JP5297968B2 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to provide both a compression cycle and a natural circulation cycle and to increase dehumidifying capabilities while demonstrating heating and cooling capabilities, even when the difference between a room temperature and an outside air temperature at or below the room temperature is minimal, an air conditioning apparatus is configured such that a circular cycle, which connects, in the following order, a compressor (1), a first flow channel switching valve (2), a heat source-side heat exchanger (4), a first flow regulating valve (5), a second usage-side heat exchanger (7), a second flow regulating valve (9), and a third usage-side heat exchanger (8), is formed; a second flow channel switching valve (3) is provided, in addition to the first flow channel switching valve (2), between the first flow channel switching valve (2) and the heat source-side heat exchanger (4); and an additional first usage-side heat exchanger (6) is provided between the second flow channel switching valve (3) and the first flow regulating valve (5). As a result of this configuration, dehumidifying capabilities can be maintained during peak cooling/heating, even when the difference between the outside temperature and the room temperature is minimal, by forming a compression cycle with all of the heat exchangers and using a natural circulation cycle in conjunction with the compression cycle.

Description

  The present invention relates to an air-conditioning system and a hot water supply air-conditioning system, such as a house or an office building, and cooling (cooling), heating (heating), isothermal dehumidification (cooling dehumidification / reheating) by a natural circulation cycle and a compression cycle. , An air conditioning system that can operate outside air cooling (outside air cooling), natural circulation and compression combined isothermal dehumidification (natural circulation and compression combined cooling and dehumidification and reheating), or an integrated system including a hot water supply air conditioning system It relates to a system that operates efficiently.

  As a prior art of an air conditioner that selectively uses natural circulation operation that does not use a compressor and forced circulation operation that uses a compressor, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an expansion valve bypass circuit that bypasses an expansion valve is provided, and the outside air temperature And a technique for reducing annual power consumption by switching to an expansion valve bypass circuit based on room temperature and performing natural circulation operation. According to this patent document 1, a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator disposed below the condenser, a circuit connecting means connected to the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser, and an expansion valve An expansion valve bypass circuit for bypassing the refrigerant, and when operating in a natural circulation type cycle, it is connected to the expansion valve bypass circuit, and an evaporator and a condenser are connected by circuit connection means to form a refrigerant circuit, and compression An air conditioner is shown in which a refrigerant circuit is configured by connecting an evaporator and a compressor by means of circuit connection means while being connected to an expansion valve during a type cycle operation. And this patent document 1 discloses switching between the natural circulation type cycle and the compression type cycle according to the outside air temperature and the room temperature, and when the room temperature is higher than the outdoor temperature, the natural circulation type cycle operation is performed. It is disclosed that annual power consumption can be greatly reduced.

  Moreover, as another prior art of the air conditioning apparatus which uses a natural circulation type cycle and a compression type cycle (forced circulation type cycle) together, for example, in patent document 2, indoor heat exchange in a position lower than an outdoor heat exchanger is disclosed. The condenser is connected annularly to the outdoor heat exchanger with the refrigerant pipe, an expansion valve is provided in the middle of the refrigerant pipe, and the outdoor heat exchanger is tightly coupled with the evaporation heat exchanger of the compression refrigerator of another apparatus, It has been proposed to improve the cooling and dehumidifying capacity by improving the efficiency of the refrigerant condensation process.

  And in this patent document 2, the indoor heat exchanger of the refrigerant | coolant natural circulation cooling dehumidification apparatus is attached to the indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioning apparatus of a refrigerant | coolant compression forced circulation, and a refrigerant | coolant natural circulation cooling dehumidification apparatus is added to a heating indoor heat exchanger. There is also disclosed a technique for adding a dehumidifying and heating function with an indoor heat exchanger. In addition, the outdoor heat exchanger (condenser) in the natural circulation cycle is in close contact with the evaporator in the compression cycle to efficiently cool the outdoor heat exchanger, so that cooling is possible even when the temperature difference between room temperature and outside air is small. It is disclosed that the dehumidifying ability is secured. In addition to the natural circulation cycle, a compression cycle is also provided, and cooling and dehumidification are performed using an indoor heat exchanger in the natural circulation cycle, and at the same time, heating operation is performed in the compression cycle. Has been proposed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-182895 JP-A-10-300128

  By the way, in recent years, in general houses, high heat insulation and high airtightness have progressed, and the heating load has decreased. That is, it becomes possible to heat with an air conditioner having a small capacity, and it is possible to suppress power consumption for air conditioning. However, the cooling load tends to increase. In particular, reheat dehumidification that reheats the room so that it does not overcool while operating at a lower evaporation temperature below the room dew point in order to remove the latent heat load in the intermediate period. Power consumption is increasing.

  On the other hand, in addition to air conditioning and air conditioning and dehumidifying operation, air conditioning operation (cooling operation, heating operation) using multi-heat source / multi-temperature air conditioning system, that is, renewable energy such as solar heat, geothermal energy, biomass energy, etc. In order to ensure energy saving, it is required to carry out cooling isothermal dehumidification operation, heating isothermal dehumidification operation, outdoor air cooling operation, outdoor air isothermal dehumidification operation).

  In view of this, air conditioning apparatuses such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have been proposed as efficient operations at times when the outside air temperature is low, such as in the middle of summer and winter. However, energy saving operation is possible by switching between the natural circulation cycle and the compression cycle according to the outside temperature, but heating operation and isothermal dehumidification operation are not described, and consideration is given to operation versatility. Absent.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, a natural circulation type cycle and a compression type cycle are provided side by side, and the natural circulation type cycle is not used during cooling and heating peaks, and the heat exchange function is effectively utilized. I don't get it. Furthermore, in the combined air conditioner shown in the cited document 2, when the outside air temperature is below room temperature and the outside air cooling operation is performed by the natural circulation type, there is a problem that the dehumidifying ability cannot be obtained when the outside air temperature is the indoor dew point temperature or more. Arise.

  The present invention provides an air conditioner equipped with a compression cycle and a natural circulation cycle, and exhibits air conditioning capability by using the compression cycle at the peak of cooling and heating, and is natural when the outside air temperature is lower than the room temperature. An air conditioner that increases the dehumidification capability even when the difference between the outside air temperature and the room temperature is small by using a circulation cycle and a compression cycle, and further ensures the energy saving of the air conditioning function by utilizing renewable energy It is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention mainly adopts the following configuration.
Compressor, three use side heat exchangers that use heat by exchanging heat with the heat transfer medium, and heat source side heat that exchanges heat with the heat transfer medium to absorb and release heat to the use side heat exchanger An exchanger, two flow path switching valves for switching the flow direction of the refrigerant, and two flow rate adjustment valves for adjusting the pressure or flow rate of the refrigerant, and the compressor, of the two flow path switching valves The first flow path switching valve, the heat source side heat exchanger, the first flow rate adjustment valve of the two flow rate adjustment valves, and the second usage side heat exchange of the three usage side heat exchangers An annular cycle connecting the compressor, the second flow rate adjustment valve, the third use side heat exchanger, and the compressor in this order, and the first flow path switching valve from the compressor to the heat source side heat exchange The compressor and the heat source side to switch the flow path to the compressor and the flow path from the compressor to the third user side heat exchanger Provided between exchanger from the compressor between the third utilization side heat exchanger,
Of the two flow path switching valves, between the first flow path switching valve and the heat source side heat exchanger, and between the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second usage side heat exchanger. A second flow path switching valve is provided, and a first usage side heat exchanger of the three usage side heat exchangers is provided between the second flow path switching valve and the first flow rate adjustment valve. The configuration.

  In the air conditioner, the compressor, the first flow path switching valve, the second flow path switching valve, the heat source side heat exchanger, the first flow switching valve, and the second flow path switching valve are switched. 1 large flow rate control valve, the first usage side heat exchanger, the second usage side heat exchanger, the second flow rate adjustment valve, the third usage side heat exchanger, and the compressor. A loop, the compressor, the first flow path switching valve, the second flow path switching valve, a second usage side heat exchanger, the second flow rate adjustment valve, and a third usage side heat exchanger. The first small loop comprising the compressor, the second flow path switching valve, the heat source side heat exchanger, the first flow rate adjustment valve, the first usage side heat exchanger, the second And a small loop formed by a second small loop composed of a flow path switching valve.

  Moreover, in the said air conditioning apparatus, when performing the reheat dehumidification operation mode which performs cooling dehumidification and reheating using the said 1st-3rd utilization side heat exchanger, based on outside temperature, said 2nd A single operation by the compressor forming the large loop by switching the flow path of the flow path switching valve and adjusting the opening of the first flow rate adjusting valve and the second flow rate adjusting valve, and the first small loop. Any one of the combined operation of the single operation by the compressor that forms the above and the natural circulation type operation that forms the second small loop can be selected.

  Further, the heat source side heat exchanger is arranged at a position higher than the first use side heat exchanger. Furthermore, when executing the reheat dehumidification operation mode in which the cooling dehumidification and reheating are performed using the first to third use side heat exchangers, the second flow path switching valve is controlled based on the outside air temperature. By the flow path switching and the opening adjustment of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second flow rate adjustment valve, the single operation by the compressor that forms the large loop and the compressor that forms the first small loop A single operation and a single operation can be selected. Furthermore, when executing the reheat dehumidification operation mode in which the cooling dehumidification and reheating are performed using the first to third use side heat exchangers, the second flow path switching valve is controlled based on the outside air temperature. By the flow path switching and the opening adjustment of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second flow rate adjustment valve, the single operation by the compressor forming the first small loop and the second small loop are formed. A configuration in which any one of the natural circulation operation and the operation can be selected is adopted.

  Moreover, in the said air conditioning apparatus, it is set as the structure which connects the heat absorption part of another heat source system in parallel with respect to the said heat source side heat exchanger. Further, the first, second, and third use side heat exchangers are arranged in parallel with the air flow direction by the use side blower. Further, the first, second and third usage side heat exchangers are respectively installed in parallel with the secondary usage side heat exchangers via liquid pipes, and the secondary usage side heat exchangers are heated. A structure is used in which heat is exchanged with the transport medium and heat is used.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to greatly exert the cooling capacity and the heating capacity at the cooling and heating peak by devising the arrangement configuration of the use side heat exchanger and the refrigerant flow path switching valve and the operation modes thereof. Furthermore, even when the outside air temperature is equal to or lower than the room temperature and the difference between the outside air temperature and the room temperature is small, the dehumidifying ability can be ensured.

  Moreover, the energy saving of the air conditioning function can be achieved by utilizing renewable energy, and air conditioning with low power consumption can be achieved throughout the year.

It is a basic composition figure showing each component which constitutes an air harmony device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and those connection relations. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of each component in the operation mode (cooling, heating) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement figure which shows the refrigerant | coolant flow and heat transfer medium (air) flow in the operation mode (cooling, heating) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of each component in the operation mode (cooling dehumidification and reheating (cooling / heating large loop)) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement figure which shows the refrigerant | coolant flow and air flow in the operation mode (cooling dehumidification / reheating (cooling / heating large loop)) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of each component in the operation mode (cooling dehumidification and reheating (cooling / heating small loop)) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement figure which shows the refrigerant | coolant flow and air flow in the operation mode (Cooling dehumidification / reheating (cooling / heating small loop)) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of each component in the operation mode (outside air cooling) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement figure which shows the refrigerant | coolant flow and air flow in the operation mode (outside air cooling) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of each component in the operation mode (outside air cooling / cooling dehumidification / reheating) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement figure which shows the refrigerant | coolant flow and air flow in the operation mode (outside air cooling / cooling dehumidification / reheating) of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the structural example 1 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the driving | operation possible area | region in each operation mode in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram of the structural example 2 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram of the structural example 1 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the structural example 2 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram of the structural example 3 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

[First embodiment of the present invention]
The outline | summary regarding a structure, a function, and operation | movement of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG. In FIG. 1, 1 is a variable capacity compressor for refrigerant, 2 and 3 are four-way valves and the like, and a first flow path switching valve and a second flow path switching valve for switching the flow direction are used. A heat source side heat exchanger that exchanges heat with air or water in order to absorb and dissipate heat to the side, 5 is a first flow rate adjustment valve that acts as an expansion valve in a compression cycle and as a flow rate adjustment valve in a natural circulation cycle, 6 to 8 are first to third use side heat exchangers for exchanging heat with a heat transfer medium such as air and water, and 9 is a second flow rate adjusting valve such as an expansion valve. Represent.

  In addition, among the above constituent elements (devices), constituent elements constituting the refrigeration cycle are connected by refrigerant pipes 10 to 16, respectively. That is, the first flow path switching valve 2 is connected to one of the discharge pipe, the suction pipe and the refrigerant pipes 10 and 16 of the compressor 1, and the second flow path switching valve 3 is connected to the refrigerant pipes 10, 11, 14, 15 is connected. The other of the refrigerant pipes 11 is connected to the heat source side heat exchanger 4, the other of the refrigerant pipes 14 is connected to the first use side heat exchanger 6, and the other of the refrigerant pipes 15 is a second use side heat exchange. Connected to the device 7.

  One of the refrigerant pipes 12 is connected to the heat source side heat exchanger 4 and the other is connected to the first flow rate adjusting valve 5, and one of the refrigerant pipes 13 is connected to the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 and the other is connected to the first use side heat. One of the refrigerant pipes 16 is connected to the third use side heat exchanger 8 and the other is connected to the first flow path switching valve 2.

  Further, the heat source side heat exchanger 4 returns a liquefied refrigerant to the first use side heat exchanger 6 during the natural circulation cycle, and therefore is higher in height than the first use side heat exchanger 6. Is installed.

  Here, a conventional general-purpose refrigeration cycle will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The general-purpose refrigeration cycle includes a compressor 1, a first flow path switching valve 2, a heat source side heat exchanger 4, and the like. The flow rate adjusting valve 5, the use side heat exchangers 7 and 8, and the flow rate adjusting valve 9 are configured to switch the first flow path switching valve 2 and the flow rate in the dehumidification cycle. Three dehumidification modes of cooling dehumidification / reheating (using a cooling cycle), cooling dehumidification / reheating (using a heating cycle), and natural circulation dehumidification are formed by adjusting the opening and closing of the regulating valves 5 and 9 fully. Met.

  Briefly speaking, the main features of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The second flow path switching unit 3 and the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 are newly placed at the positions shown in the figure. And operating them appropriately so that various modes of operation can be formed, including cooling and heating operations during cooling and heating peaks, as described in detail below. It has a configuration and function that can ensure a dehumidifying function even when the difference in room temperature is small. That is, when the use side heat exchanger is disposed in the indoor unit, in addition to the operation mode 201 (compression-only cooling mode) and the operation mode 202 (compression-only heating mode) shown in FIG. Operation mode 203 (compression type single cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (cooling large loop)) and operation mode 204 (compression type single cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (heating large loop)), operation mode shown in FIG. In addition to 205 (compression type single cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (cooling / heating small loop)) and operation mode 206 (natural circulation type single outside air cooling (outside air cooling)) shown in FIG. An operation mode 207 (natural air circulation / compression combined outdoor air cooling / cooling dehumidification / reheating) can be formed.

  Various modes of the operation mode described above will be specifically described below. When the air that exchanges heat with the refrigerant in the refrigeration cycle is air, the plurality of operation modes described above can be appropriately switched according to the room temperature, room humidity, and outside air temperature.

When operating in “operation mode 201, 202 (compression type single cooling, heating)” (FIGS. 2 and 3)
The operation mode 201 in FIG. 2 is a compression mode operation mode alone, and the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the solid arrow in FIG. In this mode, first, the first flow path switching valve 2 connects the discharge pipe and the refrigerant pipe 10 of the compressor 1, and the suction pipe and the refrigerant pipe 16 of the compressor 1, respectively. 3, the refrigerant pipe 10 and the refrigerant pipe 11, and the refrigerant pipe 14 and the refrigerant pipe 15 are connected to each other. Subsequently, the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 is adjusted to a predetermined opening, and the second flow rate adjustment valve 9 is adjusted to be fully open.

  The high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 radiates heat to the heat transfer medium (for example, air or water) passing through the path 301 by the heat source side heat exchanger 4 via the refrigerant pipes 10 and 11. Condensed, liquefied at the heat source side heat exchanger 4 outlet, depressurized and expanded by the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 adjusted to a predetermined opening via the refrigerant pipe 12, and in the gas-liquid two-phase state 1 to the use side heat exchanger 6.

  The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant that has flowed into the first user-side heat exchanger 6 passes through the refrigerant pipes 14 and 15, and flows through the second and third user-side heat exchangers 7 and 8. Evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the gas, gasifies at the outlet of the third usage-side heat exchanger 8, flows into the compressor 1 from the suction pipe of the compressor 1 via the refrigerant pipe 16, and is compressed The cycle is established.

  In this mode, the heat source side heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 is heated, and the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 is cooled (the first to third use side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are arranged in the indoor unit. Because it is, it becomes the cooling mode).

  Next, the operation mode 202 of FIG. 2 is a compression mode operation mode alone, and the circulation path of the refrigerant is the direction of the broken line arrow of FIG. The operation mode 201 and the path are in opposite directions, and the first flow path switching valve 2 connects to the discharge pipe and refrigerant pipe 16 of the compressor 1 and the suction pipe and refrigerant pipe 10 of the compressor 1 respectively. Other than that, the operation mode 201 is the same.

  While the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 flows in from the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 and flows in the order of the second usage-side heat exchanger 7 and the first usage-side heat exchanger 6. The heat is transferred to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 to be condensed, liquefied at the outlet of the first use side heat exchanger 6, expanded under reduced pressure by the first flow rate adjusting valve 5, and gas-liquid two-phase state. Become. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant that has flowed into the heat source side heat exchanger 4 evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 301, gasifies at the outlet of the heat source side heat exchanger 4, and returns to the compressor 1. A cycle is established.

  In this mode, the heat-source-side heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 is cooled, and the use-side heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 is heated (the first to third use-side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are arranged in the indoor unit. Is in the heating mode).

When operating in “operation modes 203 and 204 (compression-type single cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (cooling large loop), compression-type single cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (heating large loop)”) (FIGS. 4 and 5)
The operation mode 203 in FIG. 4 is an operation mode with a compression type alone, and the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the solid arrow in FIG. In this operation mode 203, first, the discharge pipe of the compressor 1 and the refrigerant pipe 10 and the suction pipe and the refrigerant pipe 16 of the compressor 1 are connected by the first first flow path switching valve 2, and the second flow is switched. The passage switching valve 3 connects the refrigerant pipe 10 and the refrigerant pipe 11, and the refrigerant pipe 14 and the refrigerant pipe 15 respectively. Subsequently, the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 is fully opened, and the second flow rate adjustment valve 9 is adjusted to a predetermined opening degree.

  The high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 is condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 in the heat source side heat exchanger 4, and the first use side heat exchanger in the gas-liquid two-phase state. Flows into 6. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant that has flowed into the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 is further condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 304. Subsequently, the gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant flowing into the second usage-side heat exchanger 7 is further condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 303, and at the outlet of the second usage-side heat exchanger 7. Liquefaction.

  The liquefied refrigerant is depressurized and expanded by the second flow rate adjusting valve 9 to be in a gas-liquid two-phase state. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant is evaporated by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8, and gasified at the outlet of the third usage-side heat exchanger 8. The cycle is established by flowing into and compressing.

  In this operation mode 203, the heat-source-side heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 is heated, the use-side heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 is cooled, and the use-side heat transfer medium passing through the paths 303 and 304 is heated (this operation). Mode 203 is a cooling dehumidification / reheating mode using a compression-only cooling large loop).

  Next, the operation mode 204 in FIG. 4 is a compression-type operation mode alone, the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the broken line arrow in FIG. 5, and the operation mode 203 and the path are in the reverse direction. The operation is similar to that in the operation mode 203 except that the first flow path switching valve 2 is connected to the discharge pipe and the refrigerant pipe 16 of the compressor 1 and the suction pipe and the refrigerant pipe 10 of the compressor 1.

  The high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 is condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8, and the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 Liquefaction at the outlet. The liquefied refrigerant is depressurized and expanded by the second flow rate adjusting valve 9 to be in a gas-liquid two-phase state. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the paths 303 and 304 in the second usage-side heat exchanger 7 and the first usage-side heat exchanger 6, respectively. The heat exchanger 4 evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 301, gasifies at the outlet of the heat source side heat exchanger 4, returns to the compressor 1, and a cycle is established.

  In this operation mode 204, the heat source side heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 is cooled, the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 is heated, and the use side heat transfer medium passing through the paths 303 and 304 is cooled (this operation). Mode 204 is a cooling dehumidification / reheating mode using a compression large heating large loop).

When operating in “operation mode 205 (compression-only cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (cooling / heating small loop)”) (FIGS. 6 and 7)
The operation mode 205 in FIG. 6 is an operation mode by a compression type alone, and the circulation path of the refrigerant is in the direction of the solid line arrow in FIG. In this mode, first, the first flow path switching valve 2 connects the discharge pipe and the refrigerant pipe 10 of the compressor 1, the suction pipe and the refrigerant pipe 16 of the compressor 1, and the second flow path switching valve 3. Thus, the refrigerant pipe 10 and the refrigerant pipe 15, and the refrigerant pipe 14 and the refrigerant pipe 11 are connected to each other. Subsequently, the second flow rate adjustment valve 9 is adjusted to a predetermined opening degree.

  The high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 is condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 303 in the second usage-side heat exchanger 7, and the outlet of the second usage-side heat exchanger 7. Liquefy with. The liquefied refrigerant is decompressed and expanded by the second flow rate adjusting valve 9 to be in a gas-liquid two-phase state. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8. The gas is gasified at the outlet of the third usage side heat exchanger 8, flows into the compressor 1, and is compressed to form a cycle.

  In this operation mode 205, the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 is cooled, and the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 303 is heated.

  Furthermore, in this operation mode 205, the same effect can be obtained even if the circulation path is in the direction of the broken arrow. However, at that time, the refrigerant from the compressor 1 condenses in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 while heating the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302, and cools the heat transfer medium passing through the path 303. (This operation mode 205 is a cooling dehumidification / reheating mode using a compression type single cooling / heating small loop).

When operating in "operation mode 206 (natural circulation single outdoor air cooling mode" (FIGS. 8 and 9)
The operation mode 206 in FIG. 8 is a natural circulation type operation mode alone, and the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the solid arrow in FIG. In this operation mode 206, first, the refrigerant pipe 10 and the refrigerant pipe 15, and the refrigerant pipe 14 and the refrigerant pipe 11 are connected by the second flow path switching valve 3, respectively. Subsequently, the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 is adjusted to a predetermined opening degree. The compressor 1 is stopped.

  The refrigerant staying in the heat source side heat exchanger 4 dissipates heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 and condenses and liquefies. The liquid refrigerant having a high density is affected by gravity and flows into the use side heat exchanger 6 via the refrigerant pipes 12 and 13. At this time, the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 is appropriately adjusted according to the exchange heat amount desired to be obtained by the use side heat exchanger 6.

  The refrigerant that has flowed into the use side heat exchanger 6 absorbs heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 and evaporates, and rises in the refrigerant pipes 14 and 11 due to the pressure gradient due to the density difference from the condensing side, and heat source side heat exchange. The cycle is established by flowing into the vessel 4. In this operation mode 206, the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 300 is cooled.

When operating in “operation mode 207 (outside air cooling / cooling dehumidification / reheating mode (outside air cooling loop and cooling / heating small loop) combined with natural circulation and compression)” (FIGS. 10 and 11)
The operation mode 207 in FIG. 10 is a combined operation mode of natural circulation type and compression type, and the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the solid arrow in FIG. In this operation mode 207, first, the refrigerant pipe 10 and the refrigerant pipe 15, and the refrigerant pipe 14 and the refrigerant pipe 11 are connected by the second flow path switching valve 3, respectively. Subsequently, the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 is adjusted to a predetermined opening degree.

  On the compression cycle side, the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant discharged from the compressor 1 is condensed by dissipating heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 303 in the second usage-side heat exchanger 7, and the second usage side. Liquefaction occurs at the outlet of the heat exchanger 7. The liquefied refrigerant is decompressed and expanded by the second flow rate adjusting valve 9 adjusted to a predetermined opening, and enters a gas-liquid two-phase state. The gas-liquid two-phase refrigerant evaporates by absorbing heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8. The gas is gasified at the outlet of the third usage side heat exchanger 8, flows into the compressor 1, and is compressed to form a cycle.

  On the other hand, on the natural circulation cycle side, the refrigerant staying in the heat source side heat exchanger 4 dissipates heat to the heat transfer medium passing through the path 301 and condenses and liquefies. The liquid refrigerant having a high density is influenced by gravity and flows into the use side heat exchanger 6 via the refrigerant pipes 12 and 13. At this time, the first flow rate adjusting valve 5 is appropriately adjusted according to the exchange heat amount desired to be obtained by the use side heat exchanger 6.

  The refrigerant that has flowed into the use side heat exchanger 6 absorbs heat from the heat transfer medium passing through the path 304 and evaporates, and rises in the refrigerant pipes 14 and 11 due to the pressure gradient due to the density difference from the condensing side, and heat source side heat exchange. The cycle is established by flowing into the vessel 4.

  In this operation mode 207, the use side heat transfer medium passing through the paths 302 and 304 is cooled, and the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 303 is heated. Thereby, the outside air cooling (cooling) in the use side heat exchanger 6 by the natural circulation type and the cooling dehumidification / reheating by the heating and cooling in the use side heat exchangers 7 and 8 by the compression type are formed. . According to this operation mode 207, when the outside air temperature is equal to or lower than the room temperature, by using both the natural circulation type cycle and the compression type cycle, even when the difference between the outside air temperature and the room temperature is small, the cooling type dehumidification (cooling reduction) is achieved. The dehumidifying ability can be increased by the action of (humidity).

  Further, in this operation mode 207, the same effect can be obtained even when the refrigerant circulation path is in the direction of the broken arrow. However, at that time, the refrigerant from the compressor condenses in the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 while heating the heat transfer medium passing through the path 302, and the second use while cooling the heat transfer medium passing through the path 303. It evaporates in the side heat exchanger 7. That is, the use side heat transfer medium passing through the paths 303 and 304 is cooled, and the use side heat transfer medium passing through the path 302 is heated.

Here, the refrigerant in the refrigerant pipe is a substance that changes phase at room temperature, such as a fluorocarbon refrigerant such as R410a, or a hydrocarbon refrigerant such as CO ₂ . The heat transfer medium may be any medium that can transfer heat, such as air and water, and brine such as ethylene glycol may be used depending on the usage environment.

[Second Embodiment of the Present Invention]
Next, an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 12, 13, and 14. FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram of Configuration Example 1 showing an arrangement configuration of each component in the air-conditioning apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operable region in each operation mode in the air-conditioning apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of Configuration Example 2 showing an arrangement configuration of each component in the air-conditioning apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  In the configuration example 1 shown in FIG. 12, the use side heat transfer medium and the heat source side heat transfer medium are both air. Each component from the code | symbol 1 to 16 is the same as the structure of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment shown in FIG. However, the unit 101 including the first to third use side heat exchangers 6 to 8 is an indoor (air-conditioned side) unit of the air conditioner of the present embodiment, and includes the compressor 1 and the heat source side heat exchanger. The unit 100 including 4 is an outdoor (heat source side) unit of the air conditioner of the present embodiment.

  Therefore, a part of the refrigerant pipes 13 to 16 is a pipe connecting the indoor / outdoor units 101 and 100. At this time, the second flow path switching valve 3 is installed on the indoor unit side in order to suppress pressure loss due to the piping between the first and second usage-side heat exchangers 6 and 7. The first to third usage side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are arranged in series in order from the upstream side of the usage side air flow 305 from the usage side blower 21.

  The illustrated use-side blower 21 is a blower that pushes air into the heat exchanger, but may be a blower that sucks air through the heat exchanger in accordance with the form of the indoor unit 101. The heat source side heat transfer medium of the heat source side heat exchanger 4 becomes the heat source side air flow 310 from the heat source side blower 20. About the operation | movement of each component with respect to the operation mode of the air conditioning apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention comprised as mentioned above, it is the same as the operation | movement of each operation mode demonstrated in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the air conditioner according to the second embodiment can arbitrarily switch the operation mode according to the outdoor temperature of the environment in which the air conditioner is installed and the set temperature with respect to the indoor temperature.

* When the outdoor temperature Ths−the set temperature Tuser ≧ 0 and the indoor temperature Tapp−the set temperature Tuser ≧ 0 The indoor unit 101 is in the cooling operation, and the operation mode is 201. For example, the outdoor temperature Ths = 35 ° C., the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., and the indoor temperature Tapp = 27 ° C. At this time, all the refrigerant sides of the first to third usage-side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are evaporated, the usage-side air flow 305 is cooled, and the indoor unit 101 is in a cooling operation. In FIG. 13, hs is an abbreviation for heat source, app is application, and H is Humidity.

  By adjusting the evaporation temperature of the use side heat exchangers 6 to 8 by increasing or decreasing the rotation speed of the compressor 1 according to the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature, a predetermined set temperature can be obtained.

* When the outdoor temperature Ths−the set temperature Tuser ≧ 0 and the indoor temperature Tapp−the set temperature Tuser ≦ 0 The indoor unit 101 is in the heating operation and the operation mode is 202. For example, the outdoor temperature Ths = 7 ° C., the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., and the indoor temperature Tapp = 20 ° C. At this time, all the refrigerant sides of the first to third usage-side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are condensed, and the usage-side air flow 305 is heated.

  By adjusting the evaporation temperature of the use side heat exchangers 6 to 8 by increasing or decreasing the rotation speed of the compressor 1 according to the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature, a predetermined set temperature can be obtained.

* In the case of outdoor temperature Ths−set temperature Tuser ≧ 0 and indoor humidity Happ−set humidity Huser ≧ 0 The indoor unit 101 is in a reheat dehumidification (cooling dehumidification / reheating) operation, and the operation mode is 203 or 204. In this mode, the operation mode 203 is such that the refrigerant side of the first and second usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7 is condensed, the refrigerant side of the third usage side heat exchanger 8 is evaporation, and the operation mode 204 is The refrigerant side of the first and second usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7 is evaporated, and the refrigerant side of the third usage side heat exchanger 8 is condensed.

  In the case of the second embodiment, the first to third usage-side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are installed in series in order, so reheat dehumidification (cooling dehumidification / reheating) by selecting the operation mode 204. Driving is possible. That is, the air flow 305 exiting from the use side blower 21 is cooled and dehumidified by the first and second use side heat exchangers 6 and 7, reheated by the third use side heat exchanger 8, and set. Adjusted to temperature and humidity. In the case of the operation mode 203, the use side heat exchangers 6, 7 arranged on the windward side of the use side blower 21 have the arrangement configuration of the use side heat exchangers 6, 7, 8 shown in FIG. Since dehumidification is not possible, dehumidification cannot be performed, and the operation mode 204 is selected because the dehumidifying function cannot be performed in this operation mode 203.

  The evaporation temperatures of the first and second usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7 and the condensation temperature of the third usage side heat exchanger 8 are the same as the condensation temperatures of the compressor 1 and the heat source side heat exchanger 4. It can be arbitrarily adjusted by the air volume of the heat source side air flow 310 coming out of 20 or the opening of the second flow rate adjusting valve 9.

  Specifically, for example, when the set humidity Huser = 40%, the room humidity Happ = 60 ° C., the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., the room temperature Tapp = 25 ° C., and the room temperature Tapp−the set temperature Tuser ≧ 0, the use side blower By increasing the air volume of 21 and increasing the amount of heat released to the outside, the condensation temperature of the third use side heat exchanger 8 is lowered, and the cooling operation is performed while dehumidifying. Alternatively, if the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C. and the indoor temperature Tapp = 20 ° C., the condensation of the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 is achieved by reducing the air volume of the usage-side fan 21 and reducing the amount of heat released to the outside. Increase the temperature and perform heating operation while dehumidifying.

  Further, when the outdoor temperature is low, for example, when Ths ≦ 0, the set humidity Huser = 40%, and the indoor humidity Happ = 60 ° C., if the operation mode is 203 or 204, in the case of the operation mode 203, the heat source side heat exchanger 4 The condensing temperature is too low, and frost formation occurs in the third use side heat exchanger 8, so that the heat exchanger is clogged and dehumidification cannot be performed. Further, in the operation mode 204, the evaporation temperature of the heat source side heat exchanger 4 is excessively lowered, and the heat exchanger is clogged by frosting together with the first and second usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7, thereby dehumidifying. Will not be able to.

  Therefore, by selecting the operation mode 205, since the refrigerant does not pass through the heat source side heat exchanger 4 outside the room (see FIGS. 6 and 7), the operation can be performed without being influenced by the outdoor temperature. In this operation mode 205, it is possible to perform the heating operation while dehumidifying. In the configuration of this operation mode 205, the second use side heat exchanger 7 is evaporated and the third use side heat exchanger 8 is condensed. The first flow path switching valve 2 is switched so that the heating amount and the dehumidification amount can be adjusted by the rotation speed of the compressor 1 and the opening of the second flow rate adjustment valve 9.

  The reheat dehumidification (cooling dehumidification / reheating) operation mode 205 includes a cooling cycle (solid arrow in FIG. 7) in addition to the heating cycle (dotted arrow in FIG. 7), as shown in FIGS. However, in any mode, the two heat exchangers of the use side heat exchangers 7 and 8 are used to condense or evaporate each other. Since the amount of heat of condensation increases from this balance, dehumidification is performed, but the room temperature is warmed.

* When the outdoor temperature Ths−the set temperature Tuser ≦ 0 and the indoor temperature Tapp−the set temperature Tuser ≧ 0, the operation mode 206 that is a natural circulation cycle is selected. For example, Ths = 15 ° C., set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., and indoor temperature Tapp = 27 ° C. (see FIGS. 8 and 9). At this time, only the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 is evaporated, the usage-side air flow 305 is cooled, and the indoor unit 101 is in the cooling operation.

  The evaporation temperature of the use side heat exchanger 6 is adjusted by adjusting the opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 on the natural circulation type cycle side according to the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature, and a predetermined set temperature Can be obtained. In this mode, the compressor 1 is stopped, and power consumption is only the power of the internal and external blowers. For this reason, power consumption can be significantly reduced compared with selecting the operation mode 201 which is a compression cycle.

* In the case of outdoor temperature Ths−set temperature Tuser ≦ 0 and indoor humidity Happ−set humidity Huser ≧ 0, an operation mode 207 that is a combined operation of a natural circulation cycle and a compression cycle is selected (see FIGS. 10 and 11). . At this time, the refrigerant side of the first and second usage-side heat exchangers 6 and 7 is evaporated, and the refrigerant side of the third usage-side heat exchanger 8 is condensed.

  The air flow 305 exiting from the use side blower 21 is cooled and dehumidified by the first and second use side heat exchangers 6 and 7, reheated by the third use side heat exchanger 8, and set temperature and humidity. Adjusted to The evaporation temperature of the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 is arbitrarily adjusted by the opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 on the natural circulation cycle side, and the evaporation temperature of the second usage-side heat exchanger 7, 3, the condensing temperature of the use side heat exchanger 8 is equal to the air volume of the heat source side air flow 310 from the heat source side blower 20 or the second air amount of the condensation temperature of the compressor 1 on the compression cycle side and the heat source side heat exchanger 4. The flow rate adjustment valve 9 can be adjusted arbitrarily according to the opening degree.

  Specifically, for example, when the outdoor temperature Ths = 15 ° C., the set humidity Huser = 40%, the indoor humidity Happ = 60 ° C., the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., and the indoor temperature Tapp = 25 ° C., the natural circulation cycle side By increasing the opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve 5, the evaporation temperature of the first use-side heat exchanger 6 is lowered and the difference from the dew point temperature of the air is increased to ensure the dehumidification amount while compressing. The condensation temperature of the third usage side heat exchanger 8 is lowered by lowering the number of revolutions of the compressor 1 on the cycle side, and the cooling operation is performed while dehumidifying.

  Alternatively, if the set temperature Tuser = 23 ° C., the room temperature Tapp = 20 ° C., and the room temperature Tapp−the set temperature Tuser ≦ 0, the opening degree of the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 on the natural circulation cycle side is reduced. The third usage side heat exchanger 6 can be obtained by raising the evaporation temperature of the first usage side heat exchanger 6 so as to take only sensible heat of the air and increasing the rotational speed of the compressor 1 on the compression cycle side. Heating operation is performed while dehumidifying by increasing the condensation temperature of 8.

  As a result, the power of the compressor 1 can be reduced and the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the operation modes 203 and 204 that are the operation of only the compression cycle are selected.

  As described above, since the temperature and humidity of the use-side air flow are arbitrarily set, it is possible to significantly reduce power consumption by selecting an operation mode with the highest operation efficiency according to the outdoor temperature. .

  In the structural example 1 (refer FIG. 12) which shows the arrangement structure of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment like the operation mode 203 (refer FIG. 4 and the solid line arrow of FIG. 5), When there is no use side heat exchanger whose refrigerant side is evaporation on the windward side of the use side blower 21 during the reheat dehumidification (cooling dehumidification / reheating) operation (in FIG. 12, in the wind side use side heat exchanger 6, 7 is condensed), and the process of lowering the air below the dew point temperature and dehumidifying it and then heating it cannot be performed. However, operation is possible by adopting the configuration example 2 of the second embodiment shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the first user-side heat exchanger 6 exchanges heat with the user-side air flow 306, the second user-side heat exchanger 7 exchanges heat with the user-side air flow 307, and the third The usage-side heat exchanger 8 is installed in parallel with the air flow so as to exchange heat with the usage-side air flow 308.

  The use side blower 22 illustrated in FIG. 14 is a blower that sucks air through a heat exchanger, but may be a blower that pushes air into the heat exchanger in accordance with the form of the indoor unit 101. As a result, the operation mode 203 can be operated. The usage side air flows 306 and 307 heated by the first and second usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7 whose refrigerant side is condensed in the operation mode 203, and the third usage side heat exchanger 8 whose refrigerant side is evaporation. The use side air flow 308 cooled and dehumidified by the above is mixed while passing through the use side blower 22 and adjusted to a desired temperature and humidity.

  Here, when the operation mode 204 is selected (FIG. 4 and the dotted arrow in FIG. 5), the refrigerant side of the heat source side heat exchanger 4 evaporates, so that the entire evaporation temperature rises and a high dehumidifying temperature cannot be secured. In this case, dehumidification cannot be performed. However, if the operation mode 203 is selected even at such a high outside air temperature, dehumidification is possible and the dehumidifying operation range is expanded.

[Third embodiment of the present invention]
Next, an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15, 16, and 17. FIG. FIG. 15: is a block diagram of the structural example 1 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 16: is a block diagram of the structural example 2 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 17: is a block diagram of the structural example 3 which shows the arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

  In contrast to the first embodiment, the air conditioner according to the third embodiment of the present invention is structurally different in that the use side heat transfer medium is water and the heat source side heat transfer medium is air. Have. In FIG. 15, each component from 1 to 16 is the same as in the first embodiment. However, the unit 102 including the first to third use side heat exchangers 6 to 8, the compressor 1, and the heat source side heat exchanger 4 is an outdoor (heat source side) unit of the air conditioner according to the third embodiment. It is.

  The indoor (air-conditioned side) unit in the third embodiment is 103, and the indoor unit 103 is connected to the outdoor unit 102 by liquid pipes 50 to 52, and each of the liquid pipes 50 to 52 has an indoor unit 103 side. Are provided with first to third secondary use side heat exchangers 40 to 42 for heat exchange with air.

  The first to third secondary usage side heat exchangers 40 to 42 are arranged in series in order from the upstream side of the usage side air flow 309 that exits from the usage side blower 21. On the heat source side unit 102 side, the liquid pipes 50 to 52 are connected to the first to third usage side heat exchangers 6 to 8, respectively. Liquid pumps 30 to 32 are installed in the path of the liquid pipes 50 to 52, and the fluid in the liquid pipes can be circulated.

  Since the operation of each component with respect to the operation mode of the air conditioner of the third embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is the same as the operation of each operation mode described in the first embodiment, It is incorporated here and detailed description is omitted here.

  In the configuration example 1 of the air-conditioning apparatus according to the third embodiment, the first to third usage-side heat exchangers 6 to 8 are connected to the secondary usage-side heat exchangers 40 to 42, respectively. Therefore, the operation and operating range of each use-side heat exchanger with respect to the outside air temperature and the room temperature in each mode are the same as those in the second embodiment.

  In a system that air-conditions by transferring heat generated by a heat source cycle using a refrigerant that changes phase at room temperature via a liquid refrigerant such as water, as in configuration example 1 of the air conditioner according to the third embodiment It is relatively easy to use a flammable refrigerant or a toxic refrigerant on the heat source cycle side. It is also relatively easy to bring waste heat from other heat systems to the air conditioning side.

  Next, the configuration example 2 of the air conditioner according to the third embodiment illustrated in FIG. 16 includes the liquid piping of the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 and the first secondary usage-side heat exchanger 40, The liquid piping of the second usage side heat exchanger 7 and the second secondary usage side heat exchanger 41 is combined into a liquid piping 53, and the first secondary is passed through the liquid pump 34. The liquid pipe returns to the liquid pump 34 through the usage side heat exchanger 43, the second usage side heat exchanger 7, and the second secondary usage side heat exchanger 44.

  The third use side heat exchanger 8, the third secondary use side heat exchanger 45, and the liquid pipe 54 passing through the liquid pump 33 are the same as the configuration example 1 shown in FIG. 15.

  With the configuration shown in FIG. 16, the number of pumps that transport the liquid is two, and the power consumption can be further reduced as compared with the configuration example 1 shown in FIG.

  Next, configuration example 3 of the air-conditioning apparatus according to the third embodiment illustrated in FIG. 17 includes a secondary usage-side heat exchanger for the first usage-side heat exchanger 6 and the second usage-side heat exchanger 7. 46, the secondary usage side heat exchanger 46, the liquid pipe 55, the liquid pump 37, and the usage side heat exchangers 6 and 7 are connected. With such a configuration, not only the number of pumps that transport the liquid is two, but the number of pipes that connect the indoor unit 103 and the heat source unit 102 can be reduced.

[Fourth embodiment of the present invention]
Next, an air conditioner according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an arrangement configuration of each component in the air conditioning apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the air conditioning apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, both the use side heat transfer medium and the heat source side heat transfer medium are air or water. In FIG. 18, the configurations of the outdoor unit 100 and the indoor unit 101 are the same as the configurations described in the second embodiment, so the description thereof is cited and the description thereof is omitted here.

  The configuration of the fourth embodiment is such that the refrigerant pipe 11 connected to the heat source side heat exchanger 4 of the outdoor unit 100 and the refrigerant pipe 13 connected to the first flow rate adjustment valve 5 are respectively. Refrigerant pipes 80 and 81 are connected, and these refrigerant pipes 80 and 81 are connected to the hot water supply / heat storage unit 104.

  The hot water supply / heat storage unit 104 includes a hot water supply means 60 and a heat storage means 61, and the refrigerant pipes 80 and 81 are connected to a heat absorption part 62 provided in the hot water supply means 60. The hot water supply means 60 and the heat storage means 61 are connected to each other by a liquid pipe (not shown), and the heat storage means 61 has a tank for storing a liquid refrigerant such as water (not shown), and renewable energy such as solar heat via the liquid refrigerant. In addition, the waste heat of the outdoor unit 100 can be stored, and the stored heat can be radiated to the hot water supply means 60. The hot water supply means 60 is a heat pump type hot water heater, and can efficiently supply hot water via the heat absorption part 62 using the outdoor air, the heat storage means 61, and waste heat from the outdoor unit 100.

  Thus, by connecting the outdoor unit 100 and the hot water supply / heat storage unit 104, the waste heat thrown away by the outdoor unit 100 can be used effectively, and the power consumption of the system can be reduced. Here, in 4th Embodiment, although the example connected to 2nd Embodiment shown in FIG. 12 was shown, it connects similarly to the heat source unit 102 of 3rd Embodiment shown in FIGS. 15-17. However, the same effect can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Compressor 2 1st flow path switching valve 3 2nd flow path switching valve 4 Heat source side heat exchanger 5 1st flow control valve 6-8 1st-3rd utilization side heat exchanger 9 2nd Flow control valve 10-16 Refrigerant piping 20 Heat source side blower 21 Usage side blower 22 Usage side blower 30-35 Liquid pump 40-47 Secondary usage side heat exchanger 50-56 Liquid piping 60 Hot water supply means 61 Heat storage means 62 Heat absorption part 100 , 102 Heat source side system 101, 103 Use side system 104 Heat storage / hot water supply system 200-207 Operation mode 300, 302, 303, 304 Use side heat medium flow 301 Heat source side heat medium flow 305-309 Use side air flow 310 Heat source side air flow

Claims (13)

Compressor, three use side heat exchangers that use heat by exchanging heat with the heat transfer medium, and heat source side heat that exchanges heat with the heat transfer medium to absorb and release heat to the use side heat exchanger An exchanger, two flow path switching valves that switch the flow path direction of the refrigerant, and two flow rate adjustment valves that adjust the pressure or flow rate of the refrigerant,
The compressor, the first flow path switching valve of the two flow path switching valves, the heat source side heat exchanger, the first flow rate adjustment valve of the two flow rate control valves, and the three usage sides Forming an annular cycle connecting the second usage side heat exchanger of the heat exchanger, the second flow regulating valve, the third usage side heat exchanger, and the compressor in this order;
The first flow path switching valve is configured to switch between the flow path from the compressor to the heat source side heat exchanger and the flow path from the compressor to the third usage side heat exchanger. Between the compressor and the heat source side heat exchanger and between the compressor and the third usage side heat exchanger,
Of the two flow path switching valves, between the first flow path switching valve and the heat source side heat exchanger, and between the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second usage side heat exchanger. Providing a second flow path switching valve;
An air conditioner characterized in that a first usage side heat exchanger of the three usage side heat exchangers is provided between the second flow path switching valve and the first flow rate adjustment valve. apparatus. In claim 1,
By switching the second flow path switching valve,
The compressor, the first flow path switching valve, the second flow path switching valve, the heat source side heat exchanger, the first flow rate adjustment valve, the first usage side heat exchanger, the second usage A large heat loop formed from a side heat exchanger, the second flow regulating valve, a third utilization side heat exchanger, the compressor;
The compressor, the first flow path switching valve, the second flow path switching valve, the second usage side heat exchanger, the second flow rate adjustment valve, the third usage side heat exchanger, the compression 1st small loop which consists of a machine, the 2nd channel change valve, the heat source side heat exchanger, the 1st flow control valve, the 1st use side heat exchanger, the 2nd channel change An air conditioner comprising: a small loop formed by a second small loop made of a valve. In claim 2,
The flow path of the second flow path switching valve is based on the outside air temperature when executing the reheat dehumidification operation mode in which cooling dehumidification and reheating are performed using the first to third use side heat exchangers. By switching and adjusting the opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second flow rate adjustment valve, the single operation by the compressor forming the large loop and the single operation by the compressor forming the first small loop And an operation in combination with a natural circulation type operation that forms the second small loop can be selected. In claim 1, 2 or 3,
The air conditioner is characterized in that the heat source side heat exchanger is arranged at a position higher than the first use side heat exchanger. In claim 3,
In the combined operation, the dehumidification amount and the heating amount are controlled by the opening degree of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the rotation speed of the compressor. In claim 3,
In the combined operation, the dehumidification amount and the heating amount are controlled by the opening degree of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the opening degree of the second flow rate adjustment valve. In claim 2,
The flow path of the second flow path switching valve is based on the outside air temperature when executing the reheat dehumidification operation mode in which cooling dehumidification and reheating are performed using the first to third use side heat exchangers. By switching and adjusting the opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve and the second flow rate adjustment valve, the single operation by the compressor forming the large loop and the single operation by the compressor forming the first small loop An air conditioner characterized in that any one of the operations can be selected. In claim 7,
In the case of a single operation by a compressor forming the first small loop, the dehumidification amount and the heating amount are controlled by the rotation speed of the compressor. In claim 7,
In the case of a single operation by a compressor forming the first small loop, the dehumidification amount and the heating amount are controlled by the opening degree of the second flow rate adjustment valve. In claim 2,
The flow path of the second flow path switching valve is based on the outside air temperature when executing the reheat dehumidification operation mode in which cooling dehumidification and reheating are performed using the first to third use side heat exchangers. Switching and independent operation by the compressor that forms the first small loop by adjusting the opening of the first flow rate adjusting valve and the second flow rate adjusting valve, and natural circulation that forms the second small loop An air conditioner characterized by being able to select any one of the two types of operation. In claim 1 or 2,
The air conditioner characterized by connecting the heat absorption part of another heat source system in parallel with respect to the said heat source side heat exchanger. In claim 1 or 2,
The said 1st, 2nd and 3rd utilization side heat exchanger is arrange | positioned in parallel with the flow direction of the air by a utilization side air blower, The air conditioning apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. In claim 1 or 2,
The first, second and third usage side heat exchangers are respectively installed in parallel with the secondary usage side heat exchangers via liquid pipes, and the secondary usage side heat exchanger is a heat transfer medium. An air conditioner that is heat-exchanged with and used as heat.

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