WO2002039025A1 - Conditionneur d'air - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly to a measure for controlling an air conditioning capacity.
- the indoor unit includes a first compressor for controlling the capacity in an inverting manner and a second compressor for controlling the capacity by an unloading mechanism.
- the outdoor unit controls the capacity of the two compressors to adjust the air conditioning capacity.
- the capacity of the two compressors is controlled so that the evaporating temperature becomes a predetermined value
- the capacity of the two compressors is controlled so that the condensing temperature becomes a predetermined value
- the cooling capacity is adjusted by controlling the degree of superheat to be constant.
- the air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit was controlled so that the evaporation temperature or the condensing temperature was always constant. That is, the conventional air conditioner controls the air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit so that the plurality of indoor units always maintain a state capable of exhibiting the predetermined air conditioning capacity.
- the indoor unit since the evaporating temperature or the condensing temperature is fixed, even if the indoor unit requires only a small air conditioning capacity, the outdoor unit is operated with a large air conditioning capacity. For this reason, the indoor unit has the same air-conditioning capacity as that at the time of the maximum air-conditioning load even in the case where the air-conditioning load is small in the interim period or the like, resulting in excessive capacity.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and suppresses excessive air-conditioning capacity, and reduces the frequency of repetition of operating and stopping a unit to be used and the frequency of repetition of driving and stopping of a compressor.
- the purpose is to do so. Disclosure of the invention
- the present invention variably controls a control target value of a heat source unit.
- the first invention includes a refrigerant circuit (15) in which a heat source unit (11) and a plurality of utilization units (12, 13,...) Are connected, It is intended for harmony devices.
- the invention controls the air-conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (11) such that the temperature of the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit (15) becomes a target value, while changing the target value. I have.
- the second invention provides an air conditioner that includes a refrigerant circuit (15) in which a heat source unit (11) and a plurality of use units (12, 13,...) Are connected, and performs an air-conditioning operation.
- a refrigerant circuit (15) in which a heat source unit (11) and a plurality of use units (12, 13,...) Are connected, and performs an air-conditioning operation.
- Target the capacity control means (91) for controlling the air-conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (11) and the target value of the capacity control means (91) are changed so that the physical quantity of the refrigerant becomes the target value.
- the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to variably control the target value in accordance with the air conditioning load characteristic of the building.
- the target value adjusting means (92) According to the control characteristic of the target value, the target value is variably controlled based on the temperature difference between the set temperature of the air-conditioned space and the outside temperature.
- the target value adjusting means (92) determines the control characteristic of the target value corresponding to the air conditioning load characteristic of the building;
- the physical quantity of the refrigerant during the cooling operation is an evaporation pressure.
- the physical quantity of the refrigerant during the cooling operation is an evaporation temperature.
- an eighth invention is based on any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the physical quantity of the refrigerant during the heating operation is a condensing pressure.
- the physical quantity of the refrigerant during the heating operation is a condensing temperature.
- the invention of the first 0 is in any one of the fifth invention from the first heat source unit (11) compressor control of the air-conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (1 1) of (41 3 42) The control is performed by controlling the capacity.
- the eleventh invention is configured such that, in the third or fifth invention, the load characteristic of the building is determined based on an internal heat generation amount and an external heat amount of the building.
- a twelfth aspect further comprises a temperature detecting means (74) for detecting an evaporation temperature of the refrigerant during the cooling operation. Then, the capacity control means (91) sets the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant during the cooling operation to a target value, and controls the heat source unit (11) so that the evaporation temperature detected by the temperature detection means (74) becomes the target value. It is configured to control the air conditioning ability. Further, the determining means (93) of the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to determine the control characteristic of the target value of the evaporation temperature. In addition, the changing means (94) of the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to variably control the target value of the evaporation temperature.
- a thirteenth invention is based on the fifth invention, wherein the refrigerant during the heating operation is provided. Temperature detecting means (76) for detecting the condensation temperature of the water. Then, the capacity control means (91) sets the condensing temperature of the refrigerant during the heating operation to the target value, and evacuates the heat source unit (11) so that the condensing temperature detected by the temperature detecting means (76) becomes the target value. It is configured to control the adjusting ability. Further, the determining means (93) of the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to determine the control characteristic of the target value of the condensing temperature. In addition, the changing means (94) of the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to variably control the target value of the condensing temperature.
- the fourteenth invention is any one of the fourth, fifth, twelfth and thirteenth inventions.
- the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to manually set a control characteristic of the target value.
- the fifteenth invention is any one of the fourth, fifth, twelfth and thirteenth inventions.
- the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to set a control characteristic of a target value based on an input signal input from an external setting means (9b) via a communication line (9a). is there.
- sixteenth invention is any one of the fourth, fifth, twelfth and thirteenth inventions.
- the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to learn a control characteristic of a target value according to an operation state during an air-conditioning operation and to automatically set the control characteristic.
- the target value adjusting means In a seventeenth aspect based on the sixteenth aspect, the target value adjusting means
- the determining means (93) of (92) is configured to set the control characteristic of the target value by learning according to the number of operation suspensions in the air conditioning operation. That is, in the present invention, the refrigerant circulates between the heat source unit (11) and the plurality of utilization units (12, 13,...) To perform the air conditioning operation. During this operation, the air conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (11) is controlled so that the physical quantity of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit (15) becomes the target value, and the target value is changed and set.
- the target value adjusting means (92) determines the control characteristic of the target value of the evaporation temperature and changes the target value of the evaporation temperature or the evaporation pressure.
- the target value adjusting means (92) determines the control characteristic of the target value of the condensing temperature and changes the target value of the condensing temperature or the condensing pressure.
- the capacity control means (91) sets, for example, the evaporation temperature or the condensation temperature of the refrigerant to the target value, and sets the evaporation temperature or the condensation temperature detected by the temperature detection means (74, 76) to the target value.
- the air-conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (11) is controlled so that it becomes the value. For example, control the compressor capacity so that the evaporation temperature or condensation temperature reaches the target value
- the determining means (93) of the target value adjusting means (92) is used, for example, to manually set the control characteristic of the target value, and to input the control characteristic from the external setting means (9b) via the communication line (9a).
- the control characteristic of the target value is set based on the input signal to be set, and the control characteristic of the target value is learned and automatically set according to the operation state during the air conditioning operation.
- the target value of the refrigerant temperature is changed based on the air-conditioning load of the building to control the air-conditioning capacity of the heat source unit (11). It can be operated with air conditioning capacity.
- the heat source unit (11) can be operated with a small air conditioning capacity.
- the use units (12, 13,%) Can prevent excessive capacity during the interim period. For this reason, the repetition frequency of the operation and suspension of the utilization units (12, 13,%) Can be reduced. In addition, fluctuations in the temperature of the air-conditioned space can be reduced, and the capacity of the compressor can be stabilized.
- the target value is changed according to the temperature difference between the set temperature and the external temperature, so that the air conditioning capacity can be increased at the beginning of operation or the like.
- the air conditioning capacity can be increased. As a result, comfort can be improved.
- the air conditioning capacity fluctuates depending on the temperature difference between the inside and outside, so that comfort can be further improved.
- the required capacity to satisfy the set outlet temperature depends on the temperature difference between the intake air temperature and the set outlet air temperature. Therefore, according to the present invention, the minimum necessary capacity can be controlled by the heat source unit (11), and the COP can be improved and the controllable operation range can be expanded.
- the air-conditioning ability suitable for the occupants and the like is exhibited, so that comfort can be surely improved.
- the air-conditioning capacity corresponding to the air-conditioning load of the building is automatically set, so that the economy and comfort can be further improved.
- FIG. 1 is a refrigerant circuit diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a characteristic diagram showing load characteristics of a building cooling system.
- Fig. 3 is a characteristic diagram showing the control characteristics of the target value of the evaporation temperature during the cooling operation.
- FIG. 4 is a characteristic diagram showing load characteristics of heating of a building.
- Fig. 5 is a characteristic diagram showing the control characteristics of the target value of the condensation temperature during the heating operation.
- FIG. 6 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the load characteristics and the control characteristics during the cooling operation c .
- FIG. 7 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the load characteristics and the control characteristics during the heating operation c
- FIG. 9 is a control characteristic diagram showing learning of a control characteristic of a target value at the time.
- FIG. 9 is a control flowchart showing the capacity control during the cooling operation.
- the air conditioner (10) of the present embodiment includes one outdoor unit (11) and two indoor units (12, 13), and is configured as a so-called multi-type. .
- the air conditioner (10) is configured to be able to switch between a cooling operation and a heating operation, and includes a refrigerant circuit (15) and a controller (90).
- the number of the indoor units (12, 13) is two. However, this is an example. Accordingly, the air conditioner (10) of the present invention is not suitable for the capacity and use of the outdoor unit (11). The number of indoor units (12, 13) may be determined accordingly.
- the refrigerant circuit (15) includes one outdoor circuit (20), two indoor circuits (60, 65), a liquid-side communication pipe (16), and a gas-side communication pipe (17). .
- Two indoor circuits (60, 65) are connected in parallel to the outdoor circuit (20) via a liquid-side communication pipe (16) and a gas-side communication pipe (17).
- the liquid side connection pipe (16) and the gas side connection pipe (17) constitute a connection pipe.
- the outdoor circuit (20) is housed in an outdoor unit (11) which is an outdoor unit.
- the outdoor unit (11) forms a heat source unit, and the outdoor circuit (20) forms a heat source side circuit.
- the outdoor circuit (20) includes a compressor unit (40), a four-way switching valve (21), an outdoor heat exchanger (22), an outdoor expansion valve (24), a receiver (23), and a liquid side shutoff valve (25). ) And a gas side shut-off valve (26).
- the compressor unit (40) includes a first compressor (41) and a second compressor (42) connected in parallel.
- Each of the compressors (41, 42) is configured such that a compression mechanism and an electric motor for driving the compression mechanism are housed in a cylindrical housing. The illustration of the compression mechanism and the electric motor is omitted.
- the first compressor (41) has a constant capacity in which the electric motor is always driven at a constant rotation speed.
- the second compressor (42) is of a variable capacity in which the number of revolutions of the motor is changed stepwise or continuously.
- the compressor unit (40) is driven by stopping and driving the first compressor (41) and changing the capacity of the second compressor (42).
- the capacity of the entire knit is configured to be variable.
- the compressor unit (40) is connected to a suction pipe (43) and a discharge pipe (44).
- One end of the suction pipe (413) is connected to the first port of the four-way switching valve (21), and the other end is branched into two and connected to the suction side of each compressor (41, 42).
- One end of the discharge pipe (44) is branched into two and connected to the discharge side of each compressor (41, 42), and the other end is connected to the second port of the four-way switching valve (21).
- a discharge-side check valve (45) is provided in a branch pipe of the discharge pipe (44) connected to the first compressor (41). The discharge-side check valve (45) allows only the refrigerant to flow in the direction flowing out of the first compressor (41).
- the compressor unit (40) includes an oil separator (51), an oil return pipe (52), and an oil equalizing pipe (54).
- the oil separator (51) is provided in the middle of the discharge pipe (44).
- the oil separator (51) is for separating refrigeration oil from refrigerant discharged from the compressors (41, 42).
- One end of the oil return pipe (52) is an oil separator
- the oil equalizing pipe (54) is for equalizing the amount of refrigerating machine oil stored in the housing of each compressor (41, 42), and is provided with an oil equalizing solenoid valve (55). .
- the third port of the four-way switching valve (21) is connected to the gas-side shut-off valve (26) by piping, and the fourth port is connected to the upper end of the outdoor heat exchanger (22) by piping.
- the four-way switching valve (21) has a state in which the first port and the third port are in communication and the second port and the fourth port are in communication (the state shown by the solid line in FIG. 1). The state is switched to a state where the first port and the fourth port communicate with each other and the second port and the third port communicate with each other (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 1).
- the circulation direction of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit (15) is reversed.
- the receiver (23) is a cylindrical container for storing a refrigerant. This receiver (23) is connected to the chamber via the inlet pipe (30) and the outlet pipe (33). It is connected to the external heat exchanger (22) and the liquid side shutoff valve (25).
- One end of the inflow pipe (30) is branched into two branch pipes (30a, 30b), and the other end is connected to the upper end of the receiver (23).
- the first branch pipe (30a) of the inflow pipe (30) is connected to the lower end of the outdoor heat exchanger (22).
- the first branch pipe (30a) is provided with a first inflow check valve (31).
- First inflow check valve (31) allows the outdoor heat exchanger (2 2) only the flow of refrigerant toward the receiver (23).
- the second branch pipe (30b) of the inflow pipe (30) is connected to the liquid-side stop valve (25).
- the second branch pipe (30b) is provided with a second inflow check valve (32).
- Second inflow check valve (3 2) allows only a flow of countercurrent Cow refrigerant from the liquid side shutoff valve (2.delta.) To the receiver (2 3).
- One end of the outlet pipe (33) is connected to the lower end of the receiver (23), and the other end is connected to the lower end of the receiver (23).
- the first branch pipe (33a) of the outflow pipe (33) is connected to the lower end of the outdoor heat exchanger (22).
- the first branch pipe (33a) is provided with the outdoor expansion valve (24).
- the outdoor expansion valve (24) constitutes a heat source side expansion mechanism.
- the second branch pipe (33b) of the outflow pipe (33) is connected to the liquid side shutoff valve (25).
- the second branch pipe (33b) is provided with an outflow check valve (34).
- the outflow check valve (34) allows only the flow of the refrigerant from the receiver (23) to the liquid-side shutoff valve (25).
- the outdoor heat exchanger (22) constitutes a heat source side heat exchanger.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (22) is composed of a cross-fin type fin 'and' tube type heat exchanger.
- the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit (15) exchanges heat with the outdoor air.
- the outdoor circuit (20) is provided with a vent pipe (35) and a pressure equalizing pipe (37).
- the gas vent pipe (3 ⁇ ) is connected to the upper end of the receiver ( 23 ), and the other end is connected to the suction pipe (43).
- the gas vent pipe (35) constitutes a communication passage for introducing the gas refrigerant of the receiver (23) to the suction side of each compressor (41, 42).
- the gas vent pipe (35) is provided with a gas vent solenoid valve (36). This gas venting solenoid valve (36) is used for gas cooling in the gas venting pipe (3 ⁇ ).
- An opening / closing mechanism for interrupting the flow of the medium is configured.
- the equalizing pipe (37) is connected between the gas release solenoid valve (36) and the receiver (23) in the gas release pipe (35), and the other end is connected to the discharge pipe ( 4 .
- the equalizing pipe (37) is provided with a check valve (38) for equalizing, which allows only the flow of the refrigerant from one end to the other end of the equalizing pipe (37). If the outside air temperature rises abnormally during the stoppage of) and the pressure in the receiver (23) becomes too high, the gas refrigerant is released to prevent the receiver (23) from exploding. Therefore, no refrigerant flows through the pressure equalizing pipe (37) during the operation of the air conditioner (10).
- One indoor circuit (60, 65) is provided for each indoor unit (12, 13) that is an indoor unit. Specifically, the first indoor circuit (60) is housed in the first indoor unit (12), and the second indoor circuit (65) is housed in the second indoor unit (13).
- Each of the indoor units (12, 13) constitutes a utilization unit, and each of the indoor circuits (60, 65) constitutes a utilization side circuit.
- the first indoor circuit (60) includes a first indoor heat exchanger (61) and a first indoor expansion valve (62) connected in series.
- the first indoor expansion valve (62) is connected to the lower end of the first indoor heat exchanger (61) by a pipe, and constitutes a use-side expansion mechanism.
- the second indoor circuit (65) is a circuit in which the second indoor heat exchanger (66) and the second indoor expansion valve (67) are connected in series.
- the second indoor expansion valve (67) is connected to the lower end of the second indoor heat exchanger (66) by piping, and constitutes a use-side expansion mechanism.
- the first indoor heat exchanger (61) and the second indoor heat exchanger (66) constitute a use-side heat exchanger.
- Each of the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66) is constituted by a cross-fin type fin-and-tube heat exchanger.
- the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit (15) and the indoor air exchange heat is constituted by a cross-fin type fin-and-tube heat exchanger.
- liquid side communication pipe (16) One end of the liquid side communication pipe (16) is connected to a liquid side shutoff valve (25).
- the other end of the liquid-side communication pipe (16) is branched into two, one of which is connected to the end of the first indoor circuit (60) on the side of the first indoor expansion valve (62), and the other is connected to the second end. It is connected to the end of the two indoor circuit (65) on the side of the second indoor expansion valve (67).
- the above gas One end of the side communication pipe (17) is connected to the gas side shutoff valve (26).
- the other end of the gas side communication pipe (17) is branched into two, one of which is connected to the end of the first indoor circuit (60) on the side of the first indoor heat exchanger (61), The other is connected to the end of the second indoor heat exchanger (66) in the second indoor circuit (65).
- the outdoor unit (11) is provided with an outdoor fan (70).
- This outdoor fan (70) is for sending outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger (22).
- the first indoor unit (12) and the second indoor unit (13) each have an indoor fan (80).
- This indoor fan (80) is for sending indoor air to the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66).
- the air conditioner (10) is provided with temperature and pressure sensors and the like.
- the outdoor unit (11) is provided with an outdoor air temperature sensor (71) for detecting the temperature of outdoor air.
- the outdoor heat exchanger (22) is provided with an outdoor heat exchanger temperature sensor (72) for detecting the temperature of the heat transfer tube.
- the suction pipe (43) has a suction pipe temperature sensor (73) for detecting the suction refrigerant temperature of the compressor (41, 42) and a suction refrigerant pressure of the compressor (41, 42). And a low-pressure pressure sensor (74) constituting temperature detecting means.
- the discharge pipe (44) has a discharge pipe temperature sensor (75) for detecting the discharge refrigerant temperature of the compressor (41, 42) and a discharge refrigerant pressure of the compressor (41, 42).
- a high-pressure pressure sensor (76) and a high-pressure switch (77) are provided.
- Each of the indoor units (12, 13) is provided with one indoor air temperature sensor (S1) for detecting the temperature of indoor air.
- Each of the indoor heat exchangers ( ⁇ 1, 66) is provided with one indoor heat exchanger temperature sensor (82) for detecting the heat transfer tube temperature.
- a gas-side temperature sensor (83) for detecting the temperature of the gas refrigerant flowing through the indoor circuit (60, 65) are provided one by one.
- the controller (90) is configured to control the operation of the air conditioner (10) in response to a signal from the sensors or a command signal from a remote controller or the like.
- the controller (90) includes an outdoor expansion valve (24) and an indoor expansion valve.
- controller includes a capacity control means (91) and a target value adjustment means.
- the target value adjusting means (92) includes an air conditioning capacity determining means (93) and a changing means (94).
- the capacity control means (91) controls the air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit (11) so that the temperature of the refrigerant, which is a physical quantity of the refrigerant, becomes a target value. Specifically, the above capacity control means
- the outdoor unit (11) sets the target temperature at the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant so that the saturation temperature (evaporation temperature) corresponding to the evaporation pressure detected by the low-pressure pressure sensor (74) becomes the target value. It is configured to control the air conditioning capacity of the vehicle.
- the capacity control means (91) sets the condensing temperature of the refrigerant to a target value, and sets the condensing pressure equivalent saturation temperature (condensing temperature) detected by the high-pressure pressure sensor (76) to the target value. It is configured to control the air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit (11).
- the target value adjusting means (92) is configured to change the target value of the capacity control means (91). That is, the target value adjusting means (92)
- It is configured to predict the load characteristics of the building where (10) is installed and to change the above target values.
- the determining means (93) determines the control characteristic of the target value according to the load characteristic of the air conditioning in the building. Specifically, the determining means (93) is configured to determine a control characteristic of a target value of the evaporation temperature during the cooling operation, and to determine a control characteristic of the target value of the condensing temperature during the heating operation. Is configured. The determination of the control characteristics in the determining means (93) may be manually set or learned.
- the changing means (94) variably controls a target value based on a temperature difference between a set temperature in the room, which is an air-conditioned space, and an outside air temperature, which is the outside temperature, in accordance with the control characteristics of the determining means (93).
- the change means (94) is configured to variably control the target value of the evaporation temperature during the cooling operation, and to variably control the target value of the condensing temperature during the heating operation. Have been. Therefore, the basic principle of variably controlling the above-described evaporation temperature and condensation temperature will be described.
- FIG. 2 shows the cooling load characteristics of the building where the air conditioner (10) is installed. That is, each building has its own load characteristic, and the load characteristic of the building is determined based on the internal heat value and the external heat value. Therefore, the load characteristics of the cooling system shown in Fig. 2 indicate the amount of heat generated inside the building, such as PC equipment.
- Figure 2 shows that the air conditioner (10) operates at 100% of the rated cooling capacity (A0, BO), which is the rated capacity. A1 to A5) are shown.
- the indoor set temperature is 27 ° C, which is the standard state
- the outside air temperature is 27 ° C
- the inside / outside temperature difference will be 0 ° C.
- the cooling capacity of the air conditioner (10) is 0%, and the operation of the air conditioner (10) must be stopped. become.
- the air conditioner (10) has a cooling capacity of 100%. Is required. In other words, in addition to internal heat generation, there is intrusion heat from the outside, which is the amount of external heat, so that the air conditioner (10) is operated at the maximum capacity (AO, BO).
- the cooling capacity of the air conditioner (10) is determined by the internal heat generation based on the characteristics of the building and the temperature difference between the inside and outside.
- the air conditioner (10) needs a cooling capacity of 50% when the temperature difference between the inside and outside is 0 ° C (see A1 in Fig. 2), the internal heat generated by the personal computer equipment and the Become. 50% of the cooling capacity is expended to handle this load.
- This building is represented by a 50% load characteristic line (A1).
- Each building in which the air conditioner (10) is installed, different load characteristics of cooling, is represented by a straight line load characteristic line (A1 to 5).
- the broken load characteristic lines (A1-A5) show the load characteristics of the building itself, and the solid load characteristic lines (B1-B5) take the safety factor into account. 2 shows the load characteristics of the building required for (1). Therefore, the installed air conditioner (10) is controlled along the solid load characteristic line. Also, 30% cold The chamber capacity is set as the capacity lower limit.
- FIG 3 shows the control characteristics (C1 to C5) of the target value of the evaporation temperature corresponding to the load characteristics (B1 to B5) of the cooling of the building.
- the target value of the evaporation temperature for exerting the determined cooling capacity is determined.
- a building represented by a 50% load characteristic line (B1) is represented by a 50% control characteristic line (C1).
- each building is represented by a linear target value control characteristic line (C1 to C5) corresponding to the load characteristic line (B1 to B5).
- the target value of the evaporation temperature will be 11 ° C, and the air conditioner (10) It will run at 0% cooling capacity.
- the target value of the evaporating temperature is controlled based on the temperature difference between the inside and outside so that the air conditioner (10) exhibits 50% cooling capacity. Change along the line (C1).
- the outdoor unit (11) controls the capacity of both compressors (41, 42) so that the evaporation temperature becomes 11 ° C. when the set temperature and the outside air temperature are the same.
- a target upper limit is set for the target value of the evaporation temperature.
- FIG. 4 shows the heating load characteristics of the building where the air conditioner (10) is installed.
- the heating load characteristics shown in Fig. 4 indicate the amount of heat generated inside a building such as a personal computer device.
- Figure 4 shows that the air conditioner (10) operates at 100% of the rated heating capacity (DO, E0), which is the rated capacity. ).
- the indoor set temperature is 7 ° C and the outside air temperature is 7 ° C
- the inside / outside temperature difference is 0 ° C.
- the heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) is 100%, and the air conditioner (10) Will be operated at maximum capacity (DO, E0).
- the air conditioner (10) is operated with less than maximum capacity (DO, E0).
- the heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) is determined by the internal heat generation and the temperature difference between the inside and outside based on the characteristics of the building. That is, the above air conditioner
- Each building where (10) is installed has different heating load characteristics, and a straight load characteristic line
- the broken load characteristic line (D1) indicates the load characteristic of the building itself, and the solid load characteristic line (E1) requires the air conditioner (10) in consideration of the safety factor.
- 3 shows load characteristics of a building. Therefore, the installed air conditioner (10) is controlled along the solid load characteristic line (E1). A heating capacity of 30% is set as the lower limit of the capacity.
- FIG 5 shows the control characteristic (F1) of the target value of the condensing temperature corresponding to the load characteristic (E1) of the heating of the building. That is, since the heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) is determined in accordance with the load characteristic (E1) of the heating of the building, the target value of the condensing temperature for exhibiting the determined heating capacity is determined. Thus, each building is represented by a linear target value control characteristic line (F1) corresponding to the load characteristic line (E1).
- the air conditioner (10) sets a target condensing temperature based on the inside / outside temperature difference so as to exhibit a heating capacity that matches the load characteristic line (E1). Change the value along the control characteristic line (F1). Specifically, the air conditioner (10) controls the capacity of both compressors (41, 42) so that the condensation temperature is along the control characteristic line (F1). A target lower limit is set for the target value of the condensing temperature.
- the determination means (93) is configured to set the control characteristic of the target value by learning according to the number of operation suspensions in the air conditioning operation.
- the suspension of the cooling operation and the suspension of the heating operation are states in which the indoor fan is driven and the circulation of the refrigerant is stopped. Further, when the refrigerant circulation is resumed from the above-mentioned halt state, it is in an operating state such as cooling, and is called a so-called thermo-on.
- Fig. 6 shows learning control during cooling
- Fig. 7 shows learning control during heating
- the cooling capacity of the air conditioner (10) may be changed to match the load characteristic line (G) of the building.
- the capacity characteristic line (G) shown by a solid line is, for example, an initial characteristic line set at the time of installation, and is a load factor of a building.
- the determining means (93) changes the performance characteristic line (H) based on the number of times of thermo-off of the cooling operation, and determines a target value of the evaporation temperature. Since the performance characteristic line (H) is a straight line like the load characteristic line (G) of the building, the performance characteristic line (H) is determined if the performance characteristics of two points with different inside / outside temperature differences are determined. become.
- the performance characteristic line (H) is a ratio with respect to the capability of 100%, and is a capability target ratio.
- the heating capacity of the air conditioner (10) may be changed to match the load characteristic line (J) of the building.
- the capacity characteristic line (J) shown by a solid line is, for example, an initial characteristic line set at the time of installation, and is a load factor of a building.
- the determining means (93) changes the performance characteristic line (L) based on the number of times of the thermo-off in the heating operation, and determines the target value of the condensing temperature. Since the capacity characteristic line (L) is a straight line like the load characteristic line (J) of the building, the capacity characteristic line (L) is determined if the capacity characteristics of two points with different inside / outside temperature differences are determined. become.
- the capacity characteristic line (L) is a ratio to the capacity of 100%, and is a capacity target ratio.
- thermo-offs in the area M is counted, and if the number of thermo-offs is large, the capability value (K2) at a predetermined value (8 ° C) of the preset inside-outside temperature difference is reduced. Conversely, if the thermo-off is not performed, the capacity value (K2) at the predetermined value of the preset inside / outside temperature difference is increased.
- the number of times of the sum-off in the area N is counted, and if the number of times of the sum-off is large, the capability value (K1) at a predetermined value (0 ° C.) of the preset inside / outside temperature difference is reduced. Conversely, when the thermo-off is not performed, the capability value (K1) at a predetermined value of the preset inside / outside temperature difference is increased.
- the performance characteristic line (G) is determined. The number of times the thermo-off is performed during the cooling operation for one hour, for example, is applied. Ideally, the thermo-off is preferably as small as possible.
- the refrigerant circulates through the refrigerant circuit (15) while changing its phase, and switches between heating and heating.
- a cooling operation is performed in which the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66) become evaporators.
- the four-way switching valve (21) is in the state shown by the solid line in FIG.
- the outdoor expansion valve (24) is fully closed, and the first indoor expansion valve (62) and the second indoor expansion valve (67) are each adjusted to a predetermined opening.
- the gas venting solenoid valve (36) is kept closed, and the oil return solenoid valve (53) and the oil equalizing solenoid valve (55) are opened and closed as appropriate.
- the compressors (41, 42) of the compressor unit (40) When the compressors (41, 42) of the compressor unit (40) are operated, the refrigerant compressed by the compressors (41, 42) is discharged to the discharge pipe (44). This refrigerant flows through the outdoor heat exchanger (22) through the four-way switching valve (21). The outdoor heat exchanger
- the refrigerant radiates heat to outdoor air and condenses.
- the condensed coolant flows through the first branch pipe (30a) of the inflow pipe (30), passes through the first inflow check valve (31), and flows into the receiver (23).
- the refrigerant then flows from the receiver (23)
- the refrigerant flowing through the liquid side connection pipe (16) is split into two, one of which is the first indoor circuit.
- the refrigerant absorbs heat from indoor air and evaporates. That is, indoor air is cooled in the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66).
- the refrigerant evaporated in each of the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66) passes through the gas side communication pipe (17). After flowing and merging, it flows into the outdoor circuit (20). After that, the refrigerant is sucked into the compressors (41, 42) of the compressor unit (40) through the four-way switching valve (21) and the suction pipe ( 43 ). These compressors (41, 42) compress the drawn refrigerant and discharge it again. In the refrigerant circuit (15), such circulation of the refrigerant is repeated.
- a heating operation is performed in which the indoor heat exchangers (61, 66) become condensers.
- the four-way switching valve (21) is in the state shown by the broken line in FIG.
- the outdoor expansion valve (24), the first indoor expansion valve (62), and the second indoor expansion valve (67) are each adjusted to a predetermined opening.
- the oil return solenoid valve (53) and the oil equalizing solenoid valve (55) are opened and closed appropriately.
- the gas venting solenoid valve (36) is always kept open during the heating operation.
- the compressors (41, 42) of the compressor unit (40) When the compressors (41, 42) of the compressor unit (40) are operated, the refrigerant compressed by the compressors (41, 42) is discharged to the discharge pipe (44). This refrigerant flows through the gas-side connecting pipe (17) through the four-way switching valve (21) and is distributed to each indoor circuit (60, 65).
- each indoor circuit (60, 65) releases heat to indoor air in each indoor heat exchanger (61, 65) and condenses.
- indoor air is heated by heat release of the refrigerant.
- the condensed refrigerant is decompressed by the indoor expansion valves (62, 67) and flows into the outdoor circuit (20) through the liquid-side communication pipe (16).
- the refrigerant flowing into the outdoor circuit (20) flows through the second branch pipe (30b) of the inflow pipe (30), passes through the second inflow check valve (32), and flows into the receiver (23). . Thereafter, the refrigerant flows from the receiver (23) through the outflow pipe ( 33 ), passes through the outdoor expansion valve (24), and flows to the outdoor heat exchanger (22). In the outdoor heat exchanger (22), the refrigerant absorbs heat from the outdoor air and evaporates. The evaporated refrigerant is sucked into the suction pipe through the four-way switching valve (21) (43) through the compressor Yunidzu preparative (4 0) of the compressor (41, 42). These compressors (41, 42) compress the drawn refrigerant and discharge it again. In the refrigerant circuit (15), such circulation of the refrigerant is repeated.
- FIG. 9 shows the cooling operation.
- step ST1 when the air conditioner (10) is installed or stopped, in step ST1, it is determined whether or not to learn the load characteristics of the building in which the air conditioner (10) is installed. This determination as to whether or not to learn is made, for example, by setting the operation unit in the indoor unit (12, 13).
- step ST2 If the load characteristics of the building are not learned, proceed to step ST2 and set the internal heating load factor (K1) of the building.
- This internal heat load factor (K1) corresponds to the load characteristic in FIG. 2, and is the load characteristic when the inside / outside temperature difference is 0 ° C.
- This target capacity ratio (Q) corresponds to the capacity characteristics in FIG. Specifically, the following equation is obtained from the difference between the outside air temperature (To) and the set temperature (Ti) of the indoor unit (12, 13) having the lowest set temperature among the plurality of indoor units (12, 13). Calculate the target capacity ratio (Q) based on.
- ⁇ in equation (1) is a value corresponding to the safety factor.
- “8” in equation (2) is the inside / outside temperature difference under standard conditions.
- the target capacity ratio (Q) is less than or equal to 1.0 and greater than or equal to 0.3 (0.3 ⁇ Q ⁇ 1.0). That is, the target capacity ratio (Q) is limited to a range where efficient operation can be performed.
- step ST4 a target value (Tes) of the evaporation temperature is determined based on the target capacity ratio (Q) and the set temperature (Ti).
- Tes (Ti-8)-(Ti-8-Teo) X Q ?? 2
- the target value (Tes) in Equation (2) is a value equal to or greater than zero, and is a temperature at which the indoor units (12, 13) do not freeze. Teo is the evaporation temperature during rated operation.
- step ST5 the outdoor unit (11) controls the capacity of the compressors (41, 42) such that the refrigerant evaporation temperature (Te) becomes the target value (Tes).
- step ST1 when it is determined in step ST1 that the load characteristics of the building are to be learned, the process proceeds to step ST6.
- step ST2 the initial values of the internal heat load factor of the building (K1) and the maximum load factor of the building (K2) are set.
- This maximum load factor (K2) corresponds to the load characteristics in Fig. 2.For example, when the internal / external temperature difference is 8 ° C, Load characteristics.
- the control shifts to the control during the cooling operation, and in step ST7, the target capacity ratio (Q) is calculated.
- the target capacity ratio (Q) is calculated based on the following equation (3) based on the temperature difference between the outside air temperature (To) and the set temperature ( ⁇ ) of the indoor unit (12, 13) with the lowest set temperature. .
- Equation (3) is the inside / outside temperature difference under standard conditions.
- the target capacity ratio (Q) is equal to or less than 1.0 and equal to or more than 0.3 (0.3 ⁇ Q ⁇ 1.0), similarly to step ST3.
- step ST4 the target value (Tes) of the evaporation temperature (Te) is determined based on the above equation (2), based on the target capacity ratio (Q) and the set temperature (Ti), as described above. .
- step ST 5 the outdoor unit (11) controls the capacity of the evaporation temperature (Te) is the target value of the refrigerant compressor so that the (Tes) (4 42).
- the target capacity ratio (Q) is calculated in the same manner as in the cooling operation described above, and the target value (Tcs) of the condensing temperature is determined. Then, the outdoor unit (11) controls the capacity of the compressors (41, 42) so that the condensing temperature (Tc) of the refrigerant reaches the target value (Tcs).
- the air conditioning capacity of the outdoor unit (11) is controlled by changing the target value of the refrigerant temperature based on the air conditioning load of the building. It can be operated with an air-conditioning capacity that matches.
- the outdoor unit (11) can be operated with a small air conditioning capacity.
- the indoor units (12, 13) prevent excessive capacity during the interim period, etc. can do. For this reason, the repetition frequency of the sum-off and the sum-on of the indoor units (12, 13) can be reduced. Further, the fluctuation of the room temperature can be reduced, and the capacity of the compressor (41, 42) can be stabilized.
- the air-conditioning capacity can be increased in an initial operation or the like. For example, if the indoor temperature is higher than the set temperature during cooling, or if the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature during heating, the temperature difference between the refrigerant evaporation or condensation temperature and the indoor suction air temperature is large. Therefore, the air conditioning capacity can be increased. As a result, the comfort can be improved.
- the air conditioning capacity fluctuates depending on the temperature difference between the inside and outside, so that comfort can be further improved.
- the required capacity to satisfy the set outlet temperature depends on the temperature difference between the intake air temperature and the set outlet air temperature.
- the minimum required capacity can be controlled by the outdoor unit (11) according to the present invention, so that C0P can be improved and the controllable operation range can be expanded.
- the air-conditioning ability suitable for the occupants and the like is exhibited.
- a resident who prefers energy saving can perform energy saving driving, so that comfort and comfort can be reliably improved.
- the air conditioning capacity corresponding to the air conditioning load of the building is automatically set, so that the economy and comfort can be further improved.
- control characteristic of the target value is set or learned by sliding, but a network (9b) as an external setting means may be used.
- the controller is connected to the network (9b) via the communication line (9a), and the control characteristic of the target value is set from the network (9b). You may.
- the target value adjusting means (92) of the above-described embodiment includes the determining means (93) and the changing means (94), but the present invention may simply control the target value variably. Therefore, the target value adjusting means (92) may be configured to variably control the target value according to the air conditioning load characteristics of the building. Further, the target value adjusting means (92) may be configured to variably control the target value based on a temperature difference between a set temperature of the conditioned space and an external temperature according to a control characteristic of the target value.
- the capacity control means (91) and the target value adjusting means (92) of the above-mentioned embodiment use the low pressure pressure sensor
- the temperature detecting means includes a suction pipe temperature sensor (73) and a discharge pipe temperature sensor.
- the air conditioner (10) may be a cooling only machine or a heating only machine, or may be a single compressor.
- the air-conditioning apparatus according to the present invention is useful for air conditioning of a building or the like, and is particularly suitable for a case having a plurality of indoor units.
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