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Method of refrigeration case synchronization for compressor optimization

US5460008A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1993
Grant dateOct 24, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of controlling a plurality of commonly piped compressors for a refrigeration system having a plurality of refrigeration cases including the steps of sensing a suction pressure of the refrigeration system, determining whether the sensed suction pressure is within a predetermined pressure range, and turning compressors ON or OFF in stages until the suction pressure is within the predetermined pressure range. The method also includes the steps of sensing a case temperature for each of the refrigeration cases if the sensed suction pressure is within the predetermined pressure range and determining whether the sensed case temperature is within a predetermined temperature range. The method further includes the steps of turning selectively the load of the refrigeration cases ON and OFF until the case temperature is within the predetermined temperature range if the sensed case temperature is not within the predetermined temperature range and ending the method if the sensed case temperature is within the predetermined temperature range.

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