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A PROCEDURE FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATING MACHINES AND A SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT SAID
PROCEDURE
VERFAHREN ZUR STEUERUNG VON KÜHLMASCHINEN UND SYSTEM ZUR DURCHFÜHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS
PROCEDE DE REGULATION DE REFRIGERATEURS ET SYSTEME ASSOCIE
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- Larsson, Tomas
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[0001] The present invention is directed towards a procedure for controlling a cooling system
having the features of the first part of claim 1, and to such a cooling system having
the features of the first part of claim 8.
[0002] A variety of principles of control are available to the person skilled in the art.
One way is to adjust the temperature of the coolant in the equalization tank by controlling
the run-time of the compressor. Another way is to adjust the outgoing temperature
of the coolant by shunting at the equalization tank, see for example
CH 265303, figure 2, or by bypassing the heat-sink, see for example
US 5 743 102 A, which discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1.
[0003] Presently, there are no procedures for controlling the run-time of the compressor
using the refrigeration requirements of the system, thus, one can not adjust the temperature
in the coolant tank to meet the real cooling requirement.
[0004] It is not possible to adjust the evaporating temperature to the expansion valve since
an expansion valve is constructed in such a manner as to provide an evaporation that
in every operational case is as effective as possible. It is not constructed to regulate
temperatures in evaporators. It is always the dimensioning of the evaporator as well
as temperatures and flows on the secondary side of the evaporator, in combination
with the capacity of the compressor, that determine the evaporating temperature. If,
for example the expansion valve is closed in order to reduce the capacity the compressor
can jam since high temperatures in the compressor, and if the valve is opened in order
to, for example increase the capacity, fluid can be drawn into the compressor which,
as a result, can cause serious damage in the compressor on valves, pistons, etc. One
of the most important criteria in the dimensioning of refrigerating plants is to adjust
the compressor, the expansion valve and the evaporator to each other in order to obtain
optimal operational conditions at the so called point of operation.
By shunting out the correct temperature to the cooling objects does not give any true
adjustment to the refrigeration load since the major part of the volume in the system
is kept at a very low temperature, and the refrigerating unit is also working at low
temperatures and thus with a low COP.
[0005] Known cooling systems for cooling food for example are dimensioned for the worst
possible conditions. This means that the refrigerated display case is dimensioned
for the greatest load of both customers- and goods in accordance to EN441. According
to this standard, the refrigerated display cases are divided into different temperature
classes depending upon the field of application. It has also been defined at which
ambient temperature the cooling system is to be used. In Sweden the most common class
is ISO2 which means that the ambient temperature is +22°C and that the relative humidity
is 60%. Further, the refrigerating machines are dimensioned to provide the intended
cooling effect even during hot summer days. Generally, the refrigerating machine will
provide the intended cooling effect at an outdoor temperature of +27°C as well as
ensure that highpressure release at considerably higher temperatures does not occur.
Taken together, this result in that the cooling plant is heavily over-dimensioned
for the most part of the year. The nominal power demand is usually about 70% of the
installed effect. This heavy over-dimensioning results in serious drawbacks concerning
efficiency and will be unnecessarily expensive for the storekeeper and for the customers.
[0006] Figures 1 and 1A of the present application schematically illustrate how the present-day,
energy preserving, indirect cooling systems are structured.
[0007] The most common principle of regulation for a refrigerating machine is as follows:
The compressors are capacity controlled so that the outgoing temperature of the coolant
always is -8°C, independent of the incoming coolant.
[0008] To ensure a minimum flow over the evaporator of the refrigerating machine a two-circuit
system with a fixed flow between the evaporator and an equalization tank is used.
A pump P2 ensures this flow. The temperature in the refrigerated display cases is
controlled by thermostats which open and close the valves V1-V3 respectively according
to the requirement of the refrigerated display case.
[0009] To compensate for the increased or decreased flow requirement of the system pumps
with multiple steps or speed controlled pumps P3 are used. A fixed pump P2 can also
be used and so-called overflow valves which shunt the flow over the refrigerated display
cases. These valves then uphold the pressure drop at a constant level in the machine
regardless of the system load.
[0010] Figure 1 discloses a general temperature condition of a known system during normal
operation. One can clearly see the drawbacks of letting the refrigerating machine
work with a temperature of -8°C when the real need is just -6°C. This condition exists
during the most part of the year.
[0011] The introduction of energy-saving measures is often followed by installing of night
covers and blinds on the refrigerated display cases in order to reduce energy loss.
In some cases the energy demand of the refrigerated display cases can be reduced by
nearly 50%. As seen in figure 1A the temperature conditions in the system change but
the refrigerating machines keep working with the same temperatures as before.
[0012] The reason for this is that there is no system on the market that allows an easy
way of changing the temperature setting of the refrigerating machine to adjust it
to requirements of the system. This operational condition is common during nights
and during days when the store is closed. As is clearly seen, 80% of the annual time
of operation the refrigerating machine works under extremely unfavourable conditions
and thus not economically.
[0013] Therefore, the main object of the present invention is primarily, with simple measures
and means, to effectively and safely solve said problem.
[0014] Said object is fulfilled by means of a procedure for controlling a cooling system
as initially referred to and which has the features of the characterizing part of
claim 1.
[0015] Known means for refrigerating control does not make it possible to achieve the desired
control so that the temperature, in an effective and economical way, is set at a correct
level.
[0016] Therefore, a further object of the present invention is to find a system that can
solve the above stated problem. The object is also fulfilled by means of a cooling
system as initially referred to having the characterizing features of claim 8.
[0017] Referring to the appended drawings, a preferred embodiment of the invention will
be described. In the drawings:
Figure 1 and figure 1A illustrate known solutions for controlling the cooling system
for refrigerated display cases, and
Figure 2 and figure 3 illustrate control systems according to the present invention
during normal operation and during night conditions, respectively.
[0018] According to the present invention a pipe 1, for supplying coolant, is connected
to a present pump 2 arranged to pump coolant through said pipe 1, through the refrigerating
unit and where 3 indicates its evaporator. A similar system 4 which is arranged to
allow a variable flow, comprising means 5 for sensing the temperature difference between
the incoming and outgoing coolant, and to use this obtained value as input to the
capacity controlling of the present refrigerating machine. A pump 2 of said refrigerating
machine includes a speed regulator 8 which affects the value of the outgoing temperature
of the coolant. In the example disclosed the refrigerated display cases are in the
drawings assigned the numbers 18-20.
[0019] Said pipe 1 supply coolant to and divert coolant away from said refrigerated display
cases 18-20.
[0020] One method for controlling refrigerating machines and the temperature of their coolants
with a system, which is carried out according to what has been stated above, comprises
adjustment of the outgoing temperature of the present refrigerating unit to the real
demand for refrigeration, and thereby creating a cooling system 4 that works with
a dynamic temperature of the coolant. Thus, the system 4 is coupled as a one-circuit
system with a variable flow rate through the refrigerating unit.
[0021] By using the temperature difference between incoming and outgoing coolant as input
to the capacity controlling of the refrigerating machine, and allowing the speed regulator
8 of the pump 2 to affect this value, the desired effect can easily be obtained.
[0022] When the valves in the system are beginning to close, the flow in the system decreases
and the pump adjusts its capacity by decreasing its speed. With a decreased flow through
the evaporator, the temperature difference between incoming and outgoing coolant increase.
The capacity controlling of the refrigerating system then decreases the speed of the
compressor in order to maintain the temperature difference. This means that the outgoing
temperature will increase and the evaporating temperature rises. Concurrently with
the rise of the temperature of the system the valves will begin to open again and
the pump will increase its capacity until balance is achieved.
[0023] The refrigerating machine cannot run at full effect until the pump runs at full capacity
and this condition can only be achieved when all the valves are open.
[0024] In order to guarantee the quality of, for example groceries in the intended refrigerated
display cases, restrictions regarding the highest and lowest temperature of the coolant
can be introduced.
[0025] By use of the present system solution many problems are solved and for the system
many advantages are provided: A simpler system solution provides a simpler and less
expensive installation, e.g. the cost for equipment in the store can be reduced by
around SEK 100.000. Reduced energy loss in the piping system. Heavily increased COP.
Very high energy saving potential. Can be applied to basically all new and already
existing systems. Higher food quality through a more even temperature. The risk of
freezing of sensitive groceries is eliminated.
[0026] The refrigerating compressor 9 is connected to yet another line circuit 10. The numbers
11-13 denote a plurality of control valves within the system 4 and which are connected
to the line circuit 1 which in said pump 2 functions, as well as connects, the refrigerated
display cases 18-20.
[0027] The numbers 14, 15 denote two pressure sensors while two temperature sensors are
denoted by the numbers 16, 17, and which are a part of said line circuit 1.
[0028] Thus, the temperature difference between the incoming and the outgoing coolant is
used as signal input to the capacity controlling of the refrigerating machine and
the speed regulator of the pump 2 thereby affects this said value.
[0029] The flow in the system is set to decrease when, for example the valves 11-13 in system
4 are beginning to close, whereby the pump 2 adjusts its capacity by decreasing its
speed.
[0030] By decreasing the flow through the evaporator 3, the temperature difference between
the incoming and outgoing coolant increases.
[0031] The speed of the compressor can be reduced by said capacity controlling in the refrigerating
machine in order to maintain the difference in temperature between the incoming and
outgoing coolant and thereby obtain an increase of the outgoing temperature and also
an increase of the evaporation temperature.
[0032] In order to optimise the condition between the evaporating temperature and the temperature
of the coolant, a pressure- and temperature sensor 50 in the evaporating circuit 10
can in some cases be used which gives a signal to the system's capacity control. A
further circuit 25 leads from a condenser 27 to a coolant cooler 26 of, for example
a known type, and a pump 6 is connected to said circuit 25. A speed regulator 7 is
arranged to be able to affect the value of the heat-carrier and said pump 6.
[0033] The invention is not limited to the above described nor to the disclosed embodiment
in the appended drawings. Modifications are possible, especially regarding the character
of the different parts, or by the use of similar technology without departing from
the scope of the invention such as defined in the claims. The invention can be applied
to any refrigerating application and thus not exclusively to refrigerated display
cases for groceries as exemplified above.
1. A procedure for controlling a cooling system (4) comprising an evaporating circuit
(10), which comprises an evaporator (3), a refrigerating compressor (9), and a pump
(2) with a speed regulator (8) and which is connected to a line circuit (1) supplying,
via control valves (11, 12, 13), coolant to, and diverting coolant from, a number
of display cases (18, 19, 20), said display cases being connected to the evaporating
circuit (10) by means of the line circuit (1),
characterized in
that it comprises the steps of:
- detecting the temperature of coolant incoming to the display cases (18, 19, 20)
and of coolant outgoing from the display cases (18, 19, 20) using temperature sensors
(16, 17);
- inputting signals with the detected temperatures, and an operation data signal from
the speed regulator (8) of the pump (2) and in the pump (2) arranged pressure sensors
(14, 15), to processing means (5);
- establishing, in the processing means (5), the difference between the temperature
of the incoming coolant and the temperature of the outgoing coolant, and using said
temperature difference and the operation data signal for capacity control of the refrigerating
system by controlling the speed of the refrigerating compressor (9) and allowing adjustment
of the speed of the pump (2) by means of the speed regulator (8) to create a variable
dynamic temperature of the coolant input to the display cases (18, 19, 20) which is
adapted to a real demand for cooling.
2. A procedure according to claim 1
characterized in
that the speed regulator (8) adjusts the capacity of the pump (2) to existing flow requirement
of the system, when the control valves (11, 12, 13) close.
3. A procedure according to any of the claims 1-2,
characterized in
that the speed regulator (8) decreases the speed of the pump (2), hence adjusting its
capacity, when the flow of the refrigerating system (4) decreases when the control
valves (11, 12, 13) of the system (4) are beginning to close.
4. A procedure according to any of the claims 1-3,
characterized in
that when the flow through the evaporator (3) of the system (4) decreases, and hence the
temperature difference between incoming coolant and outgoing coolant increases, the
capacity of the refrigerating compressor (9) is decreased in order to maintain the
temperature difference between the coolant incoming to the display cases (18, 19,
20) and coolant outgoing from the display cases (18, 19, 20), hence the evaporating
temperature is increased.
5. A procedure according to claim 1,
characterized in
that when the need for cooling of the display cases increases and the control valves (11,
12, 13) begin to open, the capacity of the pump (2) is increased and the capacity
of the refrigerating compressor (9) is increased until balance is obtained.
6. A procedure according to claim 5,
characterized in
that the pump (2) and the refrigerating compressor (9) are arranged to run at full capacity
when a maximum of refrigeration is needed, for example when all of the control valves
(11, 12, 13) are open.
7. A procedure according to any of the claims 1-6,
characterized in
that the processing means (5) provide limitations of highest and lowest allowed temperature
of the coolant.
8. A cooling system (4) comprising an evaporating circuit (10), which comprises an evaporator
(3), a refrigerating compressor (9), and a pump (2) with a speed regulator (8) and
which is connected to a line circuit (1) arranged to supply, via control valves (11,
12, 13), coolant to, and to divert coolant from, a number of display cases (18, 19,
20), said display cases being connected to the evaporating circuit (10) by means of
the line circuit (1),
characterized in
that it comprises temperature sensors (16, 17) adapted to detect the temperature of coolant
incoming to the display cases (18, 19, 20) and of coolant outgoing from the display
cases (18, 19, 20), and to provide signals with the detected temperatures to a processing
means (5),
that the speed regulator (8) of the pump (2) and in the pump (2) arranged pressure sensors
(14, 15) are adapted to provide an operation data signal to the processing means (5),
that the processing means (5) are adapted to establish the difference between the detected
temperatures and to use the temperature difference and the operation data signal to
control the capacity of the refrigerating system (4) by controlling the speed of the
refrigerating compressor (9) and allowing adjustment of the speed of the pump (2)
by means of the speed regulator (8) such that the system will operate with an input
of coolant with a variable dynamic temperature to the display cases (18, 19, 20) which
is adapted to a real demand for cooling.
1. Verfahren zum Steuern eines Kühlsystems (4), umfassend einen Verdampfungskreislauf
(10), der einen Verdampfer (3), einen Kühlkompressor (9), und eine mit einer Geschwindigkeitsregulierung
(8) versehene Pumpe (2), die mit einem Leitungskreislauf (1) verbunden ist, der über
Steuerventile (11, 12, 13) eine Vielzahl an Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) mit Kühlmittel
versorgt und von den Steuerventilen (11, 12, 13) aus umlenkt, wobei die Schaukästen
mit dem Verdampfungskreislauf (10) über den Leitungskreislauf (1) verbunden sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Verfahren die Schritte umfasst:
- Ermitteln der Temperatur des Kühlmittels, das in die Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) kommt,
und des Kühlmittels das die Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) verlässt, verwendend die Temperatursensoren
(16, 17),
- Eingeben von Signalen mit den erfassten Temperaturen und ein Betriebsdatensignal
von der Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) der Pumpe (2) und von in der Pumpe (2) angeordneten
Drucksensoren (14, 15) in eine Verarbeitungseinrichtung (5),
- Ermitteln des Unterschiedes zwischen der Temperatur des eingehenden Kühlmittels
und der Temperatur des ausgehenden Kühlmittels in der Verarbeitungseinrichtung (5)
und Verwenden des Temperaturunterschiedes und des Betriebsdatensignals zur Förderleistungssteuerung
des Kühlungssystems durch Steuern der Geschwindigkeit des Kühlkompressors (9) und
des Zulassens einer Einstellung der Geschwindigkeit der Pumpe (2) mittels der Geschwindigkeitsregulierung
(8), um eine variable dynamische Temperatur des Kühlmitteleingangs der Schaukästen
(18, 19, 20) zu erzeugen, die der echten Nachfrage nach Kühlung angepasst ist.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) die Förderleistung der Pumpe (2) an den bestehenden
Durchflussbedarf des Systems anpasst, wenn die Steuerventile (11, 12, 13) sich schließen.
3. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1-2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) die Geschwindigkeit der Pumpe (2) reduziert,
wodurch ihre Förderleistung eingestellt wird, wenn der Fluss des Kühlsystems (4) abnimmt,
wenn die Steuerventile (11, 12, 13) des Systems damit beginnen sich zu schließen.
4. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1-3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenn der Fluss durch den Verdampfer (3) des Systems (4) abnimmt und folglich der
Temperaturunterschied zwischen dem eingehenden und ausgehenden Kühlmittel steigt,
die Förderleistung des Kühlkompressors (9) verringert wird, um den Temperaturunterschied
zwischen dem in die Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) eingehenden Kühlmittel und dem von den
Schaukästen abgehenden Kühlmittel (18, 19, 20) zu halten, wodurch die Verdampfungstemperatur
erhöht wird.
5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenn der Bedarf zum Kühlen der Schaukästen steigt und die Steuerventile (11, 12,
13) damit beginnen sich zu öffnen, die Förderleistung der Pumpe (2) gesteigert wird
und die Förderleistung die Kühlkompressors (9) gesteigert wird bis ein Gleichgewicht
erhalten wird.
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe (2) und der Kühlkompressor (9) angeordnet sind, um mit voller Förderleistung
zu laufen, wenn ein maximaler Kühlbedarf gebraucht wird, beispielsweise wenn alle
die Steuerventile (11, 12, 13) geöffnet sind.
7. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1-6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verarbeitungseinrichtung (5) Grenzen für die höchste und geringste zulässige
Kühlmitteltemperatur vorsieht.
8. Kühlsystem (4), umfassten einen Verdampfungskreislauf (10), der einen Verdampfer (3),
einen Kühlkompressor (9) und eine mit einer Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) versehene
Pumpe (2), die mit einem Leitungskreislauf (1) verbunden ist, der über Steuerventile
(11, 12, 13) eine Vielzahl an Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) mit Kühlmittel versorgt und
von den Steuerventilen (11, 12, 13) aus umlenkt, wobei die Schaukästen mit dem Verdampfungskreislauf
(10) über den Leitungskreislauf (1) verbunden sind, umfasst,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlsystem (4) Temperatursensoren (16, 17) umfasst, die ausgebildet sind, um
eine Temperatur des in die Schaukästen (18, 19, 20) eingehenden Kühlmittels und des
von den Schaukästenn (18, 19, 20) abgehenden Kühlmittels zu erfassen und um eine Verarbeitungseinrichtung
(5) mit Signalen der erfassten Temperaturen zu versehen,
dass die Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) der Pumpe (2) und in der Pumpe (2) angeordnete
Temperatursensoren (14, 15) ausgebildet sind, um die Verarbeitungseinrichtung (5)
mit einem Betriebsdatensignal zu versehen,
dass die Verarbeitungseinrichtung (5) ausgebildet ist, um den Unterschied zwischen
den erfassten Temperaturen zu ermitteln und den Temperaturunterschied und das Betriebsdatensignal
dazu zu verwenden, die Förderleistung des Kühlsystems (4) durch Steuern der Geschwindigkeit
des Kühlkompressors (9) zu steuern und die Einstellung der Geschwindigkeit der Pumpe
(2) mittels der Geschwindigkeitsregulierung (8) zuzulassen, so dass das System mit
einem Kühlmitteleingang mit einer variablen dynamischen Temperatur hin zu den Schaukästen
(18, 19, 20) betrieben wird, die der echten Nachfrage nach Kühlung angepasst ist.
1. Procédure pour commander un système de refroidissement (4) comprenant un circuit d'évaporation
(10), qui comprend un évaporateur (3), un compresseur de réfrigération (9) et une
pompe (2) avec un régulateur de vitesse (8) et qui est relié à un circuit de ligne
(1) délivrant, par l'intermédiaire de vannes de commande (11, 12, 13), un agent de
refroidissement à un certain nombre d'enceintes de présentation (18, 19, 20), et dérivant
un agent de refroidissement à partir de celles-ci, lesdites enceintes de présentation
étant reliées au circuit d'évaporation (10) à l'aide du circuit de ligne (1),
caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend les étapes consistant à :
- détecter la température d'un agent de refroidissement entrant dans les enceintes
de présentation (18, 19, 20) et d'un agent de refroidissement sortant des enceintes
de présentation (18, 19, 20) à l'aide de capteurs de température (16, 17) ;
- entrer des signaux avec les températures détectées, et un signal de données de fonctionnement
venant du régulateur de pression (8) de la pompe (2) et de capteurs de pression (14,
15) disposés dans la pompe (2), dans des moyens de traitement (5) ;
- établir, dans les moyens de traitement (5), la différence entre la température de
l'agent de refroidissement entrant et la température de l'agent de refroidissement
sortant, et utiliser ladite différence de température et le signal de données de fonctionnement
pour la commande de capacité du système de réfrigération par la commande de la vitesse
du compresseur de réfrigération (9) et le fait de permettre le réglage de la vitesse
de la pompe (2) à l'aide du régulateur de vitesse (8) afin de créer une température
dynamique variable de l'agent de refroidissement entrant dans les enceintes de présentation
(18, 19, 20) qui est adaptée à une demande réelle de refroidissement.
2. Procédure selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le régulateur de vitesse (8) règle la capacité de la pompe (2) à une exigence de
débit d'écoulement existante du système, lorsque les vannes de commande (11, 12, 13)
se ferment.
3. Procédure selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisée en ce que le régulateur de vitesse (8) diminue la vitesse de la pompe (2), réglant ainsi sa
capacité, lorsque le débit d'écoulement du système de réfrigération (4) diminue lorsque
les vannes de commande (11, 12, 13) du système (4) commencent à se fermer.
4. Procédure selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que, lorsque le débit d'écoulement à travers l'évaporateur (3) du système (4) diminue,
et que, par conséquent, la différence de température entre l'agent de refroidissement
entrant et l'agent de refroidissement sortant augmente, la capacité du compresseur
de réfrigération (9) est diminuée afin de maintenir la différence de température entre
l'agent de refroidissement entrant dans les enceintes de présentation (18, 19, 20)
et l'agent de refroidissement sortant des enceintes de présentation (18, 19, 20),
grâce à quoi la température d'évaporation est augmentée.
5. Procédure selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que, lorsque le besoin de refroidissement des enceintes de refroidissement augmente et
que les vannes de commande (11, 12, 13) commencent à s'ouvrir, la capacité de la pompe
(2) est accrue et la capacité du compresseur de réfrigération (9) est accrue jusqu'à
ce qu'un équilibre soit obtenu.
6. Procédure selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que la pompe (2) et le compresseur de réfrigération (9) sont configurés de façon à fonctionner
à pleine capacité lorsqu'un maximum de réfrigération est requis, par exemple lorsque
toutes les vannes de commande (11, 12, 13) sont ouvertes.
7. Procédure selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de traitement (5) produisent des limitations des températures la plus
haute et la plus basse admises de l'agent de refroidissement.
8. Système de refroidissement (4), comprenant un circuit d'évaporation (10), qui comprend
un évaporateur (3), un compresseur de réfrigération (9), et une pompe avec un régulateur
de vitesse (8) et qui est reliée à un circuit de ligne (1) configuré de façon à délivrer,
par l'intermédiaire de vannes de commande (11, 12, 13), un agent de refroidissement
à un certain nombre d'enceintes de présentation (18, 19, 20), et à dériver un agent
de refroidissement à partir de celles-ci, lesdites enceintes de présentation étant
reliées au circuit d'évaporation (10) à l'aide du circuit de ligne (1),
caractérisé en ce que :
il comprend des capteurs de température (16, 17) adaptés de façon à détecter la température
d'un agent de refroidissement entrant dans les enceintes de présentation (18, 19,
20) et d'un agent de réfrigération sortant des enceintes de présentation (18, 19,
20), et à délivrer des signaux avec les températures détectées à des moyens de traitement
(5),
le régulateur de vitesse (8) de la pompe (2) et les capteurs de pression (14, 15)
disposés dans la pompe (2) sont adaptés de façon à délivrer un signal de données de
fonctionnement aux moyens de traitement (5),
les moyens de traitement (5) sont adaptés de façon à établir la différence entre les
températures détectées et à utiliser la différence de température et le signal de
données de fonctionnement pour commander la capacité du système de réfrigération (4)
par la commande de la vitesse du compresseur de réfrigération (9) et le fait de permettre
le réglage de la vitesse de la pompe (2) à l'aide du régulateur de vitesse (8), de
telle sorte que le système fonctionne avec une entrée d'agent de refroidissement avec
une température dynamique variable vers les enceintes de présentation (18, 19, 20)
qui est adaptée à une demande réelle de refroidissement.
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