28). For this reason, the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) can be brought close to the set temperature Ts with high accuracy.

-Total cooling operation-
In the total cooling operation shown in FIG. 3, in each refrigerant circuit (11, 21) of all refrigerant circuit units (10, 20), each outdoor heat exchanger (13, 23) becomes a condenser, and each indoor heat exchanger ( A first refrigeration cycle is performed in which 18, 28) becomes an evaporator. That is, in the total cooling operation, the cooling operation is performed in both the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28).

  Operation | movement of a 1st refrigerant circuit unit (10) is the same as that of the cooling heating operation mentioned above.

  In the second refrigerant circuit unit (20), the second four-way switching valve (25) is in the first state, the second outdoor expansion valve (24) is fully opened, and the opening degree of the second utilization expansion valve (27) is adjusted. The The opening degree of the second utilization expansion valve (27) is adjusted by superheat control (intake superheat degree control), and the second outdoor fan (26) and the second compressor (22) are operated. As a general rule, the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is adjusted according to the difference “Tin−Ts” between the air temperature Tin detected by the intake air temperature sensor (37) and the set temperature Ts.

  The refrigerant compressed by the second compressor (22) flows through the second outdoor heat exchanger (23), dissipates heat to the outdoor air, and condenses. The condensed refrigerant is decompressed by the second utilization expansion valve (27) and flows through the second indoor heat exchanger (28). In the second indoor heat exchanger (28), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant is sucked into the second compressor (22) and compressed again.

  In the air conditioning unit (40), the air in the temperature-controlled room (S) flows into the air passage (44) in the casing (41) through the suction duct (D1) and the suction port (42) by the operation of the fan (46). The air flowing through the air passage (44) flows in parallel through the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28). In the total cooling operation, since the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) serve as an evaporator, the air flowing through the air passage (44) flows into these indoor heat exchangers (18, It is cooled in 28). The air whose temperature is adjusted by the plurality of indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) in this way is supplied to the temperature-controlled room (S) through the outlet (43) and the outlet duct (D2).

  In this total cooling operation, a cooling operation is performed in the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28). For this reason, the cooling capacity of the air conditioning unit (40) is larger than that of the cooling heating operation. Therefore, even under a condition where the cooling load of the temperature-controlled room (S) is relatively large, the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) can be quickly brought close to the set temperature Ts.

-Full heating operation-
In the full heating operation shown in FIG. 4, in each refrigerant circuit (11, 21) of all refrigerant circuit units (10, 20), each indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) becomes a condenser, and each outdoor heat exchanger ( A second refrigeration cycle is performed in which 13,23) serves as an evaporator. That is, in the full heating operation, the heating operation is performed in both the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28).

  Specifically, in the first refrigerant circuit unit (10), the first four-way switching valve (15) is in the second state, the first use expansion valve (17) is fully opened, and the first outdoor expansion valve (14) The opening is adjusted. The opening degree of the first outdoor expansion valve (14) is adjusted by superheat control, and the first outdoor fan (16) and the first compressor (12) are operated. As a general rule, the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) is adjusted in accordance with the difference “Ts−Tin” between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin detected by the intake air temperature sensor (37).

  The refrigerant compressed by the first compressor (12) flows through the first indoor heat exchanger (18), dissipates heat to the indoor air, and condenses. The condensed refrigerant is depressurized by the first outdoor expansion valve (14) and flows through the first outdoor heat exchanger (13). In the first outdoor heat exchanger (13), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the outdoor air and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant is sucked into the first compressor (12) and compressed again.

  The operation of the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) is the same as that of the cooling heating operation described above.

  In the air conditioning unit (40), the air in the temperature-controlled room (S) flows into the air passage (44) in the casing (41) through the suction duct (D1) and the suction port (42) by the operation of the fan (46). The air flowing through the air passage (44) flows in parallel through the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28). In the full heating operation, since the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) serve as condensers, the air flowing through the air passage (44) flows into these indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) is heated. The air whose temperature is adjusted by the plurality of indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) in this way is supplied to the temperature-controlled room (S) through the outlet (43) and the outlet duct (D2).

  In this full heating operation, a heating operation is performed in the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger. For this reason, the heating capacity of the air conditioning unit (40) is greater than that of the cooling heating operation. Therefore, even under the condition where the heating load of the temperature-controlled room (S) is relatively large, the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) can be quickly brought close to the set temperature Ts.

<Each operation switching judgment operation>
-Main flow-
FIG. 5 shows which operation the air conditioner (A) switches to among the three operations described above.

  As shown in FIG. 5, at the start of the operation of the air conditioner (A), for example, a cooling and heating operation is executed (step St1). After the start of the cooling and heating operation, the determination unit (53) of the controller (50) performs operation switching determination (steps St2 and St6).

Specifically, in step St2, the determination unit (53) determines whether all of the following conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air, which is the air temperature of the temperature-controlled room (S), is larger than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin> Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is the maximum. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When the above conditions are all satisfied (Yes in step St2), the determination unit (53) determines that the current cooling heating operation is performed with respect to the cooling load of the temperature-controlled room (S). It can be judged that the cooling capacity of the conditioner (A) is insufficient. Therefore, in this case, the operation type of the air conditioner (A) shifts from the cooling heating operation to the total cooling operation (step St3). Thereby, in the air conditioner (A), since the cooling operation is performed in all the indoor heat exchangers (18, 28), the lack of cooling capacity can be solved.

After the start of the total cooling operation, the determination unit (53) performs operation switching determination (step St4). Specifically, in step St4, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air is higher than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin> Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is the maximum. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When all the above conditions are satisfied (Yes in step St4), the determination unit (53) can determine that the cooling load of the temperature-controlled room (S) has not yet been processed. Therefore, in this case, the total cooling operation is continuously performed (step St3). In Step St4, when at least one of the above conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied (No in Step St4), the determination unit (53) performs the following 1) to Step 3 shown in Step St5 as further operation switching determination. It is determined whether or not the condition 3) is satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air is smaller than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin <Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is minimum. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When the above conditions are all satisfied (Yes in step St5), the determination unit (53) can determine that the temperature-controlled room (S) is excessively cooled in the total cooling operation. . Therefore, in this case, the operation type of the air conditioner (A) shifts from the total cooling operation to the cooling heating operation (step St1). As a result, in the air conditioner (A), the cooling operation is performed in some indoor heat exchangers (18) and the heating operation is performed in other indoor heat exchangers (28). The temperature of the temperature-controlled room (S) can be adjusted with high accuracy while suppressing excessive cooling. Conversely, if at least one of the above conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied (No in step St5), the total cooling operation is continued (step St3).

When at least one of the conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied in step St2 described above (No in step St2), the determination unit (53) performs the following 1) shown in step St6 as a further operation switching determination. It is determined whether or not the conditions (3) to (3) are satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air is smaller than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin <Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is minimum. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When all the above conditions are satisfied (Yes in step St6), the determination unit (53) determines the air conditioning for the heating load of the temperature-controlled room (S) in the current cooling heating operation. It can be judged that the heating capacity of the machine (A) is insufficient. Therefore, in this case, the operation type of the air conditioner (A) shifts from the cooling heating operation to the full heating operation (step St7). Thereby, in an air conditioner (A), since heating operation is performed by all the indoor heat exchangers (18, 28), the lack of heating capability can be solved. Conversely, when at least one of the above conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied (No in step St6), the cooling and heating operation is continued (step St1).

  After the start of the full heating operation at step St7, the determination unit (53) further performs operation switching determination (steps St8 and St9).

Specifically, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not all the following conditions 1) to 3) shown in step St8 are satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air is smaller than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin <Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the heating capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is the maximum. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When all the above conditions are satisfied (Yes in step St8), the determination unit (53) can determine that the heating load of the temperature-controlled room (S) has not yet been processed. Therefore, in this case, the full heating operation is continuously performed (step St7). On the other hand, when at least one of the above conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied (No in step St8), the determination unit (53) performs the following 1) to 3 shown in step St9 as a further operation switching determination. It is determined whether or not the above condition is satisfied.
1) The temperature Tin of the intake air is higher than the temperature Tout of the blown air (Tin> Tout)
2) The operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (the heating capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18)) is minimal. 3) The operating frequency of the second compressor (22) (the second indoor heat exchanger ( When the above conditions are all satisfied (Yes in step St9), the determination unit (53) can determine that the temperature-controlled room (S) is excessively heated in the entire heating operation. . Therefore, in this case, the operation type of the air conditioner (A) shifts from the full heating operation to the cooling heating operation (step St1). As a result, in the air conditioner (A), the cooling operation is performed in some indoor heat exchangers (18) and the heating operation is performed in other indoor heat exchangers (28). It is possible to adjust the temperature of the temperature-controlled room (S) with high accuracy while suppressing excessive heating. Conversely, if at least one of the above conditions 1) to 3) is not satisfied (No in step St9), the full heating operation is continued (step St7).

-Control operation of total cooling operation-
FIG. 6 shows the flow of detailed control operation of the total cooling operation shown in step St3 of FIG. As described above and also in FIG. 6, in the total cooling operation, the cooling operation is performed in the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator (step St31), and at the same time, the second indoor heat exchanger (also serving as an evaporator) ( In 28), the cooling operation is performed (step St38). In the total cooling operation of the present embodiment, the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) and the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) basically perform the same operation. That is, in the total cooling operation, the compressors (12, 22) are controlled so that the evaporation temperatures of the indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) are the same.

  Specifically, in the first refrigerant circuit unit (10), after the start of the total cooling operation, t1 seconds (for example, t1 = 30 seconds) have elapsed since the operation frequency of the first compressor (12) changed (step 1). The determination unit (53) calculates the difference (Tin−Ts) between the suction temperature Tin, which is the room temperature of the temperature-controlled room (S), and the set temperature Ts of the air conditioner (A). It is determined whether (Tin−Ts) is larger than a predetermined value α (for example, α = 1.0 ° C.) (step St33). When the difference (Tin−Ts) is larger than the predetermined value α (Yes in step St33), the compressor control unit (54) increases the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) by a predetermined frequency (step St34). ). Thereby, the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18) is increased.

  Thereafter, t2 seconds (for example, t2 = 30 seconds) have elapsed since the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) changed (Yes in step St35), or the determination condition in step St33 is not satisfied (step St33). No), the determination unit (53) recalculates the difference (Tin−Ts) between the suction temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts, and this difference (Tin−Ts) is a predetermined value β (for example, β = 1.0 ° C.). It is determined whether it is smaller (step St36). When the difference (Tin−Ts) is smaller than the predetermined value β (Yes in step St36), the compressor control unit (54) decreases the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) by a predetermined frequency (step St37). ). Thereby, the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18) is lowered.

  When the difference (Tin−Ts) is larger than the predetermined value β in step St36 (No in step St36), the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the condition in step St4 in FIG. 5 is satisfied. I do.

  In the second refrigerant circuit unit (20), similarly to the above-described first refrigerant circuit unit (10), control of Step St39 to Step St44 is performed. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

―Control operation of all heating operation―
FIG. 7 shows the flow of detailed control operation of the full heating operation shown in step St7 of FIG. As described above and also in FIG. 7, in the full heating operation, the heating operation is performed in the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serving as a condenser (Step St71), and at the same time, the second indoor heat exchanger (condenser serving as a condenser) 28), the heating operation is performed (step St78). In the full heating operation of the present embodiment, the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) and the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) basically perform the same operation. That is, in the full heating operation, the compressors (12, 22) are controlled so that the condensation temperatures of the indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) are the same.

  Specifically, in the first refrigerant circuit unit (10), after the start of the full heating operation, when t3 seconds (for example, t3 = 30 seconds) have elapsed since the operation frequency of the first compressor (12) is changed (step 3). St72 Yes), the determination unit (53) calculates the difference (Ts−Tin) between the set temperature Ts of the air conditioner (A) and the suction temperature Tin that is the air temperature of the temperature-controlled room (S), and this difference It is determined whether (Ts−Tin) is larger than a predetermined value α (for example, α = 1.0 ° C.) (step St73). When the difference (Ts−Tin) is larger than the predetermined value α (Yes in step St73), the compressor control unit (54) increases the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) by a predetermined frequency (step St74). ). Thereby, the heating capability of a 1st indoor heat exchanger (18) increases.

  After that, t4 seconds (for example, t4 = 30 seconds) have elapsed since the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) changed (Yes in step St75), or the determination condition in step St73 is not satisfied (step St73). No), the determination unit (53) recalculates the difference (Ts−Tin) between the set temperature Ts and the suction temperature Tin, and the difference (Ts−Tin) is a predetermined value β (for example, β = 1.0 ° C.). It is determined whether it is smaller (step St76). When the difference (Ts−Tin) is smaller than the predetermined value β (Yes in step St76), the compressor control unit (54) decreases the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) by a predetermined frequency (step St77). ). Thereby, the heating capability of a 1st indoor heat exchanger (18) falls.

  If the difference (Ts−Tin) is larger than the predetermined value β in step St76 (No in step St76), the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the condition in step St8 in FIG. 5 is satisfied. Do.

  In the second refrigerant circuit unit (20), the control in steps St79 to St84 is performed in the same manner as the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) described above. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

<Control operation of cooling and heating operation>
―Control outline―
Next, the control operation of the cooling and heating operation shown in step St1 of FIG. 5 will be described in detail.

  Two indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) are installed in the air conditioning unit (40) of the present embodiment. As described above, in the cooling and heating operation, the first indoor heat exchanger (18) performs the cooling operation, the second indoor heat exchanger (28) performs the heating operation, and each refrigerant circuit (11, 21) has the suction temperature. It operates so that the set temperature Ts (hereinafter referred to as “air temperature Tin” in the temperature-controlled room (S)) is the set temperature Ts. That is, in the cooling and heating operation, the cooling operation and the heating operation are performed simultaneously, and the cooling capacity of the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the heating capacity of the second indoor heat exchanger (28) are balanced to an appropriate balance. Thus, the air temperature Tin of one temperature-controlled room (S) is brought close to the set temperature Ts.

  However, once the balance between the cooling capacity and the heating capacity is lost, and the cooling capacity is too large for the set temperature Ts, or the heating capacity is too large for the cooling capacity, the air in the temperature-controlled room (S) The temperature Tin may deviate from the set temperature Ts. Then, since each refrigerant circuit (11, 21) operates so that the air temperature Tin becomes the set temperature Ts, in each refrigerant circuit (11, 21), in order to bring the air temperature Tin close to the set temperature Ts, An action is taken to increase the cooling or heating capacity of the smaller one. For example, when the air temperature Tin is lower than the set temperature Ts, the heating capacity increases, and conversely, when the air temperature Tin is higher than the set temperature Ts, the cooling capacity increases.

  At this time, if the cooling capacity or the heating capacity increases regardless of the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts, a so-called overshoot in which the air temperature Tin exceeds the set temperature Ts may occur. This causes an increase in the other ability that has not increased. For example, although the cooling capacity increases because the air temperature Tin is higher than the set temperature Ts, if the increased cooling capacity is too large compared to the heating capacity, an overshoot occurs where the air temperature Tin becomes lower than the set temperature Ts. . In this case, the heating capacity is also increased so as to bring the air temperature Tin closer to the set temperature Ts.

  Thus, in the cooling and heating operation, there is a possibility that a phenomenon in which both the cooling capacity and the heating capacity are intensified due to the imbalance between the cooling capacity and the heating capacity. As the cooling capacity and heating capacity increase with each other, it is assumed that the air temperature Tin fluctuates above and below the set temperature Ts, and it is difficult to determine the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the air temperature Tin is approximately constant at the set temperature Ts. It becomes difficult to hold well. Furthermore, the power consumption of the air conditioner (A) increases as the cooling capacity and the heating capacity increase.

  Therefore, the controller (50) of the present embodiment includes the first indoor heat exchanger (18) that serves as an evaporator and a condenser so that the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) approaches the set temperature Ts during the cooling and heating operation. By adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor (12, 22) corresponding to one of the second indoor heat exchangers (28) serving as a heat exchanger, the heat exchange capacity of the one indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) is adjusted to the other Control to make it smaller than the above. Specifically, during cooling and heating operation, the controller (50) cools down by reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (12, 22) corresponding to the indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) that reduces the heat exchange capacity. The capacity or heating capacity is decreased, and the air temperature Tin is brought closer to the set temperature Ts. Since each refrigerant circuit (11, 21) operates so that the air temperature Tin becomes the set temperature Ts, reducing the heat exchange capacity of one indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) reduces the other indoor heat The heat exchange capacity of the exchanger (18, 28) also decreases. Thereby, the air temperature Tin can gradually approach the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the overshoot phenomenon is unlikely to occur, the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is easily maintained at the set temperature Ts, and the temperature control performance is improved. Moreover, since the heat exchange capability of both indoor heat exchangers (18, 28) is reduced, it is possible to suppress an increase in power consumption of each refrigerant circuit (11, 21).

  The above control is preferably executed when, for example, the air temperature Tin falls within the first temperature range (see FIG. 8) including the set temperature Ts. The first temperature range is a temperature range relatively close to the set temperature Ts. For example, the first temperature range can be appropriately determined as a range of about “−1 ° C. to + 1 ° C.” with respect to the set temperature Ts. This is because an overshoot of the air temperature Tin is likely to occur if the cooling capacity or the heating capacity is increased when the air temperature Tin is within a temperature range relatively close to the set temperature Ts.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, when the air temperature Tin, which is the detection result of the intake air temperature sensor (37), is within the first temperature range during the cooling heating operation, the controller (50) The heat exchange capacity of one of the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser is changed more slowly than when the temperature is outside the one temperature range. That is, in the first temperature range where the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts is relatively small, the change rate of the cooling capacity or the heating capacity is smaller than outside the first temperature range. Within the first temperature range, the heat exchange capacity changes slowly, so that the above-described overshoot of the air temperature Tin is less likely to occur, and the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is likely to approach the set temperature Ts. That is, the temperature control performance is further improved.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, when the air temperature Tin, which is the detection result of the intake air temperature sensor (37), is within the second temperature range during the cooling heating operation, the controller (50) becomes the evaporator. Of the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser, the indoor heat exchanger (28) having a small heat exchange capacity is selected. The controller (50) forcibly reduces the heat exchange capacity of the selected indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) before the unselected indoor heat exchanger (28, 18). The second temperature range is a temperature range including the set temperature Ts and narrower than the first temperature range. As an example, a range of about “−0.5 ° C. to + 0.5 ° C.” with respect to the set temperature Ts. And can be determined as appropriate.

  For example, assume that the cooling capacity that is greater than the heating capacity is reduced first. The heating capacity also decreases (that is, the operating frequency of the compressor (22) decreases) following the decrease in the cooling capacity (that is, the operating frequency of the compressor (12) decreases). If this is repeated, the compressor (22) corresponding to the indoor heat exchanger (28), which originally had a small capacity (heating capacity), may be reduced to the lowest frequency before the other compressor (22). . Even after that, the operating frequency of the compressor (22) on the heating capacity side remains at the lowest frequency even if the cooling capacity continues to decrease as the operating frequency of the compressor (22) on the cooling capacity side decreases. Therefore, a state where the cooling capacity is larger than the heating capacity occurs. Then, in some cases, the air temperature Tin becomes lower than the set temperature Ts, and there is a possibility that the heating capacity is unavoidably increased. Such a situation also causes the air temperature Tin to overshoot the set temperature Ts, and the air temperature Tin does not readily converge to the set temperature Ts, so that the temperature control performance decreases. In particular, the amount of power consumed by the air conditioner (A) may increase by the amount that the heating capacity must be increased.

  On the other hand, when the cooling capacity is larger than the heating capacity, the controller (50) of the present embodiment forcibly decreases the heating capacity first. As a result, the cooling capacity with a large heat exchange capacity decreases following the heating capacity, so that the air temperature Tin can approach the set temperature Ts without overshooting the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the air temperature Tin easily converges to the set temperature Ts, the performance of temperature control is improved, and energy saving is ensured.

  Since the second temperature range is narrower than the first temperature range, it can be said that the phenomenon in which the air temperature Tin overshoots the set temperature Ts is more likely to occur. Therefore, in the second temperature range, the control may be performed such that the indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) having the smaller heat exchange capability is first reduced while slowly changing the heat exchange capability.

-Flow of control operation-Hereinafter, the flow of the control operation of the cooling heating operation described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  In the cooling and heating operation, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 9, the first indoor heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator performs a cooling operation (step St11), and at the same time, the second indoor heat exchanger (condenser) ( In 28), a heating operation is performed (step St21).

[First refrigerant circuit unit]
The determination unit (53) determines whether or not to increase the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) for the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) (steps St12 to St14).

Specifically, in step St12, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) and 2) are all satisfied.
1) t5 (for example, t5 = 30 seconds) has elapsed after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) 2) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above condition 1) is satisfied is Greater than predetermined value T1 (Tin−Ts> T1) (for example, T1 = 2.0 ° C.)
If all of the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied (Yes in step St12), the air temperature Tin is higher than the set temperature Ts by a predetermined value T1 or more, so the compressor control unit (54) By increasing the operation frequency of 12) (step St15), the cooling capacity is increased. The fact that the above condition 2) is satisfied can be said that the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts is the largest compared to the steps St13 and St14. Therefore, in order to make the air temperature Tin approach the set temperature Ts for the time being even if the operating frequencies of both the compressors (12, 22) are fluctuated, in step St12, the second compressor (22 that is on the heating capacity side) is intentionally placed. ) Is not determined based on the elapsed time from the change in operating frequency.

In step St13, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t5 (for example, t5 = 30 seconds) has elapsed after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed 3) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is larger than the predetermined value T2 (Tin−Ts> T2) (for example, T2 = 1. 5 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St13), the air temperature Tin is higher than the set temperature Ts by a predetermined value T2 or more, so the compressor control unit (54) By increasing the operation frequency of 12) (step St15), the cooling capacity is increased. In step St13, as shown in the above 1) and 2), the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the first on the heating capacity side. Both the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the two compressors (22) is performed. The fact that the above condition 3) is satisfied includes a case where the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts is smaller than that in step St12. Therefore, the operating frequency of both the compressors (12, 22) is not changed. Instead, the air temperature Tin is gradually brought closer to the set temperature Ts by changing the operating frequency of one of the compressors (12, 22).

In step St14, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t7 (for example, t7 = 60 seconds) has elapsed since the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) has changed 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed 3) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is larger than a predetermined value T3 (Tin−Ts> T3) (for example, T3 = 1. 0 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St14), the air temperature Tin is higher than the set temperature Ts by a predetermined value T3 or more, so the compressor control unit (54) By increasing the operation frequency of 12) (step St15), the cooling capacity is increased. In step St14, for the same reason as in step St13, determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  In Step St14, the case where the elapsed time t7 from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) is longer than that in Steps St12 and St13 is shown as an example. This means that, in step St14, the case where the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in steps St12 and 13 is included, so that the change rate of the cooling capacity is slowed down.

  When the conditions of Steps St12 to 14 are not satisfied (No of Steps St12 to 14), the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) is not increased and the process proceeds to Step St16.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not to reduce the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) for the first refrigerant circuit unit (10) (step St16). -Step St19).

Specifically, in step St16, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not all of the following conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied.
1) t5 (for example, t5 = 30 seconds) has elapsed after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) 2) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above condition 1) is satisfied is Smaller than a predetermined value T1 (Tin−Ts <T1) (for example, T1 = 2.0 ° C.)
When all of the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied (Yes in step St16), since the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St12, the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (12) (step St20), the cooling capacity is lowered. The fact that the condition 2) is satisfied may include a case where the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts is larger than those in other steps St17 to St19. Therefore, in order to bring the air temperature Tin closer to the set temperature Ts even if the operating frequencies of both the compressors (12, 22) are varied, in step St16, the second compressor (22) on the heating capacity side is purposely deduced. The determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency is not made.

In step St17, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t5 (for example, t5 = 30 seconds) has elapsed after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed 3) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is smaller than a predetermined value T2 (Tin−Ts <T2) (for example, T2 = 1. 5 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St17), since the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St13, the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (12) (step St20), the cooling capacity is lowered. In Step St17, as shown in the above 1) and 2), the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the first on the heating capacity side. Both the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the two compressors (22) is performed. Satisfying the condition 3) may include a case where the difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts is smaller than that in step St16. Therefore, instead of changing the operating frequency of both compressors (12, 22), the air temperature Tin gradually approaches the set temperature Ts by changing the operating frequency of one compressor (12, 22). It is

In Step St18, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t7 (for example, t7 = 60 seconds) has elapsed since the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) has changed 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed 3) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is smaller than a predetermined value T3 (Tin−Ts <T3) (for example, T3 = 1. 0 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St18), since the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St14, the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (12) (step St20), the cooling capacity is lowered. In Step St18, for the same reason as Step St17, the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side, and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  In Step St18, the case where the elapsed time t7 from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) is longer than that in Steps St16 and St17 is shown as an example. This is because step St18 includes a case where the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than that of steps St16 and 17 (including the first temperature range), so that the rate of change of the cooling capacity is reduced. .

In step St19, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 4) are all satisfied.
1) t5 (for example, t5 = 30 seconds) has elapsed after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed 3) The difference between the air temperature Tin and the set temperature Ts when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is within a predetermined range (−T4 ≦ Tin−Ts ≦ + T4) (for example, T4 = 0.5 ℃)
4) The operating frequency f1 of the first compressor (12) is equal to or lower than the operating frequency f2 of the second compressor (22) (f1 ≦ f2) (corresponding to the condition (4-1) in FIG. 10), or The current value A1 of the first compressor (12) is equal to or less than the current value A2 of the second compressor (22) (A1 ≦ A2) (corresponding to the condition (4-2) in FIG. 10).
When all of the above conditions 1) to 4) are satisfied (Yes in step St19), the air temperature Tin is closest to the set temperature Ts in steps St12 to 19, so the compressor control unit (54) The cooling capacity is reduced by reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (12). In Step St19, for the same reason as Step St17, the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  Furthermore, in step St19, the above conditions 3) and 4) are included in the determination conditions. The condition 4) is a condition for determining whether or not the cooling capacity is low based on the operating frequencies f1 and f2 or the current values A1 and A2 of the compressor (12, 22). That is, step St19 reduces the cooling capacity when the air temperature Tin is closest to the set temperature Ts (when the air temperature Tin is within the second temperature range) and the cooling capacity is lower than the heating capacity. (Step St20).

  When the conditions of Steps St16 to 20 are not satisfied (No in Steps St16 to 20), the operation frequency of the first compressor (12) is not decreased and the process proceeds to Step St2 of FIG.

[Second refrigerant circuit unit]
As shown in FIG. 9, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not to increase the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) for the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) (steps St22 to step St22). St24).

Specifically, in step St22, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) and 2) are all satisfied.
1) t8 (for example, t8 = 25 seconds) has elapsed after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed. 2) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above condition 1) is satisfied. Greater than predetermined value T1 (Ts−Tin> T1) (however, for example, T1 = 2.0 ° C.)
When all of the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied (Yes in step St22), the air temperature Tin is lower than the temperature Ts-T1, and therefore the compressor control unit (54) is connected to the second compressor (22). By increasing the operating frequency (step St25), the heating capacity is increased. The fact that the above condition 2) is satisfied can be said that the difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin is the largest compared to the steps St23 and St24. Therefore, in order to make the air temperature Tin approach the set temperature Ts for the time being even if the operating frequencies of both the compressors (12, 22) are fluctuated, in step St22, the first compressor (12 which is on the cooling capacity side) is intentionally placed. ) Is not determined based on the elapsed time from the change in operating frequency.

In step St23, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t8 (for example, t8 = 25 seconds) has elapsed since the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) 2) t6 after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) 3) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is larger than a predetermined value T2 (Ts−Tin> T2) (for example, T2 = 1. 5 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St23), the air temperature Tin is lower than the temperature Ts-T2, and therefore the compressor control unit (54) allows the second compressor (22). By increasing the operating frequency (step St25), the heating capacity is increased. In Step St23, as shown in the above 1) and 2), the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the first on the heating capacity side. Both the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the two compressors (22) is performed. The fact that the above condition 3) is satisfied includes a case where the difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin is smaller than that of step St22. Therefore, the operating frequency of both the compressors (12, 22) is not changed. Instead, the air temperature Tin is gradually brought closer to the set temperature Ts by changing the operating frequency of one of the compressors (12, 22).

In step St24, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not all of the following conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied.
1) t9 (for example, t9 = 55 seconds) has elapsed since the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) has changed 3) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is larger than the predetermined value T3 (Ts−Tin> T3) (for example, T3 = 1. 0 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St24), the air temperature Tin is lower than the temperature Ts-T3, so that the compressor control unit (54) is connected to the second compressor (22). By increasing the operating frequency (step St25), the heating capacity is increased. In step St24, for the same reason as in step St23, determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side, and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  In Step St24, the case where the elapsed time t9 from the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is longer than those in Steps St22 and 23 is shown as an example. This means that, in step St24, the case where the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in steps St22 and 23 is included, so that the change rate of the cooling capacity is slowed down.

  When the conditions of Steps St22 to 24 are not satisfied (No of Steps St22 to 24), the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is not increased and the process proceeds to Step St26.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not to reduce the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) for the second refrigerant circuit unit (20) (step St26). -Step St29).

Specifically, in step St26, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not all of the following conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied.
1) t8 (for example, t8 = 25 seconds) has elapsed after the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) has changed. 2) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above condition 1) is satisfied. Smaller than a predetermined value T1 (Ts−Tin <T1) (for example, T1 = 2.0 ° C.)
When all of the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied (Yes in step St26), since the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St22, the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (22) (step St30), the heating capacity is reduced. The fact that the above condition 2) is satisfied can be said that the difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin is the largest as compared with steps St27 to St29. Therefore, in order to make the air temperature Tin approach the set temperature Ts for the time being even if the operating frequencies of both the compressors (12, 22) are fluctuated, in step St26, the first compressor (12, which is on the cooling capacity side) is intentionally placed. ) Is not determined based on the elapsed time from the change in operating frequency.

In step St27, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not all of the following conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied.
1) t8 (for example, t8 = 25 seconds) has elapsed since the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) 2) t6 after the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) 3) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is smaller than a predetermined value T2 (Ts−Tin <T2) (for example, T2 = 1. 5 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St27), since the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St23, the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (22) (step St30), the heating capacity is reduced. In Step St27, as shown in the above 1) and 2), the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the first on the heating capacity side. Both the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the two compressors (22) is performed. The fact that the condition 3) is satisfied may include a case where the difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin is smaller than that in step St26. Therefore, instead of changing the operating frequency of both compressors (12, 22), the air temperature Tin gradually approaches the set temperature Ts by changing the operating frequency of one compressor (12, 22). It is

In Step St28, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 3) are all satisfied.
1) t9 (for example, t9 = 55 seconds) has elapsed since the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) has changed 3) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is smaller than a predetermined value T3 (Ts−Tin <T3) (for example, T3 = 1. 0 ℃)
When all of the above conditions 1) to 3) are satisfied (Yes in step St28), the compressor control unit (54) includes the second case where the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in step St24. By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (22) (step St30), the heating capacity is reduced. In Step St28, for the same reason as in Step St27, determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  In Step St28, the case where the elapsed time t9 from the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is longer than that in Steps St26 and 27 is shown as an example. This is because, in step St28, the case where the air temperature Tin is closer to the set temperature Ts than in steps St26 and 27 (including the first temperature range) is included, so that the change rate of the cooling capacity is slowed. .

In Step St29, the determination unit (53) determines whether or not the following conditions 1) to 4) are all satisfied.
1) t8 (for example, t5 = 25 seconds) has elapsed since the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) 2) t6 (for example, t6 = 15 seconds) after the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) has changed 3) The difference between the set temperature Ts and the air temperature Tin when the above conditions 1) and 2) are satisfied is within a predetermined range (−T4 ≦ Tin−Ts ≦ + T4) (for example, T4 = 0.5 ℃)
4) The operating frequency f1 of the first compressor (12) is greater than the operating frequency f2 of the second compressor (22) (f1> f2) (corresponding to the condition (4-1) in FIG. 10) or The current value A1 of the first compressor (12) is larger than the current value A2 of the second compressor (22) (A1> A2) (corresponding to the condition (4-2) in FIG. 10).
When all of the above conditions 1) to 4) are satisfied (Yes in step St29), the air temperature Tin is closest to the set temperature Ts in steps St22 to 29, so that the compressor control unit (54) By reducing the operating frequency of the compressor (22) (step St30), the heating capacity is reduced. In Step St29, for the same reason as in Step St27, the determination based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency of the first compressor (12) on the cooling capacity side and the second compressor on the heating capacity side Both determinations based on the elapsed time from the change in the operating frequency in (22) are performed.

  Further, in step St29, the above conditions 3) and 4) are included in the determination conditions. The condition 4) is a condition for determining whether the heating capacity is low based on the operating frequencies f1, f2 or the current values A1, A2 of the compressor (12, 22). That is, step St29 reduces the heating capacity when the air temperature Tin is closest to the set temperature Ts (when the air temperature Tin is within the second temperature range) and the heating capacity is lower than the cooling capacity. (Step St30).

  When the conditions of Steps St26 to 29 are not satisfied (No in Steps St26 to 29), the operation frequency of the second compressor (22) is not decreased and the process proceeds to Step St2 of FIG.

  In the control operation of the cooling and heating operation described above, the elapsed times t5 to t9 after changes in the temperatures T1 to T4 and the operation frequency are merely examples. However, the temperatures T1 to T4 are preferably T1> T2> T3> T4. Moreover, it is preferable that it is t7> t9> t8> t5> t6 about the elapsed time t5-t8 after the change of an operating frequency.

  Here, in steps St22 to 24 and St26 to 29, generally, the elapsed time t8, t9 after the change in the operating frequency of the second compressor (22) is the first time in steps St12-14, St16-19. It differs from the elapsed time t5, t7 after the change of the operating frequency of the compressor (12). As the air temperature Tin approaches the set temperature Ts, the operating frequency change timing of the first compressor (12) and the operating frequency change timing of the second compressor (22) are made different (asynchronous). Because.

  9 and 10, in steps St14, St24, St18, and St28, the heat exchange capacity is increased because the elapsed time after the operation frequency of the first compressor (12) is changed is longer than in other steps. It is illustrated that the change rate of is lower than the other steps. However, the rate of change of the heat exchange capacity may be similarly low in steps St19 and 29 in addition to steps St14, 24, 18, and 28.

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In the present embodiment, during the cooling heating operation, the controller (50) is in a state where the refrigerant circuit (11) performs the cooling operation and the refrigerant circuit (21) performs the heating operation for the temperature-controlled room (S). Of the first and second indoor heat exchangers (18, 28), the heat exchange capacity of one indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) is made smaller than the other, and the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is reduced. Bring it close to the set temperature Ts. That is, even if the balance between the cooling capacity on the first refrigerant circuit (11) side and the heating capacity on the second refrigerant circuit (21) side is lost, in this embodiment, the cooling capacity and the heating capacity, which are heat exchange capacities. Either of them can be loosened. As a result, either the other heating capacity or cooling capacity naturally decreases, and eventually the temperature in the temperature-controlled room (S) becomes approximately the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the power consumption of the air conditioner (A) does not increase, and the temperature in the temperature-controlled room (S) is kept constant with high accuracy.

  In this embodiment, if the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is within the first temperature range, the heat exchange capacity of one indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) is outside the first temperature range (ie, , When the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is far from the set temperature Ts). Therefore, an overshoot in which the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) exceeds the set temperature Ts is less likely to occur, and the air temperature Tin of the temperature-controlled room (S) is likely to approach the set temperature Ts. That is, the temperature control performance is further improved.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the cooling capacity is larger than the heating capacity, the controller (50) forcibly lowers the heating capacity, which has the smaller heat exchange capacity, first. As a result, the cooling capacity with a large heat exchange capacity decreases following the heating capacity, so that the air temperature Tin can approach the set temperature Ts without overshooting the set temperature Ts. Therefore, the air temperature Tin easily converges to the set temperature Ts, the performance of temperature control is improved, and energy saving is ensured.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the heat exchange capacity of the indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) is reduced during the cooling heating operation, the compression corresponding to the indoor heat exchanger (18, 28) that is the target of change of the heat exchange capacity. The method of adjusting the operating frequency of the machine (12, 22) is used. As a result, the heat exchange capacity is easily and reliably reduced.
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About the said embodiment, it is good also as the following structures.

  The set temperature Ts may be a dry bulb set temperature and a wet bulb set temperature. In this case, the suction air temperature sensor Tin can be composed of a sensor that detects at least one of the dry bulb temperature and the wet bulb temperature of the air in the temperature-controlled room (S).

  The air passage (44) may further include an auxiliary heater that heats the air and a humidity control unit that dehumidifies and humidifies the air.

  In the air passage (44), the first indoor heat exchanger (18) and the second indoor heat exchanger (28) may be installed in parallel in the lateral direction.

  In the first temperature range, the control for changing the rate of change of the heat exchange capacity slower than outside the first temperature range is not necessarily performed.

  The control for forcibly lowering the operating frequency of the compressor (12, 22) on the side having a low heat exchanging capacity may not necessarily be performed. The control may be performed not in the case where the air temperature Tin is within the second temperature range but in the first temperature range wider than the second temperature range.

  The method of changing the heat exchange capacity is not limited to the method of adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor (21, 22).

  As described above, the present invention is useful for an air conditioner.

A Air conditioner
11 First refrigerant circuit
12 First compressor
13 1st outdoor heat exchanger (heat source heat exchanger)
14 First outdoor expansion valve (expansion mechanism)
17 First use expansion valve (expansion mechanism)
18 1st indoor heat exchanger (1st heat exchanger)
21 Second refrigerant circuit
22 Second compressor
23 Second outdoor heat exchanger (second heat source side heat exchanger)
24 Second outdoor expansion valve (expansion mechanism)
27 Second use expansion valve (expansion mechanism)
28 Second indoor heat exchanger (second heat exchanger)
37 Suction air temperature sensor (temperature detector)
40 Air conditioning unit (air conditioning unit)
44 Air passage
50 Controller (Control part)

Claims (4)

A compressor (12,22), a heat source heat exchanger (13,23), an expansion mechanism (14,17,24,27), and a heat exchanger (18,28), and the heat source heat exchanger (13,23) becomes a condenser and the heat exchanger (18,28) becomes an evaporator, and the heat source heat exchanger (13,23) becomes an evaporator and the heat exchanger (18,28) becomes an evaporator. 28) a plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21), each of which switches between refrigeration cycles that become condensers;
An air passage (44) in which each of the use heat exchangers (18, 28) is arranged is formed, and air that has passed through each of the use heat exchangers (18, 28) is supplied to one target space (S). Air conditioning unit (40),
Among the plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21), the utilization heat exchanger (18) of some of the refrigerant circuits (11) serves as an evaporator, and the utilization heat exchangers of the other refrigerant circuits (21) ( A control unit (50) for controlling the plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21) so that 28) performs a cooling and heating operation as a condenser;
With
The control unit (50) includes the use heat exchanger (18) and the condenser that serve as an evaporator so that the temperature Tin of the air in the target space (S) approaches the set temperature Ts during the cooling and heating operation. An air conditioner characterized in that one heat exchange capability of the utilization heat exchanger (28) is smaller than the other. In claim 1,
A temperature detector (37) for detecting the air temperature Tin in the target space (S),
Further comprising
When the detection result Tin of the temperature detection unit (37) during the cooling and heating operation is within the first temperature range including the set temperature Ts, the detection result Tin of the temperature detection unit (37) is the first temperature range. Air conditioning characterized in that the rate of change of the heat exchange capacity of one of the utilization heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator and the utilization heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser is smaller than that outside. Machine. In claim 2,
When the detection result Tin of the temperature detector (37) during the cooling and heating operation is within a second temperature range that includes the set temperature and is narrower than the first temperature range,
The control unit (50)
Select the utilization heat exchanger (18, 28) having a small heat exchange capacity from the utilization heat exchanger (18) serving as an evaporator and the utilization heat exchanger (28) serving as a condenser,
Air conditioning characterized in that the heat exchange capacity of the selected heat exchanger (18, 28) is further reduced before the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger (18, 28) not selected. Machine. In any one of Claims 1-3,
Each of the compressors (12, 22) of the plurality of refrigerant circuits (11, 21) is composed of a variable capacity compressor in which the operating frequency of each compressor (12, 22) is adjusted,
In the cooling and heating operation, the control unit (50) is configured to use the heat exchanger (18, 18) whose heat exchange capacity is to be changed so that the temperature Tin of the air in the target space (S) approaches the set temperature Ts. The air conditioner characterized in that the operating frequency of the compressor (12, 22) corresponding to 28) is adjusted to reduce the heat exchange capacity of the heat exchanger (18, 28).

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