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Method and apparatus for calculating torque of variable capacity type compressor

US5285649A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1992
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2600/0253
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for calculating torque for a variable capacity type compressor provided in a refrigeration circuit and driven by an engine to compress and discharge refrigerant to be circulated through a heat exchanger in the refrigerant circuit, a rotational speed of the compressor is calculated, a quantity of refrigerant discharged from the compressor and pressure of refrigerant in high-pressure side are calculated, a capacity of the discharged refrigerant during operation of the compressor is calculated based on the calculated discharged refrigerant quantity and the calculated rotational speed, and the torque is calculated based on the calculated refrigerant pressure and the calculated capacity.

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