WO2018047416A1 - 空気調和装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention when a plurality of heat source side heat exchangers are used as a condenser, at least two heat source side heat exchangers are connected in series, the refrigerant flows, and the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers are used as an evaporator.
- the present invention relates to an air conditioner in which at least two heat source side heat exchangers are connected in parallel to flow refrigerant.
- an air conditioner such as a multi air conditioner for a building has a pipe between an outdoor unit (outdoor unit) that is a heat source unit arranged outside the building and an indoor unit (indoor unit) arranged inside the building.
- outdoor unit outdoor unit
- indoor unit indoor unit
- refrigerant circuit connected via is known. Then, the refrigerant circulates in the refrigerant circuit, and the room air is heated or cooled by using heat dissipation or heat absorption of the refrigerant, whereby the air-conditioning target space is heated or cooled.
- the plurality of heat exchangers are connected in parallel to allow refrigerant to flow.
- the pressure loss of an evaporator can be reduced, the performance of an evaporator improves, and heating performance improves.
- the refrigerant flows through a plurality of heat exchangers connected in parallel, so that the flow velocity of the refrigerant flowing through the condenser decreases.
- the heat transfer coefficient in the tube is lowered, the performance of the condenser is lowered, and the cooling performance is lowered.
- JP 2003-121019 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-117936
- This invention is for solving the said subject, and it aims at providing the air conditioning apparatus which power saving performance improves by the fall of the efficiency of a refrigerating cycle being suppressed.
- An air conditioner includes a main circuit in which a compressor, a refrigerant flow switching device, a load-side heat exchanger, a load-side expansion device, and a plurality of heat-source-side heat exchangers are sequentially connected by piping to circulate the refrigerant.
- the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers include a first heat source side heat exchanger and a second heat source side heat exchanger, and when using the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers as condensers, When the first heat source side heat exchanger and the second heat source side heat exchanger are connected in series with each other through a serial refrigerant flow path, and the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers are used as an evaporator, the first heat source side When the heat exchanger and the second heat source side heat exchanger are connected in parallel with each other through a parallel refrigerant flow path, and the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers are used as evaporators, the first heat source side heat exchanger is Or a position to be a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of at least one of the second heat source side heat exchangers , In which the share adjust header for adjusting the distribution of refrigerant is provided.
- the air conditioner when using a plurality of heat source side heat exchangers as an evaporator, at least one of the first heat source side heat exchanger and the second heat source side heat exchanger on the inlet side.
- a distribution adjustment header for adjusting the distribution of the refrigerant was provided at a position to be the refrigerant flow path.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the air-conditioning apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- An air conditioner 100 shown in FIG. 1 has a configuration in which an outdoor unit 1 and an indoor unit 2 are connected by a main pipe 4.
- FIG. 1 shows an example in which one indoor unit 2 is connected to the outdoor unit 1 via the main pipe 4.
- the number of indoor units 2 connected to the outdoor unit 1 is not limited to one, and a plurality of units may be connected.
- the outdoor unit 1 includes a compressor 10, a refrigerant flow switching device 11, a first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and a second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as components of the main circuit. .
- the main circuit includes the compressor 10, the refrigerant flow switching device 11, the load side heat exchanger 21, the load side expansion device 22, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the refrigerant is circulated through the sequential connection.
- the refrigerant pipe 3 is a general term for pipes through which the refrigerant used in the air conditioner 100 flows.
- the refrigerant pipe 3 includes, for example, a main pipe 4, a main pipe 5, a series pipe 6, a first parallel pipe 7, a second parallel pipe 8, a third parallel pipe 9, a first header 14a, a second header 14b, and a third header 15a. And the fourth header 15b.
- the main pipe 4 connects the outdoor unit 1 and the indoor unit 2.
- the main pipe 5 connects the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the first header 14a.
- the serial pipe 6 connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a via the second header 14b and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via the third header 15a in series. That is, the serial pipe 6 connects the second header 14b and the third header 15a.
- the first parallel pipe 7 connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a via the second header 14b and the load side expansion device 22 via the main pipe 4. That is, the first parallel pipe 7 connects the second header 14 b and the main pipe 4.
- the second parallel pipe 8 connects the refrigerant flow switching device 11 via the main pipe 5 and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via the third header 15a. That is, the second parallel pipe 8 connects the main pipe 5 and the third header 15a.
- the third parallel pipe 9 connects the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via the fourth header 15b and the load side expansion device 22 via the main pipe 4. That is, the third parallel pipe 9 connects the fourth header 15 b and the main pipe 4.
- the outdoor unit 1 has a configuration including the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the outdoor unit 1 may have a heat source side heat exchanger other than these.
- the outdoor unit 1 has a first opening / closing device 30, a second opening / closing device 31, and a third opening / closing device 32 as heat exchanger flow path switching devices.
- the outdoor unit 1 is equipped with a fan 16 that is a blower.
- the fan 16 employs a top flow system or the like positioned above the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- Compressor 10 draws in refrigerant and compresses it into a high temperature and high pressure state.
- the compressor 10 is composed of, for example, an inverter compressor capable of capacity control.
- the compressor 10 has a compression chamber in a hermetic container, has a low pressure refrigerant pressure atmosphere in the hermetic container, and uses a low-pressure shell structure that sucks and compresses the low-pressure refrigerant in the hermetic container.
- the refrigerant flow switching device 11 is composed of, for example, a four-way valve.
- the refrigerant flow switching device 11 switches the refrigerant flow channel in the cooling operation mode, the refrigerant flow channel in the heating operation mode, and the refrigerant flow channel in the defrost operation mode.
- the cooling operation mode and the defrost operation mode are cases where the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as a condenser or a gas cooler.
- the heating operation mode is a case where the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b have a plurality of heat exchanger tubes which are heat exchanger components, and a plurality of fins which are heat exchanger components.
- Each of the plurality of heat transfer tubes is a flat tube.
- the plurality of heat transfer tubes extend in the horizontal direction.
- the plurality of heat transfer tubes constitute a plurality of refrigerant flow paths in the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the plurality of fins are plate-like and are stacked with a predetermined interval.
- the plurality of fins extend in a vertical direction that is orthogonal to the extending direction of the heat transfer tubes, and the plurality of heat transfer tubes are inserted therethrough.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is disposed above the vertical line of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is configured integrally with the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b sharing fins which are heat exchanger components. That is, a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and a part of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b have the heat transfer tubes inserted through the same fins.
- the remaining part other than a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is configured independently of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. That is, the heat transfer tubes are inserted into different fins except for a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and a part other than the part of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b function as a condenser in the cooling operation mode and the defrost operation mode, and function as an evaporator in the heating operation mode. is there.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b perform heat exchange between the air supplied from the fan 16 and the refrigerant flowing through the plurality of heat transfer tubes.
- the heat transfer area of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is formed to be larger than the heat transfer area of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. For this reason, the number of heat transfer tubes of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is larger than the number of heat transfer tubes of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the first header 14a When the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is used as a condenser, the first header 14a is provided at a position that becomes a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the first header 14a has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to the main pipe 5 connected to the refrigerant flow switching device 11.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the main pipe 5.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the first header 14a causes the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through a branch pipe connected to the heat transfer
- the second header 14b is provided at a position to be a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is used as an evaporator.
- the second header 14b has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to the first parallel pipe 7 connected to the load side expansion device 22 via the main pipe 4.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the first parallel pipe 7.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the second header 14b allows the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through a branch pipe connected to the heat transfer tube.
- the 3rd header 15a is provided in the position used as the refrigerant channel by the side of the entrance of the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b, when using the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b as a condenser.
- the third header 15a has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to the second parallel pipe 8 connected to the refrigerant flow switching device 11 via the main pipe 5.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the second parallel pipe 8.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the third header 15a causes the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b through a branch pipe connected to
- the 4th header 15b is provided in the position used as the refrigerant channel by the side of the entrance of the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b, when using the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b as an evaporator.
- the fourth header 15b has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to a third parallel pipe 9 connected to the load side expansion device 22 via the main pipe 4.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the third parallel pipe 9.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the fourth header 15b allows the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b through a branch pipe connected to the heat transfer tube
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b project each branch pipe into the header main pipe.
- each refrigerant on the inlet side is used when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- a necessary amount of refrigerant corresponding to the heat transfer area and the wind speed distribution with respect to the stage direction of the heat exchanger is supplied to the channel. That is, the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are distribution adjustment headers that distribute and adjust the amount of refrigerant to be supplied.
- the serial pipe 6 connects the second header 14b and the third header 15a.
- the series pipe 6 has a low dryness two-phase state or liquid state high pressure flowing out from the second header 14b.
- the refrigerant flows into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via the first opening / closing device 30 and the third header 15a.
- the first piping device 30 is provided in the serial pipe 6.
- the first parallel pipe 7 connects the second header 14 b and the main pipe 4.
- the first parallel pipe 7 uses a low dryness two-phase or liquid low-pressure refrigerant, It is made to flow in into the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a via header 14b.
- the first parallel pipe 7 is provided with a second opening / closing device 31.
- the second parallel pipe 8 connects the main pipe 5 and the third header 15a.
- the second parallel pipe 8 is a two-phase state or gas with high dryness that flows out from the third header 15a.
- the low-pressure refrigerant in the state is joined to the high-dryness two-phase or gas-state low-pressure refrigerant flowing out from the first header 14a, and is led to the refrigerant pipe 3 on the suction side of the compressor 10 through the main pipe 5.
- a third opening / closing device 32 is provided in the second parallel pipe 8.
- the third parallel pipe 9 connects the fourth header 15b and the main pipe 4.
- the third parallel pipe 9 uses a low dryness two-phase state or liquid state low pressure refrigerant, It is made to flow into the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b via header 15b.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is disposed in the series pipe 6 and allows passage or blocking of the refrigerant flowing through the series pipe 6. That is, when using the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as condensers, the first switchgear 30 uses the refrigerant flowing out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a to the second It is opened so as to flow into the heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the first switching device 30 is a part of the refrigerant that flows into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator. Is closed to the suction side of the compressor 10 without being bypassed.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is an opening / closing valve or a valve whose opening degree can be adjusted.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is configured to be capable of opening / closing a refrigerant flow path such as a two-way valve, an electromagnetic valve, or an electronic expansion valve.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is disposed in the first parallel pipe 7 and allows passage or blocking of the refrigerant flowing through the first parallel pipe 7. That is, the second opening / closing device 31 uses the refrigerant flowing out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as condensers. The part is closed so as to be blocked without bypassing the indoor unit 2.
- the second switchgear 31 uses the refrigerant flowing out of the indoor unit 2 as the first heat source side heat exchanger. 12a is opened.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is an opening / closing valve or a valve whose opening degree can be adjusted.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is configured to open / close a refrigerant flow path such as a two-way valve, an electromagnetic valve, or an electronic expansion valve.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is disposed in the second parallel pipe 8 and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the second parallel pipe 8. That is, the third opening / closing device 32 uses the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as the condenser, and the refrigerant that has flowed out from the refrigerant flow path on the discharge side of the compressor 10 Is closed so as not to be bypassed by the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. Further, the third switching device 32 is a compressor that causes the refrigerant to flow out from the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is an opening / closing valve or a valve whose opening degree can be adjusted.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is configured to open / close a refrigerant flow path such as a two-way valve, an electromagnetic valve, or an electronic expansion valve.
- the third opening / closing device 32 circulates the refrigerant from the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b and blocks the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant pipe 3 on the discharge side of the compressor 10 into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. It consists of a check valve that is a possible backflow prevention device.
- the outdoor unit 1 includes a pressure sensor 41 that detects the pressure of the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10, and a low-pressure sensor 49 that detects the pressure of the low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant sucked into the compressor 10. , Is provided.
- a thermistor or the like is connected to the refrigerant pipe 3 between the load side expansion device 22 and the branching portion from the load side expansion device 22 to the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- a configured third temperature sensor 48 is provided. The third temperature sensor 48 detects the temperature of the refrigerant that flows out or flows in from the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the indoor unit 2 includes a load side heat exchanger 21 and a load side expansion device 22 as components of the main circuit.
- the load side heat exchanger 21 is connected to the outdoor unit 1 through the main pipe 4.
- the load-side heat exchanger 21 exchanges heat between the air communicating with the indoor space and the refrigerant flowing through the main pipe 4 to generate heating air or cooling air to be supplied to the indoor space.
- the load-side heat exchanger 21 receives room air from a blower such as a fan (not shown).
- the load-side throttle device 22 is configured, for example, as an electronic expansion valve whose opening degree is controlled to be changeable, and has a function as a pressure reducing valve or an expansion valve to decompress and expand the refrigerant.
- the load side expansion device 22 is provided on the upstream side of the load side heat exchanger 21 in the cooling operation mode.
- the indoor unit 2 is provided with a first temperature sensor 46 and a second temperature sensor 47 configured by a thermistor or the like.
- the first temperature sensor 46 is provided in the refrigerant pipe 3 on the refrigerant inlet side of the load-side heat exchanger 21 during cooling operation, and detects the temperature of the refrigerant flowing into or out of the load-side heat exchanger 21. It is.
- the second temperature sensor 47 is provided in the refrigerant pipe 3 on the refrigerant outlet side of the load side heat exchanger 21 during the cooling operation, and detects the temperature of the refrigerant flowing out or flowing in from the load side heat exchanger 21. is there.
- the control device 60 is configured by a microcomputer or the like and is provided in the outdoor unit 1 and controls various devices of the air conditioner 100 based on detection information detected by the various sensors described above and instructions from a remote controller. .
- the control device 60 controls the driving frequency of the compressor 10, the rotational speed including ON or OFF of the fan 16, switching of the refrigerant flow switching device 11, opening or opening / closing of the first opening / closing device 30, and second opening / closing.
- the opening degree or opening / closing of the device 31 the opening degree or opening / closing of the third opening / closing device 32, the opening degree of the load side expansion device 22, and the like.
- the control device 60 controls various devices to execute each operation mode described later.
- the control device 60 is illustrated as being provided in the outdoor unit 1. However, the control device 60 may be provided for each unit or may be provided in the indoor unit 2.
- the air conditioner 100 performs a cooling operation mode or a heating operation mode based on an instruction from the indoor unit 2.
- the operation mode executed by the air conditioner 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a cooling operation mode in which the driven indoor unit 2 executes the cooling operation, and a heating operation in which the driven indoor unit 2 executes the heating operation. There is a mode.
- each operation mode is demonstrated with the flow of a refrigerant
- FIG. 2 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a refrigerant flow in the cooling operation mode and the defrost operation mode of the air-conditioning apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling operation mode will be described by taking as an example a case where a cooling load is generated in the load-side heat exchanger 21.
- the flow direction of the refrigerant is indicated by solid arrows.
- the low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant is compressed by the compressor 10 and discharged as a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 flows into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the first header 14a.
- the inflowing gas refrigerant becomes a high-pressure two-phase or liquid refrigerant while radiating heat to the outdoor air supplied from the fan 16 in the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the high-pressure refrigerant that has flowed out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is exchanged in the second heat source side through the second header 14b, the serial pipe 6, the first switching device 30 that is switched to the open state, and the third header 15a. Flows into the vessel 12b.
- the inflowing high-pressure two-phase or liquid refrigerant becomes high-pressure liquid refrigerant while radiating heat to the outdoor air supplied from the fan 16 in the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the high-pressure liquid refrigerant flows out of the outdoor unit 1 through the fourth header 15b and the third parallel pipe 9, passes through the main pipe 4, and flows into the indoor unit 2.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is closed to prevent the high-pressure two-phase or liquid refrigerant flowing out from the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a from bypassing the indoor unit 2.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is closed to prevent the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 from bypassing the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as condensers
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used.
- the serial refrigerant flow path opens the first switch 30 and closes the second switch 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is configured as closed.
- the high-pressure liquid refrigerant is expanded by the load-side throttle device 22 and becomes a low-temperature low-pressure gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant.
- the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows into the load-side heat exchanger 21 used as an evaporator and absorbs heat from the room air, thereby becoming a low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant while cooling the room air.
- the opening degree of the load-side throttle device 22 is determined as the difference between the temperature detected by the first temperature sensor 46 and the temperature detected by the second temperature sensor 47 (superheat). Is controlled by the control device 60 so as to be constant.
- the gas refrigerant that has flowed out of the load-side heat exchanger 21 flows into the outdoor unit 1 again through the main pipe 4.
- the gas refrigerant that has flowed into the outdoor unit 1 passes through the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and is sucked into the compressor 10 again.
- the heat transfer area of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is formed to be larger than the heat transfer area of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- coolant flow path number of the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a is comprised more than the refrigerant
- the high-pressure gas refrigerant is radiated to the outdoor air by the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and the two-phase refrigerant having a low dryness of, for example, about 0.01 to 0.3 according to the outdoor air temperature at that time. Or it flows out as a saturated liquid refrigerant.
- the subcool is a difference between the saturated liquid temperature of the liquid refrigerant and the liquid temperature at the outlet of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a when the high pressure gas refrigerant is radiated to the outdoor air in the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the (supercooling degree) flows out in a small state, for example, less than 2 ° C.
- most of the high-pressure refrigerant radiated to the outdoor air by the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is a liquid refrigerant having a smaller heat transfer coefficient than the two-phase refrigerant.
- the number of refrigerant channels of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is configured to be smaller than the number of refrigerant channels of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b can raise the refrigerant
- the refrigerant flowing out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is a second header having a plurality of branch pipes and header main pipes that are larger and shorter than a distributor composed of a plurality of thin tubes and a long capillary tube. It is supplied to the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via 14b. Therefore, in the first embodiment, pressure loss can be reduced and the temperature difference between the refrigerant and the air can be reduced as compared with the case where a distributor composed of a plurality of thin and long capillary tubes is used at the position of the second header 14b. Keep it big. Thereby, the fall of the capability of a condenser is suppressed. Therefore, the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle is improved.
- FIG. 3 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a refrigerant flow when the air-conditioning apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is in the heating operation mode.
- the flow of the refrigerant in the heating operation mode will be described by taking as an example a case where a thermal load is generated in the load-side heat exchanger 21.
- the flow direction of the refrigerant is indicated by solid arrows.
- the low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant is compressed by the compressor 10 and discharged as a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 passes through the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and flows out of the outdoor unit 1.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant that has flowed out of the outdoor unit 1 passes through the main pipe 4 and becomes a liquid refrigerant while heating the indoor space by dissipating heat to the indoor air by the load-side heat exchanger 21.
- the degree of opening of the load side throttle device 22 is a subcool (supercooling) obtained as a difference between a value obtained by converting the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 41 into a saturation temperature and the temperature detected by the first temperature sensor 46. Is controlled by the control device 60 so as to be constant.
- the liquid refrigerant that has flowed out of the load-side heat exchanger 21 is expanded by the load-side expansion device 22 to become a gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant having an intermediate temperature and intermediate pressure, and flows into the outdoor unit 1 again through the main pipe 4. .
- the medium-temperature medium-pressure gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant that has flowed into the outdoor unit 1 is branched into the flow path of the first parallel pipe 7 and the third parallel pipe 9.
- a part of the refrigerant branched and flowing into the first parallel pipe 7 flows into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through the second opening / closing device 31 and the second header 14b which are switched to the open state, 1 heat source side heat exchanger 12a becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant while absorbing heat from outdoor air.
- the gas refrigerant flows out from the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through the first header 14a.
- the remaining refrigerant branched and flowing into the third parallel pipe 9 flows into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via the fourth header 15b, and absorbs heat from the outdoor air in the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. However, it becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant.
- This gas refrigerant flows out of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b through the third header 15a.
- the gas refrigerant flowing out from the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is partly mixed with the gas refrigerant flowing out from the first header 14a through the second parallel pipe 8 and the third opening / closing device 32 switched to the open state. Merge at pipe 5.
- the merged gas refrigerant is again sucked into the compressor 10 via the refrigerant flow switching device 11.
- first opening / closing device 30 is closed, and the refrigerant flowing into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is prevented from bypassing the compressor 10.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as evaporators
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used.
- the parallel refrigerant flow path closes the first opening / closing device 30 and opens the second opening / closing device 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is configured as open.
- the refrigerant flows by connecting the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b in parallel, so that the pressure loss is reduced, for example, evaporates to be larger than 0 ° C. at the evaporator inlet / outlet.
- the saturation temperature of the vessel can be kept high. For this reason, when exhibiting a certain amount of heat exchange, compared with the case where the refrigerant flows by connecting the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b in series, the outdoor air containing moisture is When heat is exchanged in the evaporator, the moisture of the fins of the evaporator and the heat transfer tubes are not condensed, and frost formation can be suppressed.
- the defrost operation mode is when the detection result of the third temperature sensor 48 provided on the outlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is equal to or less than a predetermined value in the heating operation mode.
- the control device 60 performs the heating operation mode, and when the detection result of the third temperature sensor 48 becomes a predetermined value or less (for example, about ⁇ 10 ° C. or less), the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source It determines with the predetermined amount of frost having generate
- the saturation temperature converted from the suction pressure which is the detection value of the low-pressure sensor 49 provided in the suction portion of the compressor 10
- the determination may be made when the temperature difference between the outside air temperature and the evaporation temperature is equal to or greater than a preset value and a predetermined time has elapsed.
- FIG. 2 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a refrigerant flow in the cooling operation mode and the defrost operation mode of the air-conditioning apparatus 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the flow of the refrigerant in the defrost operation mode will be described by taking as an example a case where frost is formed on the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the flow direction of the refrigerant is indicated by solid arrows.
- the low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant is compressed by the compressor 10 and discharged as a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 flows into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the first header 14a.
- the flowing high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant becomes a high-pressure medium-temperature gas or a two-phase refrigerant while melting frost adhering to the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the high-pressure medium-temperature gas or two-phase refrigerant that has flowed out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a passes through the second header 14b, the series pipe 6, the first switching device 30 that is switched to the open state, and the third header 15a. It flows into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the inflowing high-pressure medium-temperature gas or two-phase refrigerant becomes high-pressure low-temperature gas or two-phase or liquid refrigerant while melting frost attached to the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- This high-pressure low-temperature gas or two-phase or liquid refrigerant flows out of the outdoor unit 1 through the fourth header 15b and the third parallel pipe 9, and flows into the indoor unit 2 through the main pipe 4.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is closed to prevent the high-pressure intermediate temperature gas or two-phase refrigerant flowing out from the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a from bypassing to the indoor unit 2.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is closed to prevent the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 from bypassing the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are connected in series with each other through a series refrigerant flow path.
- the serial refrigerant flow path opens the first switch 30 and closes the second switch 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is configured as closed.
- the high-pressure liquid refrigerant is expanded by the load-side throttle device 22 that is fully opened or increased in opening degree, and becomes low-pressure low-temperature gas or refrigerant in a two-phase or liquid refrigerant gas-liquid two-phase state.
- This refrigerant flows into the load-side heat exchanger 21, flows out after heat exchange, and flows into the outdoor unit 1 again through the main pipe 4.
- the refrigerant flowing into the outdoor unit 1 is again sucked into the compressor 10 through the refrigerant flow switching device 11.
- the fan (not shown) of the indoor unit 2 is stopped, and cold air is prevented from being supplied into the room.
- Completion of defrosting of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the temperature of the third temperature sensor 48 is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 5 ° C. or the like). ), It can be determined that the frost has melted. It is assumed that the predetermined time is that the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are frosted without gaps, and when a part of the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is allowed to flow, It is good to set more than the time required until all frost melts.
- a predetermined time is that the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are frosted without gaps, and when a part of the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is allowed to flow, It is good to set more than the time required until all frost melts.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is a second header having a plurality of branch pipes 51 and a header main pipe 50 that are larger and shorter than a distributor composed of a plurality of thin tubes and a long capillary tube. It is supplied to the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b via 14b.
- Embodiment 1 pressure loss can be reduced and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be reduced as compared with the case where a distributor composed of a plurality of thin tubes and long capillary tubes is used at the position of the second header 14b.
- the temperature of the high-pressure medium-temperature gas or two-phase refrigerant flowing into the can be kept high. Thereby, the fall of the defrost capability of the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b is suppressed. Therefore, it can suppress that frost remains in the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b by using a header rather than the case where the divider
- both the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are used as headers.
- a header may be used only for the second header 14b, and a distributor including a plurality of narrow tubes and long capillary tubes may be used for the fourth header 15b.
- the pressure loss of the refrigerant supplied to the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be reduced, and the defrosting capability can be prevented from being lowered.
- the first switch 30 is opened, the second switch 31 is closed, the third switch 32 is closed, and the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are closed.
- a serial refrigerant flow path it is not limited to this.
- the first opening / closing device 30, the second opening / closing device 31, and the third opening / closing device 32 may be those that can open and close a refrigerant flow path such as a two-way valve, an electromagnetic valve, or an electronic expansion valve.
- the first switching device 30 is closed, the second switching device 31 is opened, the third switching device 32 is opened, and the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are connected in parallel refrigerant. Defrosting is possible even when used as a stream. By carrying out like this, a parallel flow path is comprised, defrost capability is improved rather than a serial flow path, and it can suppress that frost remains in the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram showing an example of a distribution adjustment header according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- a second header 14b and a fourth header 15b are arranged as distribution adjustment headers.
- the second header 14b will be described as an example.
- FIG. 4 shows the structure of the second header 14b and the distribution between the gas phase and the liquid phase of the two-phase refrigerant.
- the second header 14 b as a distribution adjustment header has a header main pipe 50 and a plurality of branch pipes 51.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 are protruded and connected to the inside of the header main pipe 50.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 have the same length in the amount of insertion protruding into the header main pipe 50.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 have a larger diameter and a shorter length than a capillary tube of a thin pipe used in a conventional distributor.
- the number of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is 12.
- the lower part of the header main pipe 50 is connected to the first parallel pipe 7. For this reason, in the second header 14b, when using the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a as an evaporator, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows from the lower side to the upper side of the header main pipe 50.
- the low-pressure two-phase refrigerant is an annular flow or churn flow having a dryness of about 0.05 to 0.30.
- the gas phase is distributed in the central portion of the header main pipe 50 extending in the vertical direction, and the liquid phase is distributed in an annular portion around the central portion.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 project into the header main pipe 50, so that a large amount of gas refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipes 51 below the second header 14 b. Further, a large amount of liquid refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipe 51 at the upper part of the second header 14b. Thereby, the required amount of liquid refrigerant can be distributed in each refrigerant flow path of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a. In this way, it is possible to solve a header-specific problem such that liquid refrigerant does not flow above the second header 14b due to the influence of gravity.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b in the case of a top flow system in which the fan 16 is located above the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the wind speed distribution is generated from the upper end to the lower end, and the wind speed of the refrigerant flow path on the upper end side becomes faster than the wind speed of the refrigerant flow path on the lower end side.
- the heat exchange amount of the refrigerant flow path on the upper end side becomes larger than the heat exchange amount of the refrigerant flow path on the lower end side.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as evaporators, the first heat source side heat exchange is performed by flowing a large amount of liquid refrigerant in the upper refrigerant flow path.
- the required amount of refrigerant according to the wind speed distribution of each refrigerant flow path of the heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be supplied. Thereby, an evaporator can be used more efficiently and the performance of an evaporator can be improved.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the necessary number of branch pipes 51 may be provided according to the respective refrigerant flow paths of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a or the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory view showing a state in which the branch pipe 51 of the distribution adjustment header according to the first embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the header main pipe 50.
- the position where the tips of the plurality of branch pipes 51 are inserted to the center of the header main pipe 50 is 0%, and the change in the insertion amount can be expressed by the ratio of the radius of the header main pipe 50. .
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a relationship between changes in the performance of the evaporator with respect to changes in the insertion amount of the branch pipe 51 into the header main pipe 50 in the distribution adjustment header according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the performance of the evaporator is maximized when the tips of the plurality of branch pipes 51 are arranged at the center of the header main pipe 50.
- the insertion amount of the distal ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is within ⁇ 50% of the radius of the header main pipe 50 from the center part of the header main pipe 50, the deterioration in the performance of the evaporator can be suppressed.
- the amount of insertion of the leading ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is in a position that exceeds ⁇ 50% of the radius of the header main pipe 50 from the center of the header main pipe 50 to the minus side, that is, the plurality of branch pipes 51
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source when the tip is located at a position smaller than 50% of the inner radius of the header main pipe 50 from the inner wall of the header main pipe 50 in the insertion direction of the plurality of branch pipes 51 When the side heat exchanger 12b is used as an evaporator, the amount of insertion of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is too long, pressure loss increases, and the performance of the evaporator decreases.
- the amount of insertion of the distal ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is in a position exceeding 50% of the radius of the header main pipe 50 from the central portion of the header main pipe 50, that is, the plurality of distal ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 are plural.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat are located in a position smaller than 50% of the inner radius of the header main pipe 50 from the inner wall portion of the header main pipe 50 on the root side into which the branch pipe 51 is inserted.
- the exchanger 12b is used as an evaporator, the amount of insertion of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is too short, and a large amount of gas refrigerant cannot be distributed to the branch pipes 51 at the lower part of the second header 14b. Also, the gas refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipe 51. Thereby, a required amount of liquid refrigerant cannot be distributed in each refrigerant flow path. Therefore, the performance of the evaporator is reduced.
- the leading ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 that protrude into the header main pipe 50 have an inner radius 50 of the header main pipe 50 from the inner wall of the header main pipe 50 in the insertion direction of the plurality of branch pipes 51. %, And between the inner wall portion of the header main pipe 50 on the base side into which the plurality of branch pipes 51 are inserted and the position of 50% of the inner radius of the header main pipe 50. In the case of this range, a decrease in the performance of the evaporator can be suppressed. Further, as is apparent from FIG. 6, 0% of the end portions of the plurality of branch pipes 51 are inserted up to the center of the header main pipe 50, that is, the plurality of branch pipes 51 are arranged inside the header main pipe 50. It is more preferable that the protruding front end portion is disposed at the central portion inside the header main pipe 50. In this case, the performance of the evaporator is maximized.
- the air conditioning apparatus 100 includes a compressor 10, a refrigerant flow switching device 11, a load side heat exchanger 21, a load side expansion device 22, a first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and a second heat source.
- the side heat exchanger 12b is sequentially connected by the refrigerant pipe 3, and has a main circuit through which the refrigerant circulates.
- the air conditioner 100 uses the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as a condenser, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, Are connected in series with each other through a serial refrigerant flow path.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are parallel to each other in parallel. Connected by flow path.
- the refrigerant is distributed to a position that becomes the refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- a second header 14b to be adjusted is provided.
- the refrigerant is placed at a position that becomes a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- a fourth header 15b for adjusting distribution is provided.
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are provided as distribution adjustment headers.
- a distribution adjusting header is used at a position to be a refrigerant flow path without using a thin and long capillary tube as a conventional distributor. Therefore, pressure loss can be reduced and the performance of the condenser is improved. Moreover, when using the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b as an evaporator, the refrigerant
- the necessary refrigerant is evenly distributed from the distribution adjustment header according to the heat transfer area of each of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b and the wind speed distribution with respect to the stage direction of the heat exchanger. Distributed. Therefore, the performance of the evaporator is improved. Moreover, since the refrigerant
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are respectively provided at positions serving as refrigerant flow paths on the inlet side. According to this configuration, in all of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, the performance of the condenser can be improved and the performance of the evaporator can be improved.
- the distribution adjustment headers used for the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are the header main pipe 50 connected to the refrigerant pipe 3 of the main circuit, and the heat transfer pipe that is a heat exchanger component.
- a plurality of branch pipes 51 connected to each other.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 protrude into the header main pipe 50.
- the low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant flowing into the vessel 12b is an annular flow or churn flow having a dryness of about 0.05 to 0.30.
- the gas phase is distributed in the central portion of the header main pipe 50, and the liquid phase is distributed in an annular portion around the central portion. Due to such a flow mode, the plurality of branch pipes 51 project into the header main pipe 50, so that a large amount of gas refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipes 51 below the second header 14 b. Further, a large amount of liquid refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipe 51 at the upper part of the second header 14b.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 have a larger diameter and a shorter length than a capillary tube of a thin pipe used in a conventional distributor. Thereby, when using the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b as a condenser, pressure loss can be reduced and the performance of a condenser can be improved.
- the heat transfer tube is a flat tube. According to this configuration, by making the cross section of the heat transfer tube flat, the contact area between the outdoor air and the heat transfer tube can be increased without increasing the ventilation resistance. Thereby, sufficient heat exchanger performance is obtained even when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are downsized.
- the leading ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 protruding into the header main pipe 50 are connected to the inside of the header main pipe 50 from the inner wall portion of the header main pipe 50 in the insertion direction of the plurality of branch pipes 51. It is arranged between a position of 50% of the radius and a position of 50% of the inner radius of the header main pipe 50 from the inner wall portion of the header main pipe 50 on the base side into which the plurality of branch pipes 51 are inserted.
- the insertion amount of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is not too long, the pressure loss does not increase, and the performance of the evaporator Can be suppressed.
- the insertion amount of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is not too short, and a gas refrigerant is formed below the second header 14b and the fourth header. Can be distributed to the branch pipe 51, and the liquid refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipe 51 above the second header 14b and the fourth header. Thereby, the required amount of liquid refrigerant can be distributed in each refrigerant flow path.
- the performance of the evaporator can be improved.
- a distribution adjustment header in this way, a two-phase refrigerant is used in each evaporator of the evaporator as in the case of a normal header where the amount of insertion of the branch pipe into the header main pipe is not adjusted. Distribution to the flow path can improve the performance of the evaporator. Therefore, the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle can be improved.
- the leading ends of the plurality of branch pipes 51 protruding into the header main pipe 50 are arranged at the center of the header main pipe 50.
- the amount of insertion of the plurality of branch pipes 51 is optimal, and the second header 14b and the second header 14b
- a large amount of gas refrigerant can be suitably distributed to the branch pipe 51 at the lower part of the fourth header 15b, and the liquid refrigerant is suitably distributed to the branch pipe 51 at the upper part of the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b.
- the required amount of liquid refrigerant can be most suitably distributed in each refrigerant flow path. Therefore, the performance of the evaporator is maximized.
- the header main pipe 50 extends in the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes 51 extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are arranged from below the header main pipe 50 when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- a gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flows upward.
- This low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant is an annular flow or a churn flow having a dryness of about 0.05 to 0.30.
- the gas phase is distributed in the central portion of the header main pipe 50 extending in the vertical direction, and the liquid phase is distributed in an annular portion around the central portion. Due to such a flow mode, a plurality of branch pipes 51 protrude into the header main pipe 50, so that a large amount of gas refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipes 51 below the second header 14 b and the fourth header 15 b. . Further, a large amount of liquid refrigerant is distributed to the branch pipes 51 above the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b. Thereby, the required amount of liquid refrigerant can be distributed in each refrigerant flow path.
- the lower part of the header main pipe 50 is connected to the refrigerant pipe 3 of the main circuit.
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are arranged from below the header main pipe 50 when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant can flow upward.
- the heat transfer area of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is formed to be larger than the heat transfer area of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- coolant flow path number of the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a is comprised more than the refrigerant
- the high-pressure gas refrigerant is radiated to the outdoor air by the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and the two-phase refrigerant having a low dryness of, for example, about 0.01 to 0.3 according to the outdoor air temperature at that time. Alternatively, it flows out as a saturated liquid refrigerant.
- the subcool is a difference between the saturated liquid temperature of the liquid refrigerant and the liquid temperature at the outlet of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a when the high pressure gas refrigerant is radiated to the outdoor air in the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the (supercooling degree) flows out in a small state, for example, less than 2 ° C.
- most of the high-pressure refrigerant radiated to the outdoor air by the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is a liquid refrigerant having a smaller heat transfer coefficient than the two-phase refrigerant.
- the number of refrigerant channels of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b is configured to be smaller than the number of refrigerant channels of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b can raise the refrigerant
- a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is configured integrally with the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b and the fins which are heat exchanger components.
- the remaining part other than a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is configured independently of the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- a part of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a is configured integrally with the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b sharing the fins that are the heat exchanger components. For this reason, size reduction of the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be achieved.
- the air conditioning apparatus 100 includes a heat exchanger flow switching device that switches between a serial refrigerant flow path and a parallel refrigerant flow path.
- the heat exchanger flow switching device includes a first switch device 30, a second switch device 31, and a third switch device 32.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is disposed in the series pipe 6 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12 b in series, and allows or passes the refrigerant flowing through the series pipe 6.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is disposed in the first parallel pipe 7 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the load side expansion device 22, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the first parallel pipe 7.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is arranged in the second parallel pipe 8 that connects the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the second parallel pipe 8.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device opens the first switch 30 and opens the second switch 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is closed and the series refrigerant flow path is configured.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device closes the first opening / closing device 30 and the second opening / closing device 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is opened and a parallel refrigerant flow path is configured.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as condensers, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, Can be connected in series with each other through a serial refrigerant flow path.
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b are mutually parallel. Can be connected by parallel refrigerant flow path.
- the third switching device 32 uses the second parallel pipe 8 to connect the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as the condenser.
- You may comprise the backflow prevention apparatus which prevents that a refrigerant
- coolant flows into the flow path of the inlet side of the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b from the flow path of the inlet side of the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is connected to the second parallel pipe 8 only when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator.
- the refrigerant flows out from the flow path on the outlet side of the heat source side heat exchanger 12b to the flow path on the outlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and can be merged in the main pipe 5.
- the air conditioning apparatus 100 includes a compressor 10, a refrigerant flow switching device 11, a load side heat exchanger 21, a load side expansion device 22, a first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, and a second heat source.
- the side heat exchanger 12b is sequentially connected by piping, and has a main circuit through which the refrigerant circulates.
- the air conditioner 100 uses the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as a condenser, the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, Are connected in series with each other through a serial refrigerant flow path.
- the air conditioner 100 uses the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as an evaporator
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a, the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b Are connected in parallel with each other by parallel refrigerant flow paths.
- the second header 14b is provided at a position which becomes a refrigerant flow path at least on the outlet side of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a. It has been.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a has a plurality of branch pipes 51 and header main pipes 50 that are larger and shorter than a distributor composed of a plurality of narrow tubes and long capillary tubes. Is supplied to the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b through the second header 14b having the following. For this reason, pressure loss can be reduced and the high pressure medium temperature flowing into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be reduced as compared with the case where a distributor composed of a plurality of thin tubes and long capillary tubes is used at the position of the second header 14b. The temperature of gas or two-phase refrigerant can be kept high.
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b are distribution adjustment headers.
- the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b which are distribution adjustment headers, are used when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as evaporators.
- 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are respectively provided at positions serving as refrigerant flow paths on the inlet side. According to this configuration, in all of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, the performance of the condenser can be improved and the performance of the evaporator can be improved.
- the air conditioning apparatus 100 includes a heat exchanger flow switching device that switches between a serial refrigerant flow path and a parallel refrigerant flow path.
- the heat exchanger flow switching device includes a first switch device 30, a second switch device 31, and a third switch device 32.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is disposed in the series pipe 6 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12 b in series, and allows or passes the refrigerant flowing through the series pipe 6.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is disposed in the first parallel pipe 7 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the load side expansion device 22, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the first parallel pipe 7.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is arranged in the second parallel pipe 8 that connects the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the second parallel pipe 8.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device opens the first opening / closing device 30,
- the second opening / closing device 31 is closed, the third opening / closing device 32 is closed, and a series refrigerant flow path is configured.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device closes the first opening / closing device 30 and the second opening / closing device 31.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is opened and a parallel refrigerant flow path is configured.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be connected in series with each other through a serial refrigerant flow path.
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b are mutually parallel. Can be connected by parallel refrigerant flow path.
- the air conditioning apparatus 100 includes a heat exchanger flow switching device that switches between a serial refrigerant flow path and a parallel refrigerant flow path.
- the heat exchanger flow switching device includes a first switch device 30, a second switch device 31, a third switch device 32, and a control device 60.
- the first opening / closing device 30 is disposed in the series pipe 6 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12 b in series, and allows or passes the refrigerant flowing through the series pipe 6.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is disposed in the first parallel pipe 7 that connects the first heat source side heat exchanger 12 a and the load side expansion device 22, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the first parallel pipe 7.
- the third opening / closing device 32 is arranged in the second parallel pipe 8 that connects the refrigerant flow switching device 11 and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the second parallel pipe 8.
- the control device 60 controls the opening degree or opening / closing of the first opening / closing device 30, the opening degree or opening / closing of the second opening / closing device 31, and the opening degree or opening / closing of the third opening / closing device 32.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device closes the first opening / closing device 30 by the control device 60 and the second opening / closing device. 31 is opened, and the third opening / closing device 32 is opened.
- the control device 60 closes the first opening / closing device 30 and opens the second opening / closing device 31.
- the third switching device 32 is opened, and the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be connected to each other in parallel through the parallel refrigerant flow path.
- Embodiment 1 the example which used two heat source side heat exchangers, the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b, was shown as a some heat source side heat exchanger.
- the present invention is not limited to this. Even when a plurality of heat source side heat exchangers are used in the same configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
- the distribution adjustment header is used only for the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution adjustment header may be used not only for the second header 14b and the fourth header 15b, but also for the first header 14a and the third header 15a. Further, the distribution adjustment header may be used only for either the second header 14b or the fourth header 15b.
- distribution adjustment headers may be used at positions that serve as refrigerant flow paths on the inlet side of all of the plurality of heat source side heat exchangers.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a plurality of first opening / closing devices 30, second opening / closing devices 31, and third opening / closing devices 32 are installed, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
- FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the air-conditioning apparatus 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the air conditioner 200 shown in FIG. 7 is different from FIG. 1 in the configuration of the outdoor unit 1.
- the fourth opening / closing device 33 is provided in the third parallel pipe 9.
- the fourth opening / closing device 33 is disposed in the third parallel pipe 9 and allows passage or blocking of the refrigerant flowing through the third parallel pipe 9. That is, the fourth switching device 33 causes the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b to flow when the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are used as an evaporator in the heating operation mode.
- This is a flow rate adjusting valve for adjusting the refrigerant flow rate.
- the fourth opening / closing device 33 is configured by a throttle device that can adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant by changing the opening, such as an electronic expansion valve.
- the opening degree of the 4th switchgear 33 is restrict
- coolant flow volume made to flow in into the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b whose heat transfer area is smaller than the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a is decreased, and the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger are exchanged.
- the amount of refrigerant flowing into each of the containers 12b can be evenly distributed. Therefore, the performance of the evaporator can be improved.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a modification of the circuit configuration of the air-conditioning apparatus 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the second opening / closing device 31 provided in the first parallel pipe 7 is a flow rate adjusting valve similar to the fourth opening / closing device 33.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is configured by a throttle device that can adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant by changing the opening, such as an electronic expansion valve.
- the second opening / closing device 31 and the fourth opening / closing device 33 can adjust the respective opening degrees and evenly distribute the amount of refrigerant flowing into each of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b. .
- the second switch 31 is closed, the fourth switch 33 is opened, and the series A refrigerant flow path is configured.
- each opening degree of the 2nd switchgear 31 and the 4th switchgear 33 is changed, 1st The parallel refrigerant flow path is configured to adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device has the fourth opening / closing device 33.
- the fourth switching device 33 is disposed in the third parallel pipe 9 that connects the second heat source side heat exchanger 12 b and the load side expansion device 22, and passes or blocks the refrigerant flowing through the third parallel pipe 9.
- the fourth opening / closing device 33 is a throttle device that can adjust the flow rate by changing the opening. According to this structure, when using the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b as an evaporator, the opening degree of the 4th switchgear 33 is restrict
- coolant flow volume made to flow in into the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b whose heat transfer area is smaller than the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a is decreased, and the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger are exchanged.
- the refrigerant flow rate flowing into each of the containers 12b can be evenly distributed. Therefore, the performance of the evaporator can be improved.
- the second opening / closing device 31 is a throttle device that can adjust the flow rate by changing the opening.
- the heat exchanger flow path switching device closes the second opening / closing device 31 and the fourth opening / closing device 33. Open and a serial refrigerant flow path is configured.
- the respective opening degrees of the second switchgear 31 and the fourth switchgear 33 are changed, and the first heat source side
- the parallel refrigerant flow path is configured to adjust the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into the heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the second opening / closing device 31 and the fourth opening / closing device 33 have their respective opening degrees when using the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b as evaporators.
- the refrigerant flow rate adjusted and allowed to flow into each of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b can be evenly distributed.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the air-conditioning apparatus 300 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- the air conditioner 300 shown in FIG. 9 is different from the air conditioner 200 shown in FIG. 8 in the configuration of the outdoor unit 1.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are arranged vertically via fins.
- a third heat source side heat exchanger 12c is arranged independently.
- the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c has the same configuration as the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a.
- the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner 300 includes two refrigerant flow switching devices 11.
- the refrigerant flow switching device 11a is connected to a main pipe 5 which is a refrigerant pipe 3 connected to the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the refrigerant flow switching device 11b is connected to the second main pipe 5a which is the refrigerant pipe 3 connected to the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c.
- the fifth header 17a is provided at a position to be a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c when the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c is used as a condenser.
- the fifth header 17a has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to the second main pipe 5a connected to the refrigerant flow switching device 11b.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the second main pipe 5a.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the fifth header 17a causes the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c through a branch pipe connected to the heat
- the sixth header 17b is provided at a position that becomes a refrigerant flow path on the inlet side of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c when the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c is used as an evaporator.
- the sixth header 17b has a header main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes.
- the header main pipe extends in the vertical direction.
- the header main pipe is connected to the fourth parallel pipe 18 connected to the load side expansion device 22 via the first parallel pipe 7 and the main pipe 4.
- the lower part of the header main pipe is connected to the fourth parallel pipe 18.
- the plurality of branch pipes extend in the horizontal direction in parallel with the vertical direction.
- the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected to heat transfer pipes that are heat exchanger components of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c.
- the plurality of branch pipes are pipes thinner than the header main pipe.
- the sixth header 17b causes the refrigerant to flow into or out of each heat transfer tube of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c through a branch pipe connected to
- the refrigerant flow during the cooling operation mode is as follows.
- the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 10 is first branched so as to flow into the two refrigerant flow switching devices 11a and 11b.
- a part of the gas refrigerant flows into the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a through the refrigerant flow switching device 11a and the first header 14a.
- the remaining gas refrigerant flows into the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c via the refrigerant flow switching device 11b and the fifth header 17a.
- These gas refrigerants are high-pressure two-phase or liquid while radiating heat to the outdoor air supplied from the fan 16 in the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c connected in parallel.
- a part of the high-pressure refrigerant that has flowed out of the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a flows into the serial pipe 6 through the second header 14b.
- the remaining high-pressure refrigerant that has flowed out of the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c flows into the series pipe 6 via the sixth header 17b and the fourth parallel pipe 18, and the high-pressure refrigerant merges.
- the merged high-pressure refrigerant flows into the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b through the serial pipe 6, the first opening / closing device 30 switched to the open state, and the third header 15a.
- the high-pressure refrigerant becomes high-pressure liquid refrigerant while radiating heat to the outdoor air supplied from the fan 16 in the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b.
- the high-pressure liquid refrigerant flows out of the outdoor unit 1 through the third parallel pipe 9, passes through the main pipe 4, and flows into the indoor unit 2.
- the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b share some fins and move up and down. Connected and arranged.
- the third heat source side heat exchanger 12c is arranged independently without sharing the fins.
- the total number of headers used for the heat source side heat exchanger can be reduced, and the system can be configured at low cost.
- the connection path of the connection pipe that is the refrigerant pipe 3 can be simplified, and the air conditioner 300 can be downsized.
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 3rd heat source side heat exchanger 12c in Embodiment 3 combine, and the same function as the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a in Embodiment 1, 2 is combined. It can be said that it has.
- the case where the first heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b are configured integrally by sharing some fins is illustrated.
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a and the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b may be arranged independently, respectively.
- the second heat source side heat exchanger 12b may be disposed on the upper side.
- the case where the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b was formed in the lower part of a fin, and the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a was formed in the upper part of a fin was illustrated.
- the 2nd heat source side heat exchanger 12b may be formed in the upper part of a fin
- the 1st heat source side heat exchanger 12a may be formed in the lower part of a fin.
- Embodiments 1 to 3 described above the air conditioning apparatus for switching between cooling and heating has been described as an example. However, even in an air conditioner that can be operated simultaneously with cooling and heating, the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle is achieved by using a heat exchanger flow switching device consisting of multiple valves, connecting condensers in series, and connecting evaporators in parallel. An improvement effect can be obtained.
- the configuration in which one fan 16 is mounted has been described as an example.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the same effect can be obtained in a model equipped with a plurality of fans.
- the fan is not limited to the fan installation form such as the top flow type or the side flow type, and the same effect can be obtained.
- the compressor according to the embodiment has been described by way of an example in which a low-pressure shell type compressor is used. However, for example, the same effect can be obtained even when a high-pressure shell type compressor is used. Moreover, the case where the compressor which does not have a structure which flows in a refrigerant
- a fan as a blower that promotes condensation or evaporation of the refrigerant by blowing is often attached to the heat source side heat exchanger and the load side heat exchanger.
- a load-side heat exchanger such as a panel heater using radiation may be used.
- a water-cooled type heat exchanger that performs heat exchange with a liquid such as water or antifreeze may be used. Any material can be used as long as it can dissipate or absorb heat from the refrigerant.
- a water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger such as a plate heat exchanger or a double pipe heat exchanger may be installed and used.
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しかし、冷房運転時に凝縮器として使用する場合に、複数の熱交換器を並列に接続して冷媒が流れることにより、凝縮器を流れる冷媒の流速が低下する。これにより、管内熱伝達率が低下し、凝縮器の性能が低下し、冷房性能が低下する。
一方、複数の冷媒流路切替弁が切り替わることにより、室外熱交換器部を暖房運転時に蒸発器として使用する場合に、室外熱交換器部を構成する複数の熱交換器を並列に接続して冷媒が流れる。これにより、蒸発器の圧力損失が低減され、蒸発器の性能が向上する。
しかし、暖房運転時に蒸発器として使用する場合に、複数の熱交換器のそれぞれの伝熱面積および熱交換器の段方向に対する風速分布に応じて、必要な冷媒を均等に分配させられなかった。このため、蒸発器の性能が十分に向上できなかった。さらに、蒸発器の処理能力を超える冷媒が流れることにより、着霜が生じる。
すなわち、冷凍サイクルの効率が低下することにより、節電性能が損なわれていた。また、着霜が生じることにより、室内環境の快適性が損なわれていた。
しかし、分配器には、細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブが接続されている。このため、室外熱交換器を冷房運転時に凝縮器として使用する場合に、キャピラリーチューブでの圧力損失が生じる。これにより、圧力損失が凝縮器の性能の低下に繋がり、凝縮器の性能が十分に向上できなかった。
すなわち、冷凍サイクルの効率が低下することにより、節電性能が損なわれていた。
なお、各図において、同一の符号を付したものは、同一のまたはこれに相当するものであり、これは明細書の全文において共通している。
さらに、明細書全文に示されている構成要素の形態は、あくまで例示であってこれらの記載に限定されるものではない。
図1は、本発明の実施の形態1に係る空気調和装置の回路構成の一例を示す概略回路構成図である。
図1に示す空気調和装置100は、室外機1と室内機2とが主管4で接続された構成である。
なお、図1では、1台の室内機2が主管4を介して室外機1に接続されている場合を例に示している。しかし、室外機1に接続される室内機2の接続台数を1台に限定するものではなく、複数台接続してもよい。
室外機1は、主回路の構成要素として、圧縮機10と、冷媒流路切替装置11と、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと、第2熱源側熱交換器12bと、を有している。
なお、冷媒配管3は、空気調和装置100に用いられる冷媒を流通させる配管の総称である。冷媒配管3は、たとえば、主管4、本管5、直列配管6、第1並列配管7、第2並列配管8、第3並列配管9、第1ヘッダー14a、第2ヘッダー14b、第3ヘッダー15aおよび第4ヘッダー15bなどを含んで構成される。
また、室外機1には、送風機であるファン16が搭載されている。ファン16には、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの上方に位置するトップフロー方式などが採用される。
なお、冷房運転モードと、デフロスト運転モードと、は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bが凝縮器もしくはガスクーラとして使用される場合である。暖房運転モードとは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bが蒸発器として使用される場合である。
複数の伝熱管は、それぞれ扁平管である。複数の伝熱管は、水平方向に延びている。複数の伝熱管は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12b内に複数の冷媒流路を構成する。
複数のフィンは、板状であり、所定間隔を空けて重ねられている。複数のフィンは、伝熱管の延伸方向と直交方向である鉛直方向に延びて複数の伝熱管が挿通されている。
第1熱源側熱交換器12aの一部分以外の残りの部分は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bとは独立して構成されている。つまり、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの一部分以外と第2熱源側熱交換器12bの一部分以外とは、異なるフィンにそれぞれの伝熱管を挿通している。
第1ヘッダー14aは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、冷媒流路切替装置11と繋がれている本管5に接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、本管5に接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第1ヘッダー14aは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
第2ヘッダー14bは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、主管4を介して負荷側絞り装置22と繋がれている第1並列配管7に接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、第1並列配管7に接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第2ヘッダー14bは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
第3ヘッダー15aは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、本管5を介して冷媒流路切替装置11と繋がれている第2並列配管8に接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、第2並列配管8に接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第3ヘッダー15aは、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
第4ヘッダー15bは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、主管4を介して負荷側絞り装置22と繋がれている第3並列配管9に接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、第3並列配管9に接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第4ヘッダー15bは、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
直列配管6には、第1開閉装置30が設けられている。
第1並列配管7には、第2開閉装置31が設けられている。
第2並列配管8には、第3開閉装置32が設けられている。
第1開閉装置30は、開閉弁もしくは開度の調整できる弁であり、たとえば二方弁、電磁弁、電子式膨張弁などの冷媒の流路を開閉できるもので構成される。
第2開閉装置31は、開閉弁もしくは開度の調整できる弁であり、たとえば二方弁、電磁弁、電子式膨張弁などの冷媒の流路を開閉できるもので構成される。
第3開閉装置32は、開閉弁もしくは開度の調整できる弁であり、たとえば二方弁、電磁弁、電子式膨張弁などの冷媒の流路を開閉できるもので構成される。もしくは、第3開閉装置32は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bから冷媒を流通させ、かつ、圧縮機10の吐出側の冷媒配管3から第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させる冷媒を遮断できる逆流防止装置である逆止弁などで構成される。
第3温度センサー48は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bから流出もしくは流入する冷媒の温度を検出するものである。
室内機2は、主回路の構成要素として、負荷側熱交換器21と、負荷側絞り装置22と、を有している。
負荷側熱交換器21は、主管4を介して室外機1に接続されている。負荷側熱交換器21は、室内空間に通じる空気と主管4を流通して来る冷媒との間で熱交換を行い、室内空間に供給するための暖房用空気あるいは冷房用空気を生成する。なお、負荷側熱交換器21には、図示しないファンなどの送風機から室内空気が送風される。
負荷側絞り装置22は、たとえば電子式膨張弁などの開度が変更可能に制御されるもので構成され、減圧弁あるいは膨張弁としての機能を有して冷媒を減圧し膨張させるものである。負荷側絞り装置22は、冷房運転モード時において負荷側熱交換器21の上流側に設けられている。
第1温度センサー46は、冷房運転時の負荷側熱交換器21の冷媒の入口側の冷媒配管3に設けられており、負荷側熱交換器21に流入もしくは流出する冷媒の温度を検出するものである。
第2温度センサー47は、冷房運転時に負荷側熱交換器21の冷媒の出口側の冷媒配管3に設けられており、負荷側熱交換器21から流出もしくは流入する冷媒の温度を検出するものである。
なお、制御装置60は、室外機1に設けられている場合について例示している。しかし、制御装置60は、ユニット毎に設けてもよいし、室内機2に設けてもよい。
なお、図1に示す空気調和装置100が実行する運転モードには、駆動している室内機2が冷房運転を実行する冷房運転モード、駆動している室内機2が暖房運転を実行する暖房運転モードがある。
以下に、各運転モードについて、冷媒の流れとともに説明する。
図2は、本発明の実施の形態1に係る空気調和装置100の冷房運転モード時と、デフロスト運転モード時と、における冷媒の流れを示す冷媒回路図である。
図2では、負荷側熱交換器21で冷熱負荷が発生している場合を例に冷房運転モードの冷媒の流れについて説明する。なお、図2では、冷媒の流れ方向を実線矢印で示している。
直列冷媒流路は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、第1開閉装置30を開とし、第2開閉装置31を閉とし、第3開閉装置32を閉として構成される。
このように、冷房運転モード時に、冷媒を第1熱源側熱交換器12aにて熱交換させた後、冷媒を第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させて熱交換させるといった直列冷媒流路で冷媒が流れる。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとを並列に接続して冷媒が流れる場合に比べ、冷媒流路数が少なくできる。そのため、冷媒流速が上昇し、冷媒の熱伝達率が上昇する。よって、凝縮器の性能が向上する。
図3は、本発明の実施の形態1に係る空気調和装置100の暖房運転モード時における冷媒の流れを示す冷媒回路図である。
図3では、負荷側熱交換器21で温熱負荷が発生している場合を例に暖房運転モードの冷媒の流れについて説明する。なお、図3では、冷媒の流れ方向を実線矢印で示している。
第1並列配管7に分岐して流入する一部の冷媒は、開状態に切り替えられている第2開閉装置31および第2ヘッダー14bを介して第1熱源側熱交換器12aに流入し、第1熱源側熱交換器12aにて室外空気から吸熱しながら低温低圧のガス冷媒になる。このガス冷媒は、第1ヘッダー14aを介して第1熱源側熱交換器12aから流出される。
第3並列配管9に分岐して流入する残りの冷媒は、第4ヘッダー15bを介して第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入し、第2熱源側熱交換器12bにて室外空気から吸熱しながら低温低圧のガス冷媒になる。このガス冷媒は、第3ヘッダー15aを介して第2熱源側熱交換器12bから流出される。
第2熱源側熱交換器12bから流出するガス冷媒は、第2並列配管8および開状態に切り替えられている第3開閉装置32を介して第1ヘッダー14aから流出する一部のガス冷媒と本管5にて合流する。合流したガス冷媒は、冷媒流路切替装置11を介して圧縮機10へ再度吸入される。
並列冷媒流路は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第1開閉装置30を閉とし、第2開閉装置31を開とし、第3開閉装置32を開として構成される。
このように、暖房運転モード時に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとを並列に接続して冷媒が流れる。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとを直列に接続して冷媒が流れる場合に比べ、冷媒流路数が多くできる。そのため、蒸発器である第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12b内を流れる冷媒流速が低減し、圧力損失が低減する。よって、圧縮機10の吸入側の冷媒圧力が上昇し、冷凍サイクルの効率が向上する。
デフロスト運転モードは、暖房運転モード時に第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの出口側に設けられた第3温度センサー48の検出結果が、所定値以下であるときに実施される。すなわち、制御装置60は、暖房運転モードを実施し、第3温度センサー48の検出結果が、所定値以下(例えば約-10℃以下)となると、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bのフィンに着霜が所定量発生したと判定し、除霜運転モードを実施する。
図2では、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bに着霜している場合を例にデフロスト運転モードの冷媒の流れについて説明する。なお、図2では、冷媒の流れ方向を実線矢印で示している。
直列冷媒流路は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、第1開閉装置30を開とし、第2開閉装置31を閉とし、第3開閉装置32を閉として構成される。
このとき、室内機2の図示しないファンは停止しており、室内に冷風を供給することを防いでいる。
このように、デフロスト運転モード時に、冷媒を第1熱源側熱交換器12aにて熱交換させた後、冷媒を第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させてデフロストをするといった直列冷媒流路で冷媒が流れる。第1熱源側熱交換器12aを流出した冷媒は、複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器よりも、大きく短尺である複数の枝管51とヘッダー主配管50とを有する第2ヘッダー14bを介して、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに供給される。このため、実施の形態1では、第2ヘッダー14bの位置に複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器を使用する場合よりも、圧力損失が低減でき、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入する高圧の中温ガスもしくは二相冷媒の温度が高く保てる。これにより、第2熱源側熱交換器12bのデフロスト能力の低下が抑制される。よって、複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器を使用する場合より、ヘッダーを使用することで、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに霜が残ることが抑制できる。
図4は、本発明の実施の形態1に係る分配調整ヘッダーの一例を示す概略構造図である。
空気調和装置100には、分配調整ヘッダーとして、第2ヘッダー14bと、第4ヘッダー15bと、が配置されている。ここでは、第2ヘッダー14bを例に挙げて説明する。
図4には、第2ヘッダー14bの構造と、二相冷媒のガス相と液相との分配が示されている。
分配調整ヘッダーとしての第2ヘッダー14bは、ヘッダー主配管50と、複数の枝管51と、を有している。複数の枝管51は、ヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出て接続されている。複数の枝管51は、ヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出た差し込み量が全て同じ長さである。複数の枝管51は、従来の分配器に使用される細管のキャピラリーチューブよりも管径が大きく短尺である。ここでは、複数の枝管51の本数を12本とする。
第2ヘッダー14bでは、ヘッダー主配管50の下部が、第1並列配管7に接続されている。このため、第2ヘッダー14bは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aを蒸発器として使用する際に、ヘッダー主配管50の下方から上方に気液二相冷媒が流れる。
このような流動様式のため、複数の枝管51がヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出たことで、第2ヘッダー14bの下部では、ガス冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。また、第2ヘッダー14bの上部では、液冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒が分配できる。
このように、液冷媒が重力の影響を受けて第2ヘッダー14bの上部に流れないなどのヘッダー特有の課題を解決することができる。そして、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒を分配できることにより、キャピラリーチューブの管径または長さを変化させることによる配管摩擦損失の大きさの調整により冷媒の分配を調整する分配器と同様に、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
なお、第4ヘッダー15bでも同様な効果を得られる。
図6に示すように、蒸発器の性能変化は、複数の枝管51の先端部がヘッダー主配管50の中心部に配置されると、蒸発器の性能が最大となっている。
また、図6からも明らかなように、複数の枝管51の先端部がヘッダー主配管50の中心部まで差し込まれた0%の位置、すなわち複数の枝管51においてヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出た先端部がヘッダー主配管50の内部の中心部に配置されるとより好ましい。この場合に、蒸発器の性能が最大となる。
実施の形態1によれば、空気調和装置100は、圧縮機10、冷媒流路切替装置11、負荷側熱交換器21、負荷側絞り装置22並びに第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bが冷媒配管3で順次接続されて冷媒が循環する主回路を備えている。空気調和装置100は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに直列に直列冷媒流路で接続される。第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続される。第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの入口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、冷媒の分配を調整する第2ヘッダー14bが設けられている。また、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの入口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、冷媒の分配を調整する第4ヘッダー15bが設けられている。
この構成によれば、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bが分配調整ヘッダーで設けられている。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する場合に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの出口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、従来の分配器として細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブを用いずに分配調整ヘッダーが使用される。そのため、圧力損失が低減でき、凝縮器の性能が向上する。また、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する場合に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの入口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、分配調整ヘッダーが使用される。このため、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bのそれぞれの伝熱面積および熱交換器の段方向に対する風速分布に応じて、分配調整ヘッダーから必要な冷媒が均等に分配される。そのため、蒸発器の性能が向上する。また、蒸発器の処理能力を超える冷媒が流れないため、着霜が抑制できる。したがって、冷凍サイクルの効率を低下が抑制されることにより、節電性能が向上できる。また、着霜が抑制されることにより、室内環境の快適性が確保できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの全部において、凝縮器の性能が向上できるとともに、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを暖房運転時に蒸発器として使用する場合に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入する低温低圧の二相冷媒は、乾き度が0.05~0.30程度の環状流またはチャーン流である。この低温低圧の二相冷媒は、ヘッダー主配管50の中心部にガス相が分布し、中心部の周りの環状部に液相が分布する。このような流動様式のため、複数の枝管51がヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出たことで、第2ヘッダー14bの下部では、ガス冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。また、第2ヘッダー14bの上部では、液冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。これにより、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒が分配できる。
複数の枝管51は、従来の分配器に使用される細管のキャピラリーチューブよりも管径が大きく短尺である。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、圧力損失が低減でき、凝縮器の性能が向上できる。
この構成によれば、伝熱管の断面を扁平形状とすることにより、通風抵抗を増大させることなく室外空気と伝熱管の接触面積を増大させることができる。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを小型化した場合でも十分な熱交換器性能が得られる。
この構成によれば、複数の枝管51の先端部が複数の枝管51の差し込み方向のヘッダー主配管50の内壁部からヘッダー主配管50の内半径の50%以上の位置にある場合に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、複数の枝管51の差し込み量が長過ぎず、圧力損失が増加せず、蒸発器の性能の低下が抑制できる。また、複数の枝管51の先端部が複数の枝管51の差し込まれる根元側のヘッダー主配管50の内壁部からヘッダー主配管50の内半径の50%以上の位置にある場合に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、複数の枝管51の差し込み量が短過ぎず、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダーの下部でガス冷媒が多く枝管51に分配でき、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダーの上部では液冷媒が枝管51に分配される。これにより、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒が分配できる。よって、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
このように分配調整ヘッダーを用いることにより、枝管のヘッダー主配管への差し込み量を調整していない通常のヘッダーを使用する場合に対し、分配器と同様に二相冷媒が蒸発器の各冷媒流路に分配でき、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。したがって、冷凍サイクルの効率が向上できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、複数の枝管51の差し込み量が最適となり、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bの下部でガス冷媒が多く枝管51に好適に分配でき、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bの上部では液冷媒が枝管51に好適に分配される。これにより、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒が最も好適に分配できる。よって、蒸発器の性能が最大に向上する。
この構成によれば、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、ヘッダー主配管50の下方から上方に気液二相冷媒が流れる。この低温低圧の二相冷媒は、乾き度が0.05~0.30程度の環状流またはチャーン流である。この低温低圧の二相冷媒は、鉛直方向に延びるヘッダー主配管50の中心部にガス相が分布し、中心部の周りの環状部に液相が分布する。このような流動様式のため、複数の枝管51がヘッダー主配管50の内部に突き出たことで、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bの下部では、ガス冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。また、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bの上部では、液冷媒が多く枝管51に分配される。これにより、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒が分配できる。このように、液冷媒が重力の影響を受けて第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bの上部に流れないなどのヘッダー特有の課題を解決することができる。そして、各冷媒流路で必要な量の液冷媒を分配できることにより、キャピラリーチューブの管径または長さを変化させることによる配管摩擦損失の大きさの調整により冷媒の分配を調整する分配器と同様に、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
この構成によれば、第2ヘッダー14bおよび第4ヘッダー15bは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、ヘッダー主配管50の下方から上方に気液二相冷媒が流れるようにできる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの冷媒流路数は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの冷媒流路数よりも多く構成されている。これにより、高圧のガス冷媒が第1熱源側熱交換器12aにて室外空気に放熱され、その時の室外空気温度に応じて、たとえば0.01~0.3程度の低乾き度の二相冷媒もしくは飽和液冷媒になって流出される。または、高圧のガス冷媒が第1熱源側熱交換器12aにて室外空気に放熱され、液冷媒の飽和液温度と第1熱源側熱交換器12aの出口での液温度との差であるサブクール(過冷却度)がたとえば2℃未満の小さい状態になって流出される。その後、第2熱源側熱交換器12bにて室外空気に放熱される高圧冷媒の大部分は、二相冷媒よりも熱伝達率が小さい液冷媒となる。このとき、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの冷媒流路数は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの冷媒流路数よりも少なく構成されている。このため、第2熱源側熱交換器12bは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと同一冷媒流路数とするよりも、液冷媒の冷媒流速が上昇でき、液冷媒の熱伝達率が上昇できる。よって、凝縮器の性能が向上する。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aの一部分が第2熱源側熱交換器12bと熱交換器構成要素であるフィンを共有して一体に構成される。このため、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの小型化を図れる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに直列に直列冷媒流路で接続できる。また、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続できる。
この構成によれば、第3開閉装置32は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際のみに、第2並列配管8にて、第2熱源側熱交換器12bの出口側の流路から第1熱源側熱交換器12aの出口側の流路に冷媒が流出して本管5にて合流できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aを流出した冷媒は、複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器よりも、大きく短尺である複数の枝管51とヘッダー主配管50とを有する第2ヘッダー14bを介して、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに供給される。このため、第2ヘッダー14bの位置に複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器を使用する場合よりも、圧力損失が低減でき、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入する高圧の中温ガスもしくは二相冷媒の温度が高く保てる。これにより、第2熱源側熱交換器12bのデフロスト能力の低下が抑制される。よって、複数の細管かつ長尺のキャピラリーチューブからなる分配器を使用する場合より、ヘッダーを使用することで、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに霜が残ることが抑制できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bの全部において、凝縮器の性能が向上できるとともに、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する、または、デフロストする際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに直列に直列冷媒流路で接続できる。また、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続できる。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bをデフロストする際に、制御装置60によって、第1開閉装置30を閉とし、第2開閉装置31を開とし、第3開閉装置32を開とし、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと第2熱源側熱交換器12bとが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続できる。
図7は、本発明の実施の形態2に係る空気調和装置200の回路構成の一例を示す概略回路構成図である。なお、図7において、図1の空気調和装置100と同一の構成を有する部位には同一の符号を付してその説明を省略する。図7に示す空気調和装置200が図1と異なる点は、室外機1の構成である。
第4開閉装置33は、第3並列配管9に配置され、第3並列配管9を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う。すなわち、第4開閉装置33は、暖房運転モード時に第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させる冷媒流量を調整するための流量調整弁である。第4開閉装置33は、たとえば電子式膨張弁などの開度変化により冷媒の流量を調整できる絞り装置で構成される。
図8に示す変形例では、第1並列配管7に設けられている第2開閉装置31が、第4開閉装置33と同様の流量調整弁である。第2開閉装置31は、たとえば電子式膨張弁などの開度変化により冷媒の流量を調整できる絞り装置で構成される。第2開閉装置31および第4開閉装置33は、それぞれの開度を調整し、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bのそれぞれに流入させる冷媒量が均等に分配できる。
この変形例では、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを凝縮器として使用する際に、第2開閉装置31を閉とし、第4開閉装置33を開とし、直列冷媒流路が構成される。
また、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第2開閉装置31および第4開閉装置33のそれぞれの開度を変更し、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させる冷媒流量を調整するように並列冷媒流路が構成される。
実施の形態2によれば、熱交換器流路切替装置は、第4開閉装置33を有している。第4開閉装置33は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bと負荷側絞り装置22とを繋ぐ第3並列配管9に配置され、第3並列配管9を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う。第4開閉装置33は、開度変化により流量を調整できる絞り装置である。
この構成によれば、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、第4開閉装置33の開度を絞り、冷媒流量を調整する。これにより、第1熱源側熱交換器12aよりも伝熱面積が小さい第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入させる冷媒流量を少なくし、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bのそれぞれに流入させる冷媒流量が均等に分配できる。したがって、蒸発器の性能が向上できる。
この構成によれば、第2開閉装置31および第4開閉装置33は、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bを蒸発器として使用する際に、それぞれの開度を調整し、第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第2熱源側熱交換器12bのそれぞれに流入させる冷媒流量が均等に分配できる。
図9は、本発明の実施の形態3に係る空気調和装置300の回路構成の一例を示す概略回路構成図である。なお、実施の形態3では、上述した実施の形態1との相違点を説明するものとし、実施の形態2と同一部分には、同一符号を付している。図9に示す空気調和装置300が図8に示す空気調和装置200と異なる点は、室外機1の構成である。
第3熱源側熱交換器12cは、第1熱源側熱交換器12aと同様な構成をしている。
第5ヘッダー17aは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、冷媒流路切替装置11bと繋がれている第2本管5aに接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、第2本管5aに接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第3熱源側熱交換器12cの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第5ヘッダー17aは、第3熱源側熱交換器12cの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
第6ヘッダー17bは、ヘッダー主配管と、複数の枝管と、を有している。
ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延びている。ヘッダー主配管は、第1並列配管7および主管4を介して負荷側絞り装置22と繋がれている第4並列配管18に接続されている。ヘッダー主配管の下部が、第4並列配管18に接続されている。
複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びている。複数の枝管は、第3熱源側熱交換器12cの熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続されている。複数の枝管は、ヘッダー主配管よりも細い配管である。
第6ヘッダー17bは、第3熱源側熱交換器12cの各伝熱管に、伝熱管に接続された枝管を通じて冷媒を流入または流出させる。
そして、これらのガス冷媒は、並列に接続された第1熱源側熱交換器12aおよび第3熱源側熱交換器12cにてファン16から供給される室外空気に放熱しながら高圧の二相もしくは液冷媒になる。第1熱源側熱交換器12aから流出した一部の高圧冷媒は、第2ヘッダー14bを介して直列配管6に流入する。第3熱源側熱交換器12cから流出した残りの高圧冷媒は、第6ヘッダー17bおよび第4並列配管18を介して直列配管6に流入して高圧冷媒が合流する。
合流した高圧冷媒は、直列配管6、開状態に切り替えられている第1開閉装置30および第3ヘッダー15aを介して第2熱源側熱交換器12bに流入する。そして、高圧冷媒は、第2熱源側熱交換器12bにてファン16から供給される室外空気に放熱しながら高圧液冷媒になる。この高圧液冷媒は、第3並列配管9を介して室外機1から流出し、主管4を通り、室内機2へ流入する。
たとえば、冷媒としてR410A冷媒以外に、R32冷媒、または、R32冷媒と、地球温暖化係数が小さく化学式がCF3CF=CH2で表されるテトラフルオロプロペン系冷媒であるHFO1234yf、HFO1234zeなどと、の混合冷媒(非共沸混合冷媒)を使用してもよい。さらに、CO2(R744)などの高圧側が超臨界で動作する冷媒を使用した場合も同様の効果を奏する。
また、圧縮機の中間圧部に冷媒を流入させる構造を有しない圧縮機を使用した場合を例に説明した。しかし、圧縮機の中間圧部に冷媒を流入させるインジェクションポートが設けられた構造の圧縮機にも適用することができる。
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- 圧縮機、冷媒流路切替装置、負荷側熱交換器、負荷側絞り装置および複数の熱源側熱交換器が配管で順次接続されて冷媒が循環する主回路を備え、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器は、第1熱源側熱交換器および第2熱源側熱交換器を有し、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する際に、前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とが互いに直列に直列冷媒流路で接続され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第1熱源側熱交換器または前記第2熱源側熱交換器の少なくともどちらかの入口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、冷媒の分配を調整する分配調整ヘッダーが設けられた空気調和装置。 - 前記分配調整ヘッダーは、前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記複数の熱源側熱交換器の全部の入口側の冷媒流路となる位置にそれぞれ設けられた請求項1に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記分配調整ヘッダーは、前記主回路の前記配管に接続されたヘッダー主配管と、熱交換器構成要素である伝熱管にそれぞれ接続される複数の枝管と、を有し、
前記複数の枝管は、前記ヘッダー主配管の内部に突き出た請求項1または2に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記伝熱管は、扁平管である請求項3に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記複数の枝管において前記ヘッダー主配管の内部に突き出た先端部は、前記複数の枝管の差し込み方向における前記ヘッダー主配管の内壁部から前記ヘッダー主配管の内半径の50%の位置と、前記複数の枝管が差し込まれる根元側の前記ヘッダー主配管の内壁部から前記ヘッダー主配管の内半径の50%の位置と、の間に配置された請求項3または4に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記複数の枝管において前記ヘッダー主配管の内部に突き出た先端部は、前記ヘッダー主配管の内部の中心部に配置された請求項5に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記ヘッダー主配管は、鉛直方向に延び、
前記複数の枝管は、鉛直方向に並列して水平方向に延びる請求項3~6のいずれか1項に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記ヘッダー主配管の下部が、前記主回路の前記配管に接続された請求項7に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記第1熱源側熱交換器の伝熱面積は、前記第2熱源側熱交換器の伝熱面積よりも大きくなるように形成された請求項1~8のいずれか1項に記載の空気調和装置。
- 前記第1熱源側熱交換器の一部分は、前記第2熱源側熱交換器と熱交換器構成要素であるフィンを共有して一体に構成され、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器の前記一部分以外の残りの部分は、前記第2熱源側熱交換器とは独立して構成された請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記直列冷媒流路と前記並列冷媒流路とを切り替える熱交換器流路切替装置を備え、
前記熱交換器流路切替装置は、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを直列に繋ぐ直列配管に配置され、前記直列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第1開閉装置と、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記負荷側絞り装置とを繋ぐ第1並列配管に配置され、前記第1並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第2開閉装置と、
前記冷媒流路切替装置と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを繋ぐ第2並列配管に配置され、前記第2並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第3開閉装置と、
を有し、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する際に、前記第1開閉装置を開とし、前記第2開閉装置を閉とし、前記第3開閉装置を閉とし、前記直列冷媒流路が構成され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第1開閉装置を閉とし、前記第2開閉装置を開とし、前記第3開閉装置を開とし、前記並列冷媒流路が構成される請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記熱交換器流路切替装置は、
前記第2熱源側熱交換器と前記負荷側絞り装置とを繋ぐ第3並列配管に配置され、前記第3並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第4開閉装置を有し、
前記第4開閉装置は、開度変化により流量を調整できる絞り装置である請求項11に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記第2開閉装置は、開度変化により流量を調整できる絞り装置であり、
前記熱交換器流路切替装置は、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する際に、前記第2開閉装置を閉とし、前記第4開閉装置を開とし、前記直列冷媒流路が構成され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第2開閉装置および前記第4開閉装置のそれぞれの開度を変更し、前記第1熱源側熱交換器および前記第2熱源側熱交換器に流入させる冷媒量を調整するように前記並列冷媒流路が構成される請求項12に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記第3開閉装置は、前記複数の熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する際に、前記第2並列配管にて、前記第1熱源側熱交換器の入口側の流路から前記第2熱源側熱交換器の入口側の流路に冷媒が流入することを防止する逆流防止装置で構成された請求項11~13のいずれか1項に記載の空気調和装置。
- 圧縮機、冷媒流路切替装置、負荷側熱交換器、負荷側絞り装置および複数の熱源側熱交換器が配管で順次接続されて冷媒が循環する主回路を備え、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器は、第1熱源側熱交換器および第2熱源側熱交換器を有し、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する際に、前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とが互いに直列に直列冷媒流路で接続され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とが互いに並列に並列冷媒流路で接続され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器をデフロストする際に、少なくとも前記第1熱源側熱交換器の出口側の冷媒流路となる位置に、ヘッダーが設けられた空気調和装置。 - 前記ヘッダーは、分配調整用ヘッダーであり、
前記分配調整用ヘッダーは、前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記複数の熱源側熱交換器の全部の入口側の冷媒流路となる位置にそれぞれ設けられた請求項15に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記直列冷媒流路と前記並列冷媒流路とを切り替える熱交換器流路切替装置を備え、
前記熱交換器流路切替装置は、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを直列に繋ぐ直列配管に配置され、前記直列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第1開閉装置と、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記負荷側絞り装置とを繋ぐ第1並列配管に配置され、前記第1並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第2開閉装置と、
前記冷媒流路切替装置と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを繋ぐ第2並列配管に配置され、前記第2並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第3開閉装置と、
を有し、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を凝縮器として使用する、または、デフロストする際に、前記第1開閉装置を開とし、前記第2開閉装置を閉とし、前記第3開閉装置を閉とし、前記直列冷媒流路が構成され、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器を蒸発器として使用する際に、前記第1開閉装置を閉とし、前記第2開閉装置を開とし、前記第3開閉装置を開とし、前記並列冷媒流路が構成される請求項15または16に記載の空気調和装置。 - 前記直列冷媒流路と前記並列冷媒流路とを切り替える熱交換器流路切替装置を備え、
前記熱交換器流路切替装置は、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを直列に繋ぐ直列配管に配置され、前記直列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第1開閉装置と、
前記第1熱源側熱交換器と前記負荷側絞り装置とを繋ぐ第1並列配管に配置され、前記第1並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第2開閉装置と、
前記冷媒流路切替装置と前記第2熱源側熱交換器とを繋ぐ第2並列配管に配置され、前記第2並列配管を流通する冷媒の通過または遮断を行う第3開閉装置と、
前記第1開閉装置の開度もしくは開閉、前記第2開閉装置の開度もしくは開閉、前記第3開閉装置の開度もしくは開閉を制御する制御装置と、
を有し、
前記複数の熱源側熱交換器をデフロストする際に、前記制御装置によって、前記第1開閉装置を閉とし、前記第2開閉装置を開とし、前記第3開閉装置を開とする請求項15または16に記載の空気調和装置。
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