Liquefaction promoting device, setting effect confirming method, emergency avoidance method, part replacement method, and setting effect confirming system for heat pump system suitable for data center

Abstract

[Technical Problem] To provide a highly reliable liquefaction accelerator suitable for data centers. [Solution] A device for agitating a fluid containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil, comprising: a housing consisting of an upper mirror plate, a lower mirror plate, and a main body; an upper pipe penetrating the upper mirror plate; a lower pipe penetrating the lower mirror plate; a large-diameter helical spring fixedly installed at its upper and lower ends inside the main body, the winding capable of oscillating and vibrating, and having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the main body; a bypass pipe arranged parallel to the housing; an upper three-way valve connecting the upper part of the bypass pipe and the upper pipe body to the upper part of the piping path; a lower three-way valve connecting the lower part of the bypass pipe and the lower pipe body to the lower part of the piping path; and a solenoid valve or an electric valve, wherein the solenoid valve or electric valve switches between the upper three-way valve and the lower three-way valve respectively, and the large-diameter helical spring oscillates and vibrates by fluid kinetic energy to agitate the fluid. It has a control unit including a CPU, communication functions, and can interact with servers on the network.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a liquefaction promoting device for stirring and mixing refrigeration oil and refrigerant in the piping of a heat pump system to promote the liquefaction of fluid flowing in the piping, and particularly to a liquefaction promoting device suitable for use in heat pump systems in data centers. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a gas-liquid mixing device is installed in a refrigeration cycle. This improves operating efficiency. As the gas-liquid mixing device in Patent Document 1, a device using a dryness adjustment pressure reducing device, a refrigerant inlet / outlet pipe, and a U-shaped tube is proposed.

[0003] Patent document 2 discloses an apparatus for recombinizing impurities contained in a refrigerant. The impurities are cut and recombine with the refrigerant via threaded grooves provided on the inner surface of a cylindrical housing.

[0004] Patent document 3 discloses a stirring device in a heat pump system. A helical spring is installed inside a cylindrical basket, which can move up and down.

[0005] Patent document 4 discloses a liquefaction promotion device for a heat pump system. A spring including a conical portion is disposed inside a cylindrical housing enclosed by two mirror plates, with the winding of the bottom surface of the conical portion of the spring located near the bottom surface of the mirror plates.

[0006] Patent document 5 discloses a refrigerant handling device in a refrigeration and air conditioning system. A spiral groove is formed inside the cylinder, and another spiral groove is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the tube.

[0007] Patent document 6 discloses a liquefaction promoting device having a structure incorporating a spring capable of vibration and oscillation.

[0008] Existing technical documents

[0009] Patent documents

[0010] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 3055854

[0011] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-161812

[0012] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-212601

[0013] Patent Document 4: Japanese Patent No. 5945377

[0014] Patent Document 5: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-142061

[0015] Patent Document 6: Japanese Patent No. 6300339 Summary of the Invention

[0016] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0017] As shown in Patent Document 1, the fluid circulating in the heat pump cycle is a mixture of gas and liquid. Furthermore, by mixing the gas and liquid, liquefaction can be promoted, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the heat pump.

[0018] In addition, patent documents 2 to 5 propose a stirring device having a structure in which a spiral groove or a spiral spring is provided inside a cylindrical container.

[0019] Furthermore, Patent Document 6 discloses a liquefaction promoting device that has a structure equipped with a spring capable of vibration and oscillation.

[0020] On the other hand, there is a trend of over-concentration of data centers—facilities specifically designed for setting up and operating various computers, data communications, and other equipment—in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Servers and computers generate a lot of heat. Heat pump cycles are used to dissipate this heat. Furthermore, it is said that 15 percent of the electricity in the Tokyo metropolitan area is consumed by heat pump cycles in data centers.

[0021] Data centers are the core of IT and IoT systems, storing critical information and accessed 24 / 7, 365 days a year. Therefore, system downtime due to power outages or malfunctions is unacceptable. Consequently, minimizing power consumption is crucial, and systems installed to reduce power consumption also require exceptionally high reliability.

[0022] The inventors of this invention worked tirelessly, repeatedly considering ways to further improve the structure of the stirring device and liquefaction facilitator, and conducted numerous experiments. Ultimately, they discovered a useful structure.

[0023] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liquefaction promotion device that can improve the operating efficiency of heat pump systems in data centers and has high reliability.

[0024] Solutions for solving technical problems

[0025] The liquefaction promoting device involved in this invention is characterized in that,

[0026] The liquefaction promotion device is installed along the vertically extending path of the piping constituting the heat pump cycle to agitate and promote the liquefaction of the fluid containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil in the heat pump cycle, and includes:

[0027] The basket body has its upper end closed by a hemispherical upper mirror plate, which closes the upper end of a cylindrical main body having a central axis in the vertical direction, and its lower end closed by a hemispherical lower mirror plate.

[0028] The upper pipe body, for the inflow or outflow of the fluid, has one end connected to the upper part of the vertically extending path of the piping, and extends through the upper mirror plate in the vertical direction away from the central axis and to the vicinity of the upper end of the main body, with the other end of the upper pipe body opening downwards.

[0029] The lower tube body, for the outflow or inflow of the fluid, has one end connected to the lower part of the vertically extending path of the piping, and extends through the lower mirror plate in the vertical direction along the central axis to near the upper end of the main body, with the other end of the lower tube body opening upwards.

[0030] A large-diameter helical spring is fixedly installed at the upper and lower ends of the main body, with the central axis as the axis, and the windings in the middle part are able to swing and vibrate. The large-diameter helical spring has a diameter that is 1 mm to 10 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the main body.

[0031] A bypass pipe is arranged parallel to the basket and extends vertically.

[0032] An upper three-way valve is capable of selectively connecting the upper part of the bypass pipe and the upper pipe body to the upper part of the vertically extending path of the piping.

[0033] A lower three-way valve that can selectively connect the lower part of the bypass pipe and the lower pipe body to the lower part of the vertically extending path of the piping;

[0034] An upper solenoid valve or an upper electric valve, wherein the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve switches the upper three-way valve; and

[0035] The lower solenoid valve or the lower electric valve switches the lower three-way valve. The large-diameter helical spring swings and vibrates by the kinetic energy of the fluid, thus stirring the fluid.

[0036] This allows for the stirring and mixing of fluids containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil, promoting liquefaction and improving the operating efficiency of the heat pump. Furthermore, the bypass pipe can be opened when necessary, which is useful in case of malfunctions or replacement requirements. Moreover, by operating the system with the bypass pipe open, calculating energy consumption, and stirring and mixing the fluid to promote liquefaction, the effectiveness can be evaluated.

[0037] In addition, a liquefaction promoting device is characterized in that...

[0038] It also includes a small-diameter helical spring, which is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the lower tube body around its upper perimeter. The lower end of the small-diameter helical spring extends to the vicinity of the lower mirror plate. Each winding of the small-diameter helical spring is capable of oscillating and vibrating without contacting the large-diameter helical spring. The small-diameter helical spring has a diameter that is 1 mm to 30 mm larger than the outer diameter of the lower tube body.

[0039] The smaller diameter helical spring, which operates solely on the kinetic energy of the fluid, is identical to the larger diameter helical spring and oscillates and vibrates without contact, thus agitating the fluid.

[0040] Thus, multiple springs work together to swing and vibrate, thereby stirring and mixing the fluid, promoting liquefaction, and improving the operating efficiency of the heat pump.

[0041] Its characteristic is that it also has:

[0042] An upper temperature sensor is installed at the upper part of the vertical extension path of the piping to detect the temperature of the fluid passing through the piping and output an electrical signal corresponding to the detected temperature.

[0043] A lower temperature sensor, disposed at the lower part of the vertical extension path of the piping, detects the temperature of the fluid passing through the piping and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the detected temperature; and

[0044] The control device acquires the output signals of the upper temperature sensor and the lower temperature sensor, and controls the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve and the lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve according to the output signals. This provides a highly reliable liquefaction accelerator suitable for heat pumps in data centers.

[0045] Its characteristic is that it also has:

[0046] An upper flow sensor is installed at the upper part of the vertical extension path of the piping to detect the flow rate of the fluid passing through the piping and output an electrical signal corresponding to the detected flow rate.

[0047] A lower flow sensor, disposed at the lower part of the vertically extending path of the piping, detects the flow rate of fluid passing through the piping and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the detected flow rate; and

[0048] A control device acquires the output signals of the upper flow sensor and the lower flow sensor, and controls the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve and the lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve based on the output signals. This provides a highly reliable liquefaction facilitator suitable for heat pumps in data centers.

[0049] Its characteristic is that it also has:

[0050] An upper pressure sensor is installed at the upper part of the vertical extension path of the piping to detect the pressure of the fluid passing through the piping and output an electrical signal corresponding to the detected pressure.

[0051] A lower pressure sensor, disposed at the lower part of the vertical extension path of the piping, detects the pressure of the fluid passing through the piping and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the detected pressure; and

[0052] The control device acquires the output signals of the upper pressure sensor and the lower pressure sensor, and controls the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve and the lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve according to the output signals. This results in a highly reliable liquefaction accelerator suitable for heat pumps in data centers.

[0053] Its characteristic is that it also has a control device.

[0054] The control device acquires the output signal of the power meter and controls the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve and the lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve according to the output signal. The power meter measures the power supplied to the motor, which is the power source for the compression section that constitutes the heat pump cycle.

[0055] Therefore, valve control can be performed based on the amount of power applied to the compressor motor, resulting in a highly reliable liquefaction accelerator suitable for heat pumps in data centers.

[0056] A method for confirming the installation effect of a liquefaction promoting device, characterized in that the method uses a liquefaction promoting device equipped with the aforementioned power meter to confirm the installation effect of the liquefaction promoting device.

[0057] The control device has a microprocessor, and the microprocessor's processing includes:

[0058] The pre-installation power measurement step involves acquiring the output signal of the power meter while the liquefaction accelerator is being installed, with the mixture of refrigerant and refrigeration oil flowing through the bypass pipe; and

[0059] In the power measurement step after setting up, the output signal of the power meter is acquired while the mixed fluid is passing through the upper pipe, the basket, and the lower pipe by switching valves.

[0060] Therefore, the effect can be reliably confirmed before and after the device is installed.

[0061] An emergency avoidance method for a liquefaction promoting device, characterized in that the emergency avoidance method uses a liquefaction promoting device equipped with any of the aforementioned sensors to perform emergency avoidance processing of the liquefaction promoting device.

[0062] The control device has a microprocessor, and the microprocessor's processing includes:

[0063] A mixed fluid shearing process step, in which the heat pump system is operated while the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe, the basket, and the lower pipe; and

[0064] In the emergency avoidance procedure, when an anomaly is detected by analyzing the outputs of the various sensors, a valve switch is performed to allow the mixture of refrigerant and refrigeration oil to pass through the bypass pipe. This allows the heat pump system to operate without stopping, and enables response in case of malfunction or failure.

[0065] A method for replacing parts of a liquefaction accelerator, characterized in that the method utilizes a liquefaction accelerator equipped with the aforementioned control unit to perform emergency avoidance maneuvers for the liquefaction accelerator.

[0066] The control device has a microprocessor, and the microprocessor's processing includes:

[0067] The component replacement signal output step involves confirming that the refrigerant and refrigeration oil mixture is flowing through the bypass pipe, and outputting a signal indicating that the housing can be replaced to the outside; and

[0068] In the mixed fluid shearing process, the control unit receives a signal from an external device indicating the completion of the replacement operation, switches the valve, and operates the heat pump system while the mixed fluid flows through the upper pipe, the housing, and the lower pipe. This allows the housing to be replaced without stopping the heat pump system.

[0069] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of the above-mentioned liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0070] The server computer has two servers: an effect information collection server and an effect information disclosure server.

[0071] The effect information collection server has the following features:

[0072] A customer database device containing information related to customer attributes, including the information disclosure tolerance level, email address, and personal confirmation information of customers who have set up the liquefaction promotion device.

[0073] An information collection device that collects information on the setup effect from the plurality of said liquefaction promoting devices;

[0074] The report sending device retrieves email addresses from the customer database device and periodically sends setting effect information to customers who have installed the liquefaction promotion device.

[0075] A grade change acceptance device that accepts information disclosure permission grade changes for customers who have installed the liquefaction promotion device;

[0076] The rating change registration device registers the information disclosure permission rating change accepted by the information disclosure permission rating change acceptance device to the customer database device.

[0077] An information processing device that processes the setup effect information collected by the information collection device according to the information disclosure tolerance level of the customer registered in the customer database device; and

[0078] An information transmission device transmits the information processed by the information processing device to the effect information disclosure server.

[0079] The effect information disclosure server has the following features:

[0080] An information receiving device receives information transmitted by the information transmitting device of the effect information collection server; and

[0081] A webpage creation device that creates webpages based on information received by the information receiving device.

[0082] Based on the customer's wishes, information regarding the settings and effects that should be made public will be made public.

[0083] This simplifies the process of confirming customers' willingness to disclose information and allows for the sharing of setup effect information with third parties.

[0084] Furthermore, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized by...

[0085] The information disclosure permission levels for customers registered in the customer database device include: a level (Level 1) where disclosure of setup effect information to third parties is not permitted under any circumstances; a level (Level 2) where disclosure of setup effect information to third parties is permitted, provided that personal information can be identified; and a level (Level 3) where disclosure of setup effect information, including personal information, to third parties is permitted.

[0086] The information processing device excludes information of Level 1 customers from the information transmitted to the effect information disclosure server.

[0087] After extracting the information that identifies an individual from the information of customers at level 2, this information is used as the information to be transmitted to the effect information public server.

[0088] The information of Level 3 customers includes information that can identify the individual, as information transmitted to the effect information public server.

[0089] Therefore, it is possible to process the information in the following way: the effect information can be disclosed to a third party according to the type of disclosure permitted by the customer.

[0090] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0091] The emails sent by the periodic report sending device include the following: the customer can obtain preferential treatment (economic benefits) by relaxing the information disclosure tolerance level.

[0092] This makes it easier to increase (or relax) customers' tolerance for information disclosure, thereby enabling the collection of sufficient results information.

[0093] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0094] When the liquefaction accelerator is set up as a rental unit, the benefit is a reduction in the monthly rental fee.

[0095] As a result, customers can directly benefit from the information, making them more tolerant of its disclosure and thus able to collect sufficient results.

[0096] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0097] The discount is a reduction in the maintenance cost of the liquefaction accelerator.

[0098] As a result, customers are more likely to feel at ease and therefore more willing to disclose information, which in turn allows for the collection of sufficient results information.

[0099] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0100] The aforementioned benefits are awarded in the form of points that can be exchanged for monetary value.

[0101] As a result, customers gain greater freedom and are more likely to allow information to be disclosed, thus enabling the collection of sufficient results information.

[0102] Furthermore, a system for confirming the effect of the aforementioned liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0103] The effect information disclosure server also has an access information collection, analysis and reporting device, which collects and analyzes access information of web pages created by the web page creation device and reports it to the administrator's terminal device.

[0104] This allows us to identify potential customers interested in the liquefaction facilitator.

[0105] In addition, a system for confirming the effect of a liquefaction promotion device is characterized in that...

[0106] The destination of the access information collection, analysis and reporting device sending the report includes not only the administrator, but also the terminal device of the salesperson designated by the administrator.

[0107] This can help sales activities.

[0108] Invention Effects

[0109] The liquefaction promoting device involved in this invention stirs and mixes a fluid containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil to promote liquefaction and improve the operating efficiency of the heat pump. Therefore, by placing this liquefaction promoting device in the piping path of the heat pump cycle, it is possible to improve the operating efficiency of the heat pump and thus reduce energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0110] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of using the liquefaction promotion device according to the present invention in a heat pump system. Figure 1 (a) Explain the flow of fluid and the movement of heat during refrigeration. Figure 1 (b) Explain the flow of fluid and the movement of heat during heating.

[0111] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view (embodiment) of the cylindrical basket portion of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention.

[0112] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the appearance of the cylindrical basket portion of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention.

[0113] Figure 4This is a diagram illustrating the shape of a large-diameter helical spring.

[0114] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical basket portion of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention (Example 1).

[0115] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical basket portion of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention (Example 2).

[0116] Figure 7 It is a sectional view showing the deformation of the upper and lower tubes.

[0117] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the spring spacing.

[0118] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment where the diameter of the spring varies.

[0119] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates an example of arranging three springs of different diameters in a concentric circle.

[0120] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates an example of arranging four springs of different diameters in a concentric circle.

[0121] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates an example of arranging five springs.

[0122] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing other examples of arranging five springs.

[0123] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates an example of a arrangement of five springs, with the springs having a large diameter.

[0124] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates an example of setting up five groups of three springs arranged in concentric circles.

[0125] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates an example where five groups of three springs are arranged in a concentric circle, and a large-diameter spring surrounds the entire structure.

[0126] Figure 17 It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control unit.

[0127] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the effect confirmation process during the setting phase of the control unit's processing.

[0128] Figure 19 This is a flowchart illustrating emergency avoidance procedures in the control unit's processing.

[0129] Figure 20This is a flowchart illustrating the parts replacement process in the control unit.

[0130] Figure 21 This is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of cloud computing.

[0131] Figure 22 This is a block diagram representing a system that has an effect information collection server and an effect information disclosure server.

[0132] Figure 23 This is a block diagram representing the internal structure of the effect information collection server.

[0133] Figure 24 This is a block diagram representing the internal structure of the effect information disclosure server.

[0134] Figure 25 This is a flowchart representing the information collection and processing by the effect information collection server, the periodic sending of reports to customers, and the handling of changes in the information disclosure tolerance level.

[0135] Figure 26 This is a flowchart representing the information processing of the effect information collection server and the transmission of the information to the information disclosure server.

[0136] Figure 27 This is a flowchart representing the information reception, processing, and webpage creation processes of the public information server.

[0137] Figure 28 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of collecting, analyzing, and reporting access information on the public access information server.

[0138] Figure 29 This is a sequence diagram showing the overall function of the system, which includes an effect information collection server and an effect information disclosure server. Detailed Implementation

[0139] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components with the same reference numerals in the drawings have the same structure and function.

[0140] <Implementation Method>

[0141] <Structure>

[0142] Figure 1This diagram illustrates an example of using a liquefaction facilitator 1, suitable for a data center heat pump system, in a heat pump system. Heat pump systems include various forms such as air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, hot water supply units, cold storage units, and cooling devices. They can be applied not only to structures that consume electricity but also to structures that use other energy sources, such as gas-fired heat pumps. Furthermore, they can be installed not only in newly designed heat pump systems but also as an add-on to existing heat pump systems.

[0143] A heat pump system is a device that absorbs heat from a low-temperature object and transfers it to a high-temperature object. It is also used to further cool a low-temperature object or further heat a high-temperature object. A device that switches between cooling and heating is also a heat pump.

[0144] The fluids mentioned in this specification are those circulating within the compressor, piping, and heat exchanger of the heat pump cycle. These include refrigerant and refrigeration oil. The fluid may be in any state—gas, liquid, or a gas-liquid mixture—depending on its stage within the heat pump cycle. Currently, from an environmental perspective, refrigerants do not use Freon; instead, substances known as Freon substitutes are used.

[0145] exist Figure 1 In the example of a typical air conditioner, a heat pump cycle is schematically illustrated, and a cross-sectional view is shown to illustrate the internal workings of the device involved in the present invention. Figure 1 (a) indicates that the fluid flow direction during refrigeration is counterclockwise. Figure 1 (b) indicates that the direction of fluid flow during heating is clockwise.

[0146] During cooling, the heat pump cycle comprises four components: a compression section 83, a condensation section (outdoor unit 84), an expansion section 81, and an evaporation section (indoor unit 82). The fluid circulates within a closed piping system connecting these components. Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 The arrows in (b) indicate the direction of fluid flow. Hollow arrows indicate the movement of heat in the condenser section (outdoor unit 84 for cooling, indoor unit 82 for heating) and evaporator section (indoor unit 82 for cooling, outdoor unit 84 for heating) of the heat exchanger. Dashed arrows indicate the movement of heat across the indoor and outdoor spaces. LT represents low temperature, and HT represents high temperature.

[0147] exist Figure 1 In this configuration, a liquefaction facilitator 1 suitable for a data center heat pump system is installed on the piping connecting the outdoor unit 84 and the expansion unit 81. The location of the liquefaction facilitator 1 suitable for a data center heat pump system can be any position on the piping of the heat pump cycle. Figure 1 The setting location is shown in the example.

[0148] exist Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 In (b), an upper three-way valve 42 and a lower three-way valve 43 are installed on the piping of the heat pump cycle. The upper three-way valve 42 and the lower three-way valve 43 are switched by an upper solenoid valve or an upper electric valve 44 and a lower solenoid valve or a lower electric valve 45, respectively. By switching these two valves through the control device 58, it is possible to selectively choose whether the fluid in the piping passes through the bypass pipe 40 or through the upper pipe body 60, the inside of the cylindrical basket, or the lower pipe body 70.

[0149] A three-way valve is a valve with fluid inlets and outlets in three directions. It is also called a three-way valve.

[0150] A solenoid valve is a device that uses the magnetic force of an electromagnet (solenoid) to move a metal piece called a plunger, thereby opening and closing the valve. It is also called a solenoid valve or simply a solenoid valve.

[0151] The electric valve is opened and closed by an electric motor.

[0152] An upper temperature sensor 52, an upper flow sensor 54, and / or an upper pressure sensor 56 are installed on the piping (main pipe before the branch) near the upper three-way valve 42. Additionally, a lower temperature sensor 53, a lower flow sensor 55, and / or a lower pressure sensor 57 are installed on the piping (main pipe before the branch) near the lower three-way valve 43.

[0153] The upper temperature sensor 52 and the lower temperature sensor 53 measure the temperature of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0154] The upper flow sensor 54 and the lower flow sensor 55 measure the flow rate of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0155] The upper pressure sensor 56 and the lower pressure sensor 57 measure the pressure of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0156] An outdoor unit / compressor unit temperature sensor 152, an outdoor unit / compressor unit flow sensor 154, and / or an outdoor unit / compressor unit pressure sensor 156 are installed on the piping between the outdoor unit 84 and the compressor unit 83. Additionally, an indoor unit / compressor unit temperature sensor 153, an indoor unit / compressor unit flow sensor 155, and / or an indoor unit / compressor unit pressure sensor 157 are installed on the piping between the indoor unit 82 and the compressor unit 83.

[0157] The outdoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 152 and the indoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 153 measure the temperature of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0158] The outdoor unit / compressor inter-flow sensor 154 and the indoor unit / compressor inter-flow sensor 155 measure the flow rate of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0159] The outdoor unit / compressor inter-pressure sensor 156 and the indoor unit / compressor inter-pressure sensor 157 measure the pressure of the fluid inside the piping and send the measurement signal to the control device 58.

[0160] Here, "or / and" means that any one of them or any combination of several of them can be used.

[0161] Furthermore, the compressor unit 83 constituting the heat pump cycle has a motor 83a as a power source, and a power meter 83b is installed on the power line supplied to the motor 83a. The output signal of the power meter 83b is sent to the control device 58.

[0162] The control device 58 controls the upper and lower valves (upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve 44, lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve 45) to switch the flow of fluid in the piping based on the measurement signals or combinations thereof from any one of the above-mentioned upper temperature sensor 52, lower temperature sensor 53, upper flow sensor 54, lower flow sensor 55, upper pressure sensor 56, lower pressure sensor 57, outdoor unit / compressor temperature sensor 152, indoor unit / compressor temperature sensor 153, outdoor unit / compressor flow sensor 154, indoor unit / compressor flow sensor 155, outdoor unit / compressor pressure sensor 156, indoor unit / compressor pressure sensor 157, and power meter 83b.

[0163] Therefore, in Figure 1 (a) During refrigeration, the fluid in the piping can be switched between either a path from the upper three-way valve 42 through the upper pipe body 60, inside the cylindrical housing, and the lower pipe body 70 to the lower three-way valve 43, or a path from the upper three-way valve 42 through the bypass pipe 40 to the lower three-way valve 43.

[0164] exist Figure 1 (b) As shown, during heating, the system can switch between two paths: one from the lower three-way valve 43 via the lower pipe body 70, inside the cylindrical basket, and the upper pipe body 60 to the upper three-way valve, and the other from the lower three-way valve 43 via the bypass pipe 40 to the upper three-way valve 42.

[0165] As a control method that simultaneously controls the upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve 44 and the lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve 45 through the control device 58, in addition to the control method described above that monitors the measurement signals of the temperature sensor, flow sensor, pressure sensor, and power meter and controls according to the changes in the measurement signals, it can also perform planned control.

[0166] For example, when initially setting up the liquefaction accelerator 1 suitable for a data center heat pump system, fluid flows through the bypass pipe 40 during a specified period (one day, one week, one month, etc.). Then, during the next specified period (again, one day, one week, one month, etc.), fluid flows through the upper pipe 60 and the lower pipe 70. Furthermore, by analyzing the measurement signal from the power meter 83b during operation, it is possible to compare the difference in power consumption between the two situations.

[0167] Furthermore, in the case where the heat pump system is a gas heat pump (using the power of the compressor as a gas engine), instead of the electricity meter 83b, energy consumption can also be measured by installing a flow meter for the fuel gas supplied to the gas engine.

[0168] The circulation during indoor cooling

[0169] exist Figure 1 In the indoor cooling cycle of (a), the compression section 83 is equipped with a compressor for compressing low-pressure gaseous refrigerant within a sealed container. An oil trough (the bottom part of the figure) is typically provided within the sealed container housing the compressor for storing refrigerant oil (compressor oil). The gaseous refrigerant is compressed into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas. This gaseous refrigerant, after mixing with the refrigerant oil, is discharged from the compression section 83 to the condenser section (outdoor unit 84). The condenser section is equipped with a capacitor. During cooling, the outdoor unit 84 acts as the condenser section for heat exchange. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous fluid flowing into the condenser section condenses into a low-temperature liquid fluid by dissipating heat to the outside. Ideally, this liquid fluid is a liquid refrigerant dissolved (or uniformly mixed) with the refrigerant oil.

[0170] However, when the refrigerant changes from gas to liquid in the condenser section (outdoor unit 84), sometimes a portion of the refrigeration oil separates without dissolving (uniformly mixing) with the refrigerant. Additionally, sometimes the oil phase of the mixed refrigeration oil traps the liquid refrigerant. Furthermore, sometimes refrigerant that passes almost directly through the condenser section (outdoor unit 84) remains in a high-temperature gaseous state. Due to these phenomena, the liquid fluid flowing out of the condenser section (outdoor unit 84) may contain separated refrigeration oil, liquid refrigerant trapped by the oil phase of the refrigeration oil, and / or gaseous refrigerant.

[0171] It is said that separated refrigerant oil tends to stagnate in various parts of the heat exchanger during heat exchange in the condenser section (outdoor unit 84), thus reducing heat exchange efficiency. Using the liquefaction promotion device 1 suitable for data center heat pump systems according to the present invention, when controlled by the upper three-way valve 42 and the lower three-way valve 43 via the upper pipe 60, the inside of the cylindrical housing, and the lower pipe 70, the fluid passes through the cylindrical housing. Thus, as described later, through a shearing effect, the refrigerant oil and refrigerant mix in a micronized state. Therefore, by repeatedly circulating this fluid within the heat pump, the refrigerant oil does not stagnate in the heat exchanger, which is expected to improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0172] exist Figure 1 (a) During indoor cooling, the liquefaction facilitator 1 of the present invention, suitable for a data center heat pump system, is inserted between the condenser section (outdoor unit 84) and the expansion section 81. The upper pipe 60 of the liquefaction facilitator 1, suitable for a data center heat pump system, is connected to the outlet side of the condenser section, which is the outdoor unit 84, and the lower pipe 70 of the liquefaction facilitator 1 is connected to the inlet side of the expansion section 81. If the fluid flowing out of the condenser section 84 is introduced into the upper pipe 60 by the upper three-way valve 42, it will be sufficiently mixed by shearing within the cylindrical housing. As a result, the separated refrigeration oil becomes uniformly mixed with the liquid refrigerant, the liquid solvent captured by the oil phase of the refrigeration oil is released, and the temperature of the remaining gaseous refrigerant drops to become liquid refrigerant. Then, the fluid flowing out of the liquefaction facilitator 1 is transported to the expansion section 81.

[0173] The expansion section 81 is equipped with a telescopic valve or capillary tube, etc. The low-temperature, high-pressure liquid fluid passes through a narrow orifice or tube, becoming a low-pressure, low-temperature liquid. This fluid is then transported to the evaporation section (indoor unit 82). The evaporation section is equipped with an evaporator. Figure 1 (a) During indoor cooling, the indoor unit 82 acts as an evaporator for heat exchange. The low-temperature, low-pressure liquid fluid flowing into the evaporator evaporates by absorbing heat from the outside, becoming a high-temperature gaseous fluid. As a result, the indoor air is cooled. Then, the gaseous fluid returns to the compression unit 83.

[0174] Even when heat exchange occurs in the indoor unit 82 (evaporator section), as mentioned above, the refrigeration oil and refrigerant are mixed in a micronized state through shearing effect, thus improving the efficiency of heat exchange.

[0175] Circulation during indoor heating

[0176] exist Figure 1 (b) During indoor heating, the fluid circulation direction is opposite to... Figure 1(a) The cooling process is the opposite. To switch the circulation direction of the fluid in the heat pump system, a known valve (e.g., a four-way valve) is used (illustrations and explanations omitted). During heating, the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous fluid discharged from the compressor section 83 is transported to the indoor unit 82, which serves as the condenser section for heat exchange. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous fluid flowing into the condenser section (indoor unit 82) condenses into a low-temperature liquid fluid by releasing heat to the outside. As a result, the indoor air is heated.

[0177] Here, in the condenser section (indoor unit 82), when the refrigerant changes from gas to liquid, it interacts with... Figure 1 The cooling cycle is the same as that of (a), and the liquid fluid flowing out of the condenser may include separated refrigerant oil, liquid refrigerant trapped by the oil phase of the refrigerant oil, and / or gaseous refrigerant. During heating, the liquid fluid flowing out of the condenser (indoor unit 82) is further transported to the expansion section 81, becoming a low-pressure and low-temperature liquid. After passing through the expansion section 81, separated refrigerant oil, trapped liquid refrigerant, and / or gaseous refrigerant may also remain.

[0178] As mentioned above, if the refrigeration oil and refrigerant are mixed in a micronized state through shearing, it is expected that the efficiency of heat exchange will be improved.

[0179] exist Figure 1 (b) During indoor heating, the liquefaction facilitator 1 of the present invention, suitable for a data center heat pump system, is disposed between the expansion section 81 and the evaporator section (outdoor unit 84). The lower pipe 70 of the liquefaction facilitator 1 is connected to the outlet side of the expansion section 81, and the upper pipe 60 of the liquefaction facilitator 1 is connected to the outlet side of the evaporator section, which serves as the outdoor unit 84. The fluid flowing out of the expansion section 81 is thoroughly and uniformly mixed within the liquefaction facilitator 1. The separated refrigerant oil becomes uniformly mixed with the liquid refrigerant, the liquid solvent captured by the oil phase of the refrigerant oil is released, and the temperature of the remaining gaseous refrigerant drops, becoming liquid refrigerant. Then, the fluid flowing out of the liquefaction facilitator 1, suitable for a data center heat pump system, is transported to the evaporator section (outdoor unit 84).

[0180] exist Figure 1 (b) As shown, during indoor heating, the outdoor unit 84 performs heat exchange as an evaporator. The low-temperature, low-pressure liquid fluid flowing into the evaporator evaporates by absorbing heat from the outside, becoming a high-temperature gaseous fluid. Then, the gaseous fluid returns to the compression unit 83. As mentioned above, if the refrigeration oil and refrigerant are mixed in a micronized state through a shearing effect, it is expected that the efficiency of heat exchange will also be improved during heat exchange in the outdoor unit during heating.

[0181] like Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1As shown in (b), the liquefaction facilitator 1 of the present invention, suitable for heat pump systems in data centers, is inserted into the piping path constituting the heat pump system. The actual piping is formed by connecting multiple pipe components; therefore, the liquefaction facilitator 1 can be easily installed, for example, by disassembling a pipe component, replacing it, and connecting the liquefaction facilitator 1 of the present invention. Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 As shown in (b), for example, an outdoor piping can be installed near the outdoor unit. In this case, the piping is designed with a smooth curve of appropriate size so that the fluid in the piping can move smoothly.

[0182] In the above Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 (b) shows an example of applying the liquefaction promotion device 1 of the present invention to a basic heat pump system. In reality, heat pump systems have various applications. The liquefaction promotion device 1 of the present invention can also be applied to heat pump systems with various additional components added to the basic configuration. For example, even in systems equipped with a gas-liquid separator that separates the refrigerant in a gas-liquid two-phase state, the liquefaction promotion device 1 of the present invention suitable for data center heat pump systems can be used. Furthermore, for example, even in systems where an ejector and a gas-liquid separator are provided instead of an expansion section, the liquefaction promotion device 1 of the present invention suitable for data center heat pump systems can be used.

[0183] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical housing portion of the liquefaction promotion device suitable for heat pump systems in data centers according to the present invention. Additionally, Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the appearance of the cylindrical housing portion of the liquefaction facilitator suitable for a data center heat pump system according to the present invention. The cylindrical housing portion of the liquefaction facilitator 1 for a data center heat pump system includes a housing 10. The housing 10 comprises: a cylindrical main body 11 having a central axis in the vertical direction; an upper hemispherical mirror plate 12 that closes the upper end of the main body; and a lower hemispherical mirror plate 13 that closes the lower end of the main body. Here, the liquefaction facilitator for a data center according to the present invention is a device that allows a fluid containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil to pass through at a pressure of approximately 0.2 MPa to 10 MPa, therefore, it needs to be a structure capable of withstanding the corresponding pressure. The fluid in the liquefaction facilitator for a data center according to the present invention is a pressurized fluid discharged from a compressor at a specified pressure; therefore, the housing 10 can also be referred to as a pressure vessel. The "mirror plate" in the pressure vessel generally refers to the hemispherical cover component that closes the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical pressure vessel. Figure 3 The cross-sections of the upper mirror plate 12 and the lower mirror plate 13 shown are semicircles with a central angle of 180 degrees, and their radii are equal to the radius of the cylindrical main body 11.

[0184] To allow fluid to flow in or out of the housing 10, two pipes are provided: an upper pipe 60 and a lower pipe 70. Figure 3 (d) shows the appearance of the liquefaction facilitator 1 as viewed from the side. It shows the upper pipe 60 extending through the upper mirror plate 12 and the lower pipe 70 extending through the lower mirror plate 13. When the liquefaction facilitator 1, suitable for a data center heat pump system, is inserted into the piping path of the heat pump system, one of the two pipes, the upper pipe 60 and the lower pipe 70, is connected to one end of a pipe at the insertion point, and the other pipe is connected to the other end of a pipe. (Refer to the above description.) Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 (b) As explained, the fluid circulation direction is opposite during cooling and heating. Therefore, the inlet of the liquefaction facilitator 1 suitable for data center heat pump systems is the outlet during heating, and vice versa. The effectiveness of the liquefaction facilitator suitable for data center heat pump systems is also confirmed during heating, where the circulation direction is reversed. Therefore, even when switching between cooling and heating modes of the air conditioner, it is not necessary to change the installation state of the liquefaction facilitator suitable for data center heat pump systems according to the present invention.

[0185] The upper pipe 60 serves as the inlet during cooling and the outlet during heating. Figure 3 The upper portion of the upper pipe body 60 is omitted from the illustration, but it can be connected to appropriate piping of a heat pump system. Furthermore, although the installation state of the liquefaction accelerator 1 does not need to be changed during cooling and heating, the upper pipe body 60 is positioned such that the fluid circulation direction is opposite. Figure 1 The diagram shows the connection to the outlet side of the condenser unit (outdoor unit) during cooling. Figure 2 The unit shown is connected to the inlet side of the evaporator (outdoor unit) during heating.

[0186] The upper tube 60 extends vertically through the upper mirror plate 12 at a position away from the central axis. The upper tube 60 extends downwards within the housing 10 to near the upper end of the main body 11, with its lower end 60a opening downwards. Figure 2 As shown, the edge of the opening at the lower end 60a of the upper tube 60 is preferably inclined with the central axis side lower and the peripheral side higher. This inclination is to create good flow of the fluid containing refrigeration oil and refrigerant, causing the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring 30, i.e., the two springs of different sizes, to swing and vibrate, mixing the fluid through shearing effect, thereby promoting liquefaction.

[0187] The lower tube 70 serves as the outlet during cooling and the inlet during heating. Figure 2 , Figure 3The lower portion of the lower tube 70 is omitted from the illustration, but it can be connected to appropriate piping of a heat pump system. The lower tube 70 extends vertically through the lower mirror plate 13 along the central axis. The lower tube 70 extends upward along the central axis within the housing 10 to near the upper end of the main body 11, with the upper end 70a opening upwards.

[0188] Furthermore, a large-diameter helical spring 20 is provided near the inner wall of the main body 11 at a distance of 1 mm to 10 mm. The central axis of the large-diameter helical spring 20 is aligned with the central axis of the main body 11. The large-diameter helical spring 20 is fixed to the inner wall of the main body 11 only at four spring mounting portions 21, 22, 23, and 24, i.e., the upper and lower ends of the large-diameter helical spring 20 are fixed (e.g., by welding), while the unfixed middle portion can swing and vibrate (move up and down). Here, swinging refers to movement in a direction perpendicular to the spring's extension and contraction direction. Embodiments can also be designed with two, three, or four mounting portions at the upper and lower ends, respectively.

[0189] Although reference Figure 4 Detailed description, but preferably a large-diameter helical spring 20 with a narrow spacing near the spring mounting portion, and an unequal-pitch helical spring with a wider spacing in the unfixed middle portion, i.e. Figure 8 As shown in (a), width → narrowness → width, or as... Figure 8 As shown in (b), narrow → wide → narrow.

[0190] The materials of the constituent elements of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention, namely the housing 10, the upper pipe 60, the lower pipe 70, the large-diameter helical spring 20, and the small-diameter helical spring 30, are not particularly limited as long as they are materials suitable for the piping of a heat pump system, but materials suitable for pressure vessels can be used. For example, steel.

[0191] The small-diameter helical spring 30 is fixed to the outer wall of the lower tube 70 at only four mounting locations: 31, 32, 33, and 34. Specifically, the upper and lower ends of the small-diameter helical spring 30 are fixed (e.g., by welding), while the unfixed middle portion can swing and vibrate (move up and down). Embodiments can also be designed with two, three, or four mounting locations at the upper and lower ends, respectively. Preferably, the small-diameter helical spring 30 is formed as an unequal-pitched helical spring with a narrower spacing near the spring mounting locations and a wider spacing in the unfixed middle portion.

[0192] Figure 4 (a) is Figure 2 The top view shown is of a large-diameter helical spring 20. Figure 4 (b) is Figure 4(a) DD cross-sectional view. The large-diameter helical spring 20 is an unequal-pitch helical spring. The pitch gradually increases from the end towards the middle. Now, the length direction of the large-diameter helical spring in the extension direction is divided into nine regions: p1, p2, p3, ..., p9 for explanation. Consider the pitch as the gap that can be formed between the windings constituting the large-diameter helical spring and the adjacent windings. The pitch between p1 and p9 can be 0.8 mm, the pitch between p2 and p8 can be 1.2 mm, the pitch between p3 and p7 can be 1.6 mm, the pitch between p4 and p6 can be 2.0 mm, and the pitch between p5 can be 2.5 mm. The pitch is symmetrical from top to bottom. That is, if the spacing of p1 is marked as p1, the spacing of p2 is marked as p2, ..., and the spacing of p9 is marked as p9, then p1 < p2 < p3 < p4 < p5 > p6 > p7 > p8 > p9, p1 = p9, p2 = p8, p3 = p7, p4 = p6.

[0193] The structure is not limited to a structure where the spacing between multiple regions (p1, p2, p3, ...) is constant and the spacing between each region is in the relationship p1 < p2 < p3 < ... When observing the interior of each region, the spacing between adjacent windings of each helical spring can also gradually change.

[0194] By allowing a fluid containing refrigeration oil and refrigerant to flow into the liquefaction promoting device 1, the large-diameter helical spring 20 oscillates and vibrates, thus shearing the fluid. Furthermore, the helical spring's surface has various facets, its own irregularities contributing to the shearing effect on the fluid. As a result, the fluid is refined and homogenized, promoting liquefaction. The large-diameter helical spring 20 is positioned 1 mm to 10 mm from the inner wall of the main body 11 of the housing 10. It is fixed to the housing 10 only at its upper and lower ends, while the other parts are free to oscillate and vibrate.

[0195] Figure 2 The small-diameter helical spring 30 shown is preferably an unequal-pitch helical spring. Similar to the large-diameter helical spring 20, the pitch is set from top to bottom as wide→narrow→wide or narrow→wide→narrow.

[0196] The upper end of the small-diameter helical spring 30 is fixed to the upper end of the lower tube 70, and the lower end of the small-diameter helical spring 30 is fixed to the outer wall of the lower tube 70. The fixing method is, for example, welding.

[0197] The small-diameter helical spring 30 is arranged to be wound around the lower tube body 70. Therefore, it can oscillate and vibrate within a region of 1 mm to 30 mm around the lower tube body 70. The upper end 70a of the lower tube body 70 can, for example, be formed with a flange (protruding edge, flange). This flange-shaped portion can be used as the spring mounting portions 31 and 32. The fixing method can use welding at multiple points, such as four points. By mounting the small-diameter spring 30 on the flange-shaped portion, the small-diameter spring 30 can oscillate and vibrate within a region of 1 mm to 30 mm away from the outer wall of the lower tube body 70.

[0198] <Operation when fluid flows in from the upper pipe 60>

[0199] When fluid flows in from above through the upper tube 60, which opens at a position away from the central axis of the housing 10, the following fluid flow occurs: The incoming fluid flows straight downwards and is then redirected upwards by the lower mirror plate 13 (U-shaped turn). This is achieved by the lower mirror plate 13 being hemispherical in shape. The fluid, having changed direction, flows straight upwards and is then redirected downwards by the upper mirror plate 12 (U-shaped turn). This is also achieved by the upper mirror plate 12 being hemispherical in shape. This creates a strong longitudinal flow, resulting in significant agitation of the fluid throughout the interior space of the housing 10. Furthermore, the opening edge of the upper tube 60, located away from the central axis of the housing 10, slopes downwards towards the central axis and upwards towards the periphery, facilitating a downward flow. As a result, a smooth longitudinal flow is generated. This vertical fluid flow causes the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring 30 to oscillate and vibrate. Furthermore, effective fluid mixing is achieved through the combined effects of the fluid's impact with the windings of the large-diameter and small-diameter helical springs 20, as well as the oscillation and vibration of the two helical springs. After being thoroughly mixed, the fluid flows downward through the lower tube 70.

[0200] <Operation when fluid flows in from the lower pipe 70>

[0201] When fluid flows in from below through the lower tube 70 located on the central axis of the housing 10, the following fluid flow occurs. The fluid flowing out from the opening at the upper end 70a of the lower tube 70 travels upwards and is then redirected downwards by the upper mirror plate 12 (U-shaped reversal). This is achieved by the hemispherical shape of the upper mirror plate 12. Furthermore, the downward-flowing fluid is redirected upwards by the lower mirror plate 13 (U-shaped reversal). This is also achieved by the hemispherical shape of the lower mirror plate 13. This results in a strong longitudinal flow. Consequently, the fluid is significantly agitated throughout the entire interior space of the housing 10. Moreover, the longitudinal fluid flow, upon redirection at the upper part of the housing 10, impacts the upper tube 60 located away from the central axis and the lower tube 70 located on the central axis, thereby branching into two streams and generating separate flows. Multiple flows sequentially form around the upper tube 60 and the lower tube 70. Furthermore, through friction and impact with the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring 30, which have windings capable of oscillation and vibration, the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring 30, respectively, oscillate and vibrate at the locations subjected to friction and impact, by friction and impact with the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring 30. In addition to oscillation and vibration, shear force is also applied to the fluid by the numerous concave shapes of the large-diameter helical spring 20 and the small-diameter helical spring. As a result, the fluid is refined and homogenized. Effective stirring of the fluid is achieved by the liquefaction promotion device 1 of the present invention. After being fully stirred, the fluid flows upward through the upper tube 6.

[0202] <Mechanism of Action>

[0203] The mechanism / effect can be explained by the overtone resonance (scaling resonance) of sound.

[0204] In the liquefaction-promoting device according to the present invention, if a fluid of several megapascals flows in, an impact is applied to the spring. The spring vibrates and oscillates due to this impact. Sound is generated through this vibration and oscillation (not limited to sounds within the audible range, but may also include sounds lower or higher than the audible range). Since the fluid inflow is continuous, the sound is also continuously generated.

[0205] On the other hand, sound is also generated when clusters of molecules collide during the mixing of refrigerant and refrigeration oil. These two sounds can be considered to have an overtone (harmonic) relationship. The overtones (harmonics) of the sound generated by the vibration and oscillation of the spring resonate with the clusters of molecules in the refrigerant and refrigeration oil, forming an overtone resonance (scaling resonance). This mixes and stirs the fluid, thereby promoting liquefaction.

[0206] Here, scaling resonance refers to the phenomenon of resonance in harmonics (overtones) at frequencies of several tens of octaves. It is a concept used in "The Music of Proteins" (Chikuma Prime Books by Yoichi Fukagawa).

[0207] Resonance and resonance are similar concepts, but they are considered separately in this specification. For example, if one of two strings fixed to the same wooden frame (solid) is vibrated, the other string will also vibrate. In this case, the vibration is transmitted through the solid wooden frame, and therefore it is resonance. On the other hand, sound is transmitted through water, air, etc. (fluids) and causes vibration, which is resonance.

[0208] In the case of the liquefaction-promoting device according to the present invention, vibrations are transmitted from the spring to the refrigerant molecules and refrigeration oil molecules via the fluid. Therefore, this should be called resonance. Thus, it is considered that the overtone resonance or scaling resonance of sound is at work.

[0209] In the liquefaction-promoting device according to the present invention, if we consider the macroscopic behavior of the fluid, the fluid impacts the spring with high pressure, causing the spring to vibrate / oscillate. On the other hand, if we consider the microscopic behavior of the fluid, the clusters (aggregates of several molecules) of refrigerant and refrigeration oil contained in the fluid are subjected to force through overtone resonance or scaling resonance to reduce the size of the clusters. This achieves a shearing effect, causing the refrigerant and refrigeration oil to shrink their clusters and mix uniformly.

[0210] <Effect>

[0211] A fluid containing refrigerant and refrigeration oil is passed through the liquefaction promoting device according to the present invention at a pressure ranging from 0.2 MPa to 10 MPa. As a result, the spring in the liquefaction promoting device is subjected to impact, vibrating and oscillating. This vibration and oscillation generate waves of various frequencies, producing waves rich in harmonics. If these waves are understood as sound waves, then the many harmonics can be understood as many overtones. These harmonics (overtones) act on the clusters of refrigerant and refrigeration oil at the molecular level, resulting in a shearing effect that reduces the size of the cluster. At this point, the phenomenon of resonance caused by harmonics or resonance caused by overtones is considered. That is, in the spring, corresponding to the vibration and oscillation, resonance caused by molecular-level harmonics or resonance caused by overtones also continues to occur. Thus, the shearing effect extends entirely to the refrigerant and refrigeration oil as a whole.

[0212] In this way, the refrigerant and refrigeration oil are mixed evenly.

[0213] Through the shearing effect of the liquefaction promoting device, the refrigerant and refrigeration oil are mixed uniformly. Furthermore, the heat exchange efficiency of the replacement Freon can be improved. The liquefaction promoting device of the present invention works regardless of the type of refrigerant and refrigeration oil used in the heat pump cycle. In particular, by using a replacement Freon with poorer miscibility with refrigeration oil compared to a specific Freon, the heat exchange efficiency of the replacement Freon can be significantly improved.

[0214] <Electricity Reduction, Energy Reduction>

[0215] The device of the present invention is capable of powering heat pumps that use electricity as energy and heat pumps that use natural gas as energy (in... Figure 1 Heat pumps, which use gas-fired engines instead of motors for heat exchange and circulate refrigerant and refrigeration oil, are widely used and can bring about energy reduction effects.

[0216] Example 1

[0217] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the liquefaction promotion device 2 (Example 1).

[0218] Figure 5 The liquefaction promoting device 2 shown in the figure is an embodiment in which only the large-diameter spring 20 is provided, and the small-diameter spring 30 is omitted. Figure 5 The large-diameter spring 20 has a shape with a small diameter at the top, a large diameter in the middle, and a small diameter at the bottom. Furthermore, the spring spacing can be set from top to bottom as narrow → wide → narrow. Additionally, the spring spacing can be set as narrow → wide. Furthermore, with... Figure 2 The embodiment shown is the same. Welding the inner wall of the main body 11 to the spring at the upper and lower ends is also the same.

[0219] Example 2

[0220] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the liquefaction promotion device 3 (Example 2) is shown.

[0221] Figure 6 The liquefaction promoting device 3 in the container has a large-diameter spring 20 and a small-diameter spring 30 arranged in a concentric circle. The diameter of each of these two springs, from top to bottom, is small diameter → large diameter → small diameter. The two springs are fixed (welded) to the container at the top and bottom in a manner that allows them to vibrate and oscillate without contact.

[0222] "Deformation of the upper pipe body and lower pipe body"

[0223] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the deformation of the upper tube 60 and the lower tube 70.

[0224] exist Figure 7In the example shown, both the upper tube 60 and the lower tube 70 are configured to penetrate the upper mirror plate 12. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the degree of bending and elongation can exhibit various deformations. Figure 7 The spring and the components used to fix the spring (spring mounting part) are omitted from the drawing.

[0225] Deformation of the Spacing of Springs

[0226] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment regarding the spacing of the springs. Figure 8 (a) is an example where the spacing of the springs changes from top to bottom in the order of wide → narrow → wide. Figure 8 (b) is an example where the spring spacing changes from top to bottom in the order of narrow → wide → narrow. Figures 8 to 16 , the description of the casing, upper tube body, and lower tube body is omitted.

[0227] Variations on the change in the diameter of a spring

[0228] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment with respect to variations in the diameter of the spring. Figure 9 (a) is an example of a change from top to bottom in the order of large → small → large. Figure 9 (b) is an example of a change from top to bottom in the order of small → large → small.

[0229] Arrange the three springs in a concentric circle.

[0230] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates an example of three springs of different diameters arranged in concentric circles. The springs are configured so that they can vibrate and oscillate without touching each other.

[0231] Arrange the four springs in a concentric circle.

[0232] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates an example of four springs of different diameters arranged in concentric circles. The springs are configured so that they can vibrate and oscillate without touching each other.

[0233] Arrange five springs

[0234] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing an example of five springs arranged in a specific configuration.

[0235] Other examples of arranging five springs

[0236] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing other examples of arrangements of five springs.

[0237] Five springs + a large-diameter spring

[0238] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates an example of arranging five springs with large-diameter springs.

[0239] Set up five groups where the three springs are arranged in concentric circles.

[0240] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates an example of setting up five groups where three springs are arranged in concentric circles.

[0241] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates an example of setting up five groups of three springs arranged in concentric circles, with a large-diameter spring surrounding the entire structure.

[0242] like Figures 10 to 16 As shown, the embodiment with multiple springs is an advantageous structure when designing a larger liquefaction facilitator for a high-horsepower compressor. In this case, the size of the housing of the liquefaction facilitator also increases. Figures 10 to 16 The springs shown are deformed in ways that make the spring spacing unequal and deformed in ways that change the diameter of the spring, and they can be combined in various ways.

[0243] Hardware Structure of Control Unit 58

[0244] Figure 17 It means Figure 1 The diagram shows a block diagram of the hardware structure of the control unit 58. The control unit 58 is connected to the bus of the microprocessor 58a to temperature sensors 52, 53, 152, 153; flow sensors 54, 55, 154, 155; pressure sensors 56, 57, 156, 157; a power meter 83b; an external temperature sensor 51; solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a, 45a; a storage circuit 58b; and a communication circuit 58c.

[0245] Here, a microprocessor is sometimes also called a microcomputer, microprocessor unit, CPU, etc., and is an integrated circuit that performs processing, calculation, etc. according to a computer program.

[0246] Temperature sensors 52, 53, 152, and 153 are... Figure 1 The upper temperature sensor 52, the lower temperature sensor 53, the outdoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 152, and the indoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 153 are shown.

[0247] Flow sensors 54, 55, 154, and 155 are... Figure 1 The upper flow sensor 54, the lower flow sensor 55, the outdoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 152, and the indoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor 153 are shown.

[0248] Pressure sensors 56, 57, 156, and 157 are... Figure 1The upper pressure sensor 56, lower pressure sensor 57, outdoor unit / compressor inter-pressure sensor 156, and indoor unit / compressor inter-pressure sensor 153 are shown.

[0249] External temperature sensor 51 Figure 1 It is not shown in the figure, but it can be configured in such a way that a temperature sensor is provided at a location in external contact with the liquefaction promotion device 1 of the heat pump system suitable for data centers according to the present invention, and the output signal of the temperature sensor is transmitted to the microprocessor 58a.

[0250] The solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a and 45a are circuits that generate drive signals for driving the upper solenoid valve or electric valve 42 and the lower solenoid valve or electric valve 43 according to the instructions of the microprocessor 58a, and drive the valve by sending electrical signals to the valve.

[0251] The storage circuit 58b, also known as the memory, is a storage circuit that stores programs read and executed by the microprocessor 58a, as well as data read or written by the microprocessor 58a.

[0252] The communication circuit 58c is responsible for communicating with external devices. For example, it can be configured as a chip with a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System). Through the function of this communication circuit 58c, input signals from external devices are received and transmitted to the microprocessor 58a. Furthermore, the communication circuit 58c facilitates communication between the microprocessor 58a and external devices (e.g., the terminal device of the heat pump system manager).

[0253] "Setup Effect Confirmation Process"

[0254] exist Figure 18 The flowchart shown illustrates the effect verification process during setup, which involves verifying the effect of the liquefaction facilitator before and after setting up the heat pump system suitable for data centers according to the present invention. This process is executed by the microprocessor 58a.

[0255] When installing the liquefaction facilitator for data center heat pump systems according to the present invention into an existing heat pump system, the operation of the heat pump system is temporarily stopped, and the refrigerant and refrigeration oil located inside the piping are extracted. Then, the liquefaction facilitator for data center heat pump systems according to the present invention is installed in the piping of the heat pump system (e.g., near the outdoor unit). Then, the refrigerant and refrigeration oil are filled. After preparations for restarting the heat pump system are completed in this way, the following steps are performed: Figure 18 The procedure shown is for confirming the effect of the settings. The procedure is started by the microprocessor 58a reading and executing a program file pre-stored in the storage circuit 58b.

[0256] It can be configured such that, when the program is started, for example, the microprocessor 58a displays a menu on a liquid crystal display device (not shown), and the operator starts the program by operating the menu.

[0257] Alternatively, the microprocessor 58a can be accessed from an external device (such as the user's terminal device of the heat pump system) via communication (wireless communication, PHS communication, Internet communication, etc.), and the program can be selected and executed.

[0258] If start Figure 18 The effect confirmation process shown in the setup first determines whether the bypass pipe 40 is effective, that is, whether the fluid of refrigerant and refrigeration oil circulating in the piping of the heat pump system is in the state of passing through the bypass section 40 due to the action of the upper solenoid valve or electric valve 42 and the lower solenoid valve or electric valve 43 (step 1801).

[0259] In fact, the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a and 45a respectively have information recording the status of the upper solenoid valve or electric valve 42 and the lower solenoid valve or electric valve 43. By accessing this information through the microprocessor 58a, the judgment in step 1801 can be performed.

[0260] If the bypass section 40 is active, the result is YES in step 1801, and the process proceeds to step 1803. If the bypass section 40 is inactive, the process of switching to the bypass pipe is performed (step 1802), and then the process proceeds to step 1803.

[0261] Here, the switching to the bypass tube is achieved in the following way: upon receiving the instruction from the microprocessor 58a, the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a and 45a generate drive signals and send them to the upper solenoid valve or electric valve 42 and the lower solenoid valve or electric valve 43, thereby causing each valve to operate.

[0262] In step 1803, the microprocessor 58a outputs an "operational signal" indicating that the heat pump system is ready to operate to the outside. This output is sent to an external device, namely the user's terminal device, via communication circuit 58c. Upon receiving this signal, the user of the heat pump system restarts operation of the system. In this state, the fluid mixture of refrigerant and refrigeration oil circulating within the heat pump system passes through the bypass pipe 40 and therefore does not pass through the cylindrical housing. Thus, the refrigerant and refrigeration oil circulate without being mixed, sheared, or otherwise altered.

[0263] In this state, the microprocessor 58a records and analyzes the outputs of each sensor (temperature sensor, flow sensor, pressure sensor, power meter), and saves the results to the storage circuit 58b (step 1804). For example, it can measure and save data every 6 seconds. Alternatively, it can output to an external device when a certain amount of data has accumulated to prevent the accumulated measurement signal data from exceeding the storage capacity of the storage circuit 58b.

[0264] Before a predetermined time has elapsed, such as before a day, a week, or a month, steps 1804 and 1805 are repeatedly executed to repeatedly record and analyze the measurement signals.

[0265] After a predetermined time has elapsed (step 1805 is YES), the switching valve switches the flow between the upper and lower pipe bodies (step 1806). This valve switching is performed as follows: instructions are sent via microprocessor 58a to the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a and 45a, which generate drive signals and send them to the respective solenoid valves or electric valves. Thus, the mixture of refrigerant and refrigeration oil circulating within the heat pump piping repeatedly passes through the upper pipe body 60, the interior of the cylindrical housing, and the lower pipe body 70, where it is mixed and sheared, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger within the heat pump system.

[0266] Through steps 1807 and 1808, during the period preceding a predetermined time (day, week, month, etc.), the microprocessor 58a records and analyzes the outputs of each sensor (temperature sensor, flow sensor, pressure sensor, power meter), and saves the results in the storage circuit 58b (step 1807). For example, data can be saved every 6 seconds. Alternatively, data can be output to an external device when a certain amount has accumulated to prevent the accumulated measurement signal data from exceeding the storage capacity of the storage circuit 58b.

[0267] If a predetermined time has elapsed (step 1808 is YES), the recording / analysis results are output to an external device (step 1809). For example, if the recording / analysis results are received in the terminal equipment of a heat pump system operator, the operator can compare the power consumption under similar conditions such as external temperature and time of day to confirm the effectiveness of the liquefaction promotion device of the present invention suitable for a data center heat pump system.

[0268] Emergency Escape Procedures

[0269] Figure 19The emergency avoidance process illustrated in the flowchart involves monitoring the outputs of each sensor, thereby switching to the bypass pipe 40. In the event of a potential emergency, this process is executed as a normal procedure, suitable for a liquefaction accelerator system used in data center heat pump systems. Because data centers process large amounts of critical customer data, the loss of such data would result in significant losses.

[0270] When the heat pump system uses the upper pipe body 60, the inside of the cylindrical basket, and the lower pipe body 70 to shear and mix the mixed fluid, this emergency avoidance action is required.

[0271] First, the valve position is confirmed (step 1901). This process can be performed by the microprocessor 58a querying the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuits 44a and 45a for the valve status.

[0272] Under normal circumstances, i.e., if the mixed fluid is flowing in the upper pipe, inside the cylindrical basket, and in the lower pipe, proceed to step 1904. Under abnormal circumstances, correct the valve position (step 1903) and proceed to step 1904. The valve position is corrected as follows: upon receiving a command from the microprocessor 58a to the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuit 44a, 45a, the drive circuit generates a drive signal and sends the signal to each valve.

[0273] In step 1904, for example, the output of each sensor (temperature sensor, flow sensor, pressure sensor, power meter) is measured every 6 seconds. The microprocessor 58a records and analyzes the data, and saves the results in the storage circuit 58b (step 1904). The microprocessor 58a analyzes the measurement data and monitors for the occurrence of anomalies. For example, it considers the possibility of flow rate and pressure changes that might occur if the spring, upper tube, or lower tube inside the cylindrical basket is damaged, and continues to monitor for such situations.

[0274] If no abnormality is found, the result is NO in step 1905, and steps 1904 and 1905 are repeated.

[0275] In the event of suspected abnormality (YES in step 1905), switch to the bypass tube (step 1906). This switching is performed by sending a command to the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuit 44a, 45a via the microprocessor 58a.

[0276] After the valve is switched, an output report is generated (step 1907), ending the process. This report is generated to notify the user's terminal equipment of the situation, making the user aware that the operation of the heat pump system has been switched to a state where the fluid is not sheared or mixed.

[0277] Furthermore, the heat pump system can continue to operate even after the switch.

[0278] Parts Replacement Procedure

[0279] Figure 20 The part replacement procedure shown is performed when a portion of the cylindrical housing needs to be replaced. This part replacement is not only performed under the assumption that the part is damaged, but also takes into account situations such as when the product reaches a predetermined lifespan of 3 years, or when a new technology is developed for the cylindrical housing portion.

[0280] First, determine whether the bypass transistor is in use (step 2001). If the bypass transistor is in use, proceed to step 2003. If the bypass transistor is not in use, the microprocessor 58a switches to the bypass transistor (step 2002) and proceeds to step 2003.

[0281] In step 2003, the microprocessor 58a outputs a signal indicating that the component is replaceable to an external device. The heat pump system user (maintenance organization) then performs the replacement of the cylindrical housing component. Upon completion of the replacement, the heat pump system user (maintenance organization) uses an external device to notify the microprocessor 58a that the replacement is complete. After outputting the replaceable signal in step 2003, the microprocessor 58a continues to wait for a notification from the external device indicating "replacement complete" (step 2004 is NO).

[0282] If a "replacement complete" notification is received from an external device, the valve switching is executed (step 2005). Thus, using the replaced part (cylindrical housing), the heat pump system restarts operation while the mixed fluid within the system is in a sheared and mixed state. The heat pump system itself does not need to be stopped during the replacement process.

[0283] If operation with the new parts resumes, the process of recording / analyzing the output of each sensor (step 2006) and outputting the report to an external device (step 2007) is performed, and the parts replacement process ends.

[0284] Modified embodiments of emergency avoidance

[0285] In the aforementioned emergency avoidance procedure, the process of switching to the bypass tube in case of an anomaly is executed according to the pre-assembled program of the microprocessor 58a. However, sometimes difficulties in judgment arise in the pre-assembled program. Therefore, it is also possible to output a report to an external device when an anomaly is deemed to occur. At this time, experts from maintenance institutions or other organizations can make a judgment after carefully reviewing the measurement data before and after the anomaly, and then execute the valve switching by instructing the microprocessor 58a through the communication circuit.

[0286] It is capable of so-called remote operation. In addition, when necessary, measurement data can be requested from an external device, and the microprocessor 58a outputs the measurement data accordingly.

[0287] The range of components contained in a basket

[0288] Figure 1 or Figure 17 The upper pipe 60, cylindrical housing 10, lower pipe 70, bypass pipe 40, upper three-way valve 42, lower three-way valve 43, upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve 44, upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve 44a, lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve 45, lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve drive circuit 45a, external air temperature sensor 51, upper temperature sensor 52, lower temperature sensor 53, upper flow sensor 54, lower flow sensor 55, upper pressure sensor 56, lower pressure sensor 57, control device 58, microprocessor 58a, storage circuit 58b, communication circuit 58c, and power meter 83b shown can be housed in a single housing and configured on the piping of the heat pump system. In particular, the power meter 83b can be installed so that the power line supplied to the motor 83a is routed to the vicinity of the control unit 58.

[0289] When the power meter 83b is placed far away from the control unit 58, the control unit 58 can acquire the measurement signal by implementing wireless communication between the power meter 83b and the control unit 58.

[0290] Examples using cloud computing

[0291] Figure 21 This is a block diagram illustrating an implementation that utilizes cloud computing. Figure 21 The horizontally extending ellipse depicted in the center represents the Internet. Server computer 100, administrator terminal 110, administrator mobile phone 111, administrator smartphone 112, and communication circuit 58c are connected via the Internet. Assuming the existence of numerous liquefaction facilitators, each liquefaction facilitator is equipped with a communication circuit 58c. Therefore, numerous liquefaction facilitators are connected to the Internet and thus to server computer 100.

[0292] like Figure 17 As shown, communication circuit 58c is a communication circuit connected to microprocessor 58a. As described above, microprocessor 58a has the function of recording / analyzing the effects produced by setting the liquefaction promoting device and outputting the results. Figure 18 Step 1809). Additionally, it has the function of performing evasive maneuvers and generating reports in emergency situations. Figure 19 Step 1907). Furthermore, it has the function of outputting a report during parts replacement processing ( Figure 20(Step 2007). Therefore, the server computer 100 can collect the effect confirmation record analysis results, avoidance handling reports, parts replacement reports, etc. from many liquefaction promotion devices connected via the Internet, and perform statistical processing as big data to display them visually to managers or users.

[0293] In addition, such as Figure 17 As shown, the microprocessor 58a can control the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuit 44a (45a). Therefore, it can be configured such that, through the cooperation of the administrator terminal 110 (or administrator mobile phone 111, administrator smartphone 112) and the server computer 100, instructions are sent to the microprocessor 58a via the communication circuit 58c, thereby the microprocessor 58a controls the solenoid valve or electric valve drive circuit 44a (45a) and performs valve operation.

[0294] Examples like these are implementations of cloud computing and IoT.

[0295] A system with an effect information collection server and an effect information disclosure server.

[0296] Figure 22 This is a block diagram representing a system with an effect information collection server 200 and an effect information disclosure server 300. Figure 22 In the middle, the description is omitted. Figure 21 The server 100 depicted in the image is primarily designed to command and control the liquefaction accelerator to perform electrical measurement processing, operation processing, valve switching processing, temperature measurement processing, and pressure measurement processing. In contrast, the effect information collection server 200 is designed to collect information representing the effects of installing the liquefaction accelerator, and the effect information disclosure server 300 is designed to disclose the effects of installing the liquefaction accelerator to a third party.

[0297] Setting up the effect information collection server 200 and the effect information disclosure server 300 as separate servers is to eliminate security concerns. The effect information collection server 200 collects information from customers who have already used the liquefaction facilitator; therefore, disclosing the collected information to the public should be a commitment from each customer. In contrast, the effect information disclosure server 300 processes information that needs to be disclosed to future customers; ideally, sales staff can process this information without concern for confidentiality.

[0298] If security issues can be ruled out, other embodiments can also be constructed, in which a single server computer is used to construct an effect information collection server 200 and an effect information disclosure server 300. It can be said that the aforementioned server 100 is also similar.

[0299] Figure 22 The administrator terminal 110 shown is a terminal computer used by the system administrator for management purposes. The salesperson terminal 120 is a computer (not limited to a desktop computer, but also including laptops, tablets, and sometimes smartphones) used by salespeople to conduct activities to get future customers to adopt the liquefaction accelerator 1 suitable for data center heat pump systems. The prospective customer terminal 130 is a terminal computer used by prospective customers to study the adoption of the liquefaction accelerator 1, and is used to notify them of adoption cases and effects. The customer terminal 140 is a terminal computer used by customers who have adopted the liquefaction accelerator 1 suitable for data center heat pump systems according to this invention, and is used to obtain information related to the effects of their adopted liquefaction accelerator, or to convey their intention to change the disclosure level of effect information to the administrator.

[0300] In addition, Figure 22 The description is as follows: An effect information collection server 200 collects information from a communication circuit 58c via the Internet regarding the extent of power reduction effects achieved by each liquefaction enhancement device. Figure 22 The description is omitted, but server 100 can collect this information and pass it to effect information collection server 200.

[0301] Figure 23 This is a block diagram representing the internal structure of the effect information collection server 200.

[0302] Security management device 250 is a device used to prevent data and programs within server 200 from being damaged or leaked to the outside due to attacks from the outside.

[0303] Login authentication device 251 is a device that allows system administrators and customers to log in after they authenticate themselves by using their ID, password, etc., when they apply to change the information disclosure level or access the server 200 for query procedures.

[0304] The menu display device 252 displays a pre-prepared menu (e.g., querying effect information, changing public access level) to logged-in administrators or customers, allowing system administrators or customers to select the content to process.

[0305] Information collection device 253 is a device that collects information such as operation history and power reduction effect from liquefaction promotion device 1, either directly from communication circuit 58c or via server 100.

[0306] The report sending device 254 is a device that generates and sends reports that should be reported to customers regularly (e.g., monthly) based on the effect information (such as power reduction effect) collected by the server 200.

[0307] The rating change acceptance device 255 is used by the server 200 to accept changes by customers regarding the rating (disclosure permission rating) of disclosing information such as the effect information of their imported liquefaction promotion device to others. Customers change the rating of disclosing their device's information by referring to periodic reports sent by the report sending device 254. The disclosure rating can be set to three types, for example: a rating that does not disclose to any other party (level 1), a rating that discloses information only after removing information that can identify the individual (level 2), and a rating that discloses information including information that can identify the individual as an import example (level 3). Preferably, by pre-setting that customers can receive some benefits (e.g., a reduction in rental fees, a reduction in maintenance fees, etc.) by relaxing the information disclosure permission rating, customers are more likely to relax the information disclosure permission rating.

[0308] The rating change registration device 256 is a device that registers the changed allowable rating to the corresponding database device when a rating change is processed according to the customer's wishes.

[0309] Information processing device 257 is a device that processes the information collected by information collection device 253 to make it usable in reports and transmit it to server 300. As needed, information processing device 257 is combined and cooperates with personal information extraction device 258 and statistical processing device 259, which are described later.

[0310] The personal information extraction device 258 is a device that excludes personal information from publicly available information with a tolerance level of 2 so that it can be transmitted to the server 300, forming information from which the individual cannot be identified.

[0311] The statistical processing device 259 is a device for statistically processing effect information.

[0312] Information transmission device 260 is a device for transmitting effect information, etc., to server 300.

[0313] The administrator query processing device 261 is a device that performs corresponding processing for administrators' queries to the server 200. It performs necessary processing after the login authentication device authenticates the user through ID, password, etc.

[0314] The customer query processing device 262 is a device that performs corresponding processing for customer queries to the server 200. After the login authentication device authenticates the user through ID, password authentication, etc., it performs necessary processing, such as changing the public access level.

[0315] The administrator information database device 271 is a database device that stores information related to administrators. It stores the information required for administrator authentication during login.

[0316] Customer database device 272 is a database device that stores information needed to determine a customer, such as email address, contact address, and the customer's accessibility level.

[0317] Menu database device 273 is a database device that stores the contents of the menu displayed when an administrator or customer accesses and logs into the server 200.

[0318] The raw information database device 274 is a database device that stores raw information obtained from the liquefaction facilitator (or server 100).

[0319] The Level 1 Information Database Device 275 is a database device that stores information with a public access level of Level 1.

[0320] The Level 2 Information Database Device 276 is a database device that stores information with a public access level of Level 2.

[0321] The Level 3 Information Database Device 277 is a database device that stores information with a public access level of Level 3.

[0322] The preferential information database device 278 is a database device that stores what preferential treatment (economic benefits) customers can obtain in each of the various publicly permitted levels (level 1, level 2, level 3).

[0323] The points information database device 279 is a database device that stores one of the economic benefits that customers can obtain, namely points information.

[0324] The information collection history database device 280 is a database device that stores information on the history of information collection by the server 200 from the liquefaction promotion device.

[0325] The report sending history database device 281 is a database device that stores the history of reports sent by the server 200 to customers.

[0326] The grade change history database device 282 is a database device that stores the history of permitted grades for which information on changes to be disclosed according to customer requirements.

[0327] The information processing history database device 283 is a database device that stores the history of the processing results information of the information processing device 257, the personal information extraction device 258, the statistical processing device 259, etc.

[0328] The information transmission history database device 284 is a database device that stores the history of information transmission from the information transmission device 260 to the server 300.

[0329] Figure 24This is a block diagram representing the internal structure of the effect information disclosure server 300.

[0330] Security management device 350 is a device to prevent data and programs within server 300 from being damaged or information from being leaked due to attacks by third parties.

[0331] The login authentication device 351 is a device that authenticates an administrator or a salesperson designated by the administrator to their own identity and confirms the login when logging into the server 300 using ID, password, etc.

[0332] Menu display device 352 is a device for displaying menus to logged-in administrators or salespersons. For example, it displays a menu for querying corresponding processing.

[0333] Information receiving device 353 is a device for receiving effect information from server 200.

[0334] The web page creation device 354 is a device that creates a web page for making the effect information publicly available based on effect information received from the server 200.

[0335] Access information collection device 355 is a device for collecting information on accessing web pages that are publicly available.

[0336] Access information analysis device 356 is a device that analyzes access information and generates information useful to salespersons.

[0337] The sales support reporting device 357 is a device that sends information useful for sales as reports to salespeople and managers.

[0338] The future customer acquisition device 358 is a device that performs the process of extracting future customers from all those who have access to the webpage.

[0339] The statistical processing device 359 is a device for statistically processing access information and generating information useful to salespersons.

[0340] The future customer query response device 360 ​​is a device that performs corresponding processing when a future customer accesses the server 300 and presses the query button, etc.

[0341] The administrator's query response device 361 is a device that performs corresponding processing when the administrator performs a query procedure to the server 300.

[0342] The salesperson query device 362 is the device that performs the corresponding processing when the salesperson queries the server 300.

[0343] The administrator information database device 371 is a database device for storing information related to the administrator so that the administrator can perform personal authentication when accessing the server 300.

[0344] Salesperson database device 372 is a database device for storing information related to salespersons so that they can be authenticated when they access server 300.

[0345] The menu database device 373 is a database device that stores the contents of the menu displayed when an administrator or salesperson accesses and logs into the server 300.

[0346] The information receiving database device 374 is a database device that stores information received by the server 300 from the server 200.

[0347] The statistical processing history database device 375 is a database device that stores the history of statistical processing performed by the statistical processing device 359.

[0348] The network change history database device 376 is a database device that stores the history created and published by the web page creation device 354.

[0349] Access history database device 377 is a database device that stores the history of web pages created by server 300 for potential future customers.

[0350] The future customer query history database device 378 is a database device that stores the history of future customers' query procedures to the server 300.

[0351] The administrator query resume database device 379 is a database device that stores the resumes of administrators who query the server 300.

[0352] The information receiving history database device 380 is a database device that stores the history of information received by server 300 from server 200.

[0353] The report sending history database device 381 is a database device that stores the history of reports sent by the server 300 to salespersons and managers.

[0354] Salesperson query history database device 382 is a database device that stores the history of salespersons querying the server 300.

[0355] The information processing history database device 383 is a database device that stores the history of information processed by the server 300.

[0356] The future customer database device 384 is a database device that stores information related to future customers.

[0357] Figure 25 This is a flowchart representing the information collection and processing of the effect information collection server 200, the processing of sending periodic reports to customers, and the processing of changes in the information disclosure permission level.

[0358] Server 200 collects and obtains effect information from each liquefaction facilitator (via server 100) (step 2501).

[0359] Furthermore, a periodic report on the customer is generated based on the performance information (step 2503). This periodic report is generated by inserting the collected performance information into a pre-defined template. In addition, the report includes guidance on applying for a change of information disclosure permission level, enabling customers to change their information disclosure permission level.

[0360] Access the customer information database device, obtain the customer's email address, and send a periodic report to the customer (step 2505).

[0361] The periodic reports include guidance on rating changes (including guidance on offers), so customers can request a change in their rating by reading the reports. For example, a rating change is processed by clicking the clickable display shown in the report (step 2507).

[0362] Based on the customer's change of preference, register the grade change in the customer database device (step 2507).

[0363] Figure 26 This is a flowchart representing the information processing of the effect information collection server 200 and the transmission process to the information disclosure server.

[0364] The effect information of Level 1 customers is excluded from the transmitted information (step 2601). Individually identifiable information is excluded from the effect information of Level 2 customers (step 2603). The effect information of Level 3 customers is processed directly upon acquisition (step 2605). The effect information is transmitted to the effect information public server 300 (step 2607).

[0365] Figure 27 This is a flowchart representing the information receiving, processing, and webpage creation processes of the effect information disclosure server 300.

[0366] Receive effect information from server 200 (step 2701). Process the received information (step 2703). Create a webpage (step 2705). Publicize the effect information to the public connected to the Internet by publishing the webpage.

[0367] Figure 28 This is a flowchart representing the access information collection and processing, access information analysis and processing, and access information reporting processing of the effect information public server 300.

[0368] Publicly disclose the webpage to an unspecified number of members of the public and collect access information (step 2801).

[0369] Obtain query information from potential customers (e.g., someone who has queried even once so far) (step 2803).

[0370] Analyze the collected and acquired information (step 2805).

[0371] Prepare reports that are useful to salespeople (step 2807).

[0372] Access the database device to obtain the email addresses of managers and salespersons, and send reports to salespersons and managers (step 2809).

[0373] Send information (e.g., email magazines) to future customers (step 2811).

[0374] Figure 29 This is a sequence diagram showing the overall function of the system, which includes the effect information collection server 200 and the effect information disclosure server 300.

[0375] This sequence, for example, is carried out within a month, with procedures repeated monthly.

[0376] The effect information of the liquefaction accelerator is transmitted from server 100 to server 200. Regular reports are generated on server 200 and sent to customer terminals. Customers may sometimes request a change in disclosure level from server 200. If such a request is made, the disclosure level is changed. Server 200 processes the effect information according to the customer's disclosure level and transmits the effect information to server 300. Server 300 creates and publishes a webpage, thereby making the effect information visible to the public. Server 300 collects and analyzes access information from computers, including future customer terminals, as well as future customer inquiries, and sends this information as a sales support report to managers and sales staff. Server 300 sends pre-prepared information, such as emails and magazines, to future customer terminals.

[0377] Customers who lower their disclosure levels can earn discounts, leading to a gradual increase in customers who share some of the effects. In this way, the effects information gradually spreads to the public, and the device involved in this invention can be expected to continue to gain wider acceptance.

[0378] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0379] 1. Liquefaction accelerator suitable for heat pump systems in data centers; 10. Housing; 11. Main body; 12. Upper mirror plate; 13. Lower mirror plate; 20. Large-diameter helical spring; 21, 22, 23, 24. Spring mounting parts; 30. Small-diameter helical spring; 31, 32, 33, 34. Spring mounting parts; 40. Bypass pipe; 42. Upper three-way valve; 43. Lower three-way valve; 44. Upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve; 44a. Upper solenoid valve or upper electric valve drive circuit; 45. Lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve; 45a. Lower solenoid valve or lower electric valve drive circuit; 51. External air temperature sensor; 52. Upper temperature sensor; 53. Lower temperature sensor; 54. Upper flow sensor; 55. Lower flow sensor; 56. Upper pressure sensor. 57 Lower pressure sensor; 58 Control device; 58a Microprocessor; 58b Storage circuit; 58c Communication circuit; 60 Upper pipe (inlet during cooling, outlet during heating); 60a Lower end of upper pipe; 70 Lower pipe (outlet during cooling, inlet during heating); 70a Upper end of lower pipe; 81 Expansion section; 82 Indoor unit (evaporator during cooling, condenser during heating); 83 Compressor; 83a Motor; 83b Power meter; 84 Outdoor unit (condenser during cooling, evaporator during heating); 100 Server; 110 Manager terminal; 111 Manager mobile phone; 112 Manager smartphone; 120 Salesperson terminal; 130 Future customer terminal; 140 Customer terminal Terminal; 152 Outdoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor; 153 Indoor unit / compressor section temperature sensor; 154 Outdoor unit / compressor section flow sensor; 155 Indoor unit / compressor section flow sensor; 156 Outdoor unit / compressor section pressure sensor; 157 Indoor unit / compressor section pressure sensor; 200 Effect information collection server; 250 Security management device; 251 Login authentication device; 252 Menu display device; 253 Information collection device; 254 Report sending device; 255 Grade change acceptance device; 256 Grade change registration device; 257 Information processing device; 258 Personal information extraction device; 259 Statistical processing device; 260 Information transmission device; 261 Manager's query and response processing device; 262 Customer query processing device; 271 Manager information database device; 272 Customer database device; 273 Menu database device; 274 Raw information database device; 275 Level 1 information database device; 276 Level 2 information database device; 277 Level 3 information database device; 278 Discount information database device; 279 Points information database device; 280 Information collection history database device; 281 Report sending history database device; 282 Level change history database device; 283 Information processing history database device; 284 Information transmission history database device; 300 Results information public server; 350 Security management device; 351 Login authentication device; 352 Menu display device;353 Information receiving device; 354 ​​Web page creation device; 355 Access information collection device; 356 Access information analysis device; 357 Sales auxiliary reporting device; 358 Future customer acquisition device; 359 Statistical processing device; 360 Future customer query and correspondence device; 361 Manager query and correspondence device; 362 Salesperson query and correspondence device; 371 Manager information database device; 372 Salesperson database device; 373 Menu database device; 374 Received information database device; 375 Statistical processing history database device; 376 Network change history database device; 377 Access history database device; 378 Future customer query history database device; 379 Manager query history database device; 380 Information receiving history database device; 381 Report sending history database device; 382 Salesperson query history database device; 383 Information processing history database device; 384 Future customer database device.

Claims

1. A liquefaction promoting device characterized by, The liquefaction promoting device is provided in a path extending upward and downward of a pipe constituting a heat pump cycle for stirring and promoting liquefaction of a fluid containing a refrigerant and a refrigerant oil, and comprises: a housing that closes an upper end side of a main body portion having a central axis in the upward and downward direction with an upper mirror plate of a semispherical shape and closes a lower end side with a lower mirror plate of a semispherical shape; an upper pipe body that is connectable at one end to an upper portion in the path extending upward and downward of the pipe for inflow or outflow of the fluid and that extends in the upward and downward direction through the upper mirror plate at a position away from the central axis to the vicinity of the upper end of the main body portion with the other end open toward the lower side; a lower pipe body that is connectable at one end to a lower portion in the path extending upward and downward of the pipe for outflow or inflow of the fluid and that extends in the upward and downward direction through the lower mirror plate on the central axis to the vicinity of the upper end of the main body portion with the other end open toward the upper side; a large-diameter coil spring that is fixedly provided at the inner upper end and the lower end of the main body portion with the central axis as an axis and that is capable of oscillating and vibrating at each winding of the intermediate portion, the large-diameter coil spring having a diameter that is 1 to 10 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the main body portion; a bypass pipe that is provided in parallel with the housing and that extends upward and downward; an upper three-way valve that is capable of selectively connecting the upper portion of the bypass pipe and the upper pipe body to the upper portion in the path extending upward and downward of the pipe; a lower three-way valve that is capable of selectively connecting the lower portion of the bypass pipe and the lower pipe body to the lower portion in the path extending upward and downward of the pipe; an upper solenoid valve or an upper electric valve that performs switching of the upper three-way valve; and a lower solenoid valve or a lower electric valve that performs switching of the lower three-way valve, the large-diameter coil spring oscillates and vibrates by kinetic energy of the fluid to stir the fluid.

2. The liquefaction promoting device according to claim 1, characterized by, further comprising a small-diameter coil spring that is fixedly provided at the upper end of the lower pipe body around the lower pipe body, that extends to the lower mirror plate function at the lower end, that is capable of oscillating and vibrating at each winding without contacting the large-diameter coil spring, that has a diameter that is 1 to 30 mm larger than the outer shape of the lower pipe body, and that functions only by kinetic energy of the fluid, the small-diameter coil spring being identical to the large-diameter coil spring and oscillating and vibrating without contacting to stir the fluid.

3. The liquefaction-promoting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, further comprising: an upper temperature sensor that is provided at the upper portion in the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, that detects a temperature of the fluid passing through the inside of the pipe, and that outputs an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature. a lower temperature sensor disposed at a lower portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a temperature of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature; and a control device acquiring output signals of the upper temperature sensor and the lower temperature sensor, and controlling the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve based on the output signals.

4. The liquefaction-promoting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by Further provided are: an upper flow sensor disposed at an upper portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a flow rate of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected flow rate; a lower flow sensor disposed at a lower portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a flow rate of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected flow rate; and a control device acquiring output signals of the upper flow sensor and the lower flow sensor, and controlling the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve based on the output signals.

5. The liquefaction-promoting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by Further provided are: an upper pressure sensor disposed at an upper portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected pressure; a lower pressure sensor disposed at a lower portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected pressure; and a control device acquiring output signals of the upper pressure sensor and the lower pressure sensor, and controlling the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve based on the output signals.

6. The liquefaction promoting device according to claim 1 or 2, further provided with a control device acquiring an output signal of a power meter measuring electric power supplied to a motor that is a power source of a compression unit of the heat pump cycle, and controlling the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve based on the output signal of the power meter. Further provided are:

7. The liquefaction-promoting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by an upper sensor disposed at an upper portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure; a lower sensor disposed at a lower portion of the path extending upward and downward of the pipe, detecting a temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure; an outdoor unit / compression unit inter-sensor disposed between an outdoor unit and a compression unit of the heat pump on the pipe, detecting a temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputting an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure; ​ an indoor unit / compressor inter-sensor which is provided on the pipe and between the indoor unit and the compressor of the heat pump, detects the temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure of the fluid passing through the pipe, and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the detected temperature, flow rate, or / and pressure; and a control device which acquires the output signals of the upper sensor, the lower sensor, the outdoor unit / compressor inter-sensor, and the indoor unit / compressor inter-sensor, and controls the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve, and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve, based on the output signals.

8. The liquefaction promoting device according to claim 7, further comprising a control device which acquires an output signal of a power meter which measures the electric power supplied to a motor which is a power source of a compressor which constitutes the heat pump cycle, and controls the upper electromagnetic valve or upper electric valve, and the lower electromagnetic valve or lower electric valve, based on the output signal.

9. A method for confirming the effect of installation of a liquefaction promoting device, the method for confirming the effect of installation of a liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to claim 6 to confirm the effect of installation of a liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a pre-installation electric power measurement step in which an output signal of the power meter is acquired in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe at the time of installation of the liquefaction promoting device; and a post-installation electric power measurement step in which an output signal of the power meter is acquired in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the upper pipe body, the basket, and the lower pipe body by performing valve switching.

10. An emergency avoidance method for a liquefaction promoting device, the emergency avoidance method for a liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to any one of claims 3 to 6 to perform emergency avoidance processing of a liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a mixed fluid shearing processing step in which a heat pump system is operated by controlling to be in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the upper pipe body, the basket, and the lower pipe body; an emergency avoidance step in which, when an abnormality is detected by analyzing the outputs of the sensors, the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is caused to pass through the bypass pipe by performing valve switching.

11. A part replacement method for a liquefaction promoting device, the part replacement method for a liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to any one of claims 3 to 6 to perform emergency avoidance processing of a liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a replaceable part signal output step in which, in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe, a signal indicating that the basket can be replaced is output to the outside.

12. A part replacement method for a liquefaction promoting device, the part replacement method for a liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to any one of claims 3 to 6 to perform emergency avoidance processing of a liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a replaceable part signal output step in which, in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe, a signal indicating that the basket can be replaced is output to the outside. ​ A mixed fluid shear processing step in which, upon receiving a signal from an external device that a replacement job is complete, a valve is switched, and the heat pump system is operated in a state in which the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body.

12. A liquefaction promotion device setting effect confirmation system characterized by comprising: the liquefaction promotion device setting effect confirmation system uses a plurality of the liquefaction promotion devices according to claim 6, is connected to a server computer via the Internet, and confirms the setting effect of each liquefaction promotion device, the control device has a microprocessor and a communication circuit, the microprocessor measures the pre-setting electric power by acquiring an output signal of the electric power meter in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe at the time of setting the liquefaction promotion device, the post-setting electric power is measured by acquiring an output signal of the electric power meter in a state in which the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body by performing valve switching.

13. An emergency avoidance system for a liquefaction promotion device characterized by comprising: the emergency avoidance system for a liquefaction promotion device uses a plurality of the liquefaction promotion devices according to any one of claims 3 to 6, is connected to a server computer via the Internet, and performs emergency avoidance processing of each liquefaction promotion device, the control device has a microprocessor and a communication circuit, the microprocessor causes the heat pump system to operate in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body and performs mixed fluid shear processing by controlling the valve, the emergency avoidance processing of the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passing through the bypass pipe is performed by performing valve switching when an abnormality is detected by analyzing the outputs of the sensors.

14. A part replacement system for a liquefaction promotion device characterized by comprising: the part replacement system for a liquefaction promotion device uses a plurality of the liquefaction promotion devices according to any one of claims 3 to 6, is connected to a server computer via the Internet, and performs emergency avoidance processing of each liquefaction promotion device, the control device has a microprocessor and a communication circuit, the microprocessor confirms a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe, and outputs a replaceable part signal to the outside indicating that the basket body can be replaced, the valve is switched upon receiving a signal from an external device that a replacement job is complete, and mixed fluid shear processing of operating the heat pump system in a state in which the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body is performed.

15. A liquefaction promotion device setting effect confirmation method characterized by comprising: the liquefaction promotion device setting effect confirmation method uses the liquefaction promotion device according to claim 8 to confirm the setting effect of the liquefaction promotion device, the control device has a microprocessor, and the processing of the microprocessor has: a pre-installation power measurement step in which an output signal of the power meter is acquired in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is made to pass through the bypass pipe at the time of installation of the liquefaction promoting device; and a post-installation power measurement step in which an output signal of the power meter is acquired in a state in which the mixed fluid is made to pass through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body by performing valve switching.

16. An emergency avoidance method for a liquefaction promoting device, characterized by the emergency avoidance method for the liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to claim 7 or 8 to perform emergency avoidance processing for the liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a mixed fluid shearing processing step in which the heat pump system is operated in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is made to pass through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body by control; and an emergency avoidance step in which, when an abnormality is detected by analyzing the outputs of the sensors, the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is made to pass through the bypass pipe by performing valve switching.

17. A part replacement method for a liquefaction promoting device, characterized by the part replacement method for the liquefaction promoting device using the liquefaction promoting device according to claim 7 or 8 to perform emergency avoidance processing for the liquefaction promoting device, the control device having a microprocessor whose processing has: a replaceable part signal output step in which, in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is made to pass through the bypass pipe, a signal indicating that the basket body can be replaced is output to the outside; and a mixed fluid shearing processing step in which, upon receiving a signal from an external device that a replacement operation has ended, a valve is switched and the heat pump system is operated in a state in which the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body.

18. A liquefaction promoting device installation effect confirmation system, characterized by the liquefaction promoting device installation effect confirmation system using a plurality of the liquefaction promoting devices according to claim 8 to confirm installation effects of the respective liquefaction promoting devices via the Internet with a server computer, the server computer being capable of communicating with the control devices, the control devices having microprocessors and communication circuits, the microprocessors measuring a pre-installation power by acquiring an output signal of the power meter in a state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil is made to pass through the bypass pipe at the time of installation of the liquefaction promoting device, and measuring a post-installation power by acquiring an output signal of the power meter in a state in which the mixed fluid is made to pass through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body by performing valve switching.

19. The liquefaction promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 18, characterized in that the server computer has two servers, an effect information collection server and an effect information disclosure server, the effect information collection server has: a customer database device having information on a customer attribute including a level of permission for information disclosure, a mail address, and personal identification information of a customer who has set the liquefaction promoting device; an information collection device that collects setting effect information from a plurality of the liquefaction promoting devices; a report transmission device that refers to the customer database device to acquire the mail address and transmits the setting effect information to the customer who has set the liquefaction promoting device on a regular basis; a level change acceptance device that accepts a change in the level of permission for information disclosure of the customer who has set the liquefaction promoting device; a level change registration device that registers the change in the level of permission for information disclosure accepted by the level change acceptance device to the customer database device; an information processing device that processes the setting effect information collected by the information collection device in accordance with the level of permission for information disclosure of the customer registered in the customer database device; and an information transmission device that transmits the information processed by the information processing device to the effect information disclosure server, the effect information disclosure server has: an information reception device that receives the information transmitted by the information transmission device of the effect information collection server; and a web page creation device that creates a web page based on the information received by the information reception device, the setting effect information is disclosed in accordance with the will of the customer.

20. The liquefaction promoting device setting effect confirmation system according to claim 19, wherein the level of permission for information disclosure of the customer registered in the customer database device includes: a level 1 that does not permit disclosure of the setting effect information to a third party in any case; a level 2 that permits disclosure of the setting effect information to a third party on the condition that information that enables an individual to be identified is removed; and a level 3 that permits disclosure of the setting effect information including information that enables an individual to be identified to a third party, the information processing device excludes the information of the customer of the level 1 from the information transmitted to the effect information disclosure server, the information of the customer of the level 2 is transmitted to the effect information disclosure server after the information that enables an individual to be identified is extracted therefrom, and the information of the customer of the level 3 including the information that enables an individual to be identified is transmitted to the effect information disclosure server.

21. The liquefaction promoting device setting effect confirmation system according to claim 19, wherein the mail transmitted by the regular report transmission device includes a guide to a benefit that the customer can obtain by relaxing the level of permission for information disclosure.

22. The liquefaction promoting device setting effect confirmation system according to claim 20, wherein the mail transmitted by the regular report transmission device includes a guide to a benefit that the customer can obtain by relaxing the level of permission for information disclosure.

23. The liquefaction promoting device setting effect confirmation system according to claim 21, wherein in a case where the liquefaction promoting device is set as a rental device, the benefit is a reduction in the monthly rental charge. ​ 24. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 22, wherein the benefit is a reduction in the monthly rental fee in the case where the liquefaction-promoting device is installed as a rental device.

25. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 21, wherein the benefit is a reduction in the maintenance fee of the liquefaction-promoting device.

26. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 22, wherein the benefit is a reduction in the maintenance fee of the liquefaction-promoting device.

27. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 21, wherein the benefit is the award of points that can be exchanged for a monetary value.

28. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 22, wherein the benefit is the award of points that can be exchanged for a monetary value.

29. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to any one of claims 19 to 28, wherein the effect information disclosure server further has an access information collection device that collects and analyzes access information for the web page created by the web page creation device and reports the same to a terminal device of a manager.

30. The liquefaction-promoting device installation effect confirmation system according to claim 29, wherein the access information collection device sends the report to not only the manager but also a terminal device of a salesperson designated by the manager.

31. An emergency-time avoidance system for a liquefaction-promoting device, wherein the emergency-time avoidance system for a liquefaction-promoting device uses a plurality of the liquefaction-promoting devices according to claim 7 or 8, is connected to a server computer via the Internet, and performs emergency-time avoidance processing for each of the liquefaction-promoting devices, the server computer is capable of communicating with the control device, the control device has a microprocessor and a communication circuit, the microprocessor causes the heat pump system to operate by controlling the state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body, and performs mixed fluid shearing processing, when an abnormality is detected by analyzing the outputs of the sensors, the emergency-time avoidance processing is performed by performing valve switching to cause the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil to pass through the bypass pipe.

32. A part replacement system for a liquefaction-promoting device, wherein the part replacement system for a liquefaction-promoting device uses a plurality of the liquefaction-promoting devices according to claim 7 or 8, is connected to a server computer via the Internet, and performs emergency-time avoidance processing for each of the liquefaction-promoting devices, the server computer is capable of communicating with the control device, the control device has a microprocessor and a communication circuit, the microprocessor confirms the state in which the mixed fluid of the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil passes through the bypass pipe, and outputs a replaceable part signal to the outside that indicates the main idea that the basket body can be replaced, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The signal of the end of the replacement work from the external device is received, and the switching valve is switched to perform the mixed fluid shearing process for operating the heat pump system in a state where the mixed fluid passes through the upper pipe body, the basket body, and the lower pipe body.

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