Vehicle HVAC System

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Vehicle HVAC System - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18329808 titled 'Vehicle HVAC System

The abstract describes an embodiment of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle that includes various components such as a compressor, interior condenser, water-cooled heat exchanger, refrigerant heat exchanger, and a control valve.

The HVAC system includes a compressor, interior condenser, water-cooled heat exchanger, refrigerant heat exchanger, and a control valve.
The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the refrigerant and a coolant circulating in a coolant system.
The refrigerant heat exchanger transfers heat between the refrigerant discharged from the water-cooled heat exchanger and the refrigerant discharged from the interior condenser.
The first control valve controls the flow of refrigerant between the interior condenser, water-cooled heat exchanger, and refrigerant heat exchanger.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles requiring efficient HVAC systems.

Problems Solved: - Improved heat transfer efficiency in vehicle HVAC systems. - Enhanced control over refrigerant flow for optimized performance.

Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency. - Improved cooling and heating performance in vehicles. - Enhanced overall comfort for vehicle occupants.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced HVAC System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in various vehicles such as cars, trucks, and buses to provide efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, enhancing the overall driving experience for users.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the water-cooled heat exchanger contribute to the efficiency of the HVAC system? 2. What advantages does the control valve offer in regulating refrigerant flow within the system?

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle includes a compressor, an interior condenser disposed on a downstream side of the compressor, a water-cooled heat exchanger disposed on a downstream side of the interior condenser and configured to transfer heat between a refrigerant and a coolant circulating in a coolant system, a refrigerant heat exchanger disposed on an upstream side of the compressor and configured to transfer heat between the refrigerant discharged from the water-cooled heat exchanger and the refrigerant discharged from the interior condenser, and a first control valve disposed between the water-cooled heat exchanger and the interior condenser and configured to control a flow of the refrigerant between the interior condenser, the water-cooled heat exchanger, and the refrigerant heat exchanger.