Method and apparatus for hybrid power trailer refrigeration
US11161388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A30/274
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigeration system for cooling a refrigeration compartment. The refrigeration system comprises a cooling reservoir for cooling refrigerant in a first loop using energy recovered from an engine exhaust stream and a refrigeration circuit comprising a compressor drivable by an internal combustion motor, the compressor circulating refrigerant in a second loop. The refrigeration system comprises at least one heat exchanger in communication with the first and second loops to receive cooled refrigerant, and at least one blower for forcing air over the at least one heat exchanger. A controller selectively activates the internal combustion motor based on a temperature of the cooling reservoir.
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