A high-efficiency operation system and method for air conditioning condensate water

CN117053387BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-01HUANENG JINGMEN THERMAL POWER CO LTD +1
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CN202311015136.5
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CN · China
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Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-08-11
Publication Date
2026-09-01
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-11

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system and method. It includes: a collection unit connected to the air conditioner's condensate water pipe, the collection unit for collecting the condensate water, and a water storage tank and cooling device within the collection unit; a detection unit for real-time detection of the air conditioner's cumulative operating time and operating season, and also for real-time detection of the ambient temperature and condensate water volume; and a control unit connected to the collection unit for controlling the spraying of condensate water onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner based on the cumulative operating time, operating season, and ambient temperature. This invention, by recovering condensate water and spraying it onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins according to multiple operating parameters, achieves improved heat dissipation efficiency, appropriately saves energy, increases compressor efficiency, and reduces unnecessary water waste.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system and method. Background Technology

[0002] There are two main places where condensation occurs in air conditioning systems: the cooling coil of the outdoor unit and the indoor air conditioning terminals (such as fan coil units). The mechanism of condensation formation in both places is the same, but they do not occur simultaneously. The outdoor unit and the indoor terminals generate condensation to absorb heat for heating and cooling, respectively. Condensation occurs because the air conditioning terminals exchange heat with the indoor air, cooling and dehumidifying it. Since the surface temperature of the air conditioning terminals is lower than the dew point temperature of the indoor air, water vapor in the indoor air condenses on the terminal walls. When the dew drops grow large enough, they slide down into the condensate pan below the terminal, forming condensate.

[0003] However, in the existing technology, the way to deal with the condensate produced by air conditioners is to set up a special condensate system in the air conditioning water system to discharge the condensate produced by the air conditioning terminals. This cannot achieve water recycling, resulting in waste of resources and is not conducive to the efficient operation of air conditioners. Therefore, how to provide an efficient air conditioning condensate operation system and method is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system and method. This invention recycles condensate water and sprays it onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler according to multiple operating parameters, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency, saving energy, increasing compressor efficiency, and reducing unnecessary water waste.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system includes:

[0007] A collection unit is connected to the condensate pipe of the air conditioner. The collection unit is used to collect the condensate of the air conditioner. The collection unit is equipped with a water storage tank and a cooling device. The water storage tank is used to store the collected condensate, and the cooling device is used to control the temperature of the condensate to be maintained within a preset temperature range.

[0008] The detection unit is used to detect the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient temperature T and the volume V of the condensate in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter.

[0009] A control unit, connected to the collection unit, is used to control the spraying of condensate water onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner based on the cumulative operating time t of the air conditioner, the operating season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the control unit is configured with a preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spraying amount matrix A. For the preset condensate spraying amount matrix A, A(A1, A2, A3, A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spraying amount, A2 is the second preset condensate spraying amount, A3 is the third preset condensate spraying amount, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spraying amount, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V;

[0011] For the preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01, T02, T03, T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04;

[0012] The control unit is also used to select the corresponding condensate spraying amount as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner when the air conditioner is running in the summer season, based on the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0.

[0013] When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0014] When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0015] When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0016] When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the control unit is further configured with a preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1, B2, B3, B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.2;

[0018] For the preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01, R02, R03, R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04.

[0019] The control unit is also used to select a corresponding condensate spray volume correction coefficient according to the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 when the air conditioner is running in summer, so as to correct each preset condensate spray volume.

[0020] When T < R01, the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spray amount A1, and the corrected condensate spray amount is A1 * B1.

[0021] When R01≤T<R02, select the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B2 to correct the second preset condensate spray amount A2, and the corrected condensate spray amount is A2*B2.

[0022] When R02≤T<R03, the third preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B3 is selected to correct the third preset condensate spraying amount A3, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A3*B3.

[0023] When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4*B4.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the detection unit is also used to detect the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner in real time;

[0025] The control unit is also equipped with a preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1, C2, C3, C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; For the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01, W02, W03, W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04;

[0026] The control unit is also used to select a corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the amount of condensate spraying based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 when the air conditioner is running in the summer season, so as to correct each preset amount of condensate spraying.

[0027] When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the second correction coefficient C1. The first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected a second time. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A1 * B1 * C1.

[0028] When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 by selecting the second correction coefficient C2. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A2*B2*C2.

[0029] When W02≤U<W03, the third preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C3. The corrected third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is then corrected again. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A3*B3*C3.

[0030] When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount secondary correction coefficient C4 is selected to perform secondary correction on the corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4, and the condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A4*B4*C4.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, the control unit is also configured to automatically discharge the condensate collected in the water storage tank when the air conditioner is operating in winter.

[0032] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water, applied to the aforementioned efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system, comprising:

[0033] Collect the condensate from the air conditioner, store the collected condensate, and control the temperature of the condensate to remain within a preset temperature range;

[0034] The detection unit is used to detect the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient temperature T and the volume V of the condensate in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter.

[0035] The condensate is sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner based on the cumulative running time t, the running season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, a preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spraying amount matrix A are preset. For the preset condensate spraying amount matrix A, A(A1, A2, A3, A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spraying amount, A2 is the second preset condensate spraying amount, A3 is the third preset condensate spraying amount, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spraying amount, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V;

[0037] For the preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01, T02, T03, T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04;

[0038] When the air conditioner is running in summer, the corresponding condensate spraying amount is selected according to the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0 as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner.

[0039] When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0040] When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0041] When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0042] When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0043] In some embodiments of this application, a preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B are preset. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1, B2, B3, B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.2;

[0044] For the preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01, R02, R03, R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04.

[0045] When the air conditioner is running in summer, a corresponding condensate spraying amount correction coefficient is selected based on the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount.

[0046] When T < R01, the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spray amount A1, and the corrected condensate spray amount is A1 * B1.

[0047] When R01≤T<R02, select the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B2 to correct the second preset condensate spray amount A2, and the corrected condensate spray amount is A2*B2.

[0048] When R02≤T<R03, the third preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B3 is selected to correct the third preset condensate spraying amount A3, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A3*B3.

[0049] When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4*B4.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, it also includes:

[0051] Real-time detection of the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner;

[0052] A preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C are pre-set. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1, C2, C3, C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; For the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01, W02, W03, W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04;

[0053] When the air conditioner is running in summer, a corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the condensate spraying amount is selected based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount.

[0054] When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the second correction coefficient C1. The first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected a second time. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A1 * B1 * C1.

[0055] When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 by selecting the second correction coefficient C2. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A2*B2*C2.

[0056] When W02≤U<W03, the third preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C3. The corrected third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is then corrected again. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A3*B3*C3.

[0057] When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount secondary correction coefficient C4 is selected to perform secondary correction on the corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4, and the condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A4*B4*C4.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, it also includes:

[0059] When the air conditioner is operating during winter, it automatically discharges the condensate collected in the water storage tank.

[0060] This invention provides an efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system and method, which, compared with the prior art, has the following advantages:

[0061] This invention recycles condensate and controls the extraction of water from the air conditioner's water tank based on the air conditioner's operating time, season, and ambient temperature and humidity. The water is then sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler, improving heat dissipation efficiency, saving energy, increasing compressor efficiency, and reducing water waste. Combined with automated control and adjustment, the invention achieves more accurate cooling control and improves the efficiency of air conditioner operation. Attached Figure Description

[0062] Figure 1 This is a functional block diagram of the high-efficiency operation system for air conditioning condensate water in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the efficient operation method for air conditioner condensate water in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0065] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0066] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0067] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the communication between the inner sides of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0068] See Figure 1 As shown, the disclosed embodiment of the present invention provides an efficient air conditioning condensate water operation system, comprising:

[0069] The collection unit is connected to the condensate pipe of the air conditioner. The collection unit is used to collect the condensate of the air conditioner. The collection unit is equipped with a water storage tank and a cooling device. The water storage tank is used to store the collected condensate, and the cooling device is used to control the temperature of the condensate to be maintained within a preset temperature range.

[0070] The detection unit is used to detect the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient temperature T and the volume V of condensate water in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter.

[0071] The control unit, connected to the collection unit, is used to control the spraying of condensate water onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner based on the cumulative running time t, the operating season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner.

[0072] In one specific embodiment of this application, the control unit is configured with a preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spraying amount matrix A. For the preset condensate spraying amount matrix A, A(A1, A2, A3, A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spraying amount, A2 is the second preset condensate spraying amount, A3 is the third preset condensate spraying amount, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spraying amount, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V;

[0073] For a preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01, T02, T03, T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, and T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04;

[0074] The control unit is also used to select the corresponding condensate spraying amount as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner when the air conditioner is running in summer, based on the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0.

[0075] When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0076] When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0077] When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0078] When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0079] In one specific embodiment of this application, the control unit is further configured with a preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1, B2, B3, B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.2;

[0080] For a preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01, R02, R03, R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, and R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04.

[0081] The control unit is also used to select the corresponding condensate spray amount correction coefficient according to the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 when the air conditioner is running in summer, so as to correct each preset condensate spray amount.

[0082] When T < R01, the first preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spraying amount A1. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A1 * B1.

[0083] When R01≤T<R02, select the second preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B2 to correct the second preset condensate spraying amount A2. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2*B2.

[0084] When R02≤T<R03, select the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B3 to correct the third preset condensate spray amount A3. The corrected condensate spray amount is A3*B3.

[0085] When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4*B4.

[0086] In one specific embodiment of this application, the detection unit is also used to detect the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner in real time;

[0087] The control unit is also equipped with a preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1, C2, C3, C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; For the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01, W02, W03, W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04;

[0088] The control unit is also used to select the corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the condensate spraying amount based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 when the air conditioner is running in summer, so as to correct each preset condensate spraying amount.

[0089] When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C1. The corrected first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected again. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A1 * B1 * C1.

[0090] When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C2. The corrected second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is then corrected again. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A2*B2*C2.

[0091] When W02≤U<W03, the second correction coefficient C3 of the third preset condensate spray amount is selected to make a second correction to the corrected third preset condensate spray amount A3. The condensate spray amount after the second correction is A3*B3*C3.

[0092] When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C4. The corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is then corrected again, and the condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A4*B4*C4.

[0093] In one specific embodiment of this application, the control unit is also used to automatically discharge the condensate collected in the water storage tank when the air conditioner is running in winter.

[0094] Based on the same technical concept, see [reference] Figure 2 As shown, the present invention also provides a method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water, applied to an air conditioning condensate water efficient operation system, comprising:

[0095] Collect the condensate from the air conditioner, store the collected condensate, and control the temperature of the condensate to maintain it within a preset temperature range;

[0096] The system monitors the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The monitoring unit is also used to monitor the ambient temperature T and the volume V of condensate water in the air conditioner in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter.

[0097] The spraying of condensate water onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner is controlled based on the cumulative running time t, the operating season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner.

[0098] In one specific embodiment of this application, a preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spraying amount matrix A are preset. For the preset condensate spraying amount matrix A, A(A1, A2, A3, A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spraying amount, A2 is the second preset condensate spraying amount, A3 is the third preset condensate spraying amount, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spraying amount, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V;

[0099] For a preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01, T02, T03, T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, and T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04;

[0100] When the air conditioner is running in summer, the corresponding condensate spraying amount is selected based on the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0 as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0101] When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0102] When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0103] When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0104] When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount to control the spraying of condensate to the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

[0105] In one specific embodiment of this application, a preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B are preset. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1, B2, B3, B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.2;

[0106] For a preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01, R02, R03, R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, and R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04.

[0107] When the air conditioner is running in summer, the corresponding condensate spraying correction coefficient is selected according to the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount.

[0108] When T < R01, the first preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spraying amount A1. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A1 * B1.

[0109] When R01≤T<R02, select the second preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B2 to correct the second preset condensate spraying amount A2. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2*B2.

[0110] When R02≤T<R03, select the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient B3 to correct the third preset condensate spray amount A3. The corrected condensate spray amount is A3*B3.

[0111] When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4*B4.

[0112] In one specific embodiment of this application, it further includes:

[0113] Real-time monitoring of the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner;

[0114] A preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C are pre-set. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1, C2, C3, C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; For the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01, W02, W03, W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04;

[0115] When the air conditioner is running in summer, the corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the condensate spraying amount is selected based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount.

[0116] When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C1. The corrected first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected again. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A1 * B1 * C1.

[0117] When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C2. The corrected second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is then corrected again. The condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A2*B2*C2.

[0118] When W02≤U<W03, the second correction coefficient C3 of the third preset condensate spray amount is selected to make a second correction to the corrected third preset condensate spray amount A3. The condensate spray amount after the second correction is A3*B3*C3.

[0119] When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount is corrected by the secondary correction coefficient C4. The corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is then corrected again, and the condensate spraying amount after the second correction is A4*B4*C4.

[0120] In one specific embodiment of this application, it further includes:

[0121] When the air conditioner is running in winter, it automatically drains the condensate collected in the water tank.

[0122] In summary, this invention recycles condensate and controls the extraction of water from the air conditioner's storage tank based on the air conditioner's operating time, season, and ambient temperature and humidity. The water is then sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler, improving heat dissipation efficiency, saving energy, increasing compressor efficiency, and reducing water waste. Furthermore, by combining automated control and adjustment for optimal water spraying, the accuracy of cooling control and the efficiency of air conditioning operation are improved. This invention offers advantages such as automation, energy saving, and high efficiency.

[0123] The above description is merely one embodiment of the present invention, but it cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention. Any structural changes made based on the present invention, as long as they do not lose the essence of the present invention, should be considered to fall within the protection scope of the present invention and be subject to its restrictions.

[0124] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process and related descriptions of the system described above can be found in the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0125] It should be noted that the system provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the modules or steps in the embodiments of the present invention can be further decomposed or combined. For example, the modules in the above embodiments can be merged into one module, or further divided into multiple sub-modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The names of the modules and steps involved in the embodiments of the present invention are only for distinguishing the various modules or steps and are not considered as an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0126] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the modules and method steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. The programs corresponding to the software modules and method steps can be placed in random access memory (RAM), main memory, read-only memory (ROM), electrically programmable ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM, registers, hard disks, removable disks, CD-ROMs, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of electronic hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in electronic hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the invention.

[0127] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent in such process, method, article, or apparatus / device.

[0128] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0129] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency air conditioning condensate water operation system, characterized in that, include: A collection unit is connected to the condensate pipe of the air conditioner. The collection unit is used to collect the condensate of the air conditioner. The collection unit is equipped with a water storage tank and a cooling device. The water storage tank is used to store the collected condensate, and the cooling device is used to control the temperature of the condensate to be maintained within a preset temperature range. The detection unit is used to detect the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient temperature T and the volume V of the condensate in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter. A control unit, connected to the collection unit, is used to control the spraying of condensate water onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner based on the cumulative running time t of the air conditioner, the running season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner. The control unit is configured with a preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spraying amount matrix A. For the preset condensate spraying amount matrix A, A(A1,A2,A3,A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spraying amount, A2 is the second preset condensate spraying amount, A3 is the third preset condensate spraying amount, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spraying amount, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V; For the preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01,T02,T03,T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, and T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04; The control unit is also used to select the corresponding condensate spraying amount as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner when the air conditioner is running in the summer season, based on the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0. When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. The control unit is also equipped with a preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1,B2,B3,B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.

2. For the preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01,R02,R03,R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04. The control unit is also used to select a corresponding condensate spray volume correction coefficient according to the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 when the air conditioner is running in summer, so as to correct each preset condensate spray volume. When T < R01, the first preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spraying amount A1, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A1. B1; When R01≤T<R02, the second preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B2 is selected to correct the second preset condensate spraying amount A2. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2. B2; When R02≤T<R03, the third preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B3 is selected to correct the third preset condensate spraying amount A3, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A3. B3; When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A4. B4; The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner in real time; The control unit is also equipped with a preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1,C2,C3,C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; for the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01,W02,W03,W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04; The control unit is also used to select a corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the amount of condensate spraying based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 when the air conditioner is running in the summer season, so as to correct each preset amount of condensate spraying. When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the second correction coefficient C1. The corrected first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected a second time, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A1. B1 C1; When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the second preset condensate spraying amount C2, and the corrected condensate spraying amount A2 is then corrected a second time. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2. B2 C2; When W02≤U<W03, the third preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the secondary correction coefficient C3. The corrected third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is then further corrected. B3 C3; When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the secondary correction coefficient C4. The corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is then corrected a second time. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4. B4 C4.

2. The high-efficiency air conditioning condensate water operation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is also used to automatically discharge the condensate collected in the water storage tank when the air conditioner is running in winter.

3. A method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water, applied to the efficient operation system of air conditioning condensate water as described in any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, include: Collect the condensate from the air conditioner, store the collected condensate, and control the temperature of the condensate to remain within a preset temperature range; The detection unit is used to detect the cumulative running time t and the operating season of the air conditioner in real time. The detection unit is also used to detect the ambient temperature T and the volume V of the condensate in real time. The operating season of the air conditioner includes summer and winter. The condensate is sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner based on the cumulative running time t, the running season of the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature T of the air conditioner.

4. The method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water according to claim 3, characterized in that, A preset cumulative running time matrix T0 and a preset condensate spray volume matrix A are preset. For the preset condensate spray volume matrix A, A(A1,A2,A3,A4) is set, where A1 is the first preset condensate spray volume, A2 is the second preset condensate spray volume, A3 is the third preset condensate spray volume, and A4 is the fourth preset condensate spray volume, and A1 < A2 < A3 < A4 < 0.6V; For the preset cumulative running time matrix T0, set T0(T01,T02,T03,T04), where T01 is the first preset cumulative running time, T02 is the second preset cumulative running time, T03 is the third preset cumulative running time, and T04 is the fourth preset cumulative running time, and 30min < T01 < T02 < T03 < T04; When the air conditioner is running in summer, the corresponding condensate spraying amount is selected according to the relationship between t and the preset cumulative running time matrix T0 as the amount of condensate sprayed onto the outdoor compressor cooler fins of the air conditioner. When t < T01, the first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T01≤t<T02, the second preset condensate spraying amount A2 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T02≤t<T03, the third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner. When T03≤t<T04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is selected as the spraying amount of condensate sprayed onto the fins of the outdoor compressor cooler of the air conditioner.

5. The method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water according to claim 4, characterized in that, A preset ambient temperature matrix R0 and a preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B are pre-set. For the preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient matrix B, B(B1,B2,B3,B4) is set, where B1 is the first preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B2 is the second preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, B3 is the third preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and B4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount correction coefficient, and 1 < B1 < B2 < B3 < B4 < 1.2; For the preset ambient temperature matrix R0, set R0(R01,R02,R03,R04), where R01 is the first preset ambient temperature, R02 is the second preset ambient temperature, R03 is the third preset ambient temperature, R04 is the fourth preset ambient temperature, and R01 < R02 < R03 < R04. When the air conditioner is running in summer, a corresponding condensate spraying amount correction coefficient is selected based on the relationship between T and the preset ambient temperature matrix R0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount. When T < R01, the first preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B1 is selected to correct the first preset condensate spraying amount A1, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A1. B1; When R01≤T<R02, the second preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B2 is selected to correct the second preset condensate spraying amount A2. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2. B2; When R02≤T<R03, the third preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B3 is selected to correct the third preset condensate spraying amount A3, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A3. B3; When R03≤T<R04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount correction coefficient B4 is selected to correct the fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A4. B4.

6. The method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Real-time detection of the ambient humidity U around the air conditioner; A preset ambient humidity matrix W0 and a preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C are pre-set. For the preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient matrix C, C(C1,C2,C3,C4) is set, where C1 is the first preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C2 is the second preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, C3 is the third preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and C4 is the fourth preset condensate spray amount secondary correction coefficient, and 1 < C1 < C2 < C3 < C4 < 1.5; For the preset ambient humidity matrix W0, W0(W01,W02,W03,W04) is set, where W01 is the first preset ambient humidity, W02 is the second preset ambient humidity, W03 is the third preset ambient humidity, and W04 is the fourth preset ambient humidity, and W01 < W02 < W03 < W04; When the air conditioner is running in summer, a corresponding secondary correction coefficient for the condensate spraying amount is selected based on the relationship between U and the preset ambient humidity matrix W0 to correct each preset condensate spraying amount. When U < W01, the first preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the second correction coefficient C1. The corrected first preset condensate spraying amount A1 is then corrected a second time, and the corrected condensate spraying amount is A1. B1 C1; When W01≤U<W02, the second preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the second preset condensate spraying amount C2, and the corrected condensate spraying amount A2 is then corrected a second time. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A2. B2 C2; When W02≤U<W03, the third preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the secondary correction coefficient C3. The corrected third preset condensate spraying amount A3 is then further corrected. B3 C3; When W03≤U<W04, the fourth preset condensate spraying amount is corrected a second time by selecting the secondary correction coefficient C4. The corrected fourth preset condensate spraying amount A4 is then corrected a second time. The corrected condensate spraying amount is A4. B4 C4.

7. The method for efficient operation of air conditioning condensate water according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: When the air conditioner is operating during winter, it automatically discharges the condensate collected in the water storage tank.

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