KR101833295B1 - Outdoor unit of refrigeration system - Google Patents

Abstract

This embodiment includes an inverter compressor; An outdoor heat exchanger in which the refrigerant compressed in the inverter compressor is condensed; An inverter outdoor fan for blowing outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger; And a control unit for controlling the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan, wherein the inverter compressor and the condenser are connected to each other by a showcase and a refrigerant pipe, and the control unit calculates the performance index for each target pressure while gradually raising the target pressure, And a controller for controlling at least one of the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan to correspond to the reference target pressure so that the power consumption can be minimized while the load is small, It is possible to minimize the overcooling, and there is an advantage that a sufficient refrigeration ability can be secured in addition to the winter season.

Description

An outdoor unit of a refrigeration system {Outdoor unit of refrigeration system}

The present invention relates to an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system, and more particularly to an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system connected by a showcase and a refrigerant pipe.

The showcase is a refrigerator on one side of which the whole contents can be seen or opened, and can be used mainly in a large mart, a butcher shop, a convenience store, etc., and has a shelf function as well as a refrigeration function.

The outdoor unit of the showcase and the refrigeration system can be connected to the refrigerant line such as the refrigerant pipe, and the outdoor unit of the refrigeration system can compress the refrigerant and then condense it and supply it to the showcase.

KR 10-2016-0012383 A (published Feb. 03, 2016)

An object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system capable of efficiently securing a refrigeration capacity while minimizing power consumption.

An outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inverter compressor; An outdoor heat exchanger in which refrigerant compressed in the inverter compressor is condensed; An inverter outdoor fan for blowing outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger; And a control unit for controlling the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan, wherein the inverter compressor and the condenser are connected to a showcase and a refrigerant line, and the controller calculates a performance index for each target pressure while raising the target pressure step by step, The target pressure at which the performance index is the highest is determined as the reference target pressure and at least one of the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan is controlled to correspond to the reference target pressure.

The control unit may sequentially execute learning logic for each target pressure and the control unit may determine the target pressure of the learning logic performed before the learning logic whose slope of the performance index deviates from the steady state variation value as the reference target pressure have. .

The controller may sequentially execute learning logic for each target pressure, and the controller may determine the pressure of the learning logic performed before the learning logic with a slope of the performance index as a reference target pressure.

The control unit may calculate the slope of the performance index at the increasing pressure obtained by adding the performance index at the target pressure and the setting increasing pressure to the target pressure at the slope of the performance index at each learning logic.

The performance index may be determined by either the temperature deviation or the enthalpy and the power consumption.

The target pressure is a target low pressure, the reference target pressure is a reference target low pressure, and the control unit can control the inverter compressor to the reference target low pressure.

The target pressure is a target high pressure, the reference target pressure is a reference target high pressure, and the controller can control the inverter outdoor fan to the reference target high pressure.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan is controlled based on the reference target pressure when the performance index is optimal, so that the power consumption can be minimized while the food is sub- Can be minimized, and there is an advantage that a sufficient refrigeration ability can be secured in addition to the winter season.

Further, since the present invention determines the reference target pressure by a plurality of learning logic, there is an advantage that the reliability of the reference target pressure determination is high.

In addition, since the slope of the performance index calculated in a plurality of learning logic is used, the analysis time of the performance index can be minimized, and there is an advantage that it is possible to respond to the load variation of the showcase more quickly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view showing a configuration of a refrigeration system to which an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;
2 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a sequence of learning logic and control logic of an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a graph showing a change in a performance index according to a target pressure of an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a refrigeration system to which an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention, 3 is a diagram showing a sequence of learning logic and control logic of an outdoor unit of a refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a change in a performance index according to a target pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be connected to the showcase 3 having the evaporator 1 and the expansion device 2 by refrigerant lines 14 and 15. The outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system can constitute a refrigeration system in which the refrigerant is circulated together with the showcase 3 and the refrigerant circulates through the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system and the evaporator of the showcase 3 1) can be cooled.

The evaporator 1 may be connected to an evaporator inlet line 4 for guiding the refrigerant expanded by the expansion device 2 to the evaporator 1. The evaporator 1 may be connected to an evaporator outlet line 5 for guiding the refrigerant having passed through the evaporator 1.

The showcase 3 may include a display stand on which goods such as food are displayed.

The expansion device 2 of the showcase 3 may include a thermal expansion valve 6 disposed at the evaporator inlet line 4. The temperature responsive dilation 5 can be regulated in accordance with the temperature sensor 7 installed in the evaporator outlet line 6.

The showcase 3 can be provided with a solenoid valve 8 for pressure control before the temperature responsive swelling side 5 in the refrigerant flow direction.

The first service valve 9 may be installed in the evaporator inlet line 4 of the showcase 3 and the first service valve 9 may be connected to the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system, Can be connected to the heat exchanger outlet line ().

The second service valve 10 may be installed in the evaporator outlet line 6 of the showcase 3 and the second service valve 10 may be installed in the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system, 14). The compressor suction line 14 can function as a refrigerant line connecting the showcase 3 and the outdoor unit O. [ The refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator 1 can be sucked into the inverter compressor 1 through the compressor suction line 14.

The outdoor unit (O) of the refrigeration system includes an inverter compressor (11) for compressing the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger (12) for condensing the refrigerant compressed by the inverter compressor (11) And an inverter outdoor fan (13) for blowing outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger (12).

The compressor suction line 14 through which refrigerant is sucked into the inverter compressor 11 may be connected to the inverter compressor 11 and the compressor discharge line 15 through which refrigerant compressed by the inverter compressor 11 is discharged may be connected.

The compressor suction line 14 may extend to the showcase 3 side and be connected to the second service valve 10.

The compressor discharge line 15 may be connected to the outdoor heat exchanger 12. The refrigerant compressed in the inverter compressor (11) can be flowed to the outdoor heat exchanger (12) through the compressor discharge line (15) and can be heat-exchanged with outdoor air to be condensed while passing through the outdoor heat exchanger (12).

The outdoor heat exchanger (12) may be connected to the outdoor heat exchanger outlet line (16). The refrigerant heat-exchanged with the outdoor air in the outdoor heat exchanger (12) can flow to the showcase (3) through the outdoor heat exchanger outlet line (16). The outdoor heat exchanger outlet line 16 can function as a refrigerant line connecting the outdoor unit O and the showcase 3. The outdoor heat exchanger outlet line 16 may be provided with a strainer 16A for filtering foreign substances in the refrigerant.

The refrigeration system may further include a low-pressure sensor 17 for sensing the pressure of the low-pressure portion and a high-temperature sensor 18 for sensing the temperature of the high-pressure portion. The refrigeration system may include an outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor 19 provided in the outdoor heat exchanger 12 and an outdoor temperature sensor 20 for measuring outdoor temperature.

The low pressure sensor 17 may be a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the refrigerant sucked into the inverter compressor 11 after passing through the evaporator 1. [ The low-pressure sensor 17 may be installed in the compressor suction line 14.

The high temperature sensor 18 may be a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of the refrigerant that is compressed in the inverter compressor 11 and then flows to the outdoor heat exchanger 12. [ The high-temperature sensor 18 may be installed in the compressor discharge line 15.

The outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system may include a controller 30 for controlling the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13.

The control unit 30 can use the information of the load variation of the showcase 3 for the outdoor unit operation and controls at least one of the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13 in accordance with the information of the load variation of the showcase 3 can do.

At least one of the inverter compressor (11) and the inverter outdoor fan (12) can be operated in accordance with the load of the showcase (3). The drive and frequency of the inverter compressor 11 and the drive and frequency of the inverter outdoor fan 12 can be determined according to the load of the showcase 3 (e.g., the temperature change of the showcase 3).

The control unit 30 can control at least one of the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13 according to the target pressure.

Here, the target pressure may be the target high pressure, and the control unit 30 may control the inverter outdoor fan 13 in accordance with the target high pressure. Further, the target pressure may be the target low pressure, and the control unit 30 may control the inverter compressor 11 in accordance with the target low pressure.

When the number of revolutions of the inverter outdoor fan 13 is increased, the heat exchange amount of the outdoor heat exchanger 12 is increased and the high pressure of the refrigeration system, that is, the condensing pressure of the outdoor heat exchanger 12, can be lowered. The control unit 30 can increase the number of revolutions of the inverter outdoor fan 13 to lower the condensing pressure to the target high pressure if the present condensing pressure is higher than the target high pressure. When the present condensing pressure is lower than the target high pressure, the control unit 30 can lower the rotational speed of the inverter outdoor fan 13 to raise the condensing pressure to the target high pressure.

When the frequency of the inverter compressor 11 is increased, the low pressure of the refrigeration system, that is, the evaporation pressure of the evaporator 1, can be lowered. The control unit 30 can increase the frequency of the inverter compressor 11 to lower the evaporation pressure to the target low pressure if the evaporation pressure is higher than the target low pressure. If the present evaporation pressure is lower than the target pressure, the control unit 30 can lower the frequency of the inverter compressor 11 to raise the evaporation pressure to the target low pressure.

The control unit 30 can vary the target pressure according to the load variation of the showcase 3 without setting the target pressure to a constant pressure. The control unit 30 can vary at least one of the target high pressure and the target low pressure in accordance with the load variation of the showcase 3. [

The controller 30 sequentially executes a plurality of learning logic, and can determine an optimum reference target pressure by a plurality of learning logic. Based on the optimum reference target pressure thus determined, the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan (13). ≪ / RTI >

Here, the target pressure may be the target low pressure, and the control unit 30 can determine the optimal reference target low pressure while sequentially executing a plurality of learning logic. Based on the optimum reference target low pressure thus determined, Can be controlled.

In addition, the target pressure may be the target high pressure, and the control unit 30 may sequentially determine a plurality of learning logic to determine an optimal reference target high pressure, and based on the thus determined optimum reference target high pressure, the inverter outdoor fan 13 Can be controlled.

The control unit 30 can calculate the performance index for each target pressure while stepping up the target pressure (the target low pressure or the target high pressure), and can determine the target pressure when the calculated performance index is the highest as the reference target pressure, Based on the determined reference target pressure, one of the inverter compressor (11) and the inverter outdoor fan (13) can be controlled.

The control unit 30 can determine the target pressure of the learning logic having the highest performance index among the plurality of learning logic as the reference target pressure, and in the control logic, the target pressure of the learning logic with the highest performance index (i.e., the reference target pressure) It is possible to control the inverter compressor (11) and the inverter outdoor fan (13).

The control unit 30 can calculate the performance index for each target low pressure while stepping up the target low pressure and determine the target low pressure when the calculated performance index is the highest as the reference target low pressure, The inverter compressor 11 can be controlled.

That is, the control unit 30 can sequentially execute a plurality of learning logic for calculating a performance index for each target low pressure and an inverter compressor control logic for controlling the inverter compressor 11 at a reference target low pressure determined by a plurality of learning logic have.

Further, the controller 30 can calculate the performance index for each target high pressure while stepping up the target high pressure, and can determine the target high pressure when the calculated performance index is the highest as the reference target high pressure, It is possible to control the inverter outdoor fan 13 based on the reference.

That is, the control unit 30 sequentially executes a plurality of learning logic for calculating a performance index for each target high pressure and inverter outdoor fan control logic for controlling the inverter outdoor fan 13 at a reference target high pressure determined by a plurality of learning logic can do.

The learning logic of the target low pressure according to the target low pressure and the learning logic of the target high pressure according to the target high pressure may be the same. For convenience of explanation, the target high pressure and the target low pressure are hereinafter referred to as target pressures. The logic of the inverter compressor control according to the reference target low pressure and the control logic of the inverter outdoor fan according to the reference target high pressure may be the same, and for convenience of explanation, the reference target low pressure and the reference target high pressure are referred to as reference target pressures .

The reference target pressure of the present embodiment may be the target pressure finally determined by a plurality of learning logic.

When the control unit 30 controls at least one of the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13 based on the optimum reference target pressure determined by the plurality of learning logic circuits L1, L2 and L3, It is possible to optimally deal with the load of the showcase 3 while minimizing the power consumption corresponding to the load of the showcase 3.

The control unit 30 can calculate the performance indexes by the target pressures P1, P2, and P3, respectively, while raising the target pressure step by step. The control unit 30 can determine the target pressure when the calculated performance index is the highest as the reference target pressure. The control unit 30 can control at least one of the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13 in correspondence with the reference target pressure.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 30 includes a plurality of learning logic L1 (L2) (L3) for determining a reference target pressure, and a plurality of learning logic L1 (L2) The control logic C to be implemented can be sequentially executed.

Here, the control logic C may be logic to control at least one of the inverter compressor 11 and the inverter outdoor fan 13 to a reference target pressure determined by a number of learning logic (L1), L2 (L3) .

3, the control unit 30 can alternately repeat a plurality of learning logic L1 (L2) (L3) and control logic C thereafter, and the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system, Can vary the reference target pressure over time.

Hereinafter, a plurality of learning logic (L1) (L2) (L3) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 as follows.

The control unit 30 can sequentially execute the learning logic L1 (L2) (L3) with the target pressures P1, P2, and P3. (S1) (S2)

The control unit 30 determines whether or not the performance index at the target pressure P and the increasing pressure P +? P (P + P) obtained by adding the set increasing pressure AP to the target pressure P at each learning logic L1 (L2) ), And the slope of the performance index at the target pressure P and the slope of the performance index at the increasing pressure (P1 + AP) can be calculated as the slope of the performance index in the learning logic.

Here, the performance index calculated in the plurality of learning logic (L1) (L2) (L3) is calculated by taking the power consumption and the temperature deviation of the showcase (3) as a factor or the deviation of the power consumption and the enthalpy change amount of the showcase . ≪ / RTI >

As an example of calculating the performance index, the performance index can be determined by the following equation (1).

[Equation 1]

f (Pt) =? xWs / Wc + (1?) Ts / Tc

Here, f (Pt) is a dimensionless function of the performance index taking the power consumption and the temperature deviation of the showcase as a factor.

α is a correction value of the performance index function, and it may be a setting value of a decimal point such as 0.3, 0.5, and the like.

Ws is the reference consumption power, the consumption power in the previously performed learning logic, and the initial consumption power, if it is the first learning logic.

Wc is the comparative power consumption, and may be the actual power consumption calculated at the target pressure or the actual power consumption calculated at the increasing pressure.

Ts is the reference temperature deviation of the showcase, and is a showcase temperature deviation in the previously performed learning logic, and may be a predetermined temperature deviation if it is the first learning logic.

Tc is the comparative temperature deviation of the showcase, and may be the calculated temperature deviation calculated at the target pressure or the calculated temperature deviation calculated at the increasing pressure.

The control unit 30 calculates the reference power consumption, the comparison power consumption, the reference temperature difference of the showcase, and the comparative temperature deviation of the showcase while operating the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system with the target pressure P as a factor, The performance index according to the temperature deviation when the target pressure P is obtained can be calculated.

The control unit 30 calculates the reference power consumption, the comparison power consumption, the reference temperature difference of the showcase, and the comparative temperature deviation of the showcase while operating the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system at the increasing pressure P + It is possible to calculate the performance index at the increasing pressure (P + AP).

On the other hand, as another example of calculating the performance index, the performance index can be determined by the following equation (2).

[Formula 2]

f (Pt) =? xWs / Wc + (1?) Hc / Hs

Here, f (Pt) is a dimensionless function of the performance index taking the power consumption and the temperature deviation of the showcase as a factor.

α is a correction value of the performance index function, and it may be a setting value of a decimal point such as 0.3, 0.5, and the like.

Ws is the reference consumption power, the consumption power in the previously performed learning logic, and the initial consumption power, if it is the first learning logic.

Wc is the comparative power consumption, and may be the actual power consumption calculated at the target pressure or the actual power consumption calculated at the increasing pressure.

Hc is the comparative enthalpy of the showcase, and may be the enthalpy calculated at the target pressure or the enthalpy calculated at the increasing pressure.

Hs is the standard enthalpy of the showcase, and is the showcase enthalpy in the previously performed learning logic and, if it is the first learning logic, it may be a predetermined enthalpy.

The control unit 30 calculates the target pressure Pm based on the reference power consumption, the comparison power consumption, the comparison enthalpy of the showcase, and the reference enthalpy of the showcase while operating the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system with the target pressure P P), it is possible to calculate the performance index according to the enthalpy.

The control unit 30 calculates the increase pressure (P) according to the equation (2) as a factor of the reference consumption power, the comparison consumption power, the comparison enthalpy of the showcase, and the reference enthalpy of the showcase while operating the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system with the increasing pressure P + (P +? P) can be calculated.

The control unit 30 can calculate the performance index when the target pressure P and the performance index when the increase pressure P + AP are different from each other through any one of the examples of calculating the performance index as described above And the slope of the performance index in the learning logic can be calculated from the calculated performance indexes.

When the control unit 30 sequentially executes the learning algorithms L1, L2 and L3 three times in total, in the first learning logic L1, as shown in Fig. 4, at the first target pressure P1 The performance index R1 at the first increase pressure P1 +? P obtained by adding the set increase pressure AP to the first target pressure P1 can be respectively calculated and the first target pressure R1 The slope of the performance index S1 at the performance index R1 at the first learning logic P1 and the slope of the performance index S1 at the increase pressure P1 + AP can be calculated as the slope G1 of the performance index of the first learning logic L1.

In the second learning logic L2, as shown in Fig. 4, the performance index R2 at the second target pressure P2 and the second target pressure P2 at which the set increase pressure AP is added The performance index S2 at the second increase pressure P2 + AP can be respectively calculated and the performance index R2 at the second target pressure P2 and the performance index at the second increase pressure P2 + S2 can be calculated by the slope G2 of the performance index of the second learning logic L2. Here, the second target pressure P2 may be a pressure that is set higher than the first target pressure P1, and the first increase pressure P1 +? P obtained by adding the set increase pressure AP to the first target pressure P1, May be a higher set pressure.

In the third learning logic L3, as shown in Fig. 4, the performance index R3 at the third target pressure P3 and the target increase pressure AP at the third target pressure P3 The performance index S3 at the third increase pressure P2 + AP can be respectively calculated and the performance index R3 at the third target pressure P3 and the performance index at the third increase pressure P3 + S3 can be calculated by the slope G3 of the performance index of the third learning logic L3. Here, the third target pressure P3 may be a pressure that is set higher than the second target pressure P2, and the second increase pressure P2 + AP, which is the sum of the second target pressure P2 and the set increase pressure AP, May be a higher set pressure.

The control unit 30 performs the first learning logic L1 for controlling the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system on the basis of the first target pressure P1 and calculates the performance index slope G1 during the first learning logic L1 ) Can be calculated and stored in the storage unit.

The control unit 30 performs the second learning logic L2 for controlling the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system on the basis of the second target pressure P2 higher than the first target pressure P1 after the first learning logic , The performance index slope G2 during the second learning logic L2 may be calculated and stored in the storage unit.

The control unit 30 performs the third learning logic L3 for controlling the outdoor unit O of the refrigeration system on the basis of the third target pressure P3 higher than the second target pressure P2 after the second learning logic , The performance index slope G3 during the third learning logic L3 may be calculated and stored in the storage unit. That is, as described above, the target pressure gradually increases over time in a plurality of learning logic sequentially executed.

The control unit 30 can determine the target pressure of the learning logic performed prior to the learning logic as the reference target pressure if there is learning logic in which the slope of the performance index deviates from the steady state variation value.

When the reference target pressure is determined by a plurality of learning logic, the control unit 30 does not perform the additional learning logic L1 (L2) (L3) any longer and outputs it to the inverter compressor 11 or the inverter outdoor The control logic C for controlling the fan 13 can be implemented. (S4)

For example, when the second learning logic (L2) is performed after the first learning logic (L1) is executed, the controller (30) determines whether the slope of the performance index calculated in the second learning logic The control unit 30 can determine the target pressure of the first learning logic performed before the second learning logic L1 as the reference target pressure and the control unit 30 completes the learning logic and performs the control logic C (S3) (S4)

As another example, when the second learning logic L2 is performed after the first learning logic L1 is performed, the controller 30 determines that the slope G2 of the performance index calculated in the second learning logic L2 is in the normal state If it is a variation value, the third learning logic L3 may be further executed after the second learning logic L2. On the other hand, when the slope G3 of the performance index calculated in the third learning logic L3 is out of the steady state variation value, the control unit 30 determines that the second learning logic L3, which is performed before the third learning logic L3, L2) can be determined as the reference target pressure, the learning logic can be completed, and the control logic can be implemented. (S3) (S4)

Here, when the slope G1 (G2) (G3) of the performance index is a steady-state variation value, the slope of the performance index may be a positive value (the performance index is increasing).

Conversely, if the slope (G1) (G2) (G3) of the performance index deviates from the steady state variation value, the slope of the performance index may be negative (the performance index is decreasing).

If the learning logic with the slope of the performance index is performed during the execution of the learning logic for each target pressure, the control unit 30 sets the target pressure of the learning logic performed before the learning logic whose slope of the performance index is decreased to the reference target pressure You can decide.

The control unit 30 executes the first learning logic L1 and then executes the second learning logic L2 and if the slope G2 of the performance index in the second learning logic L2 is the learning logic, The target pressure P1 of the first learning logic L1 performed before the second learning logic L2 in which the slope of the performance index is decreased can be determined as the reference target pressure.

If the gradient G2 of the performance index in the second learning logic L2 is an increase in learning logic after performing the first learning logic L1 and the second learning logic L2, After the logic L2, it is possible to implement the third learning logic L3, and if the slope G3 of the performance index in the third learning logic L3 is the learning logic, the slope of the performance index decreases The target pressure P2 of the second learning logic L2 performed before the third learning logic L3 can be determined as the reference target pressure.

 Hereinafter, the control logic (C) implemented after the plurality of learning logic (L1) (L2) (L3) will be described in detail.

The control unit 30 can increase the number of rotations of the inverter outdoor fan 13 to lower the condensation pressure to the reference target high pressure if the present condensation pressure is higher than the reference target high pressure. If the current condensing pressure is lower than the reference target high pressure, the control unit 30 can reduce the number of revolutions of the inverter outdoor fan 13 to raise the condensing pressure to the target high pressure.

The control unit 30 may increase the frequency of the inverter compressor 11 to lower the evaporation pressure to the reference target low pressure if the evaporation pressure is higher than the reference target low pressure. If the current evaporation pressure is lower than the reference target pressure, the control unit 30 can lower the frequency of the inverter compressor 11 to raise the evaporation pressure to the reference target low pressure.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

11: inverter compressor 12: outdoor heat exchanger
13: inverter outdoor fan 30: control unit

Claims (7)

An inverter compressor;
An outdoor heat exchanger in which refrigerant compressed in the inverter compressor is condensed;
An inverter outdoor fan for blowing outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger;
And a controller for controlling the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan,
The inverter compressor and the condenser are connected by a refrigerant line and a showcase,
Wherein,
The learning logic for calculating a slope between two performance indexes by calculating a performance index of a predetermined initial target pressure and an increase pressure by adding the preset increase pressure to the target initial pressure is performed a plurality of times while raising the target pressure step by step,
When the slope of the performance index calculated during the execution of the learning logic deviates from the steady state variation value,
Determining at least one of the inverter compressor and the inverter outdoor fan as the reference target pressure by determining the target pressure of the learning logic performed before the learning logic that calculates the slope out of the steady state variation value as the reference target pressure, Control logic to control the operation of the system,
The control logic is terminated when the set time elapses after the execution of the control logic, and the learning logic is executed while gradually raising the target pressure from the predetermined initial target pressure,
Wherein the learning logic and the control logic are alternately repeated so as to be controlled to a reference target pressure corresponding to a load variation of the showcase. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And determines that the steady state fluctuation value is out of order when the slope of the performance index is a negative value. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the performance index is determined by either of temperature deviation and enthalpy and power consumption. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the target pressure is a target low pressure, the reference target pressure is a reference target low pressure,
Wherein the controller controls the inverter compressor to the reference target low pressure, The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the target pressure is a target high pressure, the reference target pressure is a reference target high pressure,
Wherein the controller controls the inverter outdoor fan to the reference target high pressure.

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