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Electronic expansion valve control system

US6321549A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2000
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and method for monitoring and selectively controlling the capacity and operating conditions of a refrigeration unit is disclosed. Specifically, the present invention includes the adjustment of the electronic expansion valve, and the compressor cylinder banks through the adjustment of desired superheat levels in order to bring a transport refrigeration unit within desired operating conditions.

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