EP2157380A4 - HEAT PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING OR WATER HEATER WITH THE HEAT PUMP DEVICE APPLIED THEREON - Google Patents

HEAT PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING OR WATER HEATER WITH THE HEAT PUMP DEVICE APPLIED THEREON

Info

Publication number: EP2157380A4
Authority: EP; European Patent Office
Prior art keywords: heat pump; air conditioning; water heater; device applied; pump device
Prior art date: 2008-01-21
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.): Granted

Application number

EP08703521.8A

Other languages

German (de)

French (fr)

Other versions

EP2157380A1 (en

EP2157380B1 (en

Inventor

Mamoru Hamada

Kouji Yamashita

Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)

Mitsubishi Electric Corp

Original Assignee

Mitsubishi Electric Corp

Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)

2008-01-21

Filing date

2008-01-21

Publication date

2015-02-18

2008-01-21 Application filed by Mitsubishi Electric Corp filed Critical Mitsubishi Electric Corp

2008-01-21 Priority to EP15180070.3A priority Critical patent/EP2980498B1/en

2008-01-21 Priority to EP15180055.4A priority patent/EP2980497B1/en

2010-02-24 Publication of EP2157380A1 publication Critical patent/EP2157380A1/en

2015-02-18 Publication of EP2157380A4 publication Critical patent/EP2157380A4/en

2019-10-02 Application granted granted Critical

2019-10-02 Publication of EP2157380B1 publication Critical patent/EP2157380B1/en

Status Active legal-status Critical Current

2028-01-21 Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Classifications

- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B47/00—Arrangements for preventing or removing deposits or corrosion, not provided for in another subclass
- F25B47/02—Defrosting cycles
- F25B47/022—Defrosting cycles hot gas defrosting
- F25B47/025—Defrosting cycles hot gas defrosting by reversing the cycle
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
- F25D21/002—Defroster control
- F25D21/006—Defroster control with electronic control circuits
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F11/00—Control or safety arrangements
- F24F11/30—Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
- F24F11/41—Defrosting; Preventing freezing
- F24F11/42—Defrosting; Preventing freezing of outdoor units
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F2140/00—Control inputs relating to system states
- F24F2140/20—Heat-exchange fluid temperature
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2500/00—Problems to be solved
- F25B2500/19—Calculation of parameters
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2600/00—Control issues
- F25B2600/23—Time delays
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
- F25B2700/11—Sensor to detect if defrost is necessary
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
- F25B2700/17—Speeds
- F25B2700/171—Speeds of the compressor
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
- F25B2700/19—Pressures
- F25B2700/197—Pressures of the evaporator
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
- F25B2700/21—Temperatures
- F25B2700/2117—Temperatures of an evaporator
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
- F25B2700/21—Temperatures
- F25B2700/2117—Temperatures of an evaporator
- F25B2700/21171—Temperatures of an evaporator of the fluid cooled by the evaporator
- F25B2700/21172—Temperatures of an evaporator of the fluid cooled by the evaporator at the inlet

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Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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Thermal Sciences (AREA)
General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
Air Conditioning Control Device (AREA)

EP08703521.8A 2008-01-21 2008-01-21 Heat pump apparatus and air conditioner or water heater having the heat pump apparatus mounted thereon Active EP2157380B1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
EP15180070.3A EP2980498B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same
EP15180055.4A EP2980497B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
PCT/JP2008/050671 WO2009093297A1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump apparatus and air conditioner or water heater having the heat pump apparatus mounted thereon

Related Child Applications (4)

Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
EP15180070.3A Division EP2980498B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same
EP15180070.3A Division-Into EP2980498B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same
EP15180055.4A Division EP2980497B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same
EP15180055.4A Division-Into EP2980497B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same

Publications (3)

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EP2157380A1 EP2157380A1 (en)	2010-02-24
EP2157380A4 true EP2157380A4 (en)	2015-02-18
EP2157380B1 EP2157380B1 (en)	2019-10-02

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EP15180070.3A Active EP2980498B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same
EP08703521.8A Active EP2157380B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump apparatus and air conditioner or water heater having the heat pump apparatus mounted thereon
EP15180055.4A Active EP2980497B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same

Family Applications Before (1)

Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
EP15180070.3A Active EP2980498B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same

Family Applications After (1)

Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
EP15180055.4A Active EP2980497B1 (en)	2008-01-21	2008-01-21	Heat pump and air conditioner or water heater having the same

Country Status (3)

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EP (3)	EP2980498B1 (en)
JP (1)	JP5528119B2 (en)
WO (1)	WO2009093297A1 (en)

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WO2009093297A1 (en)	2009-07-30

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