Refrigerant flow rate control based on evaporator exit dryness

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1994-03-03

1995-06-27

Tanner, Harry B.

Refrigeration

Automatic control

Refrigeration producer

62223, 62225, F25B 4104

Patent

active

054269520

ABSTRACT:
Pulse width modulation is used to control the flow rate through a solenoid expansion valve in a refrigeration system. A first temperature sensor is disposed on the suction line, and a second temperature sensor is disposed in a compartment to be cooled. A controller is included for controlling the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated solenoid valve. The controller receives inputs from the two temperature sensors as a basis for controlling the duty cycle. The first temperature sensor can be located either inside or outside of the compartment. Preferred exterior locations include: immediately outside of the compartment, at the inlet of the compressor, at the inlet of the heat exchanger between the suction line and the liquid line, and at the outlet of the heat exchanger.

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