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US5582022A
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Economizer control for two-stage compressor systems
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-18
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2015-05-18
Abstract
Abstract In a refrigeration system having low and high stage compressors and a subcooler or economizer, economizer gas is selectively supplied to the compressor motors for cooling and to the suction of the high stage to increase capacity. By selectively controlling the delivery of the economizer gas, efficiency of the refrigeration system is increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton D. Heinrichs
- 👤 Peter P. Narreau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:11
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B1/00; F25B1/10; F25B2400/00; F25B2400/07; F25B2400/075; F25B2400/13; F25B2400/22; F25B2600/00; F25B2600/25; F25B2600/2509; F25B31/00; F25B31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
In a refrigeration system including a low stage compressor and motor means, high stage compressor and motor means, condenser means, economizer means and evaporator means, control means comprising: means for sensing parameters indicative of operating conditions in said refrigeration system; and means for selectively supplying economizer gas to said low stage motor means, to said high stage motor means, to said high stage compressor means responsive to parameters sensed by said means for sensing parameters so as to optimize efficiency of said refrigeration system and to cool said low and high stage motor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a refrigeration system including a low stage compressor and motor means, high stage compressor and motor means, condenser means, economizer means and evaporator means, control means comprising: means for sensing parameters indicative of operating conditions in said refrigeration system; and means for selectively supplying economizer gas to said low stage motor means, to said high stage motor means, to said high stage compressor means responsive to parameters sensed by said means for sensing parameters so as to optimize efficiency of said refrigeration system and to cool said low and high stage motor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The control means of claim 1 wherein said means for sensing parameters includes means for sensing discharge temperatures for said low and high stage compressor means and means for sensing suction pressure for said low and high stage compressor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The control means of claim 1 wherein said means for selectively supplying economizer gas include valve means for selectively directing economizer gas to said low stage motor means, said high stage motor means or to said high stage compressor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The control means of claim 1 further including means for controlling said low and high stage motor means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of operating a refrigeration system having a low stage compressor and motor means, high stage compressor and motor means, condenser means, economizer means and evaporator means comprising the steps of: sensing parameters indicative of operating conditions in said refrigeration system; and selectively supplying economizer gas to said low stage motor means, said high stage motor means, to said high stage compressor means whereby, as required, said low stage motor means and said high stage motor means are cooled and said high stage compressor means is increased in capacity.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of operating a refrigeration system having a low stage compressor and motor means, high stage compressor and motor means, condenser means, economizer means and evaporator means comprising the steps of: sensing parameters indicative of operating conditions in said refrigeration system; and selectively supplying economizer gas to said low stage motor means, said high stage motor means, to said high stage compressor means whereby, as required, said low stage motor means and said high stage motor means are cooled and said high stage compressor means is increased in capacity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said step of sensing parameters includes: sensing discharge temperatures for said low and high stage compressor means; and sensing suction pressure for said low and high stage compressor means.
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