Abstract: A simultaneous heating/cooling multi air conditioner capable of performing heating and cooling simultaneously is provided. The simultaneous heating/cooling multi air conditioner includes a plurality of outdoor heat exchangers. The plurality of outdoor heat exchangers are configured to individually operate as a condenser or an evaporator depending on a heating/cooling ratio. Thus, even if the heating/cooling ratio changes, deterioration of the heating/cooling performance is prevented. When an operation mode is changed, continuous heating/cooling can be performed without stopping the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid generation system and a control method thereof. The hybrid generation system can maximize operation efficiency of a generator by selectively supplying normal utility power or power, which is generated by the generator, based on a power level supplied to a load. A hybrid generation system includes a generator and a generator controller. The generator generates power, and the generator controller performs a control activity to supply one of the normal utility power and the generated power to the load. The selective supply of the normal utility power or the generated power can maximize efficiency of the generator and as a result, a power consumption level of the hybrid generation system can be decreased, thereby reducing related costs.

Abstract: A cogeneration system according to the present invention includes a waste heat supply heat exchanger that supplies waste heat, which is recovered from an engine, to a suction unit side of a compressor. Accordingly, the present invention is advantageous in that it can maximize the use efficiency of the waste heat. Furthermore, a low compression inverter type compressor having a compression ratio of 1.5 to 2.5, which is lower than that of the related art, is used. Therefore, the present invention is advantageous in that it can maximize the efficiency of the system since the waste heat supplied from the waste heat supply heat exchanger can be utilized to a greater extent. The present invention is also advantageous in that it can prevent damage to the compressor and can save consumption power since a difference in pressure between the suction and discharge units of the compressor becomes small.

Abstract: A ventilation system and a pressure intensifying apparatus can smoothly supply air to an indoor room by increasing required air volume and external static pressure. The ventilation system includes: a duct branched into at least rooms; a ventilator connected to the duct, for selectively or simultaneously exhausting indoor air and supplying outdoor air; and a pressure intensifying apparatus including a case in which air supply unit/air exhaust unit connected to the duct are formed, and a fan for increasing static pressure of air supplied/exhausted through the duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ventilating systems, and more particularly, to a ventilating system having a heat exchanger for exchanging heat of room air being discharged to an outside of a room with heat of outdoor air supplied to the room. The present invention provides a ventilating system including a case having a first flow passage for guiding outdoor air to a room, and a second flow passage for guiding room air to an outside of the room, and a fan unit in the case, the fan unit having a first side for drawing the outdoor air from the first flow passage, a second side for drawing the room air, and a circumferential side for discharging the outdoor air drawn through the first side to the room, and discharging the room air drawn through the second side to an outside of the room.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooling/heating air conditioner with a humidifying function. The cooling/heating air conditioner comprises a refrigeration cycle mechanism including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, expansion units, indoor heat exchangers, and a 4-way valve, to enable both cooling and heating operations, a condensed water collecting device to receive and store condensed water, which is produced in part of the outdoor heat exchanger and indoor heat exchangers serving as evaporators, a steam generating device to change the condensed water gathered via the condensed water collecting device into humidifying steam, and a humidifying spray device to supply the steam generated in the steam generating device to rooms. The cooling/heating air conditioner has the effect of realizing more pleasant air conditioning environment in a heated room that may be easily dried, and of achieving effective utilization of the condensed water.

Abstract: An airconditioning generation system capable of solving an unbalanced phase, and a method for solving the unbalanced phase are disclosed. The airconditioning generation system includes one or more indoor units (111, 112, 113, 121, 122, 131, 132, 133), one or more outdoor units (110, 120, 130), a generator (70) for providing the indoor and outdoor units with a power-supply signal, and a distribution unit (80, 80?) for detecting an individual-phase power value consumed by the indoor units, changing a phase of the power-supply signal transmitted from the generator (70) to the indoor or outdoor units, and establishing three-phase equilibrium. Therefore, if an unbalanced phase occurs in the three-phase power-supply signals applied to an airconditioner, the system solves the unbalanced phase, such that it prevents a product from being damaged and increases product reliability.

Abstract: An exhaust gas heat exchanger for a cogeneration system is disclosed which includes exhaust gas discharge tubes each including a bellows tube portion formed at at least a portion of the exhaust gas discharge tube to enable the exhaust gas discharge tube to be thermally expanded and shrunken, so that it is possible to prevent the exhaust gas discharge tube from being damaged due to repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage thereof caused by hot exhaust gas passing through the exhaust gas discharge tube. Accordingly, an enhancement in durability and reliability is achieved.

Abstract: An exhaust gas heat exchanger for a cogeneration system is disclosed. In the exhaust gas heat exchanger, a heat exchanger cover is arranged around a heat exchanger body such that a primary heat medium passage, through which a heat medium passes, is defined between the heat exchanger cover and the heat exchanger body. In the heat exchanger body, a heat medium tube forming a secondary heat medium passage, through which the heat medium emerging from the primary heat medium passage passes, is arranged. Accordingly, the heat medium primarily absorbs heat from the exhaust gas while passing through the primary heat medium passage, and then secondarily absorbs heat from the exhaust gas while passing through the secondary heat medium passage. As a result, an enhancement in heat exchanging efficiency is achieved.

Abstract: A cogeneration system including a heat pump type air conditioner including an outdoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger bypass conduit, and a cogeneration unit including a second outdoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger bypass conduit, second outdoor heat exchanger connecting conduits, and second outdoor heat exchanger bypass conduit to cause the refrigerant to be evaporated in the second outdoor heat exchanger during a heating operation of the heat pump type air conditioner, and to cause the refrigerant to be condensed in the outdoor heat exchanger during a cooling operation of the heat pump type air conditioner, so that the heat pump type air conditioner can provide a constant heating capacity irrespective of a variation in outdoor temperature during the heating operation thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring state information in a trial run mode of a multi-airconditioning system in which a plurality of indoor units are controlled by only one outdoor unit is disclosed. The apparatus and method connects a dedicated controller to the outdoor unit in a trial run mode of the multi-airconditioning system, such that it controls the indoor units and monitors state information of the indoor and outdoor units. The apparatus includes a trial-run-mode controller and a control input & state display unit. The trial-run-mode controller connected to the outdoor unit includes a trial-run-mode program for automatically detecting poor installation of the multi-airconditioning system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for operating an air conditioner which is capable of achieving the effective operation of a plurality of indoor units. The method comprises the steps of: a) receiving operating state information of the indoor units connected to one outdoor unit; b) determining whether or not the amount of refrigerant to be distributed into the indoor units needs to be regulated, based on the operating state information of the indoor units; and c) regulating the amount of the refrigerant to be distributed into the indoor units.

Abstract: A method for controlling a cogeneration system is disclosed. The control method determines whether or not the operation load or power load of an air conditioner corresponds to a load requiring driving of a generator, controls the generator to operate when it is determined that the operation load of the air conditioner corresponds to the generator driving load, controls the air conditioner to operate using electric power generated from the generator when the generator operates normally, and controls the air conditioner to operate using commercial electric power when the operation load of the air conditioner is not the generator driving load or when the generator operates abnormally. Accordingly, there are advantages in terms of economy and safety.

Abstract: A cogeneration system is disclosed which includes a waste heat recovering heat exchanger for recovering waste heat generated from a drive source when the drive source operates to drive a generator, heating heat exchangers for heating indoor air, and a heat transfer unit for transferring heat from the waste heat recovering heat exchanger to the heating heat exchangers. The waste heat of the drive source can be used to heat indoor air present in an indoor space. Accordingly, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of the cogeneration system, and to heat indoor heat without driving a compressor.

Abstract: A cooling/heating system is disclosed which includes a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an outdoor heat exchanger which are connected in series via a refrigerant line, wherein a refrigerant, which flows through the refrigerant line, heat-exchanges with supply water. A method for controlling the cooling/heating system is also disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-type air conditioner including a plurality of compressors, a plurality of temperature sensors mounted in the plurality of compressors for sensing temperatures in the compressors respectively, and an equalizing pipe in communication with the plurality of compressors, for uniform distribution of oil among the plurality of compressors according to the temperatures sensed at the plurality of temperature sensors respectively, thereby distributing oil among the compressors uniformly at an exact time point at which the oil is distributed among the compressors non-uniformly, not only to permit improvement of the performance of the compressors, but also to permit improvement performance of the air conditioner having the compressors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oil separator for air conditioners that is capable of separating oil from refrigerant. The oil separator comprises a shell having a cylindrical space defined therein, a refrigerant introduction pipe for introducing refrigerant into the shell, a refrigerant discharge pipe for discharging the refrigerant out of the shell, and oil-drop growth accelerating member for accelerating growth of oil drops contained in the refrigerant flowing in the shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to air conditioning systems, and more particularly, to an air conditioning system which can control a refrigerant flow rate to a heat exchanger exchanging heat with room air to be optimum; and a method for controlling the same. The air conditioning system includes an outdoor heat exchange part including a compressor for compressing refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger for making the refrigerant to heat exchange with outdoor air, and an expansion device for expanding the refrigerant, an indoor heat exchange part including a pump for making refrigerant in a flow path independent from the outdoor heat exchange part to flow, at least one indoor heat exchanger for making the refrigerant heat exchange with room air, and a flow rate control device for controlling a flow rate of the refrigerant, and a hybrid heat exchange part for making the outdoor heat exchange part and the indoor heat exchange part, which are independent from each other, to heat exchange with each other.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner is disclosed. The air conditioner is an apparatus that cools or heats an indoor space by circulating refrigerant in one direction or another. The indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises a case spaced apart from the ceiling of a room by a predetermined distance, an indoor heat exchanger provided in the case to heat or cool the room, and a fan and fan motor provided in the case to suction and discharge air.

Abstract: A communication system of a multi-type air-conditioner and its method are disclosed. The communication system includes a main outdoor unit for wirelessly transmitting/receiving data to/from a plurality of slave outdoor units; an outdoor relay unit for communicating with the main outdoor unit through a fixed line serial communication method; an indoor relay unit for communicating with the outdoor relay unit through a local area communication network or a fixed line; and a plurality of indoor units for wirelessly communicating with the indoor relay unit.