Abstract: A module for accommodating electronic circuitry which advantageously is able to take advantage of air in a climate system for cooling of the electronic circuitry. In one aspect, there is provided a module for accommodating electronic circuitry in a vehicle, the module includes: at least one attachment surface for attachment of electronic circuitry thereon, an air guiding structure for receiving an air flow for cooling of the attachment surface, the air guiding structure having a wall member including the attachment surface such that the wall member provides a thermal path between the attachment surface and the air in the air guiding structure, wherein the air guiding structure includes an inlet configured to receive air for cooling of the attachment surface wherein the air flow is an air flow used for climate control in the vehicle.

Abstract: An air conditioner is configured to be switchable between a heating mode and a cooling mode. In the cooling mode, a high-temperature heat medium circulates between a high-pressure side refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger and a high-temperature heat medium-outside air heat exchanger in a state where a refrigerant circulates in an air-cooling heat exchanger. In the heating mode, the high-temperature heat medium circulates between the high-pressure side refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger and an air-heating heat exchanger, while a low-temperature heat medium circulates between a low-pressure side refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger and a low-temperature heat medium-outside air heat exchanger, in a state where the refrigerant circulates in the low-pressure side refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a heat exchanger. In one example, the heat exchanger may dissipate energy generated by a battery module and may include a first plate and a second plate arranged in opposed facing relation to one another. A plurality of flow passages may be formed between the first and second plates, the plurality of flow passages including at least one multipass fluid flow passage with at least three longitudinally-extending legs.

Abstract: A system comprising a compressor, a first valve coupled to the compressor and to a first coil, a first expansion valve coupled to the first coil, and a second expansion valve. The second expansion valve coupled to a second coil. A second valve is coupled to the second coil and the compressor. A third valve is coupled to the compressor and a third coil. In response to receiving a heating demand that is below a threshold heating demand, a controller induces an artificial heating demand.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a plurality of first members, and a plurality of second members located between adjacent first members of the plurality of first members. The plurality of first members each include a plurality of openings and a first flow path connected to the plurality of openings. The plurality of second members each include a second flow path connected to the openings of the adjacent first members. The plurality of openings and the first flow path of the first member, and the second flow path of the second member define a flow path for a first fluid. A region between the adjacent first members defines a flow path for a second fluid. The heat exchanger further includes a third member extending toward the region on the first member.

Abstract: A centrifugal blower includes a centrifugal fan having a fan wheel, the fan wheel has a rotational axis and blades extending radially outwardly from the fan wheel, a blower housing including a first panel and a second panel disposed on opposite sides of the centrifugal fan and extending transverse to the rotational axis of the fan wheel, and further including a wall extending about the rotational axis and between the first panel and the second panel, where the wall includes a flange having a cross-sectional camber geometry, an intake passage extending through the first panel and facilitating fluid flow into the fan wheel, and an outlet of the housing facilitating fluid flow out of the housing, the outlet formed by the first panel, the second panel, and the wall, where the flange extends outwardly from the outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses/systems and associated methods for controlling an environmental condition inside a container or housing. The apparatus includes (1) a thermoelectric cooling unit having a first side facing away from an inner surface of the housing and a second side facing the inner surface of the housing; (2) a capillary unit having a first part and a second part; and (3) a sensor positioned inside the housing and configured to sense a humidity value and a temperature value inside the housing. The first part is coupled to the thermoelectric cooling unit and is positioned inside the housing. The second part is positioned outside the housing. If the humidity value is greater than a humidity threshold and the temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold, the thermoelectric cooling unit removes moisture in the housing, and the first part of the capillary unit collects the removed moisture and transmits the removed moisture to the second part of the capillary unit.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gas furnace that performs a heating operation by receiving a first heating signal; calculating a certain heating capacity smaller than a maximum heating capacity of the gas furnace, according to the first heating signal; and operating a heating of the gas furnace with the calculated certain heating capacity. The calculating of the certain heating capacity includes calculating the certain heating capacity according to a difference between an intake air temperature sucked into the gas furnace and a reference temperature.

Abstract: An automatic washing apparatus for a heat exchanger is proposed. The automatic washing apparatus is configured to recognize positions of tube holes through a camera, and to automatically wash the tube holes. The automatic washing apparatus is also configured to be able to automatically wash an external bundle and internal tubes of a heat exchanger in accordance with set operation patterns of an external washing module and an internal washing module, and to be able to reuse washing water used for washing a heat exchanger as washing water by reprocessing the washing water.

Abstract: An electronic sensor assembly for a recreational vehicle may include a wired electronic sensor and a sensor cover supporting the wired electronic sensor on an interior wall. The sensor cover may include a cover sidewall, a cover faceplate, and a sensor clip arm. The cover sidewall may be in selective engagement with the interior wall. The cover faceplate may extend from the cover sidewall. The cover faceplate may have an outer surface direct outward from the interior wall and an inner surface directed inward toward the interior wall. The sensor clip arm may extend inward from the inner surface. The sensor clip arm may hold the wired electronic sensor within an interior volume defined by the cover sidewall and the cover faceplate.

Abstract: A device for producing and treating a gas stream is provided that includes an enclosure, of which the lower part is submerged in a liquid supply open at the top and includes at least one liquid intake opening. The submerged lower part of the enclosure contains a volume of this liquid and at least one opening for discharging a gas stream, positioned above the surface of the volume of liquid contained in the enclosure. The device further provides for injecting a gas stream including at least one injection conduit and extends in the upper part inside the enclosure outside the volume of liquid. During operation of the device an incoming gas stream is introduced to create an outgoing gas stream, treated by direct contact with said volume of liquid that is discharged outside the enclosure. A facility inclusive of the device and method of operation are also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioner, wherein an air conditioner of an integrated heat pump system enables the improvement of cold air and warm air mixing characteristics so as to decrease left-right temperature differences, enables the implementation of independent left-right air conditioning, and enables the sufficient securement of an interior space of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cooling device for the redundant cooling of a control unit for a vehicle. The control unit has a first electronic component and a second electronic component that is redundant with respect to the first electronic component. The cooling device has a first cooling circuit for cooling the first electronic component and a second cooling circuit, fluidically separated from the first cooling circuit, for cooling the first and/or second electronic component.

Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including a cabin air filter, a sensor for providing a sensor reading, and a controller for determining a feedback signal from the sensor reading, wherein the controller determines a cabin air filter expected blockage level from the feedback signal. The feedback signal relates to a usage modifier of the cabin air filter, wherein the controller at east partially adjusts the estimated usage the cabin air filter from the usage modifier.

Abstract: Provided are mixed refrigerant systems and methods and, more particularly, to a mixed refrigerant system and methods that provides greater efficiency and reduced power consumption via control of a liquid level in a cold vapor separator device.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a first sensor disposed adjacent to an inlet of an evaporator configured to receive an airflow. The HVAC unit includes a second sensor disposed adjacent to an outlet of a reheat coil positioned downstream of the evaporator and configured to expel the airflow. The HVAC unit also includes a controller configured to regulate operation of a modulating reheat valve to adjust flow of a working fluid in thermal communication with the airflow to control a difference between a measurement of the first sensor and a measurement of the second sensor.

Abstract: A heat exchange module alone or part of a system including a control console. The module includes a channel assembly and a heat exchange stack attached thereto, and can be used to directly cool and/or heat tissue or skin. The channel assembly includes a liquid channel. The stack can include a pair of spaced plates with thermoelectric coolers exchangers, heat reflective layers, and a core composite layer which keeps the plates spaced. To provide flexibility of the module to better fit on round body parts the stack can include a thermally-conductive plate construction between the plates which has rotational flexibility axes in the X and/or Y directions between plate portions. Optionally the channel can include windows to which the plate portions are sealed. The heat exchange stack separately or together with the channel assembly can be secured in the thickness direction with mechanical securements such as sewing or tacking to also provide for greater flexibility.

Abstract: A door of an air conditioner for a vehicle, which can prevent damage and distortion by bending during assembly and reinforce strength due to a plate-shaped sliding door with flexibility. The door is disposed inside an air-conditioning case to adjust the degree of opening of an air passageway, and includes a door body formed in a plate shape and formed to be able to slide in the air-conditioning case, and a reinforcing part formed from at least one side of the door body in a thickness direction and extending in an axial direction, which is perpendicular to a sliding direction of the door body.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with air brought into a housing, and a blower fan for blowing air that has exchanged heat with the heat exchanger out of the housing, and controls a guide unit that opens or closes part of an outlet provided in the housing to blow out various flows of air.

Abstract: Provided are mixed refrigerant systems and methods and, more particularly, to a mixed refrigerant system and methods that provides greater efficiency and reduced power consumption.