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Perishable product protection control system

US6058716A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2700/21173
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of controlling supply air temperature in an enclosure refrigerated with a refrigeration cycle including an evaporator exhibiting a temperature differential, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of defining a supply temperature limit constant and a setpoint; sensing supply air temperature; sensing return air temperature; comparing supply air temperature to the supply temperature limit constant; increasing supply air temperature if supply air temperature drops below the constant and at least one of additional determinable factors is sensed, thereby reducing cooling capacity; and increasing cooling capacity without substantially effecting the temperature differential at the evaporator.

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