Refrigerant leakage detection device, protection system and control method thereof

CN118687288BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411167467.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-23

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Technical Problem

Current refrigerant leakage detection methods in refrigeration systems are inaccurate due to aging or debris, leading to potential explosions from refrigerant accumulation and ignition.

Method used

A refrigerant leakage detection device and protection system that uses sensors to monitor internal pressure and temperature of an exhaust pipe, preliminarily determining leaks and controlling refrigerant discharge, with additional checks based on intake side pressure to enhance accuracy.

Benefits of technology

Improves the accuracy of refrigerant leakage detection by preventing false positives from aging or debris, ensuring timely discharge of leaked refrigerant and enhancing system safety.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the present application relates to a refrigerant leakage detection device, a protection system and a control method thereof, wherein the refrigerant leakage detection device comprises a compressor, an exhaust pipe, a sensor and a processing unit; wherein: the exhaust pipe is connected to the compressor, and the exhaust pipe is used to control the circulation flow of the refrigerant compressed by the compressor; the processing unit is connected to the sensor; the sensor is arranged on the exhaust pipe; the sensor is used to: detect target parameters, wherein the target parameters include the internal pressure of the exhaust pipe and / or the temperature of the exhaust pipe; transmit the target parameters to the processing unit; the processing unit is used to: determine whether there is a refrigerant leakage based on the target parameters. Thus, the accuracy of refrigerant detection can be improved.
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