Abstract: A process for estimating the capacity and the coefficient of performance by taking common measurements and using compressor manufacturer's performance data is presented. A process for determining a capacity index and an efficiency index for a vapor compression cycle relative to desired operating conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 9, 2004
Assignee:
Field Diagnostic Services, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd M. Rossi, Jonathan D. Douglas, Marcus V. A. Bianchi