Modular air conditioning system and control method, device and equipment thereof, air conditioner

By setting parallel pipes and switch components in the modular air-conditioning system and adjusting the number of heat exchange components in linkage use, the problem of low energy efficiency in the operation of the modular system is solved, and more efficient temperature regulation and energy efficiency improvement are achieved.

CN114034112BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17ZHUHAI GREE REFRIGERATION TECH CENT OF ENERGY SAVING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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Application Number
CN202111284317.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-11-01
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2041-11-01

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Technical Problem

The energy efficiency of existing modular building systems is low, and other loads are easily ignored when improving the overall performance of the system, resulting in poor energy-saving effects.

Method used

By setting parallel pipes in the modular air-conditioning system, the heat exchange components of different temperature subsystems are connected in parallel, and switch components are set on the connecting pipes. The switch state of the switch component is adjusted to adjust the number of linked heat exchange components, thereby increasing the heat exchange area of ​​the operating system.

Benefits of technology

The energy efficiency of the modular system is improved. By adjusting the status of the switch components, different heat exchange components can be shared, the temperature regulation capability of the overall system is increased, and the energy efficiency of the system is improved.

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Abstract

The application relates to a modular air conditioning system and a control method, device and equipment thereof, and an air conditioner, and belongs to the technical field of air conditioners. The modular air conditioning system and the control method, device and equipment thereof and the air conditioner are characterized in that parallel pipes are arranged to make heat exchange components of different temperature subsystems parallel to each other, and a switch component is arranged on the communication pipe, so that the number of the heat exchange components in linkage is adjusted by adjusting the switch state of the switch component. When the target temperature regulation capacity is higher than the regulation capacity of a temperature subsystem with poor temperature regulation capacity and lower than the regulation capacity of other temperature subsystems, the number of the heat exchange components connected to the running system can be adjusted by adjusting the switch state of the switch component, so that the different heat exchange components are shared, the heat exchange area of the running system is increased, the temperature regulation capacity of the total system is improved, and the energy saving performance of the modular machine system is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to a modular air conditioning system and a control method, device, equipment and air conditioner thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The modular machine can solve the problem of machine placement, can be freely combined according to the need of load size, and can be increased or decreased at will, so as to be convenient to use, thereby being widely used in building air conditioning engineering. For example, hotels, apartments, hotels, office buildings, shopping malls, theaters, factories, hospitals and the like, especially for noise and surrounding environment with higher requirements, the central air conditioning modular machine is an ideal choice.

[0003] When the modules in the modular machine are controlled, a plurality of modules in the modular machine can be controlled simultaneously through one hand controller. In order to realize energy saving, in the related art, energy saving is usually realized by improving the overall machine efficiency. However, when considering improving the overall machine efficiency, other loads in the building system operation are easily ignored, so that the energy saving effect is poor.

[0004] Therefore, how to further improve the energy saving of the modular machine system operation becomes a technical problem to be solved in the prior art. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a modular air conditioning system and a control method, device, equipment and air conditioner thereof, to solve the technical problem of low energy saving of the modular machine building system operation in the prior art.

[0006] The technical scheme provided by the present application is as follows:

[0007] On the one hand, a modular air conditioning system comprises a shell pipe and at least two temperature subsystems; each temperature subsystem comprises a heat exchange assembly; and both ends of each heat exchange assembly are communicated with both ends of the shell pipe through a communication pipe.

[0008] The heat exchange assemblies are connected in parallel with each other through parallel pipes.

[0009] Each communication pipe is provided with a switch assembly, so as to adjust the number of linked uses of the heat exchange assemblies through the switch state of the switch assembly.

[0010] Optionally, one end of each switch assembly is connected with one end of the parallel pipe and one end of the heat exchange assembly, respectively.

[0011] Optionally, at least two switch assemblies are arranged on each communication pipe.

[0012] Optionally, the parallel pipes are arranged at both ends of the shell pipe, and the parallel pipes are arranged at both ends of the heat exchange assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the shell pipe comprises a water inlet end and a water outlet end; each of the heat exchange assemblies comprises a first end and a second end; the number of the water inlet ends and the number of the water outlet ends are adapted to the number of the temperature subsystems;

[0014] The parallel pipes are arranged between the water inlet ends and the parallel pipes are arranged between the water outlet ends;

[0015] The parallel pipes are arranged between the first ends and the parallel pipes are arranged between the second ends.

[0016] Optionally, the temperature subsystems comprise a first temperature subsystem and a second temperature subsystem; the first temperature subsystem comprises a first heat exchange assembly; the second temperature subsystem comprises a second heat exchange assembly;

[0017] The first end of the first heat exchange assembly is connected to the first end of the first parallel pipe; the first end of the second heat exchange assembly is connected to the second end of the first parallel pipe;

[0018] The second end of the first heat exchange assembly is connected to the first end of the second parallel pipe; the first end of the second heat exchange assembly is connected to the second end of the second parallel pipe;

[0019] The first water inlet end of the shell pipe is connected to the first end of the third parallel pipe; the first water outlet end of the shell pipe is connected to the first end of the fourth parallel pipe;

[0020] The second water inlet end of the shell pipe is connected to the second end of the third parallel pipe; the second water outlet end of the shell pipe is connected to the second end of the fourth parallel pipe.

[0021] Optionally, the switch assemblies comprise a first switch assembly, a second switch assembly, a third switch assembly, a fourth switch assembly, a fifth switch assembly, a sixth switch assembly, a seventh switch assembly and an eighth switch assembly;

[0022] The first end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second switch assembly; the second end of the second switch assembly is connected to the second water inlet end of the shell pipe;

[0023] The first end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the fourth switch assembly; the second end of the fourth switch assembly is connected to the first water inlet end of the shell pipe;

[0024] The first end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the second end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the first end of the sixth switch assembly; the second end of the sixth switch assembly is connected to the second water outlet end of the shell pipe;

[0025] The first end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the second end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the first end of the eighth switch assembly; and the second end of the eighth switch assembly is connected to the first water outlet end of the shell pipe.

[0026] Optionally, the switch assembly comprises an electromagnetic valve.

[0027] Optionally, the heat exchange assembly comprises a finned heat exchanger.

[0028] Optionally, the system further comprises a control assembly connected to the switch assembly, wherein the control assembly is configured to control the switch state of the switch assembly.

[0029] In another aspect, a control method of a modular air conditioning system is provided, which is applied to any of the above-described modular air conditioning systems. The method comprises:

[0030] acquiring a target temperature regulation capacity;

[0031] determining a size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and a temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem;

[0032] adjusting a switch state of the switch assembly according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, so as to adjust a number of heat exchange assemblies to be used in linkage.

[0033] Optionally, the method is applied to the above-described modular air conditioning system. The temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem is a first temperature regulation capacity and a second temperature regulation capacity, and the first temperature regulation capacity is smaller than the second temperature regulation capacity. The determining of the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem comprises:

[0034] determining whether the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity;

[0035] The adjusting of the switch state of the switch assembly according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, so as to adjust the number of heat exchange assemblies to be used in linkage, comprises:

[0036] if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, then the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is turned on, the switch state of the corresponding switch assembly is adjusted, and the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0037] Optionally, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the switching state of the corresponding switching assembly is adjusted, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0038] In the cooling mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the first switching assembly, the fourth switching assembly and the fifth switching assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0039] Optionally, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the switching state of the corresponding switching assembly is adjusted, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0040] In the heating mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the second switching assembly, the fifth switching assembly and the sixth switching assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0041] In another aspect, a control device of a modular air conditioning system, applied to any of the above-mentioned modular air conditioning systems, the control device comprising: an acquisition module, a judgment module and an adjustment module;

[0042] The acquisition module is configured to acquire a target temperature regulation capacity.

[0043] The judgment module is configured to judge the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem.

[0044] The adjustment module is configured to adjust the switching state of the switching assembly according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, so as to adjust the number of heat exchange assemblies used in linkage.

[0045] In another aspect, a control device of a modular air conditioning system, comprising: a processor, and a memory connected to the processor;

[0046] The memory is configured to store a computer program, the computer program being used at least to execute the control method of the modular air conditioning system according to any of the above-mentioned aspects.

[0047] The processor is configured to call and execute the computer program in the memory.

[0048] In yet another aspect, an air conditioner includes the modular air conditioning system of any of the above.

[0049] The present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0050] The modular air conditioning system, the control method, the control device, the control equipment and the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present application can realize the sharing of different heat exchange components, increase the heat exchange area of the running system, improve the temperature regulation capacity of the total system, and improve the energy saving performance of the modular machine system by adjusting the number of heat exchange components in the running system through adjusting the switch state of the switch component when the target temperature regulation capacity is higher than the regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem with poor temperature regulation capacity and lower than the regulation capacity of other temperature subsystems. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0051] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0053] Figure 2 The flowchart of a control method of a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0054] Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of a control device of a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0055] Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of a control equipment of a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0057] To at least solve the technical problems proposed in the present application, embodiments of the present application provide a modular air conditioning system and a control method, device and equipment thereof, and an air conditioner.

[0058] Embodiment one:

[0059] Embodiments of the present application provide a modular air conditioning system.

[0060] The modular air conditioning system provided by embodiments of the present application can include a shell pipe and at least two temperature subsystems; each temperature subsystem includes a heat exchange component; both ends of each heat exchange component are connected to both ends of the shell pipe through a communication pipe; the heat exchange components are connected in parallel through a parallel pipe; and each communication pipe is provided with a switch component to adjust the number of heat exchange components used in linkage through the switch state of the switch component.

[0061] In a specific modular air conditioning system, at least two temperature subsystems can be provided, and each temperature subsystem is provided with a compressor for operation. Each temperature subsystem is provided with a heat exchange component, which is connected to the shell pipe through a communication pipe and connected to the running system. By providing a parallel pipe, the heat exchange components are connected in parallel, and a switch component is provided on the communication pipe to adjust the number of heat exchange components used in linkage by adjusting the switch state of the switch component.

[0062] For example, the target temperature regulation capacity can be obtained manually or automatically; the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem is determined; and the switch state of the switch component is adjusted according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem to adjust the number of heat exchange components used in linkage.

[0063] The modular air conditioning system provided by embodiments of the present application connects the heat exchange components of different temperature subsystems in parallel through the parallel pipe, and provides a switch component on the communication pipe to adjust the number of heat exchange components used in linkage by adjusting the switch state of the switch component. When the target temperature regulation capacity is higher than the regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem with poor temperature regulation capacity and lower than the regulation capacity of other temperature subsystems, the number of heat exchange components connected to the running system can be adjusted by adjusting the switch state of the switch component, thereby realizing the sharing of different heat exchange components, increasing the heat exchange area of the running system, improving the temperature regulation capacity of the total system, and improving the energy saving of the modular machine system operation.

[0064] In some embodiments, the switch component can optionally include a solenoid valve.

[0065] For example, when the switch component is a solenoid valve, a master controller can be provided, which is connected to each solenoid valve to control the switch state of each solenoid valve.

[0066] In some embodiments, the heat exchange assembly, which comprises a finned heat exchanger, is optional.

[0067] In some embodiments, the one end of each switch assembly is connected to the one end of the parallel pipe and the one end of the heat exchange assembly, respectively.

[0068] In some embodiments, at least two switch assemblies are arranged on each communication pipe, which are optional.

[0069] For example, at least two switch assemblies are arranged on the communication pipe connected to each heat exchange assembly and the shell pipe, which are optional.

[0070] In some embodiments, the two ends of the shell pipe are respectively provided with parallel pipes, and the two ends of the heat exchange assembly are respectively provided with parallel pipes, which are optional.

[0071] In some embodiments, the shell pipe comprises a water inlet end and a water outlet end, each heat exchange assembly comprises a first end and a second end, the number of the water inlet ends and the number of the water outlet ends are adapted to the number of the temperature subsystems, the parallel pipes are arranged between the water inlet ends, the parallel pipes are arranged between the water outlet ends, the parallel pipes are arranged between the first ends, and the parallel pipes are arranged between the second ends, which are optional.

[0072] In the related art, the shell pipe can be provided with a condenser shell pipe and an evaporator shell pipe according to the working mode, and the evaporator shell pipe or the condenser shell pipe is shared in different working modes.

[0073] In the embodiments of the present application, a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application is described by taking a double system as an example, Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown, specifically, a principle structure of an air-cooled modular cold and hot water unit system based on a double system is exemplified. Referring to Figure 1 Optionally, the temperature subsystems can comprise a first temperature subsystem and a second temperature subsystem, the first temperature subsystem comprises a first heat exchange assembly 11, the second temperature subsystem comprises a second heat exchange assembly 12, the first end of the first heat exchange assembly is connected to the first end of a first parallel pipe 21, the first end of the second heat exchange assembly is connected to the second end of the first parallel pipe, the second end of the first heat exchange assembly is connected to the first end of a second parallel pipe 22, and the first end of the second heat exchange assembly is connected to the second end of the second parallel pipe.

[0074] The first water inlet end 311 of the shell pipe 3 is connected to the first end of a third parallel pipe 23, and the first water outlet end 321 of the shell pipe is connected to the first end of a fourth parallel pipe 24.

[0075] The second water inlet end 312 of the shell pipe is connected to the second end of the third parallel pipe, and the second water outlet end 322 of the shell pipe is connected to the second end of the fourth parallel pipe.

[0076] In some embodiments, the switch assembly, including: a first switch assembly 41, a second switch assembly 42, a third switch assembly 43, a fourth switch assembly 44, a fifth switch assembly 45, a sixth switch assembly 46, a seventh switch assembly 47 and an eighth switch assembly 48.

[0077] The first end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second switch assembly; the second end of the second switch assembly is connected to the second water inlet end of the shell pipe;

[0078] The first end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the fourth switch assembly; the second end of the fourth switch assembly is connected to the first water inlet end of the shell pipe;

[0079] The first end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the second end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the first end of the sixth switch assembly; the second end of the sixth switch assembly is connected to the second water outlet end of the shell pipe;

[0080] The first end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the second end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the first end of the eighth switch assembly; the second end of the eighth switch assembly is connected to the first water outlet end of the shell pipe.

[0081] In a specific control process, the switch state of the switch assembly can be adjusted manually or automatically according to specific requirements.

[0082] In some embodiments, the control assembly is further connected to the switch assembly; and the control assembly is configured to control the switch state of the switch assembly.

[0083] For example, taking two systems as an example, the temperature regulation capabilities of the temperature subsystems are a first temperature regulation capability N1 and a second temperature regulation capability N2, and the first temperature regulation capability N1 is less than the second temperature regulation capability N2; and the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capabilities of the temperature subsystems is determined, including:

[0084] It is determined whether the target temperature regulation capability N is between the first temperature regulation capability N1 and the second temperature regulation capability N2;

[0085] According to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capabilities of each temperature subsystem, the switch state of the switch assembly is adjusted to adjust the number of heat exchange assemblies used in linkage, including:

[0086] If the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is turned on, and the switch state of the corresponding switch assembly is adjusted so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0087] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 In the cooling mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the first switch assembly, the fourth switch assembly and the fifth switch assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0088] For example, referring to Figure 1 In the cooling mode, the first compressor 51 and other parts of the temperature subsystem one are normally started and enter the working state; the first switch assembly, the fourth switch assembly and the fifth switch assembly are actuated and are in the closed state; the remaining switch assemblies are opened, and the condenser fins and the evaporator shell tube of the temperature subsystem two are shared. When the target temperature regulation capacity is greater than the capacity set value of the temperature subsystem two (i.e., N2

[0089] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 In the heating mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is started, and the second switch assembly, the fifth switch assembly and the sixth switch assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0090] For example, referring to Figure 1 In the heating mode, the compressor and other parts of the temperature subsystem one are normally started and enter the working state; the second switch assembly, the fifth switch assembly and the sixth switch assembly are actuated and are in the closed state; the remaining switch assemblies are opened, and the condenser shell tube and the evaporator fins of the temperature subsystem two are shared. When the target temperature regulation capacity is greater than the capacity set value of the temperature subsystem two (i.e., N2

[0091] The temperature regulation capacity can be determined manually, or a main controller can be set to automatically determine the temperature regulation capacity in real time and actuate the corresponding switch assembly.

[0092] It is worth noting that Figure 1 The other components in the example are part of the double-system air-cooled modular cold and hot water unit system in the prior art, referring to Figure 1, take any temperature subsystem as an example, the components are described, including: exhaust temperature sensing package 101, high pressure switch 102, four-way valve 103, ambient temperature sensing package 104, defrosting temperature sensing package 105, first filter 106, electronic expansion valve 107, second filter 108, first fluorine injection nozzle 112, second fluorine injection nozzle 113, heating low pressure switch 114, refrigeration low pressure switch 115 and other components, shell tube includes water inlet temperature sensing package 109, anti-freezing temperature sensing package 110, water outlet temperature sensing package 111, the connection relationship of the above-mentioned components is as shown in Figure 1 The direction indicated by arrow A is the circulating direction of heating, and the direction indicated by arrow B is the circulating direction of refrigeration.

[0093] Wherein, the temperature regulation capacity of the system is checked according to the difference between the existing temperature and humidity and the target temperature and humidity, and the checking formula can be q=cmΔt+(h 目标 -h 室内 ), wherein h is the enthalpy value corresponding to the temperature; cmΔt is a set constant, which can be set by the user according to the demand; q is the checking result, which can be set by the user according to the demand.

[0094] The modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the application solves the energy saving problem of the entire operating system and improves the energy saving property of the building equipment, so that in the case that the single compressor shares two system condensers or evaporators under the condition of less load, the heat exchange components of the two systems are utilized to widen the capacity range, so that the capacity efficiency is in the best state, and the system can be matched with the regions where the climate changes frequently.

[0095] Embodiment two:

[0096] Based on the overall inventive concept, the embodiment of the application further provides a control method of the modular air conditioning system.

[0097] Figure 2 The flowchart of the control method of the modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the application, the control method provided by the embodiment of the application is applied to any modular air conditioning system, and the control method provided by the embodiment of the application can include the following steps: Figure 2

[0098] S1, obtaining a target temperature regulation capacity;

[0099] S2, judging the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem;

[0100] S3, adjusting the switch state of the switch component according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, to adjust the number of the linked use of the heat exchange components.

[0101] ​In some embodiments, the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem is alternatively a first temperature regulation capability and a second temperature regulation capability, the first temperature regulation capability is less than the second temperature regulation capability; determining the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem comprises:

[0102] determining whether the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability;

[0103] adjusting the switch state of the switch assembly according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of each temperature subsystem, to adjust the number of heat exchange assemblies used in linkage, comprising:

[0104] if the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is turned on, and the switch state of the corresponding switch assembly is adjusted so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0105] In some embodiments, the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem is alternatively a first temperature regulation capability and a second temperature regulation capability, the first temperature regulation capability is less than the second temperature regulation capability; determining the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem comprises:

[0106] In the cooling mode, if the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is turned on, and the first switch assembly, the fourth switch assembly and the fifth switch assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0107] In some embodiments, the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem is alternatively a first temperature regulation capability and a second temperature regulation capability, the first temperature regulation capability is less than the second temperature regulation capability; determining the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem comprises:

[0108] In the heating mode, if the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is turned on, and the second switch assembly, the fifth switch assembly and the sixth switch assembly are adjusted to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0109] Regarding the method in the above embodiments, the specific way of performing operations of each step has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the system, which will not be described in detail here.

[0110] The module air conditioning system control method provided by the embodiment of the present application can adjust the number of heat exchange components connected to the running system by adjusting the switch state of the switch assembly when the target temperature regulation capacity is higher than the regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem with poor temperature regulation capacity and lower than the regulation capacity of other temperature subsystems, thereby realizing the sharing of different heat exchange components, increasing the heat exchange area of the running system, improving the temperature regulation capacity of the total system, and improving the energy saving of the module system operation.

[0111] Embodiment three:

[0112] Based on the overall inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application further provides a control device of a module air conditioning system.

[0113] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the control device of the module air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application is applied to any of the above module air conditioning systems, and the control device of the module air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application can comprise an acquisition module 61, a judgment module 62 and an adjustment module 63. Figure 3 The control device of the module air conditioning system provided by the embodiment of the present application can comprise an acquisition module 61, a judgment module 62 and an adjustment module 63.

[0114] The acquisition module 61 is configured to acquire the target temperature regulation capacity.

[0115] The judgment module 62 is configured to judge the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of the temperature subsystem.

[0116] The adjustment module 63 is configured to adjust the switch state of the switch assembly according to the size relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, so as to adjust the number of heat exchange components used in linkage.

[0117] Optionally, the judgment module 62 is configured to judge whether the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity.

[0118] The adjustment module 63 is configured to, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, start the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity, adjust the switch state of the corresponding switch assembly, and make the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component used in linkage.

[0119] The adjustment module 63 is configured to, in the cooling mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, start the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity, adjust the first switch assembly, the fourth switch assembly and the fifth switch assembly to be in the closed state, and make the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component used in linkage.

[0120] The adjusting module 63 is configured to, in the heating mode, if the target temperature adjusting capacity is between the first temperature adjusting capacity and the second temperature adjusting capacity, turn on the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature adjusting capacity, and adjust the second switch assembly, the fifth switch assembly and the sixth switch assembly to be in the closed state, so that the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly are used in linkage.

[0121] As to the device in the above-mentioned embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs operations has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and thus will not be described in detail here.

[0122] The modular air conditioning system control device provided by the embodiments of the present application can realize the sharing of different heat exchange assemblies, increase the heat exchange area of the operating system, improve the temperature adjusting capacity of the total system, and improve the energy saving of the modular machine system operation when the target temperature adjusting capacity is higher than the adjusting capacity of the temperature subsystem with poor temperature adjusting capacity and lower than the adjusting capacity of other temperature subsystems by adjusting the switch state of the switch assembly and the number of heat exchange assemblies connected to the operating system.

[0123] Embodiment four:

[0124] Based on one general inventive concept, the embodiments of the present application further provide a control device of a modular air conditioning system.

[0125] Figure 4 For the structure diagram of the control device of the modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 4 The control device of the modular air conditioning system provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a processor 71 and a memory 72 connected with the processor.

[0126] The memory 72 is configured to store a computer program, and the computer program is at least used for the control method of the modular air conditioning system recorded in any of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0127] The processor 71 is configured to call and execute the computer program in the memory.

[0128] Embodiment five:

[0129] Based on one general inventive concept, the embodiments of the present application further provide an air conditioner.

[0130] The air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises the modular air conditioning system recorded in any of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0131] The above merely provides a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

[0132] It can be understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments can be mutually referred to, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments can be referred to the same or similar contents in other embodiments.

[0133] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second" and the like are used only for the purpose of description, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two.

[0134] Any process or method descriptions in flow charts or described herein otherwise can be understood as representing code modules, segments, or portions of code that include one or more executable instructions for performing specific logic functions or steps in the process, and the various embodiments of the present application include additional implementations in which the order of steps can be different, including use of a different order of executing hardware steps, or executing hardware steps in substantially simultaneous with one another, or in reverse order, all of which are within the scope of embodiments of the present application, as will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0135] It should be understood that the parts of the present application can be realized by hardware, software, firmware or their combination. In the above embodiments, a plurality of steps or methods can be realized by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if realized by hardware, and as in another embodiment, it can be realized by any one or their combination of the following technologies known in the art: discrete logic circuit with logic gate circuit for implementing logic function on data signal, application specific integrated circuit with suitable combination logic gate circuit, programmable gate array (PGA), field programmable gate array (FPGA) and the like.

[0136] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the steps carried out by the above-mentioned embodiment method can be completed by programs instructing relevant hardware, and the programs can be stored in a computer readable storage medium, and the programs include one or a combination of steps of the method embodiments when executed.

[0137] In addition, each function unit in each embodiment of the present application can be integrated in one processing module, or each unit can be physically present separately, or two or more units can be integrated in one module. The integrated module can be realized in the form of hardware, or in the form of a software function module. When the integrated module is realized in the form of a software function module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

[0138] The storage medium mentioned above can be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc.

[0139] In the description of the present specification, the description referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0140] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, replacements and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A modular air conditioning system, characterized in that: include: a shell and tube and at least two temperature subsystems; each of the temperature subsystems comprises a heat exchange component; both ends of each heat exchange component are connected to both ends of the shell and tube via a connecting pipe; the temperature regulation capabilities of the temperature subsystems are respectively a first temperature regulation capability and a second temperature regulation capability, wherein the first temperature regulation capability is less than the second temperature regulation capability; The heat exchange components are connected in parallel with each other through parallel pipes; Each of the connecting pipes is provided with a switch assembly, so as to adjust the number of the heat exchange assemblies in linkage use by switching the switch assembly; The system further comprises: a control component connected to the switch component; the control component is used to control the switch state of the switch component; the control component is specifically used to obtain the target temperature adjustment capability; Determining the magnitude relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem includes: determining whether the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability; According to the relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, the switching state of the switch component is adjusted to adjust the number of linked use of the heat exchange components, including: if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, then the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is turned on, and the switching state of the corresponding switch component is adjusted so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in a linked manner.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein: One end of each switch assembly is respectively connected to one end of the parallel pipe and one end of the heat exchange assembly.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the connecting pipes is provided with at least two switch components.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The parallel tubes are respectively provided at both ends of the shell and tube, and the parallel tubes are respectively provided at both ends of the heat exchange component.

5. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that The shell and tube include a water inlet end and a water outlet end; each of the heat exchange components includes a first end and a second end; the number of the water inlet ends and the number of the water outlet ends are adapted to the number of the temperature subsystems; The parallel pipes are arranged between the water inlet ends, and the parallel pipes are arranged between the water outlet ends; The parallel tubes are arranged between the first ends, and the parallel tubes are arranged between the second ends.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The temperature subsystem includes: a first temperature subsystem and a second temperature subsystem; the first temperature subsystem includes a first heat exchange component; the second temperature subsystem includes: a second heat exchange component; The first end of the first heat exchange component is connected to the first end of the first parallel pipe; the first end of the second heat exchange component is connected to the second end of the first parallel pipe; The second end of the first heat exchange component is connected to the first end of the second parallel pipe; the first end of the second heat exchange component is connected to the second end of the second parallel pipe; The first water inlet end of the shell tube is connected to the first end of the third parallel tube; the first water outlet end of the shell tube is connected to the first end of the fourth parallel tube; The second water inlet end of the shell and tube is connected to the second end of the third parallel tube; the second water outlet end of the shell and tube is connected to the second end of the fourth parallel tube.

7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that The switch assembly includes: a first switch assembly, a second switch assembly, a third switch assembly, a fourth switch assembly, a fifth switch assembly, a sixth switch assembly, a seventh switch assembly and an eighth switch assembly; The first end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the first switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second switch assembly; the second end of the second switch assembly is connected to the second water inlet end of the shell tube; The first end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the third switch assembly is connected to the first end of the fourth switch assembly; the second end of the fourth switch assembly is connected to the first water inlet end of the shell and tube; The first end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the second end of the first heat exchange assembly; the second end of the fifth switch assembly is connected to the first end of the sixth switch assembly; the second end of the sixth switch assembly is connected to the second water outlet end of the shell tube; The first end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the second end of the second heat exchange assembly; the second end of the seventh switch assembly is connected to the first end of the eighth switch assembly; and the second end of the eighth switch assembly is connected to the first water outlet end of the shell tube.

8. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The switch assembly includes a solenoid valve.

9. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The heat exchange component includes a fin heat exchanger.

10. A control method for a modular air conditioning system, characterized in that: Applicable to the modular air-conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 9; the temperature regulation capabilities of the temperature subsystem are respectively a first temperature regulation capability and a second temperature regulation capability, and the first temperature regulation capability is smaller than the second temperature regulation capability; The method comprises: Obtain target temperature regulation capability; Determining the magnitude relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem includes: determining whether the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability; According to the relationship between the target temperature regulation capacity and the temperature regulation capacity of each temperature subsystem, the switching state of the switch component is adjusted to adjust the number of linked use of the heat exchange components, including: if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, then the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is turned on, and the switching state of the corresponding switch component is adjusted so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in a linked manner.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that If the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is activated, and the switch state of the corresponding switch component is adjusted so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in conjunction with each other, including: In cooling mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is turned on, and the first switch component, the fourth switch component and the fifth switch component are adjusted to the closed state, so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in conjunction.

12. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that If the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capability is activated, and the switch state of the corresponding switch component is adjusted so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in conjunction with each other, including: In the heating mode, if the target temperature regulation capacity is between the first temperature regulation capacity and the second temperature regulation capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature regulation capacity is turned on, and the second switch component, the fifth switch component and the sixth switch component are adjusted to the closed state, so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in conjunction.

13. A control device for a modular air conditioning system, characterized in that: Applicable to the modular air-conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the control device comprises: an acquisition module, a judgment module and an adjustment module; The acquisition module is used to obtain the target temperature adjustment capability; The determination module is configured to determine a relationship between the target temperature regulation capability and the temperature regulation capability of the temperature subsystem, specifically to determine whether the target temperature regulation capability is between the first temperature regulation capability and the second temperature regulation capability; The adjustment module is used to adjust the switching state of the switch component according to the relationship between the target temperature adjustment capacity and the temperature adjustment capacity of each temperature subsystem, so as to adjust the number of linked use of the heat exchange components; specifically, if the target temperature adjustment capacity is between the first temperature adjustment capacity and the second temperature adjustment capacity, the temperature subsystem corresponding to the first temperature adjustment capacity is turned on, and the switching state of the corresponding switch component is adjusted so that the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component are used in a linked manner.

14. A control device for a modular air conditioning system, characterized in that: include: a processor, and a memory connected to the processor; The memory is used to store a computer program, and the computer program is used to at least execute the control method of the modular air-conditioning system according to any one of claims 10 to 12; The processor is configured to call and execute the computer program in the memory.

15. An air conditioner, characterized in that: A modular air-conditioning system comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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