Refrigeration system and refrigeration device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing refrigeration systems face bottlenecks in performance and energy efficiency due to the lack of innovative technological progress, particularly in the design of compressors and evaporators, leading to high costs and unsatisfactory system integration.

Innovation Solution

A dual-suction compressor with two independent suction channels and double evaporators operating simultaneously, allowing for parallel circulation and independent operation of the evaporators, enhancing refrigeration capacity and performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If two independent compressors and two independent refrigeration devices are used, then the refrigeration capacity and functionality are improved, but the cost and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverefrigeration capacityVSAvoidsystem integration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two independent compressors into a single dual-suction compressor that can simultaneously intake refrigerant from two different evaporators. This merging approach maintains the refrigeration capacity of dual-compressor systems while reducing device complexity, cost, and improving system integration by eliminating redundant components and controls

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Device complexity

If a single compressor with series-parallel double evaporators is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the refrigeration capacity and overall efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem integrationVSAvoidrefrigeration capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the single compressor into two independent suction channels, each capable of independently intaking refrigerant from different evaporators. This segmentation allows the compressor to maintain separate refrigeration circuits with different temperature requirements, thereby preserving high refrigeration capacity while keeping the device structure integrated and simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If existing refrigeration device designs are used, then technical maturity is maintained, but performance improvement and energy efficiency are bottlenecked

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetechnical maturityVSAvoidperformance level
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic control capabilities through diverter valves and control valves that can adjust refrigerant flow distribution in real-time. This allows the system to adapt to different operating conditions and temperature requirements, breaking the performance bottleneck of existing static designs while maintaining reliability through proven refrigeration principles

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The dual-suction compressor system achieves higher overall efficiency and larger refrigeration capacity compared to conventional systems, meeting future technical requirements for energy conservation and emission reduction.

Implementation Method 1

a dual-suction compressor with two independent suction channels

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCompression: Compression

Implementation Method 2

The condenser has an output end in communication with an end of the first branch and an end of the second branch

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCondensation: Condensation

Implementation Method 3

The first branch and the second branch are provided with a first evaporator and a second evaporator, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS20240401853A1Refrigeration system and refrigeration device
Publication Date: 2024.12.05 ANHUI MEIZHI COMPRESSOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A refrigeration system and a refrigeration device are provided. The refrigeration system includes a circulation circuit. The circulation circuit includes a main flow path, and a first branch and a second branch that are connected to the main flow path and are connected in parallel. The main flow path is provided with a condenser and a compressor. The condenser has an output end in communication with an end of the first branch and an end of the second branch. The compressor has two suction holes in communication with another end of the first branch and another end of the second branch, respectively. The first branch and the second branch are provided with a first evaporator and a second evaporator, respectively.