Abstract: A refrigerating circuit apparatus comprises a variable capacity compressor for compressing refrigerant, an inverter circuit for supplying a variable output frequency to the compressor, a memory for storing data representing at least two different control modes including a first mode wherein the output frequency of the inverter circuit is changed at one frequency changing rate until the difference between the actual pressure value of refrigerant flowing into the compressor and a set value is minimum and a second mode wherein the output frequency of the inverter circuit is changed at a different frequency changing rate until the difference between the actual pressure value of refrigerant flowing into the compressor and the set value is minimum, a select switch for selecting either first or second mode stored in the memory and a control circuit for varying the output frequency of the inverter circuit based on the selected mode to control the rotation speed of the compressor.

Abstract: A refrigerating apparatus executing the redistributing operation of refrigerant when the actual suction pressure of a compressor is lower than a suction pressure lower limit value. The suction pressure lower limit value is varied in response to the condensation temperature of refrigerant which varies in accordance with the actual temperature in the vicinity of a condenser. When the condensation temperature of refrigerant is greater than a predetermined comparison value, a first limit value is selected as the suction pressure lower limit value. Otherwise, a second limit value less than the first limit value is selected. The refrigerating apparatus may be controlled in accordance with the selected suction pressure lower limit value.