Abstract: There is disclosed a temperature control system for an absorption refrigerating apparatus comprising an evaporator, an absorber, a condenser, a regenerator, a solution heat exchanger, a solution pump, a cooling medium pump, and piping operatively connecting these parts together. Where absorption refrigerating machines are arranged in two or more stages with respect to the flow of cold water to be circulated at a load side, the machine of each stage has a cold water outlet temperature detector, and a temperature controller for controlling the amount of heat of a machine-driving heated fluid in accordance with the cold water outlet temperature of each stage. A control circuit is so arranged that the temperature controller of the first stage, or the temperature controllers of the intermediate stages except for the temperature controller of the final stage are controlled by a proportional control whereas the temperature controller of the final stage is controlled by a PID control.

Abstract: An unloading arrangement for a rotary screw compressor includes discrete and different unloading apparatus associated with the male and female rotors respectively. The unloading apparatus associated with the male rotor is an axial piston continuous unloader movably disposed in a bore which is remote from but in flow communication, through a series of ports, with the compressor's working chamber. The unloading apparatus associated with the female rotor is a step unloader which, when opened, unloads the compressor in a single, relatively large capacity step. The compressor is therefore capable of being unloaded both over a continuous operating range and in a discontinuous, stepwise fashion. By duplexing compressors of this type, continuous capacity modulation of a multiple compressor system is made available over a large operating range without the employment of compressors unloaded by slide valve mechanisms.

Abstract: In an air conditioner having a single outdoor unit and a plurality of indoor units, if at least two indoor units supply operation commands, an indoor unit allowed to be operated and an indoor unit not allowed to be operated are determined in accordance with a predetermined operation priority order. An operation standby signal is sent to the indoor unit not allowed to be operated. If the indoor unit allowed to be operated stops its operation, a new indoor unit is determined by again referring to the operation priority order. A confirmation signal is then sent to the determined new indoor unit under the standby state until then. If the indoor unit received the confirmation signal sends a response signal indicating that the indoor unit still intends to operate, then an operation permission signal is given to the new indoor unit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a current control apparatus comprising first controllers adapted for detecting an overall or total load current to calculate distribution values for distributing a current margin with respect to an overall or total current limit value to respective air-conditioners; and second controllers adapted for respectively controlling air-conditioners so as not to exceed individual current limit values, and for carrying out an incremental correction of individual current limit values in accordance with distribution values calculated by the first controllers.

Abstract: A control system for controlling cooling equipment comprising a refrigerant circuit for cooling water by heat exchange, a plurality of cooling modules in a backup relationship with an adjusting apparatus for adjusting the cooling capability of the refrigerant circuit and a controller controlling the adjusting apparatus for adjusting the cooling capability, a control module having a coolant temperature sensor and a controller for calculating a cooling capability control command based on the value detected by the coolant temperature sensor. The controller in one of the cooling modules controls the adjusting apparatus and on the cooling capability control commend transmitted from the controller in the control module.

Abstract: A method and control system for operating a chiller system having a lead compressor and a lag compressor in which the load on the compressors is balanced by limiting the % KW demand on the lag compressor from exceeding the 90 KW of the lead compressor while forcing the lag compressor to supply chilled water at a temperature lower than the lead compressor chilled water.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a rotary compressor having two compression pumps and a motor for driving the compressor pumps, a condenser connected to the rotary compressor, a regulator connected to the condenser and with an evaporator connected to the regulator. An electric power is supplied from an inverter circuit to the motor of the rotary compressor. The output frequency of the inverter circuit is controlled by a frequency controlling device according to a heat load of a heat exchange circuit subjected. The rotary compressor is operated according to a parallel operation pattern in which the two compression pumps are actuated or a single operation pattern in which a single compression pump is actuated. Either one of the two operation patterns is selected by a selecting device according to the operational condition of the heat exchanger. The switching between the single operation and the parallel operation is performed by a switching device according to the output signal of the selecting device.

Abstract: Electric expansion valves are provided midway along liquid-side pipes connected to indoor units. Electric flow control valves are provided midway along gas-side pipes connected to the indoor units. The indoor units detect air-conditioning loads, and a capability of a compressor is controlled in accordance with the sum of the air-conditioning loads. At the same time, the opening degrees of the flow control valves are controlled in accordance with the individual air-conditioning loads of the indoor units. In the heating operation mode, a high-pressure-side pressure of a refrigeration cycle is detected. When the high-pressure-side pressure becomes a preset value or more, an expansion valve and a flow control valve corresponding to an indoor unit whose operation is stopped are opened to predetermined opening degrees.

Abstract: A refrigeration system is disclosed which utilizes an expansion engine in the condensate line of the condenser. The liquid leaving the condenser drives the expansion engine when it passes therethrough. The expansion engine, in turn, drives a compressor which compresses gas from the reservoir to the condenser. The discharge of the liquid refrigerant from the condenser is controlled by a micro-controller circuit. The micro-controller circuit increases the flow when the temperature difference between the liquid refrigerant and the ambient air flowing across the condenser is below a predetermined value and decreases the flow when the temperature difference is above a predetermined value. A liquid pump is used to elevate the pressure of the liquid refrigerant leaving the receiver.

Abstract: Refrigerant flowing through each air conditioning unit of a multiple air conditioning system is respectively detected by a refrigerant flow sensor provided in each air conditioning unit and the degree of opening of a refrigerant flow control valve arranged in each air conditioning unit is controlled in response to the detection result of the corresponding refrigerant flow sensor to supply an appropriate amount of refrigerant to each air conditioning unit. The capacity of the compressor of a refrigerant supply unit of the multiple air conditioning system is controlled based on the detection result of each refrigerant flow sensor and the actual opening degree of each refrigerant flow control valve.

Abstract: A low-temperature storage of the invention has N refrigeration units that may be used for independently refrigerating N chambers, and a controller having N sets of temperature region setting means and corresponding N temperature settling means usable for N refrigeration chambers. Each of said temperature region setting means comprises a plurality of temperature control switches which may assume a combination of ON and/or OFF states for establishing a desired temperature region in an associated chamber. Furthermore, within respective temperature regions, desirable temperatures may be preset by associated temperature setting means. When the number chambers available is less than N, said controller may be used for controlling an arbitrary number of refrigeration chambers in a desired combination of modes by setting non-used set of said temperature setting means in prohibited mode.

Abstract: A refrigeration system having compressor controls responsive to the heat load on the system. Each selected evaporator of the system has a thermostatic switch unit which includes an associated temperature sensor in proximity to the evaporator. The thermostatic switch unit has an operating range with ON and OFF threshold values and function to operate an electromagnetic valve which controls the refrigerant admitted to the evaporator. The heat load to which the compressor controls are responsive is derived from the accumulated ON and OFF times of the switch insert.

Abstract: A method of staging a plurality of compressors in a refrigeration system. The method comprises the steps of: accumulating a first operative condition for each compressor; accumulating a second operative condition for each compressor; initiating operation of whichever compressor has the lowest accumulation of the first operative condition whenever a system controller calls for an increase in system capacity; and terminating operation of whichever compressor has the greatest accumulation of the second operative condition whenever the system controller calls for a reduction in system capacity.

Abstract: On each refrigerant piping to an indoor heat exchanger of each indoor unit, there is provided a flow control valve of which target opening (.theta.t) is selected separately according to an air-conditioning load of each indoor unit. Provided, the flow control valve which will have a maximum target opening (.theta.t.sub.max) selected, is fully opened, with the remaining flow control valves having such an opening greater than each of respective target openings (.theta.t) by a given value (.DELTA..theta.). Meanwhile, a target frequency (Ft) of output power from an inverter is selected, following the total of air-conditioning loads of respective indoor units; provided, an actual frequency (F) of output power of the inverter is selected in such a value lower than the target frequency (Ft) by a given value (.DELTA.F).

Abstract: A control device for energizing and de-energizing temperature changing devices having a primary control unit and a secondary control unit is provided. The primary control unit includes means for sensing an external temperature and generating a signal (Ps) having a value proportional to the external temperature, means for generating a set point signal (Psp), representing one end of a predetermined primary temperature range, and means for generating a differential signal (Pd), representing the difference between signal Psp and the other end of the predetermined primary temperature range are included. Additionally, the primary unit includes a primary switch for connecting power to at least one temperature changing device which is opened and closed in response to combinations of signals Ps, Psp and Pd.

Abstract: A refrigerator apparatus is provided having a cabinet with a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment. The compartments define two passageways allowing air circulation therebetween. A refrigerator system is included having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator situated in the freezer compartment. The refrigerator system elements are connected in series in a closed loop, in a refrigerant flow relationship. A first fan is situated in the freezer compartment for providing air flow over the evaporator. A second fan is situated in one of the two passageways for providing air circulation between the two compartments. A first thermostatic controller situated in the freezer compartment for maintaining a desired temperature in the freezer compartment by causing the compressor and the first fan to operate.

Abstract: A water chilling apparatus comprising a plurality of chilling modules each having a refrigerating cycle mainly composed of a compressor, a condensor, an evaporator and an expansion mechanism, and a control module having a water pump for feeding, to an object to be chilled, chilling water cooled down by the evaporator of each chilling module, a detector for detecting a temperature of the chilling water and a water temperature controller. A chilling ability of each chilling module in response to a variable frequency is kept at substantially the same level. A capacity of the compressor of each chilling module is variably controlled in a range between an upper limit capacity and a lower limit capacity. The water temperature controller is used to calculate a whole necessary capacity value needed in the compressors of all the chilling modules as a function as a deviation between a set value of the chilling water temperature and a chilling water temperature detected by the detector.

Abstract: A refrigeration circuit is provided in which economizer control is provided together with variable capacity control. Constant cooling is achieved by controlling an economizer cycle responsive to the suction pressure of the compressor. Additionally, compressor discharge temperature is controlled by controlling the portion of liquid refrigerant supplied to the interstage line.

Abstract: A refrigerating cycle apparatus has, in a sealed casing, a compressor including first and second compressor means driven simultaneously. A refrigerating cycle circuit is constituted by connecting this compressor, a condenser, a pressure-reducing device, and an evaporator. Counterflow checking means is provided on the suction side of the first compressor means, for checking the counterflow of the refrigerant from the first compressor means to the evaporator. Switching means is provided on the discharge side of the second compressor means.

Abstract: This invention provides a multi-staged refrigeration system which includes a method for optimizing the energy used by measuring the energy used by the compressors and increasing the intermediate pressure if the energy decreases when increasing the pressure and decreasing the pressure if the energy increases when increasing the pressure.

Abstract: A heating and/or cooling system incorporates a number of modular refrigeration units each of which includes at least one compressor, an evaporator and a condenser. A variable speed circulating water pump circulates water through each evaporator/condenser, which are connected in parallel across the respective supply line and return line. A master controller activates and deactivates individual compressors in accordance with load demand. Shut-off valves close off the water flow through the respective evaporator and/or condenser of any units deactivated and the resulting changes in the pressure differential in the supply and return lines is sensed by sensor which sends a signal to the pump motor speed controller which changes the output of the pump to restore a predetermined pressure differential.

Abstract: A refrigeration system utilizes a small high speed centrifugal compressor driven by a directly coupled, high frequency, electric motor. The motor has a double-ended shaft which supports the rotors of low pressure and high pressure centrifugal compressor stages. The motor operates in the refrigerant atmosphere so as to eliminate the requirement for rotating shaft seals. High frequency power (3750 Hz) is supplied to the motor, which runs at 75,000 RPM. The system utilizes a novel flash intercooler between the compressor stages.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a rack or bank of compressors located in parallel and feeding a common condenser. Liquid refrigerant from the condenser is supplied to a plurality of evaporators located in parallel and feeding a common suction manifold. The suction manifold is connected to the compressors and contains a valve for selectively isolating one or more compressors and evaporators whereby the isolated compressor acts as a satellite compressor and the isolated evaporators are operated at a lower temperature than the other evaporators.

Abstract: A heat pump for heating water in a condenser where the water is circulated through the condenser by a pump controlled by the condensing temperature of the refrigerant to return water heated to a usable temperature to the upper end of the water tank.

Abstract: A refrigeration system (10) having a compressor rotor (20) rotatably supported by a plurality of hydrodynamic bearings (22 and 24) lubricated by oiless pressurized liquid refrigerant and pressurizing refrigerant which flows to a condenser (34) providing liquid refrigerant which flows to an evaporator (68) in fluid communication with the condenser and the compressor in accordance with the invention includes a refrigeration circuit (36) coupled to the compressor, for providing pressurized refrigerant to the hydrodynamic bearings from the compressor and to the evaporator; a bearing pump (26), coupled to the refrigerant circuit and to the condenser, for providing pressurized refrigerant to the refrigeration circuit; a first temperature sensor (101) sensing a temperature Tsink of a heat exchange fluid at the condenser and providing a temperature signal representative of the temperature Tsink of the heat exchange fluid at the condenser; a second heat exchange sensor (103) sensing a temperature Tsource of a heat exc

Abstract: An outdoor unit includes at least two compressors and an outdoor heat exchanger commonly coupled thereto. An indoor unit is coupled to the outdoor unit to form a refrigeration cycle. The indoor unit includes at least an indoor heat exchanger and means for outputting required capacity data in accordance with an air-conditioning load with respect to the indoor heat exchanger. A pressure detector detects the high-pressure-side pressure of the refrigeration cycle. A first control section controls the number of compressors to be driven. The first control section sequentially starts the two compressors so as to control the compressors in a parallel operation state when the number of compressors to be driven is controlled to be two.

Abstract: A rotary compressor includes first and second compressor sections, and a motor for driving the compressor sections. The first and second compressor sections have first and second cylinders, respectively, and each cylinders has a suction port. First and second suction pipes are connected to the suction ports, and first and second change over valves are provided at the first and second pipes, respectively. The first cylinder has a release port for releasing a port of the gas being compressed in the first cylinder. A release pipe provided with a third changed over valve is connected to the release port. The operaations of the first to third valves are controlled by a control circuit so that the capacity of the compressor varies in the plurality of steps in accordance with the loads applied thereto.

Abstract: A microprocessor controlled system for use in a refrigeration system which includes a plurality of pulse controlled solenoid flow control valves suitable for use as expansion valves is disclosed. A pulse width modulated control signal is generated for cyclically opening and closing the flow through the solenoid expansion valve. The duty cycle of the pulsed control signal determines the average flow rate through the valve. The microprocessor responds to the flow rate through each of the solenoid valves to determine, on a system-wide basis, if each fixture in the system, as indicated by the flow rate through the expansion valve associated therewith, is operating properly.

Abstract: A refrigeration and heat pump system of the refrigerant gas compression type having selectively operable first and second heat exchangers, respectively, in heat exchange relationship with a heat sink or source and a heating or cooling load, and with a an internal combustion engine driving a plurality of refrigerant gas compressors with more than one of the compressors selectively engagable when the system is operated in the heat pumping mode and the heat source is at low ambient temperature. The system includes at least one speed increaser connected between the plurality or compressors, so that the compressors operate at difference speeds although driven by the same engine.

Abstract: A heat pump for heating water in a condenser where the water is circulated through the conductor by a pump controlled by the condensing pressure of the refrigerant to return water heated to a usable temperature to the upper end of the water tank.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the capacity of a multi-stage cooling system is disclosed. The system of the invention utilizes a plurality of commonly piped compressors having common suction load wherein at least one compressor being a variable speed compressor, means for establishing a single predetermined cooling stage "cut-in" pressure and a single predetermined cooling stage "cut-out" pressure, a plurality of condenser fans and a microprocessor based control means for controlling the operation of the system.

Abstract: A refrigerated transportation container having associated therewith a cryogenic refrigeration unit and a recirculation refrigeration unit is provided. The cryogenic unit allows an initial rapid cooling of the container's interior and the recirculation unit allows the efficient maintenance of the temperature of the container's interior during transport. The container is particularly useful in a method of distributing refrigerated products to a plurality of geographically spaced distribution locations. The rapid cool down of the container's interior allows a quick return of the interior to a predetermined transport temperature which, in turn, allows minimization of the risks of a failure to maintain the products at said predetermined transport temperature.

Abstract: Improved means for automatically controlling an evaporative cooler having a pump and blower, said control system comprising a solid state electronic temperature sensing circuit capable of sensing temperature differences of considerably less than 0.1 degree Fahrenheit, a timer for activating the cooler pump a predetermined period prior to and following activation of the blower, logic means for controlling activation and cycling of said blower, and humidity sensing means for developing an electrical signal indicative of excessive atmospheric humidity for turning off said cooler and controlling an associated air conditioner.

Abstract: An outdoor unit has at least two compressors including at least one variable-capability compressor, and an outdoor heat exchanger coupled to the two compressors. A plurality of indoor units are connected to the outdoor unit to constitute a refrigeration cycle, and each indoor unit includes at least an indoor heat exchanger, and a section for outputting required capability data in accordance with an air-conditioning load of the indoor heat exchanger. A pressure sensor senses a higher-side pressure of the refrigeration cycle constituted by coupling the outdoor unit to the plurality of indoor units.

Abstract: An outdoor unit has at least a variable-capability compressor and an outdoor heat exchanger coupled thereto. A plurality of indoor units each have at least an indoor heat exchanger and a section for outputting demand-capability data according to an air-conditioning load of the indoor heat exchanger. A distributing unit serves to couple the outdoor unit and the plurality of indoor units in parallel to form respective refrigeration cycles, and has a plurality of refrigerant flow controllers corresponding to the respective refrigeration cycles. A first controller sends refrigerant flow control commands associated with the demand-capability data of the indoor units to the refrigerant flow controllers of the distributing unit and outputs sum data of the demand-capability data. A second controller sends a capacity-change control command to the variable-capability compressor of the outdoor unit, in accordance with the sum data from the first controller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conserving energy in the operation of a conventional air conditioning system in a large building employing a condenser, an evaporator, a chilled water circuit, and a refrigerant compressor or heat source in an absorption-type air conditioner wherein the chilled water flow is modulated to match the actual cooling load needed in the building, and when utilized in an air conditioning system having multiple air conditioning units one or more of the air conditioning units is turned off along with associated pumps and valves.

Abstract: An air conditioning system with a common refrigerant supply, an engine-driven compressor circuit and a thermal compression circuit in parallel with the compressor circuit, a high efficiency compact thermal compressor which is either an ejector or a double vortex chamber flow inducer and a new control system which saves energy by unloading the mechanical compressor when thermal compression is fully operative. The hybrid system includes a check valve which prevents refrigerant flow from the compressor through the thermally powered compressor. Timers start the refrigerant pump of thermal compression circuit. Pressure switches sense operating pressure of the refrigerant. A refrigerant pump and a heat exchanger vapor generator generate high pressure refrigerant vapor which drives the thermal compressor. Refrigerant pump starts after initial cooling of passenger compartment is achieved by mechanical compressor circuit.

Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus includes two different refrigerating circuits in one central unit for supplying a conditioned air into a defined space through an air duct. Each refrigerating circuit has an air exhausting damper for exhausting internal air from the defined space, and an external air intake damper for taking the external air into the defined space through the central unit. One of the refrigerating circuits forcibly carries out the heating operation, and the external air intake damper thereof is maintained in a closed state while the other refrigerating circuit carries out the defrosting operation to prevent temperature of the conditioned air fed from the central unit into the defined space from decreasing below a desirable level.

Abstract: An outdoor unit includes at least two variable-capacity compressors. Each of a plurality of indoor units includes a detector for detecting an air conditioning load of the indoor heat exchanger to output respective required capacity data. A distribution unit couples the outdoor unit in parallel with the indoor units so as to constitute each refrigerant cycle, and has a plurality of refrigerant flow controllers. A first controller supplies a control command based on the respective required capacity data to the refrigerant flow controllers, and outputs total sum data of the respective required capacity data. A second controllers supplies a single operation command with a predetermined capacity by one of the two compressors or a parallel operation command with predetermined capacities by both the two compressors to the outdoor unit whether the total sum data is smaller or larger than a predetermined value.

Abstract: An outdoor unit has at least two variable-capability compressors and has an outdoor heat exchanger coupled to the compressors having lubricating oil supplying sections coupled together by an oil-balancing member. A plurality of indoor units are each coupled to the outdoor unit for forming a refrigerating cycle and each have at least an indoor heat exchanger and an output section for outputting demand capability data according to an air conditioning load of the indoor heat exchanger. In accordance with the demand capability data, a controller generates a parallel operation command for parallel operation involving both of the compressors of the outdoor unit with capability according to a sum of the demand capability data from the indoor units.

Abstract: A cooling system is disclosed for a pod (20) of an aircraft. The cooling system includes an air circulation loop (28) for supplying cooled air to an air input (32) of the pod to cool a load disposed in the pod and for receiving air discharged from an air discharge (34, 35) to the pod which has absorbed heat from the pod. A cooling apparatus (30) is disposed in the loop which is activated to cool air flowing in the loop prior to application to the pod. A fan (48) is located in the air circulation loop between the cooling apparatus and the air discharge (35) which is activated to blow discharged air toward the cooling apparatus when the aircraft is operated in a first portion of the flight envelope. A ram air supply (44) supplies ram air in response to flight of the aircraft.

Abstract: A refrigeration system comprises a plurality of assembled modular units each having a refrigeration circuit separate from the circuit of the other units. Each unit includes a housing which defines at least one compartment containing the evaporator of the refrigeration circuit. The condenser is either located in a second compartment in the housing or in a separate chamber associated therewith. A first heat exchange fluid is conveyed to and from the compartment by header pipes, the header pipes of adjacent units being interconnected to form common manifolds for the system. A second heat exchange fluid is circulated passed the condensers of each unit. Electrical controls are provided on each unit to control and monitor operation of the respective refrigeration circuit the controls being interconnected to enable overall control of each unit of the system in accordance with load demand.

Abstract: An interface adapter for use in combination with a commercial installation having a central refrigeration system with multiple compressors and refrigerated units and also having environmental apparatus for regulating the heating, ventilating and air conditioning of such installation. The refrigeration system has a local control apparatus for operating the system in response to local status signals and has remote control input ports for remote control of the system. A remote electronic controller adapted to receive the local status signals and to override at least part of said local control means operates the refrigeration system by generating an electrical control signal and a switchback signal indicating that the electrical control signal should be recognized. The interface adapter electronically isolates and interfaces the refrigeration system and the remote controller.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a closed-loop refrigeration system having multiple parallel commonly piped compressors is disclosed. Various combinations of compressors define the compressor capacity stages of the system. The disclosed control system responds to a system parameter, such as the suction line pressure or the temperature of an area to be cooled by an evaporator of the refrigeration system, to control the selection of the minimum system compressor capacity necessary to maintain the temperature of the area to be cooled to the lowest temperature. Control of the compressor capacity is effected by the sensed system parameter by generating an operating range defined from an upper to a lower operating limit. Operations above or below this range determines whether an increase or decrease, respectively, in compressor capacity needs to be made.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conserving energy in the operation of a conventional air conditioning system in a large building employing a condenser, an evaporator, a chilled water circuit, and a refrigerant compressor or heat source in an absorption-type air conditioner wherein the chilled water flow is modulated to match the actual cooling load needed in the building, and when utilized in an air conditioning system having multiple air conditioning units one or more of the air conditioning units is turned off along with associated pumps and valves.

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes first and second refrigerant circuits each having a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, each of the refrigerant circuits being charged with an organic refrigerant. The evaporator of the first refrigerant circuit is divided into a plurality of evaporator portions connected together in series. The condenser of the second refrigerant circuit is divided into condenser portions equal in number to the number of the evaporator portions of the first refrigerant circuit. The condenser portions of the second refrigerant circuit are paired with the evaporator portions of the first refrigerant circuit to provide heat exchangers. The refrigerant of the second refrigerant circuit is a mixture of refrigerants different in kind and in boiling point.

Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigeration system employing multi-stage compressors, several unique modes of operation thereof, a sub-cooler/economizer for sub-cooling the condensed refrigerant prior to vaporization in the evaporator, as well as an improved expansion valve arrangement for controlling second stage discharge temperature, another valve arrangement for controlling economizer liquid discharge temperature, an interstage intercooler for use in a hot water system, a satellite compressor arrangement for ultra-low temperature applications, and an improved liquid-suction heat exchange arrangement.

Abstract: An improved system for and method of precisely controlling the temperature at a predetermined location at a preselected temperature selected from a range of temperatures is described. The preferred system for carrying out the preferred method includes a mixing valve for separating a fluid stream into first and second component streams and adjustable in response to a first contol signal so as to control the amount of separation of first and second component streams. The preferred system also includes a heater for heating the first compponent stream in response to a second control signal, a first evaporator for cooling the second component stream and a conduit for combining the heated and cooled component streams so as to provide a mixed stream to the predetermined location. The first and second control signals are provided as a function of the preselected temperature, the temperature of the heated first component stream, the temperature of the mixed stream and the temperature at said predetermined location.

Abstract: In accordance with a method of and arrangement for reducing heat consumption in a bottle cleaning machine, the machine has a plurality of lye solution preheating zones, a main lye solution bath, a plurality of spraying cells, and two heat pumps each having a hot side and a cold side, the hot side of one of the heat pumps being connected with one of the lye solution preheating zones while the cold side of the one heat pump is connected with at least one spraying cell, the one heat pump having an outlet connection leading to the one lye solution preheating zone and having a branching conduit leading to the cold side of another of the heat pumps and leads back to the one lye solution preheating zone, the hot side of the second heating pump having a circulating connection with the main lye solution bath.

Abstract: A single outdoor unit has at least an inverter circuit, a compressor motor, a variable capacity compressor, and an outdoor heat exchanger. A plurality of indoor units each have at least an indoor heat exchanger and an air-conditioning load detector. A distribution unit couples the single outdoor unit to the plurality of indoor units in parallel by liquid-side refrigerant piping and gas-side refrigerant piping, to form a refrigerating cycle of a heat pump type. The liquid-side refrigerant piping includes a motor-operated flow regulating valve and pressure reducer, which are connected in series fashion. A pseudo-refrigerant superheating state detector detects a pseudo-refrigerant overheating state on the basis of the temperature of the refrigerant in the aggregated portion of gas-side refrigerant piping of the distribution unit. A first controller respectively controls the open factors of the motor-operated flow regulating valves.