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Heat pump system, control device, temperature adjustment method, and program

US9644872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2011
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The refrigerant discharged from a compressor is distributed based on the priorities set by the user in advance and the remaining refrigerant is further distributed based on the priorities. Thus, setting the priorities for indoor units according, for example, to the usage of work spaces and the like in an office building, the user can operate a heat pump system efficiently in accordance with the intended use. Furthermore, the remaining capacity of the outdoor unit is distribute to the remaining indoor units according to their priorities so that the indoor units are operated efficiently within the range of the cooling capacity of the outdoor unit.

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