Abstract: A refrigeration cycle apparatus 100 according to the present invention includes: a refrigerant circuit 160 including a compressor 101, a condenser (102 or 106), a first throttling device (103 or 105), a gas-liquid separator 104, a second throttling device (105 or 103), and an evaporator (106 or 102); an injection passage 170 through which a gas phase refrigerant separated out in the gas-liquid separator 104 is supplied to the compressor 101 during a compression process; a detector 130 for detecting a temperature or a pressure of a refrigerant present on a downstream side of the first throttling device and on an upstream side of the second throttling device in the refrigerant circuit 160 or present in the injection passage 170; and a controller 108 for decreasing an opening degree of the first throttling device when the controller 108 recognizes, by the detector 130, that a pressure of the refrigerant flowing into the gas-liquid separator 104 exceeds a specified pressure lower than a saturation vapor pressure,

Abstract: An the expander-compressor unit (100) includes a closed casing (1) in which an oil can be stored in its bottom part, a compression mechanism (2) disposed in an upper part of the closed casing (1), an expansion mechanism (3) disposed in a lower part of the closed casing (1), a shaft (5) for coupling the compression mechanism (2) and the an expansion mechanism (3) to each other, and an oil pump (6), disposed between the compression mechanism (2) and the expansion mechanism (3), for supplying the oil (26) filling a surrounding space of the expansion mechanism (3) to the compression mechanism (2).

Abstract: The expander-compressor unit 70 includes the closed casing 1, the expansion mechanism 4 disposed in the closed casing 1 so that a surrounding space thereof is filled with the oil, the compression mechanism 2 disposed in the closed casing 1 so as to be positioned higher than the oil level, the shaft 5 for coupling the compression mechanism and the expansion mechanism 4 to each other, and the oil flow suppressing member 50 disposed in the surrounding space of the expansion mechanism 4 so that the space 55a filled with the oil is formed between the expansion mechanism 4 and the oil flow suppressing member 50. Thereby the flow of the oil filling the inner reserving space 55a is suppressed, and thus, heat transfer from the high temperature oil to the low temperature expansion mechanism can be reduced.

Abstract: A hydrogen generation system (2A) includes a hydrogen generation unit (201) that holds a first liquid containing water and that allows a part of the water contained in the first liquid to be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen, and at least a part of the first liquid to be heated, by being irradiated with sunlight, a first heat exchanger (207) that cools the first liquid heated in the hydrogen generation unit (201) and heats the second liquid by heat exchange between the first liquid and the second liquid, and a mechanism (for example, a circulation line (204) and a pump (205)) that introduces the first liquid cooled in the first heat exchanger (207) into the hydrogen generation unit (201).

Abstract: An oil supply passage (68) is formed inside a rotating shaft (56) of a compression mechanism (21). An oil supply passage (38) is formed inside a rotating shaft (36) of an expansion mechanism (22). A boss portion (81) is provided at a lower end of the rotating shaft (56). A shaft portion (82) that is engaged in the boss portion (81) is provided at an upper end of the rotating shaft (36). The circumference of a coupling part (80), which includes the boss portion (81) and the shaft portion (82) is covered by an upper bearing (42) of the expansion mechanism (22). The upper bearing (42) supports both the rotating shaft (36) and the rotating shaft (56).

Abstract: An expander-integrated compressor (5A) has a compression mechanism (21) for compressing a refrigerant and an expansion mechanism (22) for expanding the refrigerant. The compression mechanism (21) is located above the expansion mechanism (22) inside a closed casing (10) and shares a rotating shaft (36) with the expansion mechanism (22). An oil pump (37) is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft (36). The oil pump (37) is immersed in oil in an oil reservoir (15). Usually, the oil is placed in the oil reservoir (15) in such a manner that the oil level (OL) is located above a lower end portion (34e) of a vane (34a) of a first expansion section (30a). More preferably, the oil is placed in such a manner that the expansion mechanism (22) is immersed in the oil. An oil supply passage (38) for guiding the oil to the compression mechanism (21) is formed inside the rotating shaft (36). A suction port (37a) of the oil pump (37) is provided below the lower end portion (34e) of the vane (34a).

Abstract: A heat pump heating system (1A) includes: a refrigerant circuit (3) including a compressor (21), a radiator (22), and an expansion member (25A), and an evaporator (26); a circulation path (5) for circulating a liquid through the radiator (22) to produce a heated liquid; and a heater (4) for dissipating heat of the heated liquid. The refrigerant circuit (3) is provided with an internal heat exchanger (23A) for transferring heat from a high pressure refrigerant that has released heat in the radiator (22) to a low pressure refrigerant. The liquid flowing through the circulation path (5) is cooled in a liquid cooling heat exchanger (24) by means of the high pressure refrigerant flowing out of the internal heat exchanger (23A), before the liquid flows into the radiator (22).

Abstract: A fluid machine (201) includes: a compression mechanism (2) for compressing a working fluid; an expansion mechanism (4) for expanding the working fluid and for recovering mechanical power from the expanding working fluid; a shaft (5) for coupling the compression mechanism (2) and the expansion mechanism (4) and for transferring the mechanical power recovered by the expansion mechanism (4) to the compression mechanism (2); and a closed casing (1) for accommodating the compression mechanism (2), the shaft (5) and the expansion mechanism (4), and having an internal space into which the working fluid that has been compressed by the compression mechanism (2) is discharged. A refrigerant passage space (7) through which a refrigerant to be drawn into the expansion mechanism (4) passes is formed between an expansion chamber of the expansion mechanism (4) and the internal space of the closed casing (1).

Abstract: A rotary-type fluid machine (10A) includes: a closed casing (1) having a bottom portion utilized as an oil reservoir, a rotary-type fluid mechanism (expansion mechanism) (15) that is provided in an upper portion of the closed casing (1) and in which working chambers (32, 33) in cylinders (22, 24) are partitioned into a suction side working chamber and a discharge side working chamber by vanes (28, 29), a shaft (5) having therein an oil supply passage (51) for supplying oil to the fluid mechanism (15), the shaft being connected to the fluid mechanism (15) and extending an oil reservoir (45), an oil pump (52) provided at a lower portion of the shaft (5), an oil retaining portion (65) for retaining oil, which is pumped up by the oil pump (52) and supplied through the oil supply passage (51), in a surrounding region around the fluid mechanism (15) to allow the partitioning members of the fluid mechanism (15) to be lubricated, the oil retaining portion formed so that the liquid level of the oil retained therein is

Abstract: A multi-stage rotary-type fluid machine may be configured as what is called a two-stage rotary expander, in which a refrigerant expands in an expansion chamber having a first discharge side space (115b) of a first cylinder (105), a second suction side space (116a) of a second cylinder (106), and a communication hole (104a) for allowing communication between the two spaces (115b, 116a). The first cylinder (105) and the second cylinder (106) are partitioned by an intermediate plate (104). The communication hole (104a) is formed so as to penetrate through the intermediate plate (104). The opening shape and location of the communication hole (104a) are set so that direct blow-through of the refrigerant from a suction port (105b) to a discharge port (106b) cannot occur at any rotation angle of a shaft (103).

Abstract: A rotary-type fluid machine (10A) includes: a closed casing (1) having a bottom portion utilized as an oil reservoir, a rotary-type fluid mechanism (expansion mechanism) (15) that is provided in an upper portion of the closed casing (1) and in which working chambers (32, 33) in cylinders (22, 24) are partitioned into a suction side working chamber and a discharge side working chamber by vanes (28, 29), a shaft (5) having therein an oil supply passage (51) for supplying oil to the fluid mechanism (15), the shaft being connected to the fluid mechanism (15) and extending an oil reservoir (45), an oil pump (52) provided at a lower portion of the shaft (5), an oil retaining portion (65) for retaining oil, which is pumped up by the oil pump (52) and supplied through the oil supply passage (51), in a surrounding region around the fluid mechanism (15) to allow the partitioning members of the fluid mechanism (15) to be lubricated, the oil retaining portion formed so that the liquid level of the oil retained therein is

Abstract: A refrigeration cycle apparatus 100 includes a low-pressure compressor 113, a high-pressure compressor 101, a radiator 103, a gas-liquid separator 107, an expansion valve 109, an expander 105 and an evaporator 111. The low-pressure compressor 113 and the expander 105 are coupled by a shaft 116, and the low-pressure compressor 113 is driven using power recovered by the expander 105 from a refrigerant. The low-pressure compressor 113 and the high-pressure compressor 101 are serially connected by an intermediate-pressure flow path 114. The gas-liquid separator 107 and the intermediate-pressure flow path 114 are connected by the reciprocating flow path 115. The reciprocating flow path 115 is configured to allow the refrigerant to circulate bidirectionally. It is possible to regulate the refrigerant flow rate in the reciprocating flow path 115 by controlling the opening degree of the expansion valve 109.

Abstract: An expander-integrated compressor (100) includes: a compression mechanism (2) for compressing a working fluid; an expansion mechanism (3) for expanding a working fluid; and a shaft (5) that couples the compression mechanism (2) and the expansion mechanism (3). The expansion mechanism (3) includes a variable vane mechanism (60). The variable vane mechanism (60) controls the movement of a first vane (48) so that the ratio of a period P2 to a period P1 (P2/P1) can be adjusted, where P1 denotes the period during which the first vane (48) is in contact with a first piston (46) in the course of one rotation of the shaft (5), and P2 denotes the period during which the first vane (48) is spaced from the first piston (46) in the course of one rotation of the shaft (5).

Abstract: A plurality of vertically standing plates are assembled in a lattice form to a divided member 101 as a floating type wave-suppressing members. The divided member 101 is allowed to float in an interface 24 between working fluid and refrigeration oil of an oil reservoir 21. The interface 24 is prevented from rippling by turning flow, oil drops torn from the interface 24 by the turning flow is reduced, and oil drops of the refrigeration oil are prevented from being supplied from the interface 24 to the working fluid.

Abstract: A multi-stage rotary-type fluid machine may be configured as what is called a two-stage rotary expander, in which a refrigerant expands in an expansion chamber having a first discharge side space (115b) of a first cylinder (105), a second suction side space (116a) of a second cylinder (106), and a communication hole (104a) for allowing communication between the two spaces (115b, 116a). The first cylinder (105) and the second cylinder (106) are partitioned by an intermediate plate (104). The communication hole (104a) is formed so as to penetrate through the intermediate plate (104). The opening shape and location of the communication hole (104a) are set so that direct blow-through of the refrigerant from a suction port (105b) to a discharge port (106b) cannot occur at any rotation angle of a shaft (103).

Abstract: A fluid machine (201) includes: a compression mechanism (2) for compressing a working fluid; an expansion mechanism (4) for expanding the working fluid and for recovering mechanical power from the expanding working fluid; a shaft (5) for coupling the compression mechanism (2) and the expansion mechanism (4) and for transferring the mechanical power recovered by the expansion mechanism (4) to the compression mechanism (2); and a closed casing (1) for accommodating the compression mechanism (2), the shaft (5) and the expansion mechanism (4), and having an internal space into which the working fluid that has been compressed by the compression mechanism (2) is discharged. A refrigerant passage space (7) through which a refrigerant to be drawn into the expansion mechanism (4) passes is formed between an expansion chamber of the expansion mechanism (4) and the internal space of the closed casing (1).

Abstract: An expander-integrated compressor (5A) has a compression mechanism (21) for compressing a refrigerant and an expansion mechanism (22) for expanding the refrigerant. The compression mechanism (21) is located above the expansion mechanism (22) inside a closed casing (10) and shares a rotating shaft (36) with the expansion mechanism (22). An oil pump (37) is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft (36). The oil pump (37) is immersed in oil in an oil reservoir (15). Usually, the oil is placed in the oil reservoir (15) in such a manner that the oil level (OL) is located above a lower end portion (34e) of a vane (34a) of a first expansion section (30a). More preferably, the oil is placed in such a manner that the expansion mechanism (22) is immersed in the oil. An oil supply passage (38) for guiding the oil to the compression mechanism (21) is formed inside the rotating shaft (36). A suction port (37a) of the oil pump (37) is provided below the lower end portion (34e) of the vane (34a).

Abstract: An expander-compressor unit (30) includes: a closed casing (1) holding an oil at a bottom portion thereof; a motor (2) provided in the closed casing (1); a compression mechanism (3) for compressing a refrigerant and discharging it into the closed casing (1), the compression mechanism (3) being disposed below the motor (2) in the closed casing (1); an expansion mechanism (4) disposed below the compression mechanism (3) in the closed casing (1); and a coupling mechanism (50) for coupling a compression mechanism side shaft (5) to an expansion mechanism side shaft (6). An oil supply passage (53) for supplying the oil to the compression mechanism (3) is formed in the compression mechanism side shaft (5). An oil suction port (53A) is provided in a portion of the compression mechanism side shaft (5), the portion being above the expansion mechanism (4).

Abstract: An oil supply passage (68) is formed inside a rotating shaft (56) of a compression mechanism (21). An oil supply passage (38) is formed inside a rotating shaft (36) of an expansion mechanism (22). A boss portion (81) is provided at a lower end of the rotating shaft (56). A shaft portion (82) that is engaged in the boss portion (81) is provided at an upper end of the rotating shaft (36). The circumference of a coupling part (80), which includes the boss portion (81) and the shaft portion (82) is covered by an upper bearing (42) of the expansion mechanism (22). The upper bearing (42) supports both the rotating shaft (36) and the rotating shaft (56).

Abstract: An expander-compressor unit (10) includes a two-stage rotary expansion mechanism (3) having a first cylinder (41) and a second cylinder (42). In the expansion mechanism (3), a suction port (71) facing a working chamber on the upstream side in the first cylinder (41) and a discharge port facing a working chamber on the downstream side in the second cylinder (42) are formed. An intermediate plate (43) is provided between the first cylinder (41) and the second cylinder (42). In the intermediate plate (43), a communication passage (43a) for allowing communication between a working chamber on the downstream side in the first cylinder (41) and a working chamber on the upstream side in the second cylinder (42) is formed. The communication passage (43a) does not communicate with the working chamber in the first cylinder (41) during the suction process, and communicates with the downstream working chamber in the first cylinder (41) at or after the end of the suction process.