AU2014201376B2 - A method and system for controlling the initiation of a freeze cycle pre-set time in an ice maker - Google Patents

A method and system for controlling the initiation of a freeze cycle pre-set time in an ice maker

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AU2014201376B2
AU2014201376B2 AU2014201376A AU2014201376A AU2014201376B2 AU 2014201376 B2 AU2014201376 B2 AU 2014201376B2 AU 2014201376 A AU2014201376 A AU 2014201376A AU 2014201376 A AU2014201376 A AU 2014201376A AU 2014201376 B2 AU2014201376 B2 AU 2014201376B2
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freeze
temperature
time
water
refrigerant
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Daryl Erbs
Zhang Lei
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Welbilt Foodservice Companies LLC
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Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/12—Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/04—Producing ice by using stationary moulds
    • F25C1/045—Producing ice by using stationary moulds with the open end pointing downwards
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
    • F25B2700/21—Temperatures
    • F25B2700/2116—Temperatures of a condenser
    • F25B2700/21163—Temperatures of a condenser of the refrigerant at the outlet of the condenser
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2600/00—Control issues
    • F25C2600/02—Timing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C2700/00—Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor
    • F25C2700/14—Temperature of water

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Production, Working, Storing, Or Distribution Of Ice (AREA)

Abstract

A novel control logic for an individual cube spray type ice machine. The duration of the freeze cycle is able to adapt to changes in inlet water temperature, changes in ambient air temperature, and the impact of warm temperatures of internal ice making parts within the ice machine due to off cycle periods. This is accomplished through a combination of starting a freeze time period only after the water temperature for the volume of water circulating over the evaporator has reached approximately 00C (32'F), and a freeze time period value that is a function of the refrigerant temperature leaving the condenser at the time where the water reaches approximately 00C (32'F). 530 Start Freeze Sequence 502 Monitor Water Sump Temperature within 504 Yes Measure Refrigerant 506 Temp Leaving Condenser Determine Remaining Freeze 508 Time from Stored Table of Time vs. Refrigerant Temp 510 Start Freeze Countdown Timer Monitor Freeze T imer Value No 514 Timer Value = 0? Yes 516- Start Harvest Sequence
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US201361793912P 2013-03-15 2013-03-15
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KR (1) KR20140113885A (en)
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CN104048459A (en) 2014-09-17
EP2778570A2 (en) 2014-09-17
IN2014DE00734A (en) 2015-06-19
US20140260349A1 (en) 2014-09-18
KR20140113885A (en) 2014-09-25
TW201447203A (en) 2014-12-16

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