WO2017100897A1 - Système et procédé de commande d'un réseau de réfrigération et support lisible par ordinateur - Google Patents

Système et procédé de commande d'un réseau de réfrigération et support lisible par ordinateur Download PDF

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WO2017100897A1
WO2017100897A1 PCT/BR2016/050331 BR2016050331W WO2017100897A1 WO 2017100897 A1 WO2017100897 A1 WO 2017100897A1 BR 2016050331 W BR2016050331 W BR 2016050331W WO 2017100897 A1 WO2017100897 A1 WO 2017100897A1
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Daniel Marques De Moraes
Günter JOHANN MAASS
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Whirlpool S.A.
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    • 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
    • F25B49/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F25B49/02—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
    • G05D23/00—Control of temperature
    • G05D23/19—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L65/00—Network arrangements, protocols or services for supporting real-time applications in data packet communication
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/70—Efficient control or regulation technologies, e.g. for control of refrigerant flow, motor or heating

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  • the present invention relates to a control system of a refrigeration network. More specifically, a control system capable of obtaining control parameters from at least one refrigeration cooling equipment, wherein obtaining such control parameters allows the refrigeration manager to perform at least one control action. control related to refrigeration equipment of the refrigeration network.
  • a method of controlling a cooling network and a computer readable medium in harmony with the proposed system and method are also discussed.
  • the present invention claims priority of the applications BR 10 2016 005847 3 (17/03/2016), BR 10 2015 032003 5 (12/18/15) and BR 10 2016 005844 9 (17/03/2016) whose contents are incorporated herein. Description of the prior art
  • Cooling network managers (such as managers of a particular brand that has its refrigeration equipment allocated to commercial establishments) are constantly looking for ways to optimize the efficiency and control of their refrigerators and thereby exploit as much potential as their product can. may return.
  • the state of the art is in providing means for the cooling system manager to have at his fingertips real-time information obtained from each of the cooling equipment that is part of his cooling network, where such information is referenced. as parameters control, provide information related to energy efficiency, product disposition and distribution, and management of each equipment that integrates the refrigeration network.
  • the characteristic of grouping control parameters in a single access base is not known in the prior art, which is referred to herein as a service platform, where such a service platform can be accessed by the user. manager of a cooling network via a remote device associated with a communication network.
  • the refrigeration network manager when accessing the said service platform, the refrigeration network manager will have at hand control parameters of all refrigeration equipment that is part of its refrigeration network. Where such control parameters are updated in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. In this way, the refrigeration network manager will be able to perform control actions related to each of the control parameters obtained, in which such actions aim at optimizing the performance and use of the refrigeration equipment that is part of the refrigeration network.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a control system of a refrigeration network formed by at least one refrigeration equipment.
  • the present invention also has as its object the provision of a control system of a refrigeration network, in which the refrigerating apparatus that integrates said refrigeration network is connected to a communication network.
  • the present invention also provides a cooling system control system capable of obtaining control parameters of at least one cooling system cooling equipment. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a control system of a refrigeration network wherein obtaining control parameters allows the refrigeration manager to perform at least one control action related to refrigeration equipment. of the cooling network.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a cooling system control system wherein the indication of the control parameters of cooling equipment takes place on a service platform accessible by the cooling system manager via a remote device associated with a communication network.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a cooling network control system in which cooling equipment control parameters are updated in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days. per year.
  • a further object of the present invention is the provision of a control system of a refrigeration network in which control parameters can be obtained for refrigeration equipment integrating different refrigeration networks.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a cooling network control system that is based on external data obtained from a plurality of applications, wherein such external data is used to generate a service loop.
  • a further object of the present invention is the provision of a control system of a refrigeration network which is further based on operating history data of the refrigeration equipment.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a cooling system control system that combines operating and control parameters, operating history data and external data.
  • the present invention also aims at a control system of a refrigeration network that is capable of acting on refrigeration equipment without interference from its manager, but only from the operating and control parameters, data of operation and external data obtained.
  • the present invention aims to provide a control system based on the concept of internet of things. Finally, the present invention aims at providing a method of controlling a cooling network and a computer readable medium in harmony with the proposed control system of a cooling network.
  • a control system of a refrigeration network comprising at least one refrigeration equipment associated with a database via a communication network
  • the system comprising: means for obtaining control and operating parameters of at least one refrigeration equipment of the cooling network, means for generating, from the obtained control and operating parameters, at least one equipment service platform cooling system.
  • the system further comprises means for indicating to a cooling system manager the generated service platform, wherein indicating the service platform to the cooling system manager allows the manager to perform at least one control action related to the cooling equipment of the cooling network. Also described is a method of controlling a cooling network and a computer readable medium.
  • Figure 1 is a representation of a refrigeration network comprising four refrigeration equipment and a single manager
  • Figure 2 is a representation of two refrigeration networks, each comprising two refrigeration equipment, each network comprising its respective manager;
  • Figure 3 is a representation of four refrigeration networks each comprising a single refrigeration equipment, each equipment having its respective manager;
  • Figure 4 is a representation of the service fabric generated by the system proposed in the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a preferred representation of the initial access interface of the system proposed in the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a preferred representation of the system interface proposed in the present invention and referring to the geographic location packet;
  • Figure 7 is a preferred representation of a system interface proposed in the present invention and referring to the invasive product package
  • Figure 8 is a representation of a preferred interface of the system proposed in the present invention and referring to the best retail package for sales according to its location;
  • Figure 9 is a representation of a preferred interface of the system proposed in the present invention and referring to the product health package;
  • Figure 10 is a representation of a preferred interface of the system proposed in the present invention illustrating possible control actions to be taken by a refrigeration manager;
  • Figure 11 is a representation of a flow chart referring to the method of controlling a refrigeration network proposed in the present invention.
  • Figure 12 - is a preferred representation of the service fabric, where each service package has its respective icon assigned.
  • cooling system 2 comprises at least one cooling equipment 3 ( refrigerator 3).
  • the refrigeration network may comprise a plurality of 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment arranged in different locations.
  • 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment may be arranged in different locations of the same establishment (such as a commercial establishment), in addition, refrigeration equipment 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' may be arranged in a plurality of separate commercial establishments.
  • the present invention is preferably beneficial for use in a commercial refrigeration network 2, said commercial refrigeration network 2 preferably comprising a plurality of 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' refrigeration equipment. .
  • cooling network 2 comprises cooling equipment 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' and such equipment is managed by a single manager 10.
  • Figure 2 illustrates cooling networks. 2 and 2 'where each is managed by its respective manager 10 and 10', wherein each network 2 and 2 'comprises a pair of 3,3' and 3 ", 3"'refrigeration equipment respectively.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the 2, 2 ', 2 "and 2"' cooling networks where each comprises a single 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' cooling equipment managed by its respective manager. 10, 10 ', 10 "and 10"'.
  • a refrigeration manager such as the managers 10, 10 ', 10 "and 10"' referenced in figures 1 to 3, one should preferably understand how the manager of a particular brand that has its equipment refrigeration facilities in a particular commercial establishment.
  • the manager 10 of a first ice cream brand is considered, wherein such a brand allocates coolers 3 and 3 'at certain commercial points. Additionally, the manager 10 'of a second ice cream brand is considered, wherein such brand allocates the 3 "and 3"' refrigerators at certain commercial points.
  • the same commercial establishment may comprise refrigerators managed by different managers, such as the 3 'and 3 "refrigerators illustrated in Figure 2.
  • managers 10, 10', 10" and 10 "'in the present invention should preferably be understood as the manager of a particular brand having its refrigeration equipment arranged in at least one commercial establishment.
  • teachings of the present invention are also valid when considering the manager. , 10 ', 10 "and 10"' as the owner of the business premises where refrigeration equipment is arranged.
  • refrigeration equipment of the same network of such as the 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' equipment of Figure 1 must be connected to a communication network, such as the world wide web (internet).
  • a communication network such as the world wide web (internet).
  • necessary equipment such as a network card
  • 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment of the same refrigeration network must be associated with a database, such as a cloud database, where This database communicates with both 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment as well as with any device that is also connected to the worldwide computer network, so that information (control and operating parameters, data external data and operating history data) from each 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment can be remotely viewed, for example, on a manager 10 mobile device.
  • a database such as a cloud database
  • refrigeration equipment that integrates different refrigeration networks, such as equipment 3 and 3 "of Figure 2
  • equipment 3 and 3 " may be arranged in the same commercial establishment and consequently connected to the Internet in the same way. and even if they integrate different cooling networks, equipment 3 and 3 "may be associated with the same cloud database, where said database communicates with both equipment manager 10 and manager 10 '. of equipment 3 ".
  • a security protocol such as the login insert. and password can be used.
  • the present invention is based on the use of a plurality of sensors associated with each of the 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment that integrate a given refrigeration network. Thus, from such sensors, it becomes possible to obtain control and operation parameters of the refrigerators that integrate a given refrigeration network.
  • said plurality of sensors detect: the internal temperature of the refrigerator, the temperature of the environment in which the refrigerator is arranged, the number of times the refrigerator door has been opened, the proximity of people around the refrigerator, the vibration rate of the refrigerator and its components, the noise level emitted by the refrigerator during its operation, the energy consumption of the refrigerator, the amount of products disposed inside the refrigerator, how Such products are arranged inside the refrigerator, among other aspects.
  • control and operating parameters may be obtained from the use of imaging elements associated with the refrigeration equipment.
  • image elements preferably configured as video cameras, may preferably be faceted to the internal area of the refrigerator to thereby obtain control and operating parameters associated with the arrangement and distribution of products within the refrigerator. Additionally, such cameras can be faceted to the outside of the refrigerator to obtain parameters related to consumer movement around the refrigerator.
  • the system proposed in the present invention is capable of receiving and sending external data from a plurality of applications, wherein said applications are associated. to a communication network, such as the internet.
  • the system uses data available on the world wide web, such as, only preferably, climate forecast and current temperature of the environment in which the refrigerator is disposed, to provide better management and control of the 3.3 ', 3 ", 3"' refrigeration equipment.
  • the system proposed in the present invention comprises means for sensing, diagnosing and controlling the operation of refrigeration equipment 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' locally as well as means for sensing, diagnose and interact with an environment in which 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' refrigeration equipment is arranged.
  • the system proposed in the present invention further comprises a plurality of diagnostic and operating algorithms, each of which is related to the control and operating parameters obtained from refrigeration equipment 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' well to external data obtained from applications connected to the internet. It is understood that the diagnostic and control algorithms are still associated with the combination of control and operation parameters with external data.
  • the plurality of algorithms is also related to data from the usage history of 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' refrigeration equipment.
  • usage history data refer to data obtained from the plurality of sensors as well as data obtained from cameras installed in refrigerators and even related to external data obtained directly from applications connected to the internet.
  • the system is capable of sensing the cooling equipment 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' (as well as the environment in which it is disposed) in real time, as well as storing the data. thus representing usage history data that will be used to optimize cooling network performance and management 2, 2 ', 2 ", 2"'.
  • this data will be stored, representing a data from the temperature usage history and measurement day and which may be in the future. used to provide better control of the 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3"' refrigerator.
  • this data can link the sales of that particular day to the ambient temperature.
  • the indication of said service platform Pi, P2, P3, P4 to the cooling network manager 2, 2 ', 2 ", 2"' occurs in a service mesh 20, whose interface is preferably similar to that shown in figure 4.
  • said service mesh 20 shall be accessible by cooling system manager 10 via a remote device, such as a cellular device or any other device and apparatus capable of communicating with the global network. of computers.
  • the service mesh 20 allows the refrigeration equipment manager 3 to navigate a plurality of platforms and service packages that integrate the system proposed in the present invention.
  • the service platform comprises an energy efficiency platform Pi, a P 2 product layout platform, a P 3 product distribution platform and a P 4 equipment management platform. 3 that form the cooling network 2.
  • each of the service platforms Pi, P 2 , P3 and P 4 comprises a plurality of service packets PIA, PIB, P2A, P2B, P2C P2D, P3A, P3B. , P3C P3D, P3E, R 4, R 4b, R 4c, P4D, R 4 and associated refrigeration equipment 3 and its cooling network 2 that integrates this.
  • Manager 10 of a given refrigeration equipment may take control actions aimed at improving the performance and operation of the refrigerator, allowing the refrigerator to return as much as expected to its manager.
  • each of the IAP service packages GDP, P2A, P2B, P2C, P2D, P3A, P3B, P3C, P3D, P3E, R 4, R 4b, R 4c, P4D, R 4 and are associated with their respective service platform Pi, P 2 , ⁇ 3, 4.
  • service packages P I A, P I B are associated with service platform Pi, ie energy efficiency.
  • the P 2 A, P2B, P2C, P2D service packs associated with P2 product disposition platform correspond to:
  • P3 product distribution platform correspond:
  • Each of these service packages allows the manager 10 to view information and data related to the refrigeration equipment 3 and consequently to take actions aimed at optimizing the operation of the equipment.
  • the energy efficiency package environment in which the refrigerator is arranged P Y comprises means for reducing the power consumption of the environment in which the refrigerator is disposed.
  • the energy efficiency package of cooling equipment Pi B comprises means for reducing the electrical energy consumption of cooling equipment 3.
  • the energy efficiency platform Pi is associated with control and operating parameters, operating history data, external data as well as a combination of these, where control and operating parameters, data from the Operating history and external data refer to at least one of: refrigeration equipment internal temperature, refrigeration equipment ambient temperature, refrigeration equipment energy consumption, ambient electrical energy cost in that the refrigeration equipment is arranged and at least one charge state of the refrigeration equipment.
  • control and operating parameters, data from the Operating history and external data refer to at least one of: refrigeration equipment internal temperature, refrigeration equipment ambient temperature, refrigeration equipment energy consumption, ambient electrical energy cost in that the refrigeration equipment is arranged and at least one charge state of the refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 4A geographic location package provides means for determining the location of the refrigeration equipment
  • the P 4B fault analysis package provides means for assessing the cause of a refrigerator failure. .
  • the improper operation package with P 4C failure potential allows to evaluate if any component of the refrigerator has non-normal operation, and consequently may result in a near failure.
  • the P 4D Type and Component Fault Indication Packet provides indication to manager 10 of refrigerator 3 which component failed to operate, and finally the P 4E Operational Status Packet tells manager 10 which the operating state of the refrigerator, such as on / off or the capacity level at which the compressor is operating.
  • control and operation parameters, operation history data and external data refer to at least one of: refrigeration equipment internal temperature, refrigeration equipment ambient temperature, current value power supplied to each refrigeration equipment load, refrigeration equipment energy consumption, condition of at least one refrigeration equipment load, frequency of refrigeration equipment use, and quality of electrical energy supplied to refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 4 management platform and its P 4B Fault Cause Analysis Packs and P 4D Type and Component Fault Indication Packets are associated with control and operating parameters, data from the operating history, external data and their combination. Where such parameters and data represent at least one of: a history of faults correlated with the operation of loads, a history of faults correlated with internal temperature variation of refrigeration equipment, a history of faults correlated with the variation of the electric current supplied to the refrigeration equipment loads, fault history correlated with the refrigeration equipment electricity consumption, fault history correlated with the frequency of use of the refrigeration equipment and fault history correlated with the quality of the refrigeration equipment. electricity supplied to refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 4A geographic location package is equivalent to at least one of the following control and operating parameters, external data and usage history data: geographical coordinates of the environment in which the refrigeration equipment is disposed and handling of refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 3 product distribution platform and more specifically the P 3 E product health package, it relates to operating and control parameters, usage history data and external data related to at least one between the internal temperature of the refrigeration equipment and the frequency of use of the refrigeration equipment.
  • these are associated with the control parameters and operation, external data and usage history data relating to at least one of: refrigeration equipment internal temperature, refrigeration equipment energy consumption, refrigeration equipment frequency of use, the position of disposal of at least one product on the inside the refrigeration equipment, the type and quantity of products disposed within the refrigeration equipment and label data obtained by reading labels associated with each product disposed within the refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 3A store management package is associated with at least one of the following operating and control parameters, external data and operation history data: frequency of use of refrigeration equipment, frequency of consumers in the store the refrigeration equipment is arranged and how often the refrigeration equipment is accessed by the refrigeration manager to perform services in the commercial establishment (environment) in which the refrigeration equipment is disposed, thus allowing the proposed system in the present invention evaluate the quality of service provided to refrigeration equipment.
  • the P 2 product placement platform and more specifically the P 2 A product promotion package and the P 2B sales attractiveness package, these are associated with control and operation parameters, external data and data.
  • operating history related to at least one of: communications promoting the environment in which refrigeration equipment is disposed of, potential customer presence values (number of customers moving around the product), frequency of use of the cost and price values of products placed inside refrigeration equipment, the frequency of consumers in the environment in which the refrigeration equipment is disposed of, the history of the presence of potential customers and the environmental conditions in which the refrigeration equipment is installed. Cooling is willing.
  • the Best Business for Sale package according to its location P 2 c is associated with the following parameters and data (historical and external), as well as a combination of at least one of: refrigeration equipment, the conditions of the environment in which the refrigeration equipment is arranged, the type and quantity of products disposed within the refrigeration equipment, the position of disposal of at least one product disposed within the refrigeration equipment and data. labels obtained by reading labels associated with each product placed inside the refrigeration equipment.
  • manager 1 0 of refrigeration equipment 3 will be able to navigate through each of the service packages displayed in service mesh 20 and consequently carry out actions aimed at operating optimization and increasing equipment revenue 3.
  • control actions can be applied to the refrigerator directly from the control and operation algorithms, ie without actually requiring an action by the manager to be performed.
  • each of the service mesh 20 service packs will present a particular interface to the refrigeration equipment manager, wherein said interface is perfectly displayed on the remote device (such as a mobile device) used. to access the system proposed in the present invention.
  • the proposed system further allows the establishment of several access profiles to said system, wherein each access profile will establish various privileges to be performed through the proposed system.
  • the system user can only consult the information available and obtained through the control and operation parameters, external data and operation history data as well as can perform control actions remotely and through your mobile device. Accordingly, it is understood that depending on the access profile assigned to the manager, this may represent an operational manager of refrigeration equipment (such as a maintenance technician), a tactical manager of the refrigeration network and commercial environments in which coolers are willing or even a strategic manager of the cooling network.
  • the manager uses any computational means known in the state of the art, such as a mobile device, tablet and computer, and through password validation and login he will access the system with his due profile level.
  • manager 10 will be provided with a plurality of screens (interfaces) related to each of the PIA, PIB, P2A, P2B, P2C service packets P2D, P3A, P3B, P3C P3D, P3E, P 4 A, P 4 B, P 4 C, P4D, P 4 E previously discussed.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a preferred representation of the interface regarding the geographic location packet.
  • P 4A where the manager 10 is shown on the screen of the remote device a geographical representation with the location of the equipment that integrates its cooling network, in this case, reference is made to equipment 3 and 3 '.
  • Figure 7 represents a preferred interface of the proposed system and referring to the P 3B Invasive Product Package, in which on the screen of its remote device the manager 10 will have the visualization of the internal area of the equipment (s).
  • an indication preferably by means of color, is used to represent an invasive product such as that shown in area B of Figure 7.
  • Figure 8 represents a preferred interface of the proposed system and referring to the best retail package for sales according to its location P 2 c, where manager 10 will be indicated on the screen of his remote device. that the refrigerator equipment 3, disposed in a certain neighborhood A is the one that has presented greater number of sales.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a preferred interface for the P 3 E product health package, where the 3, 3 ', 3 "and 3"' refrigeration equipment manager 10 will be indicated, as on a scale. as a percentage, the health (quality) of products placed inside the 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3" refrigerators linked to the internal temperature of each equipment as well as the frequency of door opening.
  • Figure 10 illustrates a preferred interface of the proposed system regarding possible control actions that may be taken by the refrigeration manager 10 from his remote device.
  • manager 10 may, for example, turn off / on the refrigerator's external display as well as its internal illumination, in addition to being able to change the compressor capacity level.
  • the present invention further relates to a method of controlling a cooling system.
  • the proposed method is able to perform the following step: indicate to a manager 10.10 ', 10 ", 10"' of the cooling network 2.2 ', 2 ", 2"' the service platform Pi, P2, P3, P4 generated, where the indication of the service platform P1.P2. P3. 4 to manager 10,10 ', 10 ", 10"' of cooling network 2,2 ', 2 ", 2”' allows manager 10,10 ', 10 ", 10"' to perform at least one action of control related to cooling equipment 3, 3 ', 3 ", 3”' of cooling network 2,2 ', 2 ", 2”'.
  • FIG 11 illustrates an exemplary flowchart of the cooling network control method proposed in the present invention.
  • a particular refrigerator comprising a cooling network is considered, such as, for example, refrigerator 3 of cooling network 2 shown in Figure 1.
  • the manager may carry out control actions aimed at improving the performance and operation of the refrigerator, allowing the refrigerator to return the maximum expected to the chain manager.
  • control actions can be applied to the refrigerator directly from the control and operation algorithms, ie without actually requiring an action by the manager to be performed.
  • the present invention further relates to a non-transient computer readable medium in harmony with the system and method described above. More specifically, the present invention relates to a non-transient computer readable medium associated with a cooling network, the 2 ', 2', 2 ", 2"'cooling network comprising at least one 3, 3' cooling equipment.
  • the computer readable medium being accessible by a manager 10,10', 10 ", 10"'from the cooling network 2,2', 2 ", 2"'and executable by a processor, where when executable by the processor, make the computer readable medium perform the steps of:
  • the service network 20 can be updated by the cooling network manager 10 or even by the company providing the system and control method proposed in the present invention.
  • new unreferenced service packs in the present invention
  • the service packs that integrate the service fabric referenced in the present invention should not be considered as a limiting feature of the present invention.
  • service packs whose interfaces have not been explicitly addressed in the present invention it is understood that they must be configured in any way capable of establishing the information and actions for which such platforms are intended.
  • cooling network manager comprising icons linked to each service package, as preferably illustrated in Figure 12 of the present invention.

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L'invention concerne un système de commande d'un réseau de réfrigération, le réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2''') comprenant au moins un équipement de réfrigération (3, 3', 3'', 3''') associé à une base de données par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau de communication, le système comprenant : des moyens pour obtenir des paramètres de commande et de fonctionnement d'au moins un équipement de réfrigération (3, 3', 3'', 3''') du réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2'''), des moyens pour générer, à partir des paramètres de commande et de fonctionnement obtenus, au moins une plateforme de services (P1, P2, P3, P4) de l'équipement de réfrigération (3, 3', 3'', 3''') du réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2'''). Le système comprend en outre des moyens pour indiquer à un gestionnaire (10, 10', 10'', 10''') du réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2''') la plateforme de services )P1, P2, P3, P4) générée, l'indication de la plateforme de services (P1, P2, P3, P4) au gestionnaire (10, 10', 10'', 10''') du réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2''') permettant que le gestionnaire (10, 10', 10'', 10''') réalise au moins une action de commande associée aux équipements de réfrigération (3, 3', 3'', 3''') du réseau de réfrigération (2, 2', 2'', 2'''). L'invention concerne également un procédé de commande d'un réseau de réfrigération et un support lisible par ordinateur.
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