Abstract: An exhaust emission data processing system for inspecting automatically exhaust emission of the vehicle and wirelessly transmitting exhaust emission inspection data to a remote server is provided. The system includes an exhaust emission processing module, a wireless connection module, and a remote server. The exhaust emission processing module receives OBD data indicating the exhaust emission inspection data from an OBD system embedded in the vehicle via an OBD connector. The exhaust emission processing module creates an exhaust emission inspection package with the vehicle identification and the exhaust emission inspection data. The exhaust emission processing module transmits the package to the remote server for further diagnosis through the wireless connection module. The remote server sends the diagnosis reports back to the vehicle through the wireless connection module.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for exhaust gas purifying, especially NOx reduction. The apparatus comprises an internal combustion engine adapted to operate primarily lean of stoichiometry. There is an aftertreatment system that is fluidly connected to and adapted to treat exhaust gas flowing from the internal combustion engine. The aftertreatment system comprises a hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction device. There is an injector device adapted to inject a blend of fuel and an ignition improver into the exhaust gas at a location upstream of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction device. A control module is adapted to control the injector device to inject the blended fuel and cetane-enhancer into the exhaust gas when temperature of the exhaust gas at the location of the injection is greater than about 280° C.

Abstract: A waste gas purification apparatus comprises a cooling unit including a cooling chamber containing a cooling fluid and a waste gas transmission pipe passing through the cooling chamber and immersing in the cooling fluid, which is used to cool the waste gas input into the waste gas transmission pipe; a dust eliminating unit provided at the downstream side of the cooling unit and used to eliminate harmful substances and dust contained in the waste gas; an absorbing unit provided at the downstream side of the dust eliminating unit and containing an absorbing fluid, which is used to eliminate carbon dioxide and sulfide contained in the waste gas by mean of the reaction between the absorbing fluid and the carbon dioxide and sulfide, in which the carbon dioxide and sulfide react with the absorbing fluid to generate precipitates; and a cleaning unit provided at the downstream side of the absorbing unit and containing a cleaning fluid, which is used to eliminate harmful substances and dust remained in the waste gas.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has an exhaust passage provided with a catalyst to purify exhaust gas. A control system for the internal combustion engine performs a quick-warming control to accelerate warming up of the catalyst when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the internal combustion engine begins cold startup. The control system further performs an advance control to advance an ignition timing further than an idling-ignition timing at the time of an idling operation in a period between beginning of the cold startup of the internal combustion engine and a time point where the quick-warming control is started.

Abstract: A multi-function filter is provided for use in emission control systems, for example, on the exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine. The filter has a substrate constructed using bonded fiber structures, which cooperate to form a highly uniform open cell network, as well as to provide a uniform arrangement of pores. The substrate typically is provided as a wall-flow honeycomb structure, and in one example, is manufactured using an extrusion process. In this way, the substrate has many channel walls, each having an inlet surface and an outlet surface. The inlet surface has a uniform arrangement of pores that form a soot capture zone, where soot and other particulate matter is captured from an exhaust gas. A gas conversion catalyst is disposed inside the channel wall, where one or more pollutants in the exhaust gas are converted to less harmful substances.

Abstract: In a method of regenerating a NOx adsorber, the NOx adsorber is used to treat exhaust gases created during the combustion of gaseous fuels in general. Methane is introduced into a reformer or exhaust line in which hydrogen generated during reforming is used to regenerate the NOx absorber.

Abstract: A reductant delivery unit (10) is provided for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment for vehicles. The unit includes a solenoid fluid injector (10) constructed and arranged to be associated with an exhaust gas flow path (14) upstream of a SCR catalytic converter (17). The fluid injector has a fluid inlet (13) and a fluid outlet (15) with the fluid inlet being constructed and arranged to receive a source of urea solution and the fluid outlet being constructed and arranged to communicate directly with the exhaust flow path so as to control injection of urea solution into the exhaust gas flow path. An interface (24) is constructed and arranged to couple the fluid injector to the gas flow path. The interface defines a thermal barrier constructed and arranged to decoupled a body of the injector from exposure to heat in the exhaust gas flow path.

Abstract: When a misfire occurs in any cylinder of an engine, an exhaust switching valve is closed to pass exhaust gas through an HC adsorbing section to a catalytic purifying section having a three-way catalyst (step S130). Thus, unburned fuel (HC) mixed in the exhaust gas due to a misfire of the engine can be adsorbed in the HC adsorbing section. Accordingly, unburned fuel (HC) due to a misfire after the start of the engine is completed can be prevented from being exhausted.

Abstract: An exhaust turbine for an internal combustion engine, which may either serve as a compressor for turbocharging or a turbogenerator for a hybrid vehicle, has its turbine surfaces and the internal surfaces of the exhaust turbine housing coated with a catalyst so the exhaust gases are treated to catalytic conversion as they pass through the exhaust turbine. The turbine wheel is equipped with a disk-like slinger at its input end that carries particulate matter in the exhaust outward radially into a particulate trap and combustion chamber formed on the interior of the turbine housing. The combustion chamber is heated by the exhaust gases and artificial heating such as electrical heating may be used to preheat the chamber. The combustion products from the burned particulate matter are added to the exhaust.

Abstract: An arrangement in connection with a piston engine provided with a turbocompressor, which arrangement comprises a flow duct for conveying combustion air pressurized by a compressor to cylinders of the piston engine, an exhaust gas duct for conveying exhaust gas from the piston engine to a turbine, and means adapted in conjunction with the turbine for feeding a cleansing agent to the turbine. There are feeding means arranged in connection with the exhaust gas duct for introducing air and/or water into the exhaust gas duct for cooling the exhaust gas.

Abstract: An exhaust throttle valve protected from disturbance due to stones scattered during operation of a vehicle. Front side exhaust pipes and rear side exhaust pipes are connected to a catalyst chamber disposed below a crankcase. The exhaust chamber and an exhaust chamber to the rear thereof are connected to each other via a rear exhaust pipe. The diameter of the rear exhaust pipe is smaller than the lateral width of each of the catalyst chamber and the exhaust chamber, so that a recessed space is externally formed so as to recede inside of the vehicle. An exhaust throttle valve is received in the space. The exhaust throttle valve is partially exposed to the outside of the rear exhaust pipe and a throttle valve is received in the rear exhaust pipe to throttle-control the passage-sectional area of the rear exhaust pipe according to the rotation of the engine.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a motorcycle includes a plurality of exhaust pipes connected respectively to exhaust ports of cylinders of a multi-cylinder engine; a manifold portion connected to the exhaust pipes; and a muffler connected to a downstream side of the manifold portion, the manifold portion being disposed below the engine, wherein the manifold portion is disposed sideways of an oil pan disposed below the engine so as to overlap the oil pan when seen in a side view of the motorcycle, and the exhaust pipes are connected to the manifold portion from a front side of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A method of operating a hydraulic motor. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a temperature of hydraulic fluid associated with the hydraulic motor and comparing the measured temperature of the hydraulic fluid to a first temperature threshold. The method also includes controlling an operational state of one or more hydraulic motor functions based at least partially on the comparison of the measured temperature of the hydraulic fluid and the first temperature threshold.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for construction equipment is disclosed, which can prevent an abrupt rotation of a swing device when a switching valve for the swing device is shifted in a state that switching valves for a traveling device and a working device have been shifted.

Abstract: A hydrostatic continuously variable transmission includes a swash plate type plunger hydraulic pump and a swash plate type plunger hydraulic motor connected via a hydraulic closed circuit, an inclined angle of a swash plate of the hydraulic motor is variably controlled for continuous shift control. A lock-up mechanism closes the hydraulic closed circuit to make lockup executed when the quantity of oil that flows from the hydraulic pump into the hydraulic motor decreases according to variable control over the inclined angle of the swash plate. The input rotation of the hydraulic pump and the output rotation of the hydraulic motor are substantially synchronous. The lock-up mechanism is operated when lockup control oil pressure is applied and closes the hydraulic closed circuit.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuator includes an output cylinder, a fluid pressure pump, an electric motor, a first output cylinder passage, a second output cylinder passage, a return passage and a swash plate control cylinder. The output cylinder includes a first output cylinder chamber, a second output cylinder chamber and an output piston arranged between the first output cylinder chamber and the second output cylinder chamber. The fluid pressure pump includes a first supply and discharge port, a second supply and discharge port and a swash plate for changing displacement of the fluid pressure pump. The electric motor drives the fluid pressure pump. The first output cylinder passage connects the first output cylinder chamber and the first supply and discharge port. The second output cylinder passage connects the second output cylinder chamber and the second supply and discharge port. The return passage is connected to an accumulator for accumulating working fluid leaked from the fluid pressure pump.

Abstract: An engine lag down suppressing device of construction machinery, comprising a vehicle body controller (13) having a first torque control means and a second torque control means, and a third torque control means. The first torque control means controls a torque control valve (7) to the minimum pump torque (value: Min) according to a target engine rotational speed (Nr) when the operating device (5) in the non-operated state of an continues for a monitoring time (TX1) to suppress an engine lag down after a specified holing time to hold a torque to a low pump torque is passed when the operating device in the non-operated state is operated. The second torque control means controls the torque control valve (7) to hold the minimum pump torque for a specified holding time (Tx2) after the operating device (5) in the non-operated state is operated.

Abstract: The hydraulic control apparatus includes a separating plate that is interposed between an upper valve body and a lower valve body. The separating plate and the lower valve body provide a projecting portion that projects toward a discharge opening side of the oil pump with respect to the upper valve body. A first oil feed path is provided at the projecting portion, is formed between the separating plate and the lower valve body, and receives the hydraulic oil from the oil pump and guides the hydraulic oil to an upper valve body disposition side.

Abstract: A cycloidal generator is provided to generate power from energy in a tidal flow. The generator includes a plurality of blades mounted on a hub for collective rotation about a hub axis, and a center shaft is positioned with its central axis oriented perpendicular to the tidal flow. Interconnecting the center shaft with each individual blade on the hub is a gear assembly that cyclically rotates the blade for autorotation of the hub in response to the tidal flow. A link assembly is also provided that interconnects the hub with the center shaft for rotation of the center shaft and the consequent generation of power in response to rotation of the hub.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump adapted to excite a high-intensity sound wave in a fluid feedstock is disclosed. The impeller and stator of the pump are provided with multiple apertures sized and spaced to produce a sound wave of an intensity greater than one megawatt per square meter in the fluid. The sound wave forms cavitation bubbles in the fluid, and the static pressure in the pump combines with the compression cycle of the sound wave to collapse the bubbles at a rate sufficient to cause exothermic reactions in the fluid. The sonic reactor can be configured for use to produce thermal energy, oil refining, catalyst production, water desalination and other uses.

Abstract: A differential hydraulic master cylinder (10) has a cylinder body (12) in which is provided a larger diameter first chamber (18) and a smaller diameter second chamber (20). A first fluid passageway (60, 74, 78, 80) connects the first chamber (18) with a source of ambient pressure and contains a pressure relief valve (70) for connecting the first chamber with said source of ambient pressure when the pressure in the first chamber reaches a threshold value. A second fluid passageway (76, 78, 80, 82) connects the first chamber (18) with an outlet (11) and the second chamber (20). A non-return valve (72) is located in the second passageway to prevent hydraulic fluid from flowing from the second chamber (20) to the first chamber (18) at least when the pressure relief valve (70) is open. The non-return valve (72) and the pressure relief valve (70) each have a movable valve member (100, 102, 88; 122) which are mechanically interconnected.

Abstract: A compact, solid mount unit supercharger control system is installed at the bottom front end of the engine, directly onto the crankshaft of a vehicle. An accessory drive belt around the accessory belt pulley of the system rotates continuously to keep vehicle accessories (alternator, water pump, etc.) operating. A second belt around a larger pulley drives the supercharger blower. A switch mounted with the vehicle dashboard controls engine generated electrical current to the system. In order to activate the supercharger, the switch is turned on. Electric current flows to the system and energizes an electromagnet, creating a magnetic field which compels engagement of the rotating accessory pulley with the supercharger pulley by means of a slide plate. The belt around the supercharger pulley then rotates, operating the supercharger. When activated, the supercharger forces air into the engine cylinders for greater horsepower output with fuel/air explosions within the cylinders.

Abstract: To provide an assembly, comprising an exhaust gas turbocharger and an intercooler for an internal combustion engine and a hot-side charge-air line connecting the exhaust gas turbocharger to a charge-air inlet of the intercooler, which assembly allows the movements to be equalised between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the intercooler and is simple to produce and assemble, it is proposed that the hot-side charge-air line comprises a one-piece plastics material tube which is formed from a material containing polytetrafluoroethylene and/or modified polytetrafluoroethylene and has at least one flexible zone.

Abstract: An annular fairing for covering the annular chamber end wall of a turbomachine combustion chamber, and in particular of an airplane turbojet. The fairing presents openings for passing fuel injectors that are supported by the chamber end wall. The fairing is subdivided into a plurality of adjacent sectors, each sector presenting inner and outer fastener edges capable of being fastened on either side of said chamber end wall. Each sector includes a lip on one of its side edges, which lip is connected to the remainder of the sector by a step, said lip being designed to over the side edge of the adjacent sector.

Abstract: A fuel injector system for injecting fuel into a turbomachine combustion chamber, the system comprising first and second fuel injectors wherein the first injector (22) is positioned in the center of the injector system (20) so as to inject a first fuel spray (42), and wherein the second injector (28) surrounds the first injector in such a manner as to inject a second fuel spray (48) of generally annular shape around the first fuel spray. The injector system further comprises an air admission duct (22) with outlet orifices (62) opening out between the first and second injectors so as to create a separator air film (f1) between the respective combustion zones of the first and second fuel sprays.

Abstract: A process that can achieve thermally efficient conversion of heat energy to kinetic energy at moderate temperatures is disclosed in which alternating injections of hot and cool thermal fluid are made into a working gas. The thermal fluid on exiting the heat engine is thermally reconditioned with one or more heat pumps then sent back to the thermal fluid injectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable-section flow mixer for a double-flow turbojet for a supersonic airplane, the mixer comprising a central body, a primary cover, a secondary cover, and a nozzle extending the secondary cover. The nozzle has a plurality of external-air admission openings having mounted therein lobes that are movable between two positions: a closed position in which they close the openings; and a deployed position in which they disengage said openings and deploy into the nozzle so as to allow external air to be admitted. All of the lobes present a common azimuth component in a common direction, and the mixer further includes a plurality of longitudinal grooves occupying at least a portion of the central body, all of the grooves presenting a common azimuth component in a common direction that is opposite to the direction of the azimuth component of the lobes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a turbogroup, especially of a power generating plant, in which combustion air is fed to a compressor, compressed therein, and fed to a burner, in which a fuel, which has a higher reactivity than natural gas, is fed to the burner, in which water is injected into the combustion air upstream of the burner and evaporated therein, in which the fuel in the burner is mixed with the combustion air-water vapor mixture and combusted, in which a burner exhaust gas which is produced in the burner is fed to a turbine and expanded therein.

Abstract: A gas turbine combuster ia provided with a dome heat shield having a fuel nozzle opening, the opening receiving a floating collar assembly for permitting relative movement between nozzle and heat shield. The floating collar is provided with a louver to provide film cooling to the face of the combustor heat shield and, thus, improve cooling thereof.

Abstract: One embodiment of a transition-to-turbine seal (320) comprises an upstream portion (322) adapted to engage a flange (416) of a transition (400). The upstream portion (322) may be U-shaped in cross-sectional profile and comprises a primary wall (324) that comprises a proximal section (325) and a distal section (326) relative to a hot gas path (170). The proximal section (325) comprises a plurality of recesses (327) which are spaced apart and separated by intervening wall (328). In each recess (327) is provided one or more outlets (329) of cooling fluid holes (339). The outlets (329) communicate via the cooling fluid holes (339) with a supply of compressed cooling fluid, such as compressed air that is provided from the compressor. During operation the outlets (329) release this fluid into the respective recesses (327). The flow of cooling fluid through such outlets (329) in the respective recesses (327) provides for a more uniform cooling effect that includes impingement and convective cooling.

Abstract: A magnetic refrigerating device includes: at least one set of double-structured Halbach type magnet including a ring-shaped inner Halbach type magnet and a ring-shaped outer Halbach type magnet which are coaxially arranged one another so that a magnetic field generated by the inner Halbach type magnet is superimposed with a magnetic field generated by the outer Halbach type magnet; a magnetic refrigerant or a magnetic refrigeration working chamber including the magnetic refrigerant therein disposed in a bore space of the inner Halbach type magnet; and a rotating mechanism to rotate the outer Halbach type magnet while the inner Halbach type magnet is stationed.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a thermal generator which is non-polluting, has very good energy efficiency, is of simple and economical design and uses little energy, at the same time as being capable of further development, flexible and modular. In this thermal generator (1), the thermal elements (3) composed of magneto-calorific material each comprises two separate collector circuits (31 and 32), a “hot” collector circuit connected to a hot heat transfer fluid circuit (51) and a “cold” collector circuit (32) linked to a cold heat transfer fluid circuit (52). The heat transfer fluid is made to move alternately in one or the other of the collector circuits (31 and 32) depending on whether or not the thermal elements (3) are subjected to the magnetic field generated by the magnets (40) moving in rotation around a central axis (B) with respect to the thermal elements (3).

Abstract: A magnetic refrigerator includes a magnetic heat exchange unit including a magnet.

Abstract: Thermoelectric devices are provided. In one embodiment, a thermoelectric device may include a glass wafer defined by conductive vias, a second wafer, and a plurality of metal film disposed between the glass wafer and the second wafer and against solid, conductive, integral, end surfaces of the conductive vias. A nanogap may be disposed between the metal film and the second wafer. The nanogap may have been created by applying a voltage extending between the conductive vias and the second wafer. Methods of forming the devices, along with methods of using the devices to transform heat energy to electricity, and for refrigeration, are also provided.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is cooled by microarchitecture controlled Peltier effect cooling. In one embodiment, a temperature sensor thermally coupled to at least a portion of the integrated circuit of a die is adapted to provide an output as a function of the temperature of an integrated circuit portion. Operation of a thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to the integrated circuit portion is controlled as a function of the sensor output, wherein a controller of the integrated circuit controls the thermal electric cooler. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator comprising a rotary valve which controls the flow of high pressure gas into the refrigerator and the return of the gas from the refrigerator, the cryogenic refrigerator further comprising rotary fluid motor arranged to drive the rotary valve.

Abstract: An air conditioner monitor and control system (100) capable of performing manufacture's own precise monitor and control while responding to opening of communications between air conditioners (30a, 30b . . . , 31) and air conditioner monitor and control devices (21, 22). The air conditioner monitor and control system (100) has air conditioners (30a, 30b . . . , 31), a first air conditioner monitor and control device (21) and a second air conditioner monitor and control device (22). The first air conditioner monitor and control device (21) is connected for communications with the air conditioners (30a, 30b . . . , 31) through a first communication line (53). Further, the first air conditioner monitor and control device (21) has first monitor and control means and second monitor and control means. The second air conditioner monitor and control device (22) is connected for communications with the air conditioners (30a, 30b . . . , 31) through a second communication line (53).

Abstract: In a device on a textile machine, for cooling heat-emitting electrical components, for example electrical switching devices and/or switch cabinets, the heat-emitting components are cooled by an air stream. In order to provide a device that ensures the necessary cooling in a structurally simple way and is economical and low-maintenance, at least one partial air stream of the supply air to the machine is guidable towards the heat-emitting components and the supply air is able to absorb heat from the components and subsequently flow via outlet through components of the textile machine.

Abstract: A refrigeration system can use a flash tank to separate vapor refrigerant from liquid refrigerant. The refrigeration system can include a liquid-refrigerant injection system that can inject liquid refrigerant into an intermediate-pressure location of the compressor. The injected liquid refrigerant can absorb the heat of compression during the compression process. The refrigeration system can include an economizer system that injects a refrigerant vapor into an intermediate-pressure location of the compressor in conjunction with the injection of the cooling liquid. The refrigeration system can incorporate a cooling-liquid injection system that can inject a cooling liquid into an intermediate-pressure location of the compressor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a condenser fan. The systems and methods may include a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode. The systems and methods may further include a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, where the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.

Abstract: Air is cooled by a heat exchanger of a vehicle. The cooled air is directed to a cabin and/or battery of the vehicle. Ports in the cooling path direct the cooled air to the cabin and/or battery.

Abstract: A shelve cabinet comprises partially cooled shelves which are open towards the front and wherein the goods compartment is cooled by a cool-air curtain flowing through the at least partially perforated rear wall of the goods compartment into the goods compartment and/or by a cool-air curtain flowing along the goods compartment opening. One or more goods display shelves are located in the goods compartment, the goods display shelves being configured in such a manner that the at last one partial flow of the cool-air curtain is guided across them to the front area of the goods display shelves. The goods display shelves are provided with structure for stabilizing at least one partial flow of the cool-air curtain flowing along the goods compartment opening.

Abstract: A refrigerator having photocatalyst comprises: a photocatalytic light guide member, composed of a light guide member and a photocatalyst; the light guide member having a light entrance portion and a light leaking portion; the photocatalyst being composed of visible light responsive photocatalytic material, disposed on or adjacent to the light leaking portion; at least one visible light emitting type light emitting element, for emitting visible light which is directed or incident to the light entrance portion; and wherein the visible light responsive photocatalytic material is excited by visible light which is leaked from the light leaking portion. Thereby, the photocatalyst indicates a photocatalytic decomposition activity and at least a shelf and a store room can be kept clean.

Abstract: In an injectable two-staged rotary compressor, a second suction pipe includes a heat-exchange promoting unit that promotes heat exchange between intermediary-pressure injected refrigerant and internal space or an external surface of a sealed container. The heat being exchanged by the intermediary-pressure injected refrigerant absorbing heat.

Abstract: An air conditioner including an indoor heat exchange unit to perform a heat exchange process by the supply and absorption of heat through the circulation of a first refrigerant, at least one outdoor heat exchange unit to perform a heat exchange process by the absorption and supply of heat through the circulation of a second refrigerant, and an intermediate connection unit to perform a heat exchange between the first refrigerant and the second refrigerant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing sterile ice slurries for medical cooling applications. The apparatus is capable of producing highly loaded slurries suitable for delivery to targeted internal organs of a patient, such as the brain, heart, lungs, stomach, kidneys, pancreas, and others, through medical size diameter tubing. The ice slurry production apparatus includes a slurry production reservoir adapted to contain a volume of a saline solution. A flexible membrane crystallization surface is provided within the slurry production reservoir. The crystallization surface is chilled to a temperature below a freezing point of the saline solution within the reservoir such that ice particles form on the crystallization surface. A deflector in the form of a reciprocating member is provided for periodically distorting the crystallization surface and dislodging the ice particles which form on the crystallization surface.

Abstract: An icemaker assembly and a refrigerator having the icemaker assembly are provided. The icemaker assembly includes a cover directing cool air toward an ice tray and a bracket for enhancing flow of the cool air directed toward the ice cover.

Abstract: Refrigerator with an icemaker including a cabinet having a mullion wall for compartmentalization of a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber, a case provided to a door on the refrigerating chamber, having a cavity therein, a first duct for supplying cold air from a neighborhood of an evaporator in the freezing chamber to the cavity, the icemaker in the cavity for producing ice, an ice container in the cavity for storing the ice, and a dispenser in the door in communication with the cavity, thereby having ice supplied to a user at an outside of the refrigerator through a dispenser provided to the door.

Abstract: An air conditioner (1) including a heat source side heat exchanger (23) constructed such that, when it functions as the evaporator for a refrigerant, the refrigerant flows in from the lower side and flows out from the upper side and having a refrigerant circuit (12) capable of switching to cause the heat source side heat exchanger (23) and use side heat exchangers (32, 42, 52) to function individually as the evaporator or the condenser for the refrigerant. The range of control when evaporation ability of the heat source side heat exchanger (23) is controlled by a heat source side expansion valve (24) is expanded.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus including a freezing unit in which the freezing unit can be operated without any trouble even when a main body rotates. A liquid crystal display projector (an apparatus) including a freezing unit having a refrigerant circuit constituted of a compressor, a radiator, a capillary tube (a pressure reducing unit), an evaporator and the like includes a rotator as a posture adjustment unit for adjusting the main body to a basic posture to maintain at least a lubricating performance of the compressor in accordance with a posture change of the main body. The rotator rotates to adjust the basic posture of the whole freezing unit, and a rotary shaft of this rotator is arranged in parallel with an optical axis of a light source on the same plane.