Monitoring a condenser in a refrigeration system
US7752854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/21152
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for monitoring a condenser in a refrigeration system includes calculating a thermal efficiency of the condenser based on operation of the condenser and averaging the thermal efficiency over a predetermined period. Further, the method comprises comparing the average to an efficiency threshold and generating a notification based on the comparison. The method may be executed by a controller or stored in a computer-readable medium.
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