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Free cooling activation optimized controls

US7036330B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2004
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/22
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for optimizing free cooling activation comprising the steps of operating an air conditioning unit in a chiller mode, determining a building load, determining a free cooler maximum available capacity (FreeCapM), and activating a free cooling mode of the air conditioning unit when the free cooler maximum available capacity is greater than or equal to the building load.

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