Abstract: An actuator providing linear displacement, includes a plurality of planar-beam support structures disposed along a longitudinal axis; wherein each said plurality of planar-beam support structures are configured with more than one multidirectional, conductive, coplanar-beams disposed therein; such that said plurality of planar-beam support structures are configured to provide a coupling means to adjacent said plurality of planar-beam support structures having said more than one multidirectional, conductive, coplanar-beams in registry therewith; wherein said coupling means is characterized by that: said more than one multidirectional, conductive, coplanar-beams in registry therewith, are configured to provide for the conjoint parabolic disposition of a plurality of non-rigid, shape-memory material elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for a vehicle brake system, comprising a first piston-cylinder unit, the at least one working space of which is to be connected to at least one wheel brake of the vehicle via at least one hydraulic line, further comprising an electromechanical drive device and an actuating device, in particular a brake pedal, and to a method for operating an actuating device for a vehicle brake system. According to the invention, the actuating device comprises a further piston-cylinder unit (6, 41), the piston (6) of which can be actuated by means of the actuating device (10, 5) and is connected to a piston of the first piston-cylinder unit (4) via a connecting device.

Abstract: A fitting portion structure of a device for post-processing exhaust gas in an agricultural operation vehicle is provided. The device is arranged in parallel to the lengthwise direction of an engine at the upper portion of an exhaust manifold of the engine, an exhaust gas inlet is coupled to the exhaust manifold or to a turbo charger and a flange pipe which are located at the lower portion of the exhaust gas inlet, and a fixing means is arranged between the engine and the device to support the load of the device. The fixing means includes a frontal bracket arranged between a cylinder head on the front side of the engine and a DPF canning of the device, and a rear bracket arranged between a cylinder head on the rear side of the engine and a flange coupling portion of the flange pipe.

Abstract: Series-sequential turbocharging systems and related methods are disclosed herein for boosting the intake pressure of an internal combustion engine, such as a split-cycle engine that operates in accordance with a Miller cycle. In some embodiments, a multi-stage turbocharging system is used in which a small flow capacity turbocharger with an associated turbine bypass valve is incorporated in series with a larger turbocharger and an aftercooler. At low engine speeds, the bypass valve is closed and the small flow capacity turbocharger performs the bulk of the compression work. At high engine speeds, the bypass valve is opened and the larger turbocharger performs the bulk of the compression work. The bypass valve can be modulated when the engine is operated at transitional speeds. Using this series-sequential turbocharging system, the boost and flow range required for optimal efficiency and performance can be met across the engine's speed range.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation apparatus for heavy construction equipment of the present disclosure, includes: a hybrid EGR line which introduces a part of exhaust gas from an exhaust manifold into a compressor so as not to pass through a turbine; and a hybrid EGR valve which is provided in the hybrid EGR line, and controlled to be opened and closed so that a part of the exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust manifold is introduced into an inlet of the compressor.

Abstract: A system for conditioning the intake air to an internal combustion engine includes a means to boost the pressure of the intake air to the engine and a liquid cooled charge air cooler disposed between the output of the boost means and the charge air intake of the engine. Valves in the coolant system can be actuated so as to define a first configuration in which engine cooling is performed by coolant circulating in a first coolant loop at one temperature, and charge air cooling is performed by coolant flowing in a second coolant loop at a lower temperature. The valves can be actuated so as to define a second configuration in which coolant that has flowed through the engine can be routed through the charge air cooler. The temperature of intake air to the engine can be controlled over a wide range of engine operation.

Abstract: A solar-energy heat power-generating system and thermoelectric conversion device thereof, the thermoelectric conversion device comprising a power generator (5), an air compressor, a turbine and an intermediate body (12) fixedly connected between the air compressor and the turbine; the interior of the intermediate body (12) is rotatably connected to a transmission shaft (28); the transmission shaft (28) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the power generator (5); the air compressor impeller (7) of the air compressor and the turbine impeller (18) of the turbine are both installed on the transmission shaft (28); the power generator (5) is also connected to a conducting wire (3) for inputting current; the solar-energy heat power-generating system comprises a heat collector and the thermoelectric conversion device; the air compressor of the thermoelectric conversion device is located upstream of the heat collector, and the turbine is located downstream of the heat collector.

Abstract: A solar air electric plant comprising: air filter 1, throttle (shuttle) 2 through which a stream of ambient air enters into a volume action air compressor 3 connected via coupling 4 to a volume action pneumatic motor 5. Produced by compressor 3, the compressed air is transferred through regenerator 8 to solar heater 9 and therefrom in parallel to pneumatic motor 5, which rotates compressor 3, and to pneumatic motor 6 which rotates the current alternator 7 and therefrom via said regenerator 8 may be discharged to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Inventive concentrated solar power systems using solar receivers, and related devices and methods, are generally described.

Abstract: A steam power plant is suggested having, parallel to the low-pressure passage (VW1 to VW2), a heat reservoir (A) which is loaded with preheated condensate in weak-load times. This preheated condensate is taken from the heat reservoir (A) for generating peak-load and inserted downstream of the low-pressure preheater passage (VW1 to VW2) into the condensate line (19.2) resp. the feed water container (8). Thus it is possible to quickly control the power generation of the power plant in a wide range without significantly having to change the heating output of the boiler of the steam generator (1). A steam power plant equipped according to the invention can thus be operated with bigger load modifications and also provide more control energy.

Abstract: A steam power plant is suggested having, parallel to the high-pressure preheater passage (VW4 to VW6), a heat reservoir (A) which is loaded with preheated condensate in weak-load times. This preheated condensate is taken from the heat reservoir (A) for generating peak-load and inserted downstream of the high-pressure preheater passage (VW4 to VW6) into the condensate line (19.2) resp. the feed water container (8). Thus it is possible to quickly control the power generation of the power plant in a wide range without significantly having to change the heating output of the boiler of the steam generator (1). A steam power plant equipped according to the invention can thus be operated with bigger load modifications and also provide more control energy.

Abstract: A system for supplying a working fluid to a combustor includes a fuel nozzle, a combustion chamber downstream from the fuel nozzle, and a flow sleeve that circumferentially surrounds the combustion chamber. A plurality of fuel injectors are circumferentially arranged around the flow sleeve to provide fluid communication through the flow sleeve to the combustion chamber. A distribution manifold circumferentially surrounds the plurality of fuel injectors, and a fluid passage through the flow sleeve and into the distribution manifold provides fluid communication through the flow sleeve to the plurality of fuel injectors.

Abstract: A system includes a multi-tube fuel nozzle having an inlet plate and a plurality of tubes adjacent the inlet plate. The inlet plate includes a plurality of apertures, and each aperture includes an inlet feature. Each tube of the plurality of tubes is coupled to an aperture of the plurality of apertures. The multi-tube fuel nozzle includes a differential configuration of inlet features among the plurality of tubes.

Abstract: A fuel injector having an injector body, a mixing circuit, and at least one injector is provided. The injector body has a plurality of manifolds, an inlet, and an outlet. The manifolds are configured for receiving fuel, and the inlet is configured for receiving air. The mixing circuit is positioned within the injector body. The mixing circuit is configured for receiving fuel from at least one of the manifolds, and air from the inlet to create an air-fuel mixture that exits the outlet. The least one fuel injector is positioned radially outwardly from the mixing circuit. The at least one injector receives fuel from at least one of the plurality of manifolds and injects fuel to the outlet.

Abstract: The present application provides a secondary combustion system for introducing a fuel/air mixture into a flow of combustion gases in a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The secondary combustion system may include a manifold ring and a number of injectors extending from the manifold ring. Each of the injectors may include a number of jets in communication with the manifold ring. One or more of the jets may include an angled configuration for the introduction of the fuel/air mixture into the flow of combustion gases at an angle.

Abstract: A cooling system and a method for cooling a liner in a turbine system are disclosed. The cooling system includes a liner defining a temperature boundary between a hot side and a cold side. The liner includes a hot side surface and a cold side surface and defines a hole extending between the hot side surface and the cold side surface. The hole defines a peripheral edge. The cooling system further includes an insert. The insert includes a tube extending through the hole, the tube including an outer surface. The outer surface and the peripheral edge define a generally continuous peripheral gap therebetween. The insert further includes a plate connected to the tube and disposed in the hot side. The plate extends outwardly from the tube such that working fluid flowing through the gap is redirected by the plate to form a film proximate the hot side surface.

Abstract: Gas turbine engine systems and related methods involving multiple gas turbine cores are provided. In this regard, a representative gas turbine engine includes: an inlet; a blade assembly mounted to receive intake air via the inlet; and multiple gas turbine cores located downstream of the blade assembly, each of the multiple gas turbine cores being independently operative in a first state, in which rotational energy is provided to rotate the blade assembly, and a second state, in which rotational energy is not provided to rotate the blade assembly.

Abstract: An electrical raft 200 is provided that has electrical conductors 252 embedded in a rigid material 220. The electrical raft 200 may have other embedded components, such as embedded fluid pipes 210. The electrical raft 200 is provided with a raft map 400 that indicates the location and/or path of components embedded in the electrical raft 200. The raft map 400 can be used to identify the positions of the embedded components, and may also be provided with active elements, such as LEDs, which may be used to indicate an operating state of the systems/components embedded in the electrical raft 200. The raft map 400 may be useful in assembly, repair and fault diagnosis, for example.

Abstract: A cooling medium supply apparatus has a sensing means and a cooling medium pump mechanism which is powered by a gas turbine engine assembly. The gas turbine engine assembly is self-contained with a fuel supply, an ignition system and a starting system. The sensing means monitors the presence of a primary supply of a cooling medium, and on detecting a loss of the primary supply, actuates the gas turbine assembly to provide a secondary supply of the cooling medium.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant system and methods of operation so as to minimize consumption of cooling water utilizes exhaust from a combustion turbine to generate steam for power generation in a steam turbine topping cycle. The exhaust steam from the steam turbine topping cycle is utilized to vaporize an organic working fluid in an organic working fluid bottoming cycle, where vaporized organic working fluid expanded across a turbine generates additional power. Exhaust gas from the organic working fluid bottoming cycle is condensed utilizing an air-cooled heat exchanger. Heat exchange bundles of the air-cooled heat exchanger are preferably arranged horizontally relative to the ground to maximize efficiency. Turbine inlet cooling is employed at the combustion turbine to recapture energy lost in the system. A thermal energy storage tank may be utilized in conjunction with the turbine inlet cooling to supply chilling water to the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gas turbine including a combustion system with several burners, a conduit system with a fuel manifold for providing the burners with liquid fuel and a system for aerating the liquid fuel with gas. The system for aerating the liquid fuel with gas is located upstream to the fuel manifold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing hydrogen and electricity utilizing a system suitable for producing liquid hydrogen and/or electricity. The system includes a gas reforming unit for receiving and reforming a natural gas feed to produce a hydrogen-comprising gas; an electricity generation unit for receiving and converting hydrogen from the gas reforming unit to generate electricity; and a hydrogen liquefaction unit for receiving and liquefying hydrogen from the gas reforming unit. The hydrogen liquefaction unit is powered by at least part of the electricity produced by the electricity generation unit. During a first period of operation, natural gas is provided to the gas reforming unit and the system is operated to export liquid hydrogen, and during a second period of operation, natural gas is provided to the gas reforming unit and the system is operated to export electricity.

Abstract: A magnetic refrigeration system constructed in such a way that a refrigerant transfer part transfers refrigerant from a first refrigerant discharge part of one refrigerant port to a first refrigerant circulation circuit after a magnetic field is applied to a magnetic working material by a magnetic field applying and removing part and that the refrigerant transfer part transfers refrigerant from a second refrigerant discharge part of other refrigerant port to a second refrigerant circulation circuit after the magnetic field is removed from the magnetic working material by the magnetic field applying and removing part.

Abstract: Energy efficiency and stability of LNG sendout operations in LNG terminals is increased by addition of a surge tank and booster pump downstream of a boil-off gas condenser to produce a subcooled condensate that is used to provide refrigeration to an LNG transfer line and that can be fed to the high-pressure LNG sendout pump without impacting the pressure of the main LNG sendout line, and/or without necessitating a pressure reduction device in the main LNG sendout line.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a cryostat for the compensation of thermal contraction, particularly of a cryostat, which contains along its inner volume a cable core with a superconductor, which particularly preferred is secured stationary to the ends of the cryostat, wherein the cryostat has in a section an arc-shape configuration and is movably guided essentially exclusively perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An air conditioner and a method of controlling the same are provided. The air conditioner and the method analyze a power used pattern according to input power data, compute expected power according to the pattern to dynamically control power, so the power consumption is expected and controlled according to the pattern to stably control a power amount without repeating unnecessary control instead of collective and simple control according to a fixed target. Since an expected amount of the power consumption can be computed, power control is easy and energy consumption is reduced.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a transport refrigeration system are provided. In one embodiment, a transport refrigeration system (“TRS”) is provided that includes a transport refrigeration unit (“TRU”) and a generator set (“genset”). The TRU includes a refrigeration circuit and a TRS controller. The genset includes a power generator a genset controller, a TRU remote monitoring device configured to obtain TRU telemetry data and a genset remote monitoring device configured to obtain genset telemetry data. The TRS genset is configured to send the TRS telemetry data to an external server.

Abstract: The air conditioner includes indoor units, at least one outdoor unit connected to the indoor units via a refrigerant pipe to drive the indoor unit using a first signal, a central controller to control operations of the outdoor unit and the indoor units using a second signal, the second signal having a frequency band spaced from that of the first signal, and a communication apparatus installed in the outdoor unit or one of the indoor units connected to the outdoor unit to communicate with the central controller using the second signal, whereby signals with different frequency bands can be used upon communication between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit and communication between the outdoor unit or indoor unit and the central controller, so as to reduce signal interference and enhance efficiency of a system operation, resulting in improving safety of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifuge and a method for cooling a centrifuge. The centrifuge according to the invention includes a cooling device which is improved in that its required installation space is reduced such that the centrifuge can be of a more compact design with the centrifugation capacity remaining unchanged, or the centrifugation capacity can be increased with the installation space remaining unchanged. Further, the number of components can be reduced and thus cost and assembly time can be saved.

Abstract: A method for converting a refrigerant recovery unit from use with a first refrigerant to use with a second refrigerant includes the steps of opening, with a controller, solenoids along a refrigerant path to remove residue of the first refrigerant into a holding vessel, operating a vacuum pump, as indicated by the controller, to further remove the residue of the first refrigerant from the refrigerant path, introducing, via the controller, an amount of the second refrigerant into the refrigerant path, determining, with a refrigerant identifier, a purity of the second refrigerant in the refrigerant path. A kit is also provided to convert the refrigerant recovery unit for use with the first refrigerant to the second refrigerant.

Abstract: A dehumidification apparatus comprises an air inlet configured to receive an inlet airflow that is separated into a process airflow and a bypass airflow. An evaporator unit is operable to cool the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the process airflow to a flow of refrigerant as the process airflow passes through the evaporator unit. A condenser unit operable to (1) reheat the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the process airflow as the process airflow passes through a first portion of the condenser unit, and (2) heat the bypass airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the bypass airflow as the bypass airflow passes through a second portion of the condenser unit. The process airflow is discharged into the structure via a process airflow outlet and the bypass airflow is discharged into the structure via a bypass airflow outlet.

Abstract: A hybrid dehumidification system for controlling the humidity and/or both humidity and temperature in a space includes a cooling coil for first cooling, or cooling and reducing the humidity of, an airstream to be supplied to the space with an aqueous cooling medium, passing the thus cooled airstream through a desiccant adsorption means to further reduce the humidity of the airstream before supplying the airstream to the space, and regenerating the desiccant adsorption means by heating the desiccant with waste heat from a heat pump used to further cool the first aqueous cooling medium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing heating in a high temperature heat pump comprising condensing a vapor working fluid comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, in a condenser, thereby producing a liquid working fluid. Also disclosed herein is a method of raising the maximum feasible condenser operating temperature in a high temperature heat pump apparatus comprising charging the high temperature heat pump with a working fluid comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed herein is a composition comprising: (a) Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; (b) 2-chloropropane; and (c) at least one lubricant suitable for use at a temperature of at least about 150° C.; is wherein the 2-chloropropane is present in an amount effective to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like combination with the Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed herein is a high temperature heat pump apparatus containing a working fluid comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene.

Abstract: A refrigerant system according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a outdoor heat exchanger performing heat exchange between outdoor air and a refrigerant; a compressor compressing the refrigerant; an indoor heat exchanger performing heat exchange between indoor air and the refrigerant; an expansion portion expanding the refrigerant; and a refrigerant pipe connecting the outdoor heat exchanger, the compressor, the indoor heat exchanger and the expansion portion to form a refrigerant cycle, wherein the outdoor heat exchanger includes a refrigerant storage portion storing the refrigerant to control flowing refrigerant amount on the refrigerant cycle.

Abstract: A method of regulating thermal dissipation from a vehicle battery pack is provided in which a by-pass valve is used to control the amount of battery pack coolant either passing through, or by-passing, a heat exchanger, where the coolant passing through the heat exchanger is cooled by a refrigeration system. The vehicle's HVAC system is controlled to insure that HVAC operation does not compromise maintaining the battery pack within an acceptable range of temperatures.

Abstract: An air dehydration and heating device can include a first evaporator serpentine and a second evaporator serpentine in parallel and in series with at least one condenser serpentine; a first outside air intake damper for the first evaporator serpentine and a second outside air intake damper for the second evaporator serpentine; a fan motor to drive a fan; a drying air outlet duct to receive air moved by the fan, the air having passed through at least one of the first evaporator serpentine and the second evaporator serpentine and at least one of the at least one condenser serpentine; a return drying air intake damper in a return drying air intake duct; and a processor to control temperature and humidity of drying air in the drying air outlet duct.

Abstract: An appliance is provided including a noise reduction device to reduce noise generated within a main body of the appliance. The noise reduction device may include a sound absorbing plate having a plurality of sound absorbing holes and a resonance member, one side of which is open and having a hollow portion, so that noise generated by a drive of the appliance passes through the noise reduction device, in order to efficiently reduce noise in the appliance and achieve an increase of internal capacity, a decrease in weight, and a reduction in manufacturing costs for the appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle, having a cooling air duct disposed within a battery to move cooling air for cooling the battery, so as to enable same to be compact and improve space utilization, in order to optimize cooling performance within a limited space. The vehicle of the present invention also includes a battery-cooling unit that exchanges heat and cools air ventilated from the passenger compartment and then supplies the air to the battery, so as to use the air from the passenger compartment with minimal effects on the air temperature in the passenger compartment, and more efficiently cool the battery. Further, the vehicle and method for controlling same according to the present invention can detect the temperatures of the battery and of the passenger compartment, and determine whether to cool the air in the passenger compartment using a heat exchanger in accordance with each detected temperature, or control the rotation speed of a ventilation fan, in order to more efficiently cool the battery.

Abstract: The present invention is a personal cooling device for use during the operation of a motorcycle to provide a mist of water to keep a rider or passenger cool during hot weather. The device in a first embodiment consists of a water reservoir connected to an electric motor driven by the bikes electrical system to push water through tubing toward and out nozzles mounted on the motorcycle's handle bars.

Abstract: A cooling device for a charger capable of simplifying the device configuration and reducing the power consumption is provided. Cooling device for cooling the charger for charging a battery with use of power supply received from a power source includes a compressor for circulating a cooling agent, a condenser for condensing the cooling agent, a decompressor for decompressing the cooling agent condensed by condenser, an evaporator for evaporating the cooling agent decompressed by the decompressor, and a cooling portion for cooling the charger with use of the cooling agent flowing from the condenser, and the cooling portion is provided on a path of the cooling agent flowing from the condenser to the evaporator.

Abstract: A cooling lining comprises an outer (116) and inner layer (118) for example of woven material. On the inner layer are a number of pockets (120) with air channels forming a lattice there between. Within each pocket is a support member (130) with an insulation member (128) nearer the front face of the pocket to hold the sides of the pocket taut or substantially taut. Hydrophilic material (134) is inserted into the pockets. The lining may form a cooling vest (100) or may comprise separate members that can be attached to inside of a flak jacket by Velcro strips.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for drying and/or cooling gas (12), in particular air, by means of a hygroscopic solution (14), said apparatus comprising an absorption device (16) which comprises at least one gas flow duct (18) and at least one flow duct (20) carrying the hygroscopic solution, wherein the inner or gas chamber (22) of a respective gas flow duct is at least partly delimited by a vapor-permeable liquid-tight membrane wall (24) and at least one flow duct is provided, which is formed between such a gas flow duct and a further such gas flow duct adjacent to the latter or an adjacent cooling unit (26) and which carries the hygroscopic solution, so that moisture, in particular water vapor, passes from the gas into the hygroscopic solution via the membrane wall and is absorbed in said solution.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus that cools an HV appliance heat source includes: a compressor for circulating a coolant; a condenser for condensing the coolant; an expansion valve that decompresses the coolant that has been condensed by the condenser; an evaporator for evaporating the coolant that has been decompressed by the expansion valve; and a coolant passageway through which the coolant that moves from an outlet of the condenser toward an inlet of the expansion valve flows. The coolant passageway includes a passageway-forming portion that forms a portion of the coolant passageway. The cooling apparatus further includes a coolant passageway that is disposed in parallel with the passageway-forming portion, and that circulates the coolant via the HV appliance heat source.

Abstract: A refrigeration unit is provided for conditioning air within a refrigerated chamber for housing perishable goods having an improved air exchange device for selectively admitting fresh air into the refrigerated chamber while simultaneously venting air from within the refrigerated chamber. The air exchange device includes a tubular member having a first chamber and a second chamber isolated from first chamber, the first chamber having an inlet in flow communication with a fresh air source and an outlet opening in flow communication with the refrigerated chamber on a suction side of the evaporator, and the second chamber having an inlet in flow communication with the refrigerated chamber in a discharge side of evaporator fan and an outlet opening in flow communication with a space exterior of the refrigerated chamber.

Abstract: An integrated CO2 refrigeration and air conditioning (AC) system for use in a facility includes one or more CO2 compressors configured to discharge a CO2 refrigerant at a higher pressure for circulation through a circuit to provide cooling to one or more refrigeration loads in the facility and a receiver configured to receive the CO2 refrigerant at a lower pressure through a high pressure valve. The integrated system further includes an AC module configured to deliver a chilled AC coolant to AC loads in the facility. The AC module includes an AC evaporator and an AC compressor. The AC evaporator has an inlet configured to receive CO2 liquid and an outlet configured to discharge a CO2 vapor. The AC compressor is arranged in parallel with the one or more CO2 compressors and is configured to receive CO2 vapor from both the AC evaporator and the receiver.

Abstract: The thermodynamic system includes a circuit for circulating a refrigerant including a compression device including a first and a second compressors each including a sealed enclosure including a low-pressure portion containing a motor and an oil pan positioned at the bottom of the enclosure, and a refrigerant intake opening leading into the low-pressure portion, a refrigerant dispensing device arranged to connect an evaporator to the intake opening of the first compressor, an oil level equalization conduit putting the oil pans of the first and second compressors in communication, a connecting device putting the low-pressure portion of the first compressor in communication with the intake opening of the second compressor, and control means arranged to control the starting and stopping of the first and second compressors according to four control modes.

Abstract: Integrated adsorption and heat exchanger devices are provided for solid sorption refrigeration systems (1), together with methods for making such devices. An integrated adsorption and heat exchanger device (20, 30, 45, 52) comprises a solid material having formed therein both a porous adsorption structure (21, 31, 44, 53), which is pervious to an adsorbate of said system (1), and a heat exchanger structure (22, 32), which is impervious to said adsorbate, for heat exchange with the porous adsorption structure in operation of the system (1).

Abstract: A refrigeration cycle 1 is constituted by joining at least a compressor 2, a condenser 3, a decompression and expansion device 4, and an evaporator 5 to each other by a pipe 6. The condenser 3 is formed of a condenser with a supercooling part including a condensing part 7 and a supercooling part 8. The refrigeration cycle 1 further includes an internal heat exchanger 25. A rate at which the supercooling part 8 occupies with respect to the whole condenser 3 is set to a value which falls within a range of 3% to 9% when the heat exchange efficiency of the internal heat exchanger 25 falls within a range of 25% to 75%.

Abstract: A thermostatic expansion valve and a refrigerating system comprising the thermostatic expansion valve. The thermostatic expansion valve comprises a valve body arranged with an air box on the top, and the inner chamber of the air box is divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a diaphragm. Within the inner chamber of the valve body there are provided a valve plug component and a valve port matched with the valve plug component. The inner chamber of the valve body is divided into a first interface chamber and a second interface chamber by a sealing line or sealing face between the valve port and the valve plug component. At the lower end part of the valve body there is provided a balance chamber to balance the valve plug component. The upper end part of the valve plug component is arranged within the lower chamber and the lower end part thereof is arranged within the balance chamber (14) of the valve body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and device for condensing a first fluid rich in carbon dioxide using a second fluid.