Methods of operating a refrigeration system

Details Methods of operating a refrigeration system Methods of operating a refrigeration system

1993-02-08

1993-10-05

Wayner, William E.

Refrigeration

Processes

Reducing pressure on compressed gas

62126, 62133, 62179, 62236, 623234, F25B 2700

Patent

active

052494292

ABSTRACT:
Methods of monitoring the operation of a refrigeration system, including interlocking the selection and operation of an engine and electric motor which are arranged to alternatively function as prime movers for a refrigerant compressor; detecting slippage of a clutch connected between the engine and compressor; and, detecting improper rotational direction of an evaporator fan motor. The interlocking method prevents energization of the drive motor while the engine is operative, and it includes monitoring engine oil pressure and engine RPM. The clutch slippage method includes detecting engine speed fluctuations and the polarity of battery current. The monitoring of the evaporator fan motor, which drives a fan which draws return air RA from a conditioned space, and discharges conditioned air DA into the conditioned space, includes the steps of comparing the difference between the temperatures RA and DA of the return air and discharge air with a predetermined reference value.

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