Defrost control using fan data
US9341405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/21174
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various implementations, frost in a vapor compression system may be controlled. A property of a fan may be determined. A determination may be made whether a frost event and/or a nonfrost event has occurred based at least partially on the determined fan property.
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