Optimizer for single staged refrigeration systems
First Claim
1. A method for modulating the speed of an indoor fan and compressor for a single staged refrigeration system including a speed modulation device and supply air temperature sensor, the method comprising:
- providing a power source in proximity to said speed modulation device;
converting said power source to a frequency for powering said fan and compressor at a predetermined speed;
determining the activity status of said indoor fan and compressor based on said power and current values from said speed modulation device;
determining the system mode of said indoor fan and compressor based on said supply air temperature values and said power values.
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Abstract
An optimizer for a single staged refrigeration system comprising a speed modulation device, controller, and supply air temperature sensor. The optimizer is intended for modulating the speed of the indoor fan and compressor in existing or new refrigeration systems in settings including but not limited to residential houses/buildings, residential heat pump systems, commercial heat pumps systems, water source heat pumps, and roof top units. The optimizer solves humidity and noise problems in existing systems, reduces peak demand, increases energy efficiency, reduces energy consumption rates, and minimizes compressor failure rates and O&M costs.
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1. A method for modulating the speed of an indoor fan and compressor for a single staged refrigeration system including a speed modulation device and supply air temperature sensor, the method comprising:
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providing a power source in proximity to said speed modulation device; converting said power source to a frequency for powering said fan and compressor at a predetermined speed; determining the activity status of said indoor fan and compressor based on said power and current values from said speed modulation device; determining the system mode of said indoor fan and compressor based on said supply air temperature values and said power values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An optimizer for modulating the speed of a fan and compressor for a single staged refrigeration system using an existing power source, said optimizer comprising;
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a speed modulation device in proximity to said existing power source and linked with said indoor fan and compressor, said speed modulation device configured to collect power and current values from said existing power source and convert said existing power source to a frequency for powering said fan and compressor at a predetermined speed; a supply air temperature measuring device linked with said fan and operable to measure supply air temperature values; a control system in signal communication with said speed modulation device and supply air temperature measuring device, said control system configured to send power commands to and receive said power and current values from said speed modulation device and said supply air temperature values from said supply air temperature measuring device and, based on said power and current values determine the activity status of said indoor fan and compressor, and based on said supply air temperature values and power values determine the system mode of said indoor fan and compressor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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