18556420. AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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AIR CONDITIONER
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18556420 titled 'AIR CONDITIONER
The patent application describes an air conditioner with a refrigerant circuit, a blower, and a controller that controls various components of the system based on specific parameters.
- The air conditioner includes a refrigerant circuit with a compressor, indoor and outdoor heat exchangers, and an expansion valve.
- A blower is used to send air to the outdoor heat exchanger for cooling purposes.
- The controller manages actuators such as the compressor, expansion valve, and blower to optimize the system's performance.
- Either the indoor or outdoor heat exchanger can function as a condenser.
- The controller calculates a parameter to control the actuators when the degree of subcooling of the refrigerant exceeds a certain threshold value.
Potential Applications: - Residential air conditioning systems - Commercial HVAC systems - Industrial cooling applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling operation - Optimal control of system components - Enhanced energy efficiency
Benefits: - Improved cooling performance - Energy savings - Extended lifespan of the air conditioning system
Commercial Applications: "Smart Air Conditioner Technology for Energy-Efficient Cooling Systems"
Prior Art: Research on similar air conditioning systems with advanced control mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on optimizing refrigerant circuits for better energy efficiency.
Questions about Air Conditioner Technology: 1. How does the controller determine the optimal settings for the system components? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this advanced air conditioner technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
An air conditioner includes: a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an outdoor heat exchanger, the refrigerant circuit being configured to circulate refrigerant; a blower configured to send air to the outdoor heat exchanger; and a controller configured to control at least one actuator that is one of the compressor, the expansion valve, and the blower. One of the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger is configured to function as a condenser. The controller is configured to calculate a parameter used for controlling the at least one actuator in a state in which a degree of subcooling of refrigerant having passed through the condenser is equal to or greater than a threshold value.
