Mitsubishi electric corporation (20240133597). REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Organization Name
mitsubishi electric corporation
Inventor(s)
Kazuyoshi Shinozaki of Tokyo (JP)
REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240133597 titled 'REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The refrigeration cycle apparatus described in the abstract consists of a heat source side unit, a relay unit, and multiple load side units connected by various pipes and valves to facilitate the flow of refrigerant throughout the system.
- The heat source side unit includes a compressor, flow switching valves, and heat exchangers to compress the refrigerant and control its flow based on the operation mode.
- The relay unit contains six-way valves or pairs of four-way valves to regulate the flow of refrigerant between the heat source side unit and the load side units.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various refrigeration systems, such as air conditioning units, refrigerators, and heat pumps.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps improve the efficiency and performance of refrigeration systems by optimizing the flow of refrigerant and controlling the heat exchange process.
Benefits
- Enhanced energy efficiency - Improved temperature control - Reduced maintenance requirements
Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
"Optimizing Refrigeration Cycle Apparatus for Energy Efficiency and Performance"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to refrigeration cycle systems with similar components and functionalities.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional refrigeration systems in terms of energy consumption?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional refrigeration systems in terms of energy consumption.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in existing refrigeration systems?
The article does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in existing refrigeration systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a heat source side unit, a relay unit, and a plurality of load side units, the heat source side unit and the relay unit are connected by using a low-pressure pipe and a high-pressure pipe, and the relay unit and each of the plurality of load side units are connected by using a corresponding liquid branch pipe and a corresponding gas branch pipe. the heat source side unit includes a compressor configured to compress refrigerant, at least one flow switching valve configured to change a passage of refrigerant based on an operation mode, and at least one heat source side heat exchanger, and the relay unit includes six-way valves or pairs of four-way valves.
