WO2007142619A2 - Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system - Google Patents
Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2007142619A2 WO2007142619A2 PCT/US2006/021123 US2006021123W WO2007142619A2 WO 2007142619 A2 WO2007142619 A2 WO 2007142619A2 US 2006021123 W US2006021123 W US 2006021123W WO 2007142619 A2 WO2007142619 A2 WO 2007142619A2
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- unit
- refrigerant
- stage
- compressor
- path
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B1/00—Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
- F25B1/10—Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with multi-stage compression
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B9/00—Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point
- F25B9/002—Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point characterised by the refrigerant
- F25B9/008—Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point characterised by the refrigerant the refrigerant being carbon dioxide
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2309/00—Gas cycle refrigeration machines
- F25B2309/06—Compression machines, plants or systems characterised by the refrigerant being carbon dioxide
- F25B2309/061—Compression machines, plants or systems characterised by the refrigerant being carbon dioxide with cycle highest pressure above the supercritical pressure
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2400/00—General features or devices for refrigeration machines, plants or systems, combined heating and refrigeration systems or heat-pump systems, i.e. not limited to a particular subgroup of F25B
- F25B2400/07—Details of compressors or related parts
- F25B2400/075—Details of compressors or related parts with parallel compressors
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2400/00—General features or devices for refrigeration machines, plants or systems, combined heating and refrigeration systems or heat-pump systems, i.e. not limited to a particular subgroup of F25B
- F25B2400/13—Economisers
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to compressors used in refrigeration systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system that includes at least one two-stage compressor sub-unit.
- a typical refrigeration system includes an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and a throttle valve.
- a refrigerant such as a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) typically enters the evaporator as a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture.
- HFC hydrofluorocarbon
- the liquid portion of the refrigerant changes phase from liquid to vapor as a result of heat transfer into the refrigerant.
- the refrigerant is then compressed within the compressor, thereby increasing the pressure of the refrigerant.
- the refrigerant passes through the condenser, where it changes phase from a vapor to a liquid as it cools within the condenser.
- the refrigerant expands as it flow ⁇ through the throttle valve, which results in a decrease in pressure and a change in phase from a liquid to a two-phase liquid- vapor mixture.
- the present invention is a multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system configured to circulate a refrigerant.
- the multi-stage compressor unit comprises a first compressor sub-unit having a first stage and a second stage, and a second compressor sub-unit in parallel with the first compressor sub-unit and having a first stage.
- the first and second stages of the first compressor sub-unit each have a suction port and a discharge port.
- the first compressor sub-unit is configured to receive and compress a first portion of the refrigerant from an evaporator.
- the first stage of the second compressor sub-unit has a suction port and a discharge port.
- the second compressor sub-unit is configured to compress a second portion of the refrigerant
- FIG. IA illustrates a schematic diagram of a first alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. IB illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. IA.
- FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic diagram of a second alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. 2B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. 2 A.
- FIG. 3A illustrates a schematic diagram of a third alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. 3B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. 3 A.
- FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic diagram of a fourth alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. 4B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. 4A.
- FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of a fifth alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. 5B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. 5 A.
- FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic diagram of a sixth alternative embodiment of a multi-stage compressor unit connected to a refrigeration system.
- FIG. 6B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system of FIG. 6 A.
- FIG. IA illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OA connected to refrigeration system 2OA, which includes heat rejecting heat exchanger 24, first economizer circuit 25A, main expansion valve 26, evaporator 27, and sensor 31.
- First economizer circuit 25 A includes first economizer heat exchanger 28A, expansion valve 30A, and sensor 3 IA.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28 A is depicted as a parallel flow tube-in-tube heat exchanger
- multi-stage compressor unit 1OA is useful in refrigeration systems utilizing other types of economizer heat exchangers including, but not limited to, counter flow tube-in-tube heat exchangers, shell-in-tube heat exchangers, flash tanks, and brazed plate heat exchangers.
- Multi-stage compressor unit 1OA includes two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 and single-stage compressor sub-unit 34. As shown in FIG. 1, two- stage compressor sub-unit 32 is a reciprocating compressor and includes cylinders 36A and 36B connected in series. Similarly, single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 is also a reciprocating compressor and includes cylinder 36C. Although two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 and single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 are shown as reciprocating compressors, other types of compressors (in various combinations) may be used including, but not limited to, scroll, screw, rotary vane, standing vane, variable speed, hermetically sealed, and open drive compressors. However, for purposes of example, embodiments of the present invention will be described as including reciprocating-type compressor units having multiple stages represented by compression cylinders.
- a main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- a first economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 4 A, 5 A, 6 A, and 7 A. It should be understood that the paths are all closed paths that allow for continuous flow of refrigerant through refrigeration system 2OA.
- the refrigerant loses heat in heat rejecting heat exchanger 24, exiting heat rejecting heat exchanger 24 at low enthalpy and high pressure (point 4A).
- the refrigerant then splits into two flow paths 4OA and 42A prior to entering first economizer heat exchanger 28A.
- the main path continues along path 4OA through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 4).
- point 4 As the refrigerant in path 4OA flows through first economizer heat exchanger 28 A, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42 A of the first economized path.
- Refrigerant from path 4OA is then throttled in main expansion valve 26.
- Main expansion valve 26, along with economizer expansion valve 3OA, is preferably a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or an electronic expansion valve (EXV).
- TXV thermal expansion valve
- EXV electronic expansion valve
- the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid- vapor mixture and is directed toward evaporator 27.
- the refrigerant After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out discharge port 50 (point 2).
- the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 3).
- the first economized path continues along path 42A.
- the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 30A (point 5A) prior to flowing through first economizer heat exchanger 28 A.
- the refrigerant from path 42 A that flowed through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 6A) is then directed along economizer return path 46A and injected into suction port 52 of single-stage compressor sub- unit 34 for compression in single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 54 (point 7A) where it merges with the refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32.
- Refrigeration system 2OA also includes sensor 31 disposed between evaporator 27 and multi-stage compressor unit 1OA along the main refrigerant path, hi general, sensor 31 acts with expansion valve 26 to sense the temperature of the refrigerant leaving evaporator 27 and the pressure of the refrigerant in evaporator 27 to regulate the flow of refrigerant into evaporator 27 to keep the combination of temperature and pressure within some specified bounds.
- expansion valve 26 is an electronic expansion valve and sensor 31 is a temperature transducer such as a thermocouple or thermistor.
- expansion valve 26 is a mechanical thermal expansion valve and sensor 31 includes a small tube that terminates in a pressure vessel filled with a refrigerant that differs from the refrigerant running through refrigeration system 2OA.
- refrigerant from evaporator 27 flows past sensor 31 on its way toward multi-stage compressor unit 1OA, the pressure vessel will either heat up or cool down, thereby changing the pressure within the pressure vessel.
- sensor 31 sends a signal to expansion valve 26 to modify the pressure drop caused by the valve.
- sensor 31 sends an electrical signal to expansion valve 26 which responds in a similar manner to regulate refrigerant flow.
- sensor 31 will then heat up and send a signal to expansion valve 26, causing the valve to open further and allow more refrigerant per unit time to flow through evaporator 27, thereby reducing the heat of the refrigerant exiting evaporator 27.
- Economizer circuit 25 A also includes sensor 31 A that operates in a similar manner to sensor 31. However, sensor 31 A senses temperature along economizer return path 46A and acts with expansion valve 3OA to control the pressure drop within expansion valve 30A instead. It should also be noted that sensors other than the ones previously described may be substituted for sensors 31 and 3 IA.
- FIG. IB illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OA of FIG. IA.
- Vapor dome V is formed by a saturated liquid line and a saturated vapor line, and defines the state of the refrigerant at various points along the refrigeration cycle. Underneath vapor dome V, all states involve both liquid and vapor coexisting at the same time. At the very top of vapor dome V is the critical point. The critical point is defined by the highest pressure where saturated liquid and saturated vapor coexist. In general, compressed liquids are located to the left of vapor dome V, while superheated vapors are located to the right of vapor dome V.
- the main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- the first economized path is the loop defined by the points 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A.
- the cycle begins in the main path at point 1, where the refrigerant is at a low pressure and high enthalpy prior to entering multi-stage compressor unit 1OA.
- point 1 the refrigerant is at a low pressure and high enthalpy prior to entering multi-stage compressor unit 1OA.
- both the enthalpy and pressure increase as shown by point 2.
- the refrigerant exits multi-stage compressor unit 1OA at high pressure and even higher enthalpy, as shown by point 3.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28A Prior to entering first economizer heat exchanger 28A, the refrigerant splits into a main portion and a first economized portion as shown by point 4A. The main portion is then throttled in main expansion valve 26, decreasing pressure as shown by point 5. Finally, the main portion of the refrigerant is evaporated, exiting evaporator 27 at a higher enthalpy as shown by point 1.
- the first economized portion splits off of the main portion as indicated by point 4A.
- the first economized portion is throttled to a lower pressure in expansion valve 3OA as shown by point 5A.
- the first economized portion of the refrigerant then exchanges heat with the main portion in first economizer heat exchanger 28A, cooling down the main portion of the refrigerant as indicated by point 4, and heating up the first economized portion of the refrigerant as indicated by point 6A.
- the first economized portion is then compressed within single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 and merged with the main portion of the refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, as shown by point 7 A.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, and 36C of multi-stage compressor unit 1OA are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to different pressures.
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses the refrigerant from an intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 3.
- cylinder 36C receives and compresses refrigerant from the first economized refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 7A.
- the exit pressure of cylinder 36C is substantially equivalent to the exit pressure of cylinder 36B.
- the exit pressures are determined by the inlet pressure required by heat rejecting heat exchanger 24.
- FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OB connected to refrigeration system 2OB.
- Multi-stage compressor unit 1OB is similar to multi-stage compressor unit 1OA.
- two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 further includes interstage port 48 configured to receive refrigerant from an economizer circuit to cool down the refrigerant in the main refrigerant path prior to a second stage of compression.
- Refrigeration system 2OB is similar to refrigeration system 2OA, but further includes second economizer circuit 25B.
- Second economizer circuit 25B includes second economizer heat exchanger 28B, expansion valve 3OB, and sensor 3 IB.
- a main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- a first economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5A, 6A, 7A 5 3, and 4.
- a second economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, and 8B.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28A As the refrigerant in path 4OA flows through first economizer heat exchanger 28A, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42 A of the first economized path. Similarly, as the refrigerant in path 4OB flows through second economizer heat exchanger 28B, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42B of the second economized path.
- Refrigerant from path 4OB is then throttled in main expansion valve 26.
- the refrigerant After going through an expansion process within main expansion valve 26 (point 6), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture and is directed toward evaporator 27. After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out of discharge port 50 (point 2), where it merges with the cooler refrigerant from economizer return path 46 A that is injected into interstage port 48 (point 3).
- the refrigerant from economizer return path 46A functions to cool down the refrigerant discharged from cylinder 36A prior to the second stage of compression within cylinder 36B. After the second stage of compression, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 4).
- the first economized path continues along path 42A.
- the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 30A (point 6A) prior to flowing through first economizer heat exchanger 28A.
- the refrigerant from path 42A that flowed through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 7A) is then directed along economizer return path 46A and injected into interstage port 48 of two-stage compressor sub- unit 32 where it merges with refrigerant flowing through the main path to cool down the refrigerant (point 3) prior to a second stage of compression in cylinder 36B.
- the refrigerant in path 4OA splits into two flow paths 4OB and 42B.
- the second economized path continues along flow path 42B where the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OB (point 6B) prior to flowing through second economizer heat exchanger 28B.
- the refrigerant from path 42B that flowed through second economizer heat exchanger 28B (point 7B) is then directed along economizer return path 46B and injected into suction port 52 of single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 for compression in single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 54 (point 8B) where it merges with the refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32.
- FIG. 2B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OB of FIG. 2A.
- the main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6;
- the first economized path is the loop defined by the points 5A, 6A, 7A, 3, and 4;
- the second economized path is the loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, and 8B.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, and 36C of multi-stage compressor unit 1OB are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to different pressures.
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path and the first economized path from an intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 4.
- cylinder 36C receives and compresses refrigerant from the second economized refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 8B.
- the exit pressure of cylinder 36C is substantially equivalent to the exit pressure of cylinder 36B.
- FIG. 3A illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OC connected to refrigeration system 2OC.
- Multi-stage compressor unit 1OC is similar to multi-stage compressor unit 1OB.
- single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 is configured to discharge into first economizer return path 46A instead of into heat rejecting heat exchanger 24, as depicted by multi-stage compressor unit 1OB of FIG. 2A.
- a main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- a first economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5A, 6A, 7A, 3, and 4.
- a second economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 3, and 4.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28A As the refrigerant in path 4OA flows through first economizer heat exchanger 28A, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42 A of the first economized path. Similarly, as the refrigerant in path 4OB flows through second economizer heat exchanger 28B, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42B of the second economized path.
- Refrigerant from path 4OB is then throttled in main expansion valve 26.
- the refrigerant After going through an expansion process within main expansion valve 26 (point 6), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid- vapor mixture and is directed toward evaporator 27. After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36 A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out discharge port 50 (point T), where it merges with the cooler refrigerant from economizer return path 46 A that is injected into interstage port 48 (point 3).
- the refrigerant from economizer return path 46A functions to cool down the refrigerant discharged from cylinder 36A prior to the second stage of compression within cylinder 36B.
- the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 4).
- the first economized path continues along path 42A.
- the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OA (point 6A) prior to flowing through first economizer heat exchanger 28 A.
- the refrigerant from path 42 A that flowed through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 7A) is then directed along economizer return path 46A and injected into interstage port 48 of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 where it merges with refrigerant flowing through the main path to cool down the refrigerant (point 3) prior to a second stage of compression in cylinder 36B.
- the refrigerant in path 4OA splits into two flow paths 4OB and 42B.
- the second economized path continues along flow path 42B where the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OB (point 6B) prior to flowing through second economizer heat exchanger 28B.
- the refrigerant from path 42B that flowed through second economizer heat exchanger 28B (point 7B) is then directed along economizer return path 46B and injected into suction port 52 of single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 for compression in single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- the refrigerant After compression within single-stage compressor sub-unit 34, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 54 where it is mixed with the refrigerant in economizer return path 46A (point 8B) prior to injection into interstage port 48 of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 (point 3).
- FIG. 3B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OC of FIG. 3A.
- the main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, A, 5, and 6;
- the first economized path is the loop defined by the points 5 A, 6 A, 7 A, 3, and 4;
- the second economized path is the loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 3, and 4.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, and 36C of multi-stage compressor unit 1OC are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to different pressures.
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36C receives and compresses refrigerant from the second economized refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 8B.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path, the first economized path, and the second economized path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 4.
- the exit pressure of cylinder 36C is substantially equivalent to the intermediate pressure of cylinder 36A.
- FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OD connected to refrigeration system 2OD.
- Multi-stage compressor unit 1OD is similar to multi-stage compressor unit 1OA. However, multi-stage compressor unit 1OD further includes single-stage compressor sub-unit 35 having cylinder 36D.
- Refrigeration system 2OD is similar to refrigeration system 2OC, except that interstage port 48 is replaced by intercooler 49, which is configured to cool the main portion of the refrigerant between the first and second stages of compression in two-stage compressor sub-unit 32.
- a main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- a first economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5A, 6A, 7 A, and 8 A.
- a second economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, and 8B.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28A As the refrigerant in path 40A flows through first economizer heat exchanger 28A, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42A of the first economized path. Similarly, as the refrigerant in path 4OB flows through second economizer heat exchanger 28B, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42B of the second economized path.
- Refrigerant from path 4OB is then throttled in main expansion valve 26.
- the refrigerant After going through an expansion process within main expansion valve 26 (point 6), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture and is directed toward evaporator 27. After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out discharge port 50 (point 2), where it flows through intercooler 49 prior to a second stage of compression in cylinder 36B.
- Intercooler 49 is configured to cool down the refrigerant discharged from cylinder 36A prior to the second stage of compression within cylinder 36B.
- the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 4).
- the first economized path continues along path 42A.
- the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OA (point 6A) prior to flowing through first economizer heat exchanger 28A.
- the refrigerant from path 42A that flowed through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 7A) is then directed along economizer return path 46A and injected into suction port 52 of single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 for compression in single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- the refrigerant After compression within single-stage compressor sub-unit 34, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 54 (point 8A) where it merges with the refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 and single-stage compressor sub-unit 35.
- the refrigerant in path 4OA splits into two flow paths 4OB and 42B.
- the second economized path continues along flow path 42B where the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OB (point 6B) prior to flowing through second economizer heat exchanger 28B.
- the refrigerant from path 42B that flowed through second economizer heat exchanger 28B (point 7B) is then directed along economizer return path 46B and injected into suction port 56 of single-stage compressor sub-unit 35 for compression in single-stage compressor sub-unit 35.
- the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 58 (point 8B) where it merges with the refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 and single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- FIG. 4B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OD of FIG. 4A.
- the main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6;
- the first economized path is the loop defined by the points 5A, 6A, 7 A, and 8A;
- the second economized path is the loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, and 8B.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, 36C, and 36D of multistage compressor unit 1OD are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to different pressures.
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path from an intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 4.
- Cylinder 36C receives and compresses refrigerant from the first economized refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 8A.
- cylinder 36D receives and compresses refrigerant from the second economized refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 8B.
- the exit pressures of cylinders 36C and 36D are substantially equivalent to the exit pressure of cylinder 36B.
- FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OE connected to refrigeration system 2OE.
- multi-stage compressor unit 1OE further includes two- stage compressor sub-unit 70.
- Two-stage compressor sub-unit 70 includes cylinders 36E and 36F connected in series.
- Refrigeration system 20E is similar to refrigeration system 2OD, except that third economizer circuit 25C is added to the system.
- third economizer circuit 25C is added to the system.
- four distinct refrigerant paths are formed by connection of the various elements in the system.
- a main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- a first economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5 A, 6A, 7A, 3, and 4.
- a second economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, 9, and 10.
- a third economized refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 5C, 6C, 7C, 8C, 9, and 10.
- first economizer heat exchanger 28A As the refrigerant in path 4OA flows through first economizer heat exchanger 28A, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42A of the first economized path. As the refrigerant in path 4OB flows through second economizer heat exchanger 28B, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42B of the second economized path. Finally, as the refrigerant in path 4OC flows through third economizer heat exchanger 28C, it is cooled by the refrigerant in path 42C of the third economized path.
- Refrigerant from path 4OC is then throttled in main expansion valve 26.
- the refrigerant After going through an expansion process within main expansion valve 26 (point 6), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture and is directed toward evaporator 27. After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out discharge port 50 (point 2), where it merges with the cooler refrigerant from economizer return path 46A that is injected into interstage port 48 (point 3).
- the refrigerant from economizer return path 46A functions to cool down the refrigerant discharged from cylinder 36A prior to the second stage of compression within cylinder 36B. After the second stage of compression, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 4).
- the first economized path continues along path 42A.
- the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OA (point 6A) prior to flowing through first economizer heat exchanger 28A.
- the refrigerant from path 42A that flowed through first economizer heat exchanger 28A (point 7A) is then directed along economizer return path 46A and injected into interstage port 48 of two-stage compressor sub- unit 32 where it merges with refrigerant flowing through the main path to cool down the refrigerant (point 3) prior to a second stage of compression in cylinder 36B.
- the refrigerant in path 4OA splits into two flow paths 4OB and 42B (point 5B).
- the second economized path continues along flow path 42B where the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 3OB prior to flowing through second economizer heat exchanger 28B (point 6B).
- the refrigerant from path 42B that flowed through second economizer heat exchanger 28B (point 7B) is then directed along economizer return path 46B and injected into interstage port 72 of two-stage compressor sub-unit 70 where it mixes with refrigerant exiting discharge port 74 (point 9) to cool down the refrigerant prior to a second stage of compression in cylinder 36F.
- the refrigerant in path 40B splits into two flow paths 4OC and 42C (point 5C).
- the third economized path continues along flow path 42C where the refrigerant is throttled to a lower pressure by economizer expansion valve 30C prior to flowing through third economizer heat exchanger 28C (point 6C).
- the refrigerant from path 42C that flowed through third economizer heat exchanger 28C (point 7C) is then directed along economizer return path 46C and injected into suction port 76 of two-stage compressor sub-unit 70.
- the refrigerant After a first stage of compression in cylinder 36E (point 8C), the refrigerant is cooled prior to a second stage of compression by the refrigerant from economizer return path 46B that was injected into interstage port 72 (point 9). After the second stage of compression in cylinder 36F, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 78 (point 10), where it merges with the compressed refrigerant discharged from two-stage compressor sub-unit 32.
- FIG. 5B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OE of FIG. 5A.
- the main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6;
- the first economized path is the loop defined by the points 5 A, 6A, 7A, 3, and 4;
- the second economized path is the loop defined by the points 5B, 6B, 7B, 9, and 10;
- the third economized path is the loop defined by the points 5C, 6C, 7C, 8C, 9, and 10.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, 36E, and 36F of multistage compressor unit 1OE are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to 21123
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses refrigerant from the main refrigerant path and the first economized path from the intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 4.
- cylinder 36E receives and compresses refrigerant from the third economized refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 8C.
- Cylinder 36F then receives and compresses refrigerant from the second and third economized paths from the intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 10.
- the exit pressure of cylinder 36B is substantially equivalent to the exit pressure of cylinder 36F.
- FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic diagram of multi-stage compressor unit 1OF connected to refrigeration system 2OF, which includes heat rejecting heat exchanger 24, first expansion valve 26, first evaporator 27, first sensor 31, second expansion valve 126, second evaporator 127, and second sensor 131.
- Multi-stage compressor unit 1OF includes two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 and single-stage compressor sub-unit 34.
- Two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 includes cylinders 36A and 36B connected in series, while single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 includes cylinder 36C.
- a first main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- a second main refrigerant path is created by a loop defined by the points 4, 5A, 6A, and 7A.
- first main refrigerant path After refrigerant exits two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 at high pressure and enthalpy through discharge port 39 (point 3), the refrigerant loses heat in heat rejecting heat exchanger 24, exiting heat rejecting heat exchanger 24 at low enthalpy and high pressure (point 4).
- the refrigerant in the main path is then throttled in first expansion valve 26. After going through an expansion process within first expansion valve 26 (point 5), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture and is directed toward first 006/021123
- the refrigerant After evaporation of the remainder of the liquid (point 1), the refrigerant enters two-stage compressor sub-unit 32 through suction port 37. The refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36A, which is the first stage of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32, and is then directed out discharge port 50 (point 2). After the second stage of compression in cylinder 36B, the refrigerant is discharged through discharge port 39 (point 3).
- the refrigerant is throttled in second expansion valve 126.
- the refrigerant After going through an expansion process within second expansion valve 126 (point 5A), the refrigerant is a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture and is directed toward second evaporator 127.
- the refrigerant After evaporation in second evaporator 127 (point 6A), the refrigerant enters single-stage compressor sub-unit 34 through suction port 52.
- the refrigerant is compressed within cylinder 36C, and is then directed out discharge port 54 (point 7A) where it mixes with the refrigerant discharged through discharge port 39 of two-stage compressor sub-unit 32.
- FIG. 6B illustrates a graph relating enthalpy to pressure for the refrigeration system 2OF of FIG. 6A.
- the first main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- the second main refrigerant path is the loop defined by the points 4, 5 A, 6A, and 7A.
- cylinders 36A, 36B, and 36C of multi-stage compressor unit 1OF are configured to receive and compress refrigerant to different pressures.
- cylinder 36A receives and compresses refrigerant from the first main refrigerant path to an intermediate pressure, as indicated by point 2.
- cylinder 36B receives and compresses the refrigerant from the intermediate pressure to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 3.
- cylinder 36C receives and compresses refrigerant from the second main refrigerant path to an exit pressure, as indicated by point 7A.
- the exit pressure of cylinder 36C is substantially equivalent to the exit pressure of cylinder 36B.
- the multi-stage compressor unit of the present invention is useful to increase system efficiency in a refrigeration system using any type of refrigerant, it is especially useful in refrigeration systems that utilize transcritical refrigerants, such as carbon dioxide. Because carbon dioxide is such a low critical temperature refrigerant, refrigeration systems using carbon dioxide typically run transcritical. Furthermore, because carbon dioxide is such a high pressure refrigerant, there is more opportunity to provide multiple pressure steps between the high and low pressure portions of the circuit to include multiple economizers and multiple compressor cylinders, each of which contributes to increase the efficiency of the system. Thus, the multi-stage compressor unit of the present invention may be used to increase the efficiency of systems utilizing transcritical refrigerants such as carbon dioxide, making their efficiency comparable to that of typical refrigerants. However, the multi-stage compressor unit of the present invention is useful to increase the efficiency in refrigeration systems using any refrigerant, including those that run subcritical as well as those that run transcritical.
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CN2006800548113A CN101460789B (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
US12/308,016 US20090175748A1 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for refrigeration system |
PCT/US2006/021123 WO2007142619A2 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
EP06771733A EP2021703A4 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
JP2009513113A JP5028481B2 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multistage compressor unit for refrigeration system |
HK09111531.4A HK1133918A1 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2009-12-09 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2006/021123 WO2007142619A2 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2007142619A2 true WO2007142619A2 (en) | 2007-12-13 |
WO2007142619A3 WO2007142619A3 (en) | 2008-08-28 |
WO2007142619B1 WO2007142619B1 (en) | 2008-10-09 |
Family
ID=38801929
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2006/021123 WO2007142619A2 (en) | 2006-06-01 | 2006-06-01 | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20090175748A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2021703A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP5028481B2 (en) |
CN (1) | CN101460789B (en) |
HK (1) | HK1133918A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2007142619A2 (en) |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2009082405A1 (en) * | 2007-12-26 | 2009-07-02 | Carrier Corporation | Refrigerant system with intercooler and liquid/vapor injection |
WO2010137401A1 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2010-12-02 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Heat pump device |
CN101946137A (en) * | 2008-02-19 | 2011-01-12 | 开利公司 | Refrigerant vapor compression system |
JP5111663B2 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2013-01-09 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Heat pump equipment |
US8713963B2 (en) | 2007-07-27 | 2014-05-06 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Economized vapor compression circuit |
EP2988074A1 (en) * | 2014-08-14 | 2016-02-24 | LG Electronics Inc. | Air conditioner |
EP2706312B1 (en) * | 2012-09-05 | 2019-11-06 | Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH | Method for operating a cooler and cooler |
WO2023025896A1 (en) * | 2021-08-26 | 2023-03-02 | Valeo Systemes Thermiques | Thermal conditioning system |
Families Citing this family (21)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP4715561B2 (en) * | 2006-03-06 | 2011-07-06 | ダイキン工業株式会社 | Refrigeration equipment |
JP5486174B2 (en) * | 2008-08-28 | 2014-05-07 | 株式会社前川製作所 | Heat pump device and reciprocating compressor for refrigerant |
EP2504630A1 (en) | 2009-11-23 | 2012-10-03 | Carrier Corporation | Method and device for air conditioning with humidity control |
CN102022851B (en) * | 2010-12-22 | 2012-05-23 | 天津商业大学 | Two-stage compression refrigerating system |
CN102072591A (en) * | 2011-01-18 | 2011-05-25 | 蔡茂林 | Variable volume intelligent heat pump |
CN103477161B (en) * | 2011-04-21 | 2016-08-17 | 开利公司 | There is the transcritical refrigerant vapour system of performance boost |
US9178405B2 (en) | 2011-05-13 | 2015-11-03 | Carrier Corporation | Magnetic drive coupling apparatus |
US20150300337A1 (en) * | 2011-12-23 | 2015-10-22 | Gea Bock Gmbh | Compressor |
KR101859231B1 (en) | 2012-01-09 | 2018-05-17 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | A combined refrigerating and freezing system |
EP2906881A4 (en) * | 2012-05-11 | 2016-04-13 | Hill Phoenix Inc | Co2 refrigeration system with integrated air conditioning module |
KR102103360B1 (en) * | 2013-04-15 | 2020-05-29 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | Air Conditioner and Controlling method for the same |
CN103322718B (en) * | 2013-07-04 | 2015-03-11 | 天津商业大学 | Two-stage-throttling incomplete-intercooling double-duty refrigerating system |
DE102014116437B3 (en) * | 2014-11-11 | 2015-12-17 | E³Xpert Ug (Haftungsbeschränkt) | Heat pump apparatus |
JP2018066513A (en) * | 2016-10-19 | 2018-04-26 | パナソニックIpマネジメント株式会社 | Refrigeration system and indoor unit |
CN106969557A (en) * | 2017-03-20 | 2017-07-21 | 山东大学 | A kind of dual temperature CO with economizer2Trans-critical cycle is pressurized refrigeration system |
CN106885389A (en) * | 2017-03-24 | 2017-06-23 | 广东美芝精密制造有限公司 | Refrigerating plant |
CN107489619B (en) * | 2017-08-28 | 2023-07-14 | 广东美芝制冷设备有限公司 | Rotary compressor and air conditioning system with same |
CN107476978B (en) * | 2017-08-28 | 2024-02-13 | 广东美芝制冷设备有限公司 | Rotary compressor and air conditioning system with same |
CN107489618B (en) * | 2017-08-28 | 2023-10-24 | 广东美芝制冷设备有限公司 | Rotary compressor and air conditioning system with same |
CN107489617B (en) * | 2017-08-28 | 2024-01-05 | 广东美芝制冷设备有限公司 | Rotary compressor and air conditioning system with same |
JP6945141B2 (en) * | 2017-09-29 | 2021-10-06 | パナソニックIpマネジメント株式会社 | Freezing system |
Family Cites Families (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4197719A (en) * | 1976-01-29 | 1980-04-15 | Dunham-Bush, Inc. | Tri-level multi-cylinder reciprocating compressor heat pump system |
US5079929A (en) * | 1979-07-31 | 1992-01-14 | Alsenz Richard H | Multi-stage refrigeration apparatus and method |
US4254637A (en) * | 1979-10-19 | 1981-03-10 | Vilter Manufacturing Corporation | Refrigeration system with refrigerant cooling of compressor and its oil |
FR2513747A1 (en) * | 1981-09-25 | 1983-04-01 | Satam Brandt Froid | MULTIMOTOCOMPRESSOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM |
JPS5956673A (en) * | 1982-09-25 | 1984-04-02 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Refrigerator |
JPS59170656A (en) * | 1983-03-18 | 1984-09-26 | 株式会社日立製作所 | Refrigerator |
US4947655A (en) * | 1984-01-11 | 1990-08-14 | Copeland Corporation | Refrigeration system |
US4594858A (en) * | 1984-01-11 | 1986-06-17 | Copeland Corporation | Highly efficient flexible two-stage refrigeration system |
JPS60226669A (en) * | 1984-04-24 | 1985-11-11 | 三洋電機株式会社 | Refrigerator |
GB2180921B (en) * | 1985-09-25 | 1990-01-24 | Sanyo Electric Co | Refrigeration system |
US5042268A (en) * | 1989-11-22 | 1991-08-27 | Labrecque James C | Refrigeration |
NO910827D0 (en) * | 1991-03-01 | 1991-03-01 | Sinvent As Sintef Gruppen | MULTI-STEP GEAR MACHINE FOR COMPRESSION OR EXPANSION OF GAS. |
US5522233A (en) * | 1994-12-21 | 1996-06-04 | Carrier Corporation | Makeup oil system for first stage oil separation in booster system |
US6105378A (en) * | 1995-10-30 | 2000-08-22 | Shaw; David N. | Variable capacity vapor compression cooling system |
JPH11337199A (en) * | 1998-05-27 | 1999-12-10 | Ebara Corp | Energy saving refrigeration system |
JP4207340B2 (en) * | 1999-03-15 | 2009-01-14 | 株式会社デンソー | Refrigeration cycle |
US6145326A (en) * | 1999-04-29 | 2000-11-14 | Systematic Refrigeration, Inc. | Forced oil cooling for refrigeration compressor |
DE19920734A1 (en) * | 1999-05-05 | 2000-11-09 | Linde Ag | Refrigeration system and method for operating a refrigeration system |
US6622518B2 (en) * | 2000-10-05 | 2003-09-23 | Operon Co., Ltd. | Cryogenic refrigerating system |
JP3631244B2 (en) * | 2001-07-02 | 2005-03-23 | 三洋電機株式会社 | Heat pump equipment |
JP2003130477A (en) * | 2001-10-30 | 2003-05-08 | Hitachi Ltd | Refrigeration device |
JP2004116957A (en) * | 2002-09-27 | 2004-04-15 | Sanyo Electric Co Ltd | Refrigerant cycle system |
TWI301188B (en) * | 2002-08-30 | 2008-09-21 | Sanyo Electric Co | Refrigeant cycling device and compressor using the same |
US6820434B1 (en) * | 2003-07-14 | 2004-11-23 | Carrier Corporation | Refrigerant compression system with selective subcooling |
CN100507402C (en) * | 2004-08-09 | 2009-07-01 | 卡里尔公司 | CO2 refrigeration circuit with sub-cooling of the liquid refrigerant against the receiver flash gas and method for operating the same |
US20060090505A1 (en) * | 2004-10-28 | 2006-05-04 | Carrier Corporation | Refrigerant cycle with tandem compressors for multi-level cooling |
DE102005009173A1 (en) * | 2005-02-17 | 2006-08-24 | Bitzer Kühlmaschinenbau Gmbh | refrigeration plant |
-
2006
- 2006-06-01 WO PCT/US2006/021123 patent/WO2007142619A2/en active Search and Examination
- 2006-06-01 JP JP2009513113A patent/JP5028481B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2006-06-01 EP EP06771733A patent/EP2021703A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2006-06-01 CN CN2006800548113A patent/CN101460789B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2006-06-01 US US12/308,016 patent/US20090175748A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2009
- 2009-12-09 HK HK09111531.4A patent/HK1133918A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See references of EP2021703A4 * |
Cited By (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8713963B2 (en) | 2007-07-27 | 2014-05-06 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Economized vapor compression circuit |
WO2009082405A1 (en) * | 2007-12-26 | 2009-07-02 | Carrier Corporation | Refrigerant system with intercooler and liquid/vapor injection |
US8375741B2 (en) | 2007-12-26 | 2013-02-19 | Carrier Corporation | Refrigerant system with intercooler and liquid/vapor injection |
CN101946137A (en) * | 2008-02-19 | 2011-01-12 | 开利公司 | Refrigerant vapor compression system |
JP5111663B2 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2013-01-09 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Heat pump equipment |
WO2010137120A1 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2010-12-02 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Heat pump type hot water supply device |
WO2010137401A1 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2010-12-02 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Heat pump device |
US8973384B2 (en) | 2009-05-26 | 2015-03-10 | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation | Heat pump apparatus |
EP2706312B1 (en) * | 2012-09-05 | 2019-11-06 | Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH | Method for operating a cooler and cooler |
EP2988074A1 (en) * | 2014-08-14 | 2016-02-24 | LG Electronics Inc. | Air conditioner |
US9746210B2 (en) | 2014-08-14 | 2017-08-29 | Lg Electronics Inc. | Air conditioner and method of controlling the same |
WO2023025896A1 (en) * | 2021-08-26 | 2023-03-02 | Valeo Systemes Thermiques | Thermal conditioning system |
FR3126345A1 (en) * | 2021-08-26 | 2023-03-03 | Valeo Systemes Thermiques | THERMAL CONDITIONING SYSTEM |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20090175748A1 (en) | 2009-07-09 |
CN101460789B (en) | 2011-01-26 |
WO2007142619A3 (en) | 2008-08-28 |
EP2021703A2 (en) | 2009-02-11 |
JP2009539058A (en) | 2009-11-12 |
WO2007142619B1 (en) | 2008-10-09 |
CN101460789A (en) | 2009-06-17 |
JP5028481B2 (en) | 2012-09-19 |
HK1133918A1 (en) | 2010-04-09 |
EP2021703A4 (en) | 2012-02-15 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
WO2007142619A2 (en) | Multi-stage compressor unit for a refrigeration system | |
US8322150B2 (en) | Refrigerating system with parallel staged economizer circuits discharging to interstage pressures of a main compressor | |
US8418482B2 (en) | Refrigerating system with parallel staged economizer circuits using multistage compression | |
EP2005079B1 (en) | Refrigerating system with parallel staged economizer circuits and a single or two stage main compressor | |
US8561425B2 (en) | Refrigerant vapor compression system with dual economizer circuits | |
EP1347251B1 (en) | Method for increasing efficiency of a vapor compression system by evaporator heating | |
JP5196452B2 (en) | Transcritical refrigerant vapor compression system with charge control | |
US8671703B2 (en) | Refrigerant vapor compression system with flash tank economizer | |
US8528359B2 (en) | Economized refrigeration cycle with expander | |
US20090272128A1 (en) | Cascade cooling system with intercycle cooling | |
US20100115975A1 (en) | Refrigerant vapor compression system and method of transcritical operation | |
US7726151B2 (en) | Variable cooling load refrigeration cycle | |
CN103196250B (en) | Refrigerating apparatus and refrigerating unit | |
KR20100063173A (en) | Air conditioner and control method thereof | |
JP2018132224A (en) | Binary refrigeration system | |
JP4798884B2 (en) | Refrigeration system | |
KR200192945Y1 (en) | Refrigeration system for storage house |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 200680054811.3 Country of ref document: CN |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 06771733 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A2 |
|
DPE1 | Request for preliminary examination filed after expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed from 20040101) | ||
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2006771733 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2009513113 Country of ref document: JP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 9992/DELNP/2008 Country of ref document: IN |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 12308016 Country of ref document: US |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: RU |
|
DPE1 | Request for preliminary examination filed after expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed from 20040101) |