Superheat control for HVACandR systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9995516
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12161700

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A superheat control utilizes a sensor at a location downstream of an evaporator after some heat is delivered to the refrigerant. In one embodiment, the compressor is a sealed compressor with at least a portion of the refrigerant being heated by an electric motor. The temperature is sensed after the refrigerant temperature has increased after passing over the electric motor. In another embodiment, the refrigerant temperature is measured after some minimal compression and minimal temperature rise has occurred within the compressor pumping elements. In either case, by measuring the temperature of the refrigerant after some additional heat has been added to the refrigerant, the refrigerant super-heat leaving the evaporator can be controlled to a lower value. The improved superheat control enhances the system performance by increasing system efficiency, system capacity and improving oil return to the compressor.

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CARRIER CORPORATIONONE CARRIER PLACE FARMINGTON CT 06034

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Lifson, Alexander Manlius, US 265 4982
Lord, Richard Murfressboro, US 20 414
Taras, Michael F Fayetteville, US 313 4616

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