Refrigeration – Automatic control – Preventing – removing or handling atmospheric condensate
Patent
1993-12-09
1995-05-16
Tanner, Harry B.
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Preventing, removing or handling atmospheric condensate
62155, 62234, F25D 2106
Patent
active
054150051
ABSTRACT:
A device and method is provided for automatically defrosting a refrigeration system. The present invention includes a microprocessor which initiates a defrost cycle during a time of day which is most efficient for the refrigerator and the utility company. Moreover, the defrost cycle is initiated during a time of day which has the least impact on food stored within the microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed mid enabled so as to analyze the power consumption of the refrigerator during a 24 hour period, and from this analysis, the microprocessor is able to determine the time of day and period(s) of time which will be most efficient for the initiation of a defrost cycle.
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Sterber Frank W.
Stettin Daniel R.
Long Island Lighting Company
Tanner Harry B.
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