Enthalpy based control for a refrigeration appliance
US9297566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B40/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a refrigeration appliance is provided. The control system uses a linear model that is designed to minimize or remove excess enthalpy from one or more compartments and/or features of the appliance. At least one variable speed compressor is operated at a speed that will remove excess enthalpy within a desired time period while also operating at an optimized speed for energy efficiency.
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