WO2012147367A1 - 冷凍装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a refrigeration apparatus.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a cooling-only air conditioner as such an air conditioner.
- Patent Document 1 The air conditioner disclosed in Patent Document 1 is dedicated to cooling, but it is also conceivable to perform heating using this air conditioner. However, in that case, the heat radiation from the refrigerant vapor in the steam cooler becomes a heat loss, and the heating capacity (heating capacity) decreases. That is, the COP (coefficient of performance) of the air conditioner decreases.
- an object of the present invention is to improve COP when heating is performed in a refrigeration apparatus.
- the first aspect of the present disclosure includes: A refrigerant circuit that circulates refrigerant, stores an evaporator liquid and evaporates the refrigerant liquid therein, a first compressor that compresses the refrigerant vapor, a vapor cooler that cools the refrigerant vapor, and compresses the refrigerant vapor A refrigerant circuit in which a second compressor and a condenser for condensing the refrigerant vapor inside and storing the refrigerant liquid are connected in this order; A heat dissipation circuit that circulates a heat medium between the condenser and a first heat exchanger that releases heat into the atmosphere; A heat absorption circuit for circulating a heat medium between the evaporator and the second heat exchanger, The steam cooler is a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor and a heat medium flowing through the heat dissipation circuit or a heat medium flowing through the heat absorption circuit.
- the above refrigeration apparatus heat is released from the first heat exchanger into the atmosphere, so that heating can be performed. Moreover, since the heat radiation from the refrigerant vapor in the steam cooler can be recovered by the heat medium, heat loss during heating is greatly suppressed. Thereby, COP of a freezing apparatus can be improved. Moreover, according to said refrigeration apparatus, the secondary cooling system for cooling a refrigerant
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of the modification of 1st Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 1st Embodiment The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 1st Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of the modification of 2nd Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 2nd Embodiment The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 3rd Embodiment The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 3rd Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of the modification of 4th Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 4th Embodiment The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 4th Embodiment.
- the block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 4th Embodiment The block diagram of the air conditioning apparatus of another modification of 4th Embodiment.
- the second aspect provides a refrigeration apparatus in addition to the first aspect, wherein the heat medium circulating in the heat dissipation circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the condenser.
- the heat dissipating circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the condenser to the first heat exchanger, a heat dissipating side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat dissipating side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the first heat exchanger to the condenser.
- the steam cooler may be disposed in the heat radiation side feed path.
- the steam cooler is arranged in the heat radiation side feed path, the temperature of the refrigerant liquid flowing into the first heat exchanger is raised and flows into the medium to be heated (for example, indoor air) and the first heat exchanger
- the temperature difference from the refrigerant liquid to be increased can be increased, and the heating capacity of the refrigeration apparatus can be improved.
- the third aspect provides a refrigeration apparatus in addition to the second aspect, wherein the heat medium circulating in the heat absorption circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the evaporator.
- the heat absorption circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the evaporator to the second heat exchanger, a heat absorption side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat absorption side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the second heat exchanger to the evaporator.
- the refrigeration apparatus may further include an injection path for injecting the refrigerant liquid pumped from the pump in the heat absorption side feed path into a portion of the refrigerant circuit between the steam cooler and the second compressor. Good. If the injection path is provided in this way, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor can be greatly reduced, so that the reliability of the refrigeration apparatus, particularly the second compressor, can be further improved. it can.
- the refrigeration apparatus which may be provided with the bypass path which bypasses the said steam cooler in the said thermal radiation side feed path in addition to the 2nd or 3rd aspect.
- a flow rate adjusting mechanism may be provided in the bypass path. If a bypass passage having a flow rate adjusting mechanism is provided, the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor and the second compressor can be optimally controlled.
- the fifth aspect provides the refrigeration apparatus in addition to the first aspect, wherein the heat medium circulating in the heat absorption circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the evaporator.
- the heat absorption circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the evaporator to the second heat exchanger, a heat absorption side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat absorption side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the second heat exchanger to the evaporator. And roads.
- the steam cooler may be disposed in the heat absorption side feed path.
- the refrigerant vapor can be cooled using a lower-temperature refrigerant liquid, so that the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor can be further lowered. .
- the refrigerant liquid pumped from the pump in the heat absorption side feed path is injected into a portion of the refrigerant circuit between the steam cooler and the second compressor.
- a refrigeration apparatus which may further include an injection path. If the injection path is provided in this way, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor can be lowered, and thus the reliability of the refrigeration apparatus, particularly the second compressor, can be further improved.
- the seventh aspect provides a refrigeration apparatus in addition to the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein the heat absorption side feed path may be provided with a bypass path that bypasses the steam cooler.
- a flow rate adjusting mechanism may be provided in the bypass path. If a bypass passage having a flow rate adjusting mechanism is provided, the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor and the second compressor can be optimally controlled.
- the heat medium circulating in the heat dissipation circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the condenser.
- the heat dissipating circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the condenser to the first heat exchanger, a heat dissipating side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat dissipating side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the first heat exchanger to the condenser. And roads. According to this configuration, since a heat medium different from the refrigerant liquid is unnecessary, the refrigeration apparatus can be simplified.
- a ninth aspect provides the refrigeration apparatus, in addition to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the second heat exchanger may be a heat exchanger that absorbs heat from the atmosphere. .
- the second heat exchanger can be disposed outdoors.
- a tenth aspect of the present disclosure includes A refrigerant circuit that circulates refrigerant, stores an evaporator liquid and evaporates the refrigerant liquid therein, a first compressor that compresses the refrigerant vapor, a vapor cooler that cools the refrigerant vapor, and compresses the refrigerant vapor
- a heat dissipation circuit that circulates a heat medium between the condenser and a first heat exchanger that radiates heat to indoor air;
- the steam cooler is a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor and air, and is disposed in the room or supplied to the second heat exchanger
- the eleventh aspect provides a refrigeration apparatus that may further include an indoor fan that supplies indoor air to the first heat exchanger in addition to the tenth aspect.
- the steam cooler may be arranged so that wind generated by the indoor fan passes through the steam cooler after passing through the first heat exchanger.
- the size and layout of the steam cooler can be freely determined.
- the twelfth aspect provides the refrigeration apparatus in addition to the tenth or eleventh aspect, wherein the heat medium circulating in the heat absorption circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the evaporator.
- the heat absorption circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the evaporator to the second heat exchanger, a heat absorption side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat absorption side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the second heat exchanger to the evaporator.
- the refrigeration apparatus may further include an injection path for injecting the refrigerant liquid pumped from the pump in the heat absorption side feed path into a portion of the refrigerant circuit between the steam cooler and the second compressor. . If the injection path is provided in this way, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor can be greatly reduced, so that the reliability of the refrigeration apparatus, particularly the second compressor, can be further improved. it can.
- the thirteenth aspect provides a refrigeration apparatus in addition to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects, wherein the refrigerant circuit may be provided with a bypass path that bypasses the steam cooler.
- a flow rate adjusting mechanism may be provided in the bypass path. If a bypass passage having a flow rate adjusting mechanism is provided, the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor and the second compressor can be optimally controlled.
- the heat medium circulating in the heat dissipation circuit may be a refrigerant liquid stored in the condenser.
- the heat dissipating circuit sends a refrigerant liquid from the condenser to the first heat exchanger, a heat dissipating side feed path provided with a pump, and a heat dissipating side return for returning the refrigerant liquid from the first heat exchanger to the condenser. And roads. According to this configuration, since a heat medium different from the refrigerant liquid is unnecessary, the refrigeration apparatus can be simplified.
- FIG. 1 shows an air conditioner 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- This air conditioner 1A includes a refrigerant circuit 2 that circulates a refrigerant, a heat dissipation circuit 4 that circulates a heat medium to cool the refrigerant, and a heat absorption circuit 6 that circulates the heat medium to heat the refrigerant. ing.
- the heat dissipation circuit 4 and the heat absorption circuit 6 are circuits that join the refrigerant circuit 2 to directly contact the heat medium with the refrigerant, and the refrigerant circuit 2, the heat dissipation circuit 4, and the heat absorption circuit 6 have the same refrigerant. Filled. That is, a part of the refrigerant is used as a heat medium.
- This refrigerant is a refrigerant whose saturation vapor pressure at room temperature is a negative pressure, for example, a refrigerant mainly composed of water, alcohol, or ether, and the refrigerant circuit 2, the heat radiation circuit 4, and the heat absorption circuit 6 have a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure. Low negative pressure.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid liquefied in the refrigerant circuit 2 circulates in the heat dissipation circuit 4 and the heat absorption circuit 6.
- a refrigerant for the purpose of preventing freezing, a refrigerant containing water as a main component and mixed with 10 to 40% by mass of ethylene glycol, naybrine, inorganic salts or the like can be used.
- the “main component” means a component that is contained most in mass ratio.
- the refrigerant circuit 2 includes an evaporator 25, a first compressor 21, a steam cooler 3, a second compressor 22, a condenser 23, and an expansion valve 24, and these devices are connected in this order by flow paths. That is, the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit 2 passes through the evaporator 25, the first compressor 21, the steam cooler 3, the second compressor 22, the condenser 23, and the expansion valve 24 in this order.
- the evaporator 25 stores the refrigerant liquid and heats and evaporates the refrigerant liquid by the refrigerant liquid that circulates in the heat absorption circuit 6 or directly heats the refrigerant liquid heated by circulating the heat absorption circuit 6 inside. It is a heat exchanger that evaporates automatically.
- the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is a refrigerant that circulates through the heat absorption circuit 6 as described above. Directly in contact with the liquid, the heated refrigerant liquid and the refrigerant liquid that is the heating heat medium are mixed to reach substantially the same temperature. In other words, a part of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is heated by the second heat exchanger 7 described later and used as a heat source for heating the saturated refrigerant liquid.
- the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 compress the refrigerant vapor in two stages.
- the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 may be a positive displacement compressor or a centrifugal compressor.
- the compressor ratio of the 1st compressor 21 and the 2nd compressor 22 can be determined suitably, and they may be the same value.
- the temperature of the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 is, for example, 140 ° C.
- the temperature of the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 is, for example, 170 ° C.
- the steam cooler 3 cools the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 before being sucked into the second compressor 22.
- the steam cooler 3 of the present embodiment is a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 and the refrigerant liquid flowing through the heat dissipation circuit 4.
- a shell and tube heat exchanger can be used as the steam cooler 3. In this case, it is preferable that the refrigerant liquid flows in the tube and the refrigerant vapor flows inside the outer shell.
- the condenser 23 is a heat exchanger that cools and condenses the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 with the refrigerant liquid that circulates in the heat dissipation circuit 4 and stores the condensed refrigerant liquid.
- the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 is as described above.
- the condensed refrigerant liquid and the refrigerant liquid that is the cooling heat medium are mixed to reach substantially the same temperature.
- a part of the condensed refrigerant liquid is supercooled by the first heat exchanger 5 described later and used as a heat source for cooling the superheated refrigerant vapor.
- the temperature of the condensed refrigerant liquid is, for example, 45 ° C.
- the expansion valve 24 is an example of a decompression mechanism that decompresses the condensed refrigerant liquid.
- the temperature of the refrigerant liquid after depressurization is 5 ° C., for example.
- the expansion valve 24 is not provided in the refrigerant circuit 2, and the liquid level of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is higher than the liquid level of the refrigerant liquid in the condenser 23. It is also possible to adopt a configuration.
- the heat dissipation circuit 4 circulates the refrigerant liquid stored in the condenser 23 between the first heat exchanger 5 that releases heat to the atmosphere and the condenser 23.
- the first heat exchanger 5 is disposed indoors and heats indoor air supplied by the blower 51. Thereby, indoor heating is performed.
- the heat radiation circuit 4 includes a heat radiation side feed path 41 that sends the refrigerant liquid from the condenser 23 to the first heat exchanger 5, and a heat radiation side return path that returns the refrigerant liquid from the first heat exchanger 5 to the condenser 23. 42.
- the heat radiation side feed path 41 is provided with a pump 43 that pumps the refrigerant liquid toward the first heat exchanger 5.
- the above-described steam cooler 3 is disposed in the heat radiation side feed path 41 on the downstream side of the pump 43.
- the pump 43 is disposed at a position where the height from the suction port to the liquid level of the refrigerant liquid in the condenser 23 is larger than the required effective suction head (required NPSH).
- the upstream end of the heat radiation side feed path 41 is preferably connected to the lower part of the condenser 23. It is preferable that a mechanism for dispersing the refrigerant liquid such as a spray nozzle is provided at the downstream end of the heat radiation side return path 42.
- the heat absorption circuit 6 circulates the refrigerant liquid stored in the evaporator 25 between the second heat exchanger 7 that absorbs heat from the atmosphere and the evaporator 25.
- the second heat exchanger 7 is disposed outside and cools the outdoor air supplied by the blower 71.
- the heat absorption circuit 6 includes a heat absorption side feed path 61 that sends the refrigerant liquid from the evaporator 25 to the second heat exchanger 7, and a heat absorption side return path that returns the refrigerant liquid from the second heat exchanger 7 to the evaporator 25. 62.
- the heat absorption side feed path 61 is provided with a pump 63 that pumps the refrigerant liquid toward the second heat exchanger 7.
- the pump 63 is arranged at a position where the height from the suction port to the liquid level of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is larger than the required effective suction head (required NPSH).
- the upstream end of the heat absorption side feed path 61 is preferably connected to the lower part of the evaporator 25.
- the downstream end of the heat absorption side return path 62 is preferably connected to an intermediate portion of the evaporator 25.
- the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 is cooled by the condensed refrigerant liquid in the vapor cooler 3 and then sucked into the second compressor 22.
- the refrigerant vapor further compressed by the second compressor 22 is condensed in the condenser 23 by exchanging heat with the refrigerant liquid supercooled by the first heat exchanger 5.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is sent to the steam cooler 3 by the pump 43, exchanges heat with the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21, and then pumped to the first heat exchanger 5. Is done.
- the refrigerant liquid sent to the first heat exchanger 5 returns to the condenser 23 after radiating heat to the indoor air.
- the remainder of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is introduced into the evaporator 25 via the expansion valve 24.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is pumped to the second heat exchanger 7 by the pump 63 and absorbs heat from the outdoor air and then returns to the evaporator 25.
- the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 evaporates by boiling under reduced pressure, and the evaporated refrigerant vapor is sucked into the first compressor 21.
- the heat radiation from the refrigerant vapor in the steam cooler 3 can be recovered by the refrigerant liquid that is the heat medium for heating the indoor air, so that heat loss during heating is greatly increased. It is suppressed. Thereby, COP of 1 A of air conditioning apparatuses can be improved.
- the vapor cooler 3 by cooling the refrigerant vapor before being sucked into the second compressor 22 by the vapor cooler 3, it is possible to reduce the adhesion of scale to the second compressor 22 when impurities are contained in the refrigerant. it can. Thereby, the reliability of the 2nd compressor 22 can be improved.
- the steam cooler 3 is arrange
- the temperature difference with the heat medium can be increased, and the heating capacity of the air conditioner 1A can be improved.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> A uses the refrigerant liquid pressure-fed from the pump 63 in the heat absorption side feed path 61 to a portion between the steam cooler 3 and the second compressor 22 in the refrigerant circuit 2.
- the injection passage 81 is provided with an injection valve 82 for adjusting the injection flow rate.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid extracted from the evaporator 25 does not flow into the second heat exchanger 7 but is injected into the refrigerant circuit 2 between the steam cooler 3 and the second compressor 22 through the injection path 81.
- the opening degree of the injection valve 82 is controlled based on, for example, the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor 22. That is, when the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor 22 is higher than a predetermined value, control for increasing the opening degree of the injection valve 82 is performed.
- the injection path 81 is provided in this manner, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor 22 can be greatly reduced, so that the reliability of the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> A, particularly the second compressor 22, is improved. Further improvement can be achieved.
- the heat radiation side feed path 41 may be provided with a bypass path 83 that bypasses the steam cooler 3.
- the bypass path 83 branches from the heat radiation side feed path 41 between the pump 43 and the steam cooler 3 and is connected to the heat radiation side feed path 41 on the downstream side of the steam cooler 3.
- the bypass 83 is provided with a flow rate adjustment valve (flow rate adjustment mechanism) 84.
- the heat radiation amount from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 can be optimally controlled.
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor may be small depending on the usage conditions of the air conditioner 1A, the amount of heat released can be controlled by flowing the refrigerant liquid preferentially through the bypass path 83, and the air conditioner 1A COP and comfort are improved.
- the flow rate adjustment valve 84 is controlled to be fully opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) from the start of activation of the air conditioner 1A.
- a predetermined time for example, 3 minutes
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 is suppressed, and the temperature rise rate of the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 can be increased.
- the activation time of the air conditioner 1A can be shortened, and comfort during heating can be improved.
- the reliability of the second compressor 22 is ensured by controlling the flow rate adjustment valve 84 in the closing direction and gradually reducing the bypass flow rate.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> A may include a third compressor 33 and a second steam cooler 13.
- the evaporator 25 the first compressor 21, the steam cooler 3 (first steam cooler), the second compressor 22, the second steam cooler 13, the third compressor 33, the condenser 23 and The expansion valve 24 is connected in this order.
- the third compressor 33 can efficiently perform heating when the outside air temperature is low and cooling when the outside air temperature is high.
- the third compressor 33 compresses the refrigerant compressed by the second compressor 22.
- the third compressor 33 may be a positive displacement compressor or a centrifugal compressor.
- the second steam cooler 13 cools the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 before being sucked into the third compressor 33.
- the second steam cooler 13 is a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the second compressor 22 and the refrigerant liquid flowing through the heat dissipation circuit 4.
- a shell and tube heat exchanger can be used as in the steam cooler 3. In this case, it is preferable that the refrigerant liquid flows in the tube and the refrigerant vapor flows inside the outer shell.
- the second steam cooler 13 is disposed between the first steam cooler 3 and the first heat exchanger 5 in the heat radiation side feed path 41. That is, since the refrigerant liquid can be heated in two stages of the first steam cooler 3 and the second steam cooler 13, the heating capacity of the air conditioner 1A can be further improved.
- the air conditioner 1A includes a first circulation path 4a, a second circulation path 6a, a first switching valve 27, and a second switching valve 28.
- the first circulation path 4 a is a path through which the refrigerant liquid stored in the condenser 23 can be circulated via the first heat exchanger 5.
- the first circulation path 4 a corresponds to the heat dissipation circuit 4.
- a pump 43 (first pump) is provided upstream of the first heat exchanger 5 in the first circulation path 4a.
- the second circulation path 6 a is a path through which the refrigerant liquid stored in the evaporator 25 can be circulated via the second heat exchanger 7.
- the second circulation path 6 a corresponds to the heat absorption circuit 6.
- a pump 63 (second pump) is provided upstream of the second heat exchanger 7 in the second circulation path 6a.
- the first switching valve 27 is provided in the first circulation path 4a and the second circulation path 6a.
- the first switching valve 27 guides the refrigerant liquid pumped from the first pump 43 to the first heat exchanger 5, and guides the refrigerant liquid pumped from the second pump 63 to the second heat exchanger 7.
- the refrigerant liquid pumped from the first pump 43 is guided to the second heat exchanger 7, and the refrigerant liquid pumped from the second pump 63 is switched to the second state leading to the first heat exchanger 5.
- the second switching valve 28 is also provided in the first circulation path 4a and the second circulation path 6a.
- the second switching valve 28 guides the refrigerant liquid flowing out from the first heat exchanger 5 to the condenser 23, and guides the refrigerant liquid flowing out from the second heat exchanger 7 to the evaporator 25, and the first heat Switching between the second state in which the refrigerant liquid flowing out from the exchanger 5 is led to the evaporator 25 and the refrigerant liquid flowing out from the second heat exchanger 7 is led to the condenser 23 is performed.
- the first switching valve 27 and the second switching valve 28 can be switched between cooling and heating.
- a portion between the first pump 43 and the first heat exchanger 5 in the first circulation path 4a intersects a portion between the second pump 63 and the second heat exchanger 7 in the second circulation path 6a, and A first switching valve 27 is provided at the intersecting position. Furthermore, the portion between the first heat exchanger 5 and the condenser 23 in the first circulation path 4a intersects with the portion between the second heat exchanger 7 and the evaporator 25 in the second circulation path 6a, and A second switching valve 28 is provided at the intersecting position.
- the first circulation path 4a connects the condenser 23 and the first switching valve 27, the first flow path 44 provided with the first pump 43 and the steam cooler 3, and the first switching valve 27.
- the first flow path 44 and the second flow path 45 correspond to the heat radiation side feed path 41.
- the third flow path 46 and the fourth flow path 47 correspond to the heat radiation side return path 42.
- the 2nd circulation path 6a connects the evaporator 25 and the 1st switching valve 27, the 1st flow path 64 provided with the 2nd pump 63, the 1st switching valve 27, and the 2nd heat exchanger. 7, the second flow path 65 connecting the second heat exchanger 7 and the second switching valve 28, the fourth flow path connecting the second switching valve 28 and the evaporator 25. And a flow path 67.
- the first flow path 64 and the second flow path 65 correspond to the heat absorption side feed path 61.
- the third flow path 66 and the fourth flow path 67 correspond to the heat absorption side return path 62.
- the steam cooler 3 may be disposed in the second circulation path 6a.
- first switching valve 27 a four-way valve or a plurality of three-way valves may be used. This also applies to the second switching valve 28.
- FIG. 5 shows an air conditioner 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Note that in the second to fourth embodiments, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is partially omitted.
- the steam cooler 3 is disposed not in the heat dissipation circuit 4 but in the heat absorption circuit 6. That is, the steam cooler 3 of this embodiment is a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 and the refrigerant liquid flowing through the heat absorption circuit 6. More specifically, the steam cooler 3 is disposed on the downstream side of the pump 63 in the heat absorption side feed path 61.
- the vapor cooler 3 can cool the refrigerant vapor by using a refrigerant liquid having a temperature lower than that in the first embodiment, so that the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor 22 is further increased.
- the temperature can be lowered. Therefore, the air conditioner 1B of the present embodiment is particularly useful when the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor 22 is increased, such as use in a cold region. Other effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> B is configured so that the refrigerant liquid pressure-fed from the pump 63 in the heat absorption side feed path 61 is transferred to a portion between the steam cooler 3 and the second compressor 22 in the refrigerant circuit 2.
- the injection in this case is also performed using the pumping by the pump 63 as in the modification of the first embodiment.
- the upstream end of the injection path 91 is connected to the downstream side of the steam cooler 3 in the heat absorption side feed path 61.
- the injection path 91 is provided with an injection valve 92 that adjusts the injection flow rate.
- the injection path 91 is provided in this way, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor 22 can be lowered, as in the modification of the first embodiment, and thus the air conditioner 1B, particularly The reliability of the second compressor 22 can be further improved. The same effect can be obtained even if the upstream end of the injection path 91 is connected to the upstream side of the steam cooler 3 instead of the downstream side of the steam cooler 3 in the heat absorption side feed path 61. Needless to say.
- the heat absorption side feed path 61 may be provided with a bypass path 93 that bypasses the steam cooler 3.
- the bypass path 93 branches from the heat absorption side feed path 61 between the pump 63 and the steam cooler 3, and is connected to the heat absorption side feed path 61 on the downstream side of the steam cooler 3.
- a flow rate adjusting valve (flow rate adjusting mechanism) 94 is provided in the bypass passage 93.
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 as in the modification of the first embodiment. Can be optimally controlled.
- the amount of heat released can be controlled by flowing the refrigerant liquid preferentially through the bypass passage 93. COP and comfort are improved.
- the flow rate adjusting valve 94 is controlled to be fully opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) from the start of activation of the air conditioner 1B.
- a predetermined time for example, 3 minutes
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 is suppressed, and the temperature rise rate of the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 can be increased.
- the activation time of the air conditioner 1B can be shortened, and comfort during heating can be improved.
- the reliability of the second compressor 22 is ensured by controlling the flow rate adjustment valve 94 in the closing direction and gradually reducing the bypass flow rate.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> B may include a third compressor 33 and a second steam cooler 13.
- the second steam cooler 13 cools the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 before being sucked into the third compressor 33.
- the second steam cooler 13 is a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the second compressor 22 and the refrigerant liquid flowing through the heat absorption circuit 6.
- the second steam cooler 13 is disposed between the first steam cooler 3 and the second heat exchanger 7 in the heat absorption side feed path 61. In this way, heat can be efficiently applied to the refrigerant liquid flowing through the heat absorption circuit 6.
- FIG. 8 shows an air conditioner 1C according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- This air conditioner 1C includes a refrigerant circuit 2, a heat dissipation circuit 4, and a heat absorption circuit 6. The structure and function of these circuits are as described in the first embodiment.
- a steam cooler 8 is disposed in the refrigerant circuit 4.
- the steam cooler 8 is a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 and the air, and the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 is converted into the second compressor 22. Cool before inhaling.
- the steam cooler 8 is disposed indoors.
- a fin-and-tube heat exchanger can be used as the steam cooler 8, for example.
- the steam cooler 8 described above is arranged so that the wind generated by the blower 51 (indoor fan 51) passes through the steam cooler 8 after passing through the first heat exchanger 5.
- the first heat exchanger 5 and the steam cooler 8 are arranged in the direction of ventilation by the indoor fan 51, and the steam cooler 8 is located on the leeward side of the first heat exchanger 5.
- the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 is sucked into the second compressor 22 after radiating heat to the room air in the steam cooler 8.
- the refrigerant vapor further compressed by the second compressor 22 is condensed in the condenser 23 by exchanging heat with the refrigerant liquid supercooled by the first heat exchanger 5.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is pumped to the first heat exchanger 5 by the pump 43.
- the refrigerant liquid sent to the first heat exchanger 5 returns to the condenser 23 after radiating heat to the indoor air.
- the remainder of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is introduced into the evaporator 25 via the expansion valve 24.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is pumped to the second heat exchanger 7 by the pump 63 and absorbs heat from the outdoor air and then returns to the evaporator 25.
- the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 evaporates by boiling under reduced pressure, and the evaporated refrigerant vapor is sucked into the first compressor 21.
- the steam cooler 8 is not necessarily disposed on the leeward side of the first heat exchanger 5, and may be disposed on the leeward side of the first heat exchanger 5, for example.
- measures such as disposing the steam cooler 8 on a region near the refrigerant liquid outlet in the first heat exchanger 5 are used. Is required.
- the steam cooler 8 is arrange
- the heat radiation from the refrigerant vapor in the steam cooler 8 can be used for heating as long as it is disposed indoors. .
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> C supplies the refrigerant liquid pressure-fed from the pump 63 in the heat absorption side feed path 61 to a portion between the steam cooler 8 and the second compressor 22 in the refrigerant circuit 2.
- the injection passage 81 is provided with an injection valve 82 for adjusting the injection flow rate.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid extracted from the evaporator 25 does not flow into the second heat exchanger 7 but is injected into the refrigerant circuit 2 between the steam cooler 8 and the second compressor 22 through the injection valve path 81. Is done.
- the opening degree of the injection valve 82 is controlled based on, for example, the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor 22. That is, when the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the second compressor 22 is higher than a predetermined value, control for increasing the opening degree of the injection valve 82 is performed.
- the injection path 81 is provided in this manner, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor 22 can be greatly reduced, so that the reliability of the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> C, particularly the second compressor 22, is improved. Further improvement can be achieved.
- the refrigerant circuit 2 may be provided with a bypass path 83 that bypasses the steam cooler 8.
- the bypass 83 branches from the refrigerant circuit 2 between the first compressor 21 and the steam cooler 8 and is connected to the refrigerant circuit 2 between the steam cooler 8 and the second compressor 22.
- the bypass 83 is provided with a flow rate adjustment valve (flow rate adjustment mechanism) 84.
- the heat radiation amount from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 can be optimally controlled.
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor may be small depending on the use conditions of the air conditioner 1C, the amount of heat released can be controlled by flowing the refrigerant liquid preferentially through the bypass path 83, and the air conditioner 1C COP and comfort are improved.
- An example of the control method of the flow rate adjusting valve 84 is as described in the first embodiment.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> C may include a third compressor 33 and a second steam cooler 9.
- the evaporator 25 the first compressor 21, the steam cooler 8 (first steam cooler 8), the second compressor 22, the second steam cooler 9, the third compressor 33, and the condenser 23.
- the expansion valve 24 is connected in this order.
- the second steam cooler 9 is a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the second compressor 22 and the air, and the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 is third compressed. Cool before being inhaled by machine 33.
- the second steam cooler 9 is disposed in the room in the same manner as the first steam cooler 8.
- a fin-and-tube heat exchanger can be used as the second steam cooler 9, for example.
- the second steam cooler 9 is arranged so that the air generated by the indoor fan 51 passes through the first steam cooler 8 and the second steam cooler 9 in this order after passing through the first heat exchanger 5.
- the first heat exchanger 5, the first steam cooler 8, and the second steam cooler 9 are arranged in the direction of ventilation by the indoor fan 51, and the first steam cooler 8 is the first heat exchanger 5.
- the second steam cooler 9 is located on the leeward side of the first steam cooler 8. In this way, the heating capacity of the air conditioner 1C can be further improved.
- the positions of the first steam cooler 8 and the second steam cooler 9 are not particularly limited.
- FIG. 12 shows an air conditioner 1D according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- the steam cooler 8 is arranged to heat the air supplied to the second heat exchanger 7. Specifically, the steam cooler 8 is arranged so that the wind generated by the outdoor fan 71 passes through the second heat exchanger 7 after passing through the steam cooler 8. In other words, the steam cooler 8 and the second heat exchanger 7 are arranged in the direction of ventilation by the outdoor fan 71, and the steam cooler 8 is located on the windward side of the second heat exchanger 7.
- the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 is sucked into the second compressor 22 after radiating heat to the outdoor air in the steam cooler 8.
- the refrigerant vapor further compressed by the second compressor 22 is condensed in the condenser 23 by exchanging heat with the refrigerant liquid supercooled by the first heat exchanger 5.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is pumped to the first heat exchanger 5 by the pump 43.
- the refrigerant liquid sent to the first heat exchanger 5 returns to the condenser 23 after radiating heat to the indoor air.
- the remainder of the refrigerant liquid condensed in the condenser 23 is introduced into the evaporator 25 via the expansion valve 24.
- a part of the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 is pumped to the second heat exchanger 7 by the pump 63 and absorbs heat from the outdoor air heated by the steam cooler 8 and then returns to the evaporator 25.
- the refrigerant liquid in the evaporator 25 evaporates by boiling under reduced pressure, and the evaporated refrigerant vapor is sucked into the first compressor 21.
- the heat radiation from the refrigerant vapor in the steam cooler 8 can be recovered by the refrigerant liquid that is a heat medium for outdoor air cooling, so that the heat loss during heating is greatly increased. It is suppressed. Thereby, COP of air conditioning apparatus 1D can be improved.
- the temperature of the refrigerant liquid flowing out from the second heat exchanger 7 can be raised, and the pressure of the refrigerant vapor in the evaporator 25 can be increased. . Thereby, the compression work of the 1st compressor 21 and the 2nd compressor 22 can also be reduced.
- COP of the air conditioning apparatus 1D in winter can be improved especially effectively, and the comfort at the time of heating Can be improved.
- the air conditioning apparatus 1D of the embodiment can be variously modified.
- the air conditioner 1 ⁇ / b> D supplies the refrigerant liquid pressure-fed from the pump 63 in the heat absorption side feed path 61 to a portion between the steam cooler 8 and the second compressor 22 in the refrigerant circuit 2.
- the injection in this case is also performed using the pressure feeding by the pump 63 as in the modification of the third embodiment.
- the injection path 91 is provided with an injection valve 92 that adjusts the injection flow rate.
- the injection path 91 is provided in this way, the temperature of the refrigerant sucked into the second compressor 22 can be lowered, as in the modification of the third embodiment, and thus the air conditioner 1D, particularly The reliability of the second compressor 22 can be further improved.
- the refrigerant circuit 2 may be provided with a bypass passage 93 that bypasses the steam cooler 8.
- the bypass passage 93 branches from the refrigerant circuit 2 between the first compressor 21 and the steam cooler 8, and is connected to the refrigerant circuit 2 between the steam cooler 8 and the second compressor 22.
- a flow rate adjusting valve (flow rate adjusting mechanism) 94 is provided in the bypass passage 93.
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor between the first compressor 21 and the second compressor 22 as in the modification of the third embodiment. Can be optimally controlled.
- the amount of heat released from the refrigerant vapor may be small depending on the use conditions of the air conditioner 1D, the amount of heat released can be controlled by flowing the refrigerant liquid preferentially through the bypass passage 93. COP and comfort are improved.
- An example of the control method of the flow rate adjusting valve 94 is as described in the second embodiment.
- the air conditioner 1D may include a third compressor 33 and a second steam cooler 9.
- the evaporator 25 the first compressor 21, the steam cooler 8 (first steam cooler 8), the second compressor 22, the second steam cooler 9, the third compressor 33, and the condenser 23.
- the expansion valve 24 is connected in this order.
- the second steam cooler 9 is a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the second compressor 22 and the air, and the refrigerant vapor discharged from the second compressor 22 is third compressed. Cool before being inhaled by machine 33.
- the second steam cooler 9 is disposed outside the room in the same manner as the first steam cooler 8.
- a fin-and-tube heat exchanger can be used as the second steam cooler 9, for example.
- the first steam cooler 8 and the second steam cooler 9 are arranged on the windward side of the second heat exchanger 7.
- the first steam cooler 8 and the second steam cooler 9 are arranged so that the wind generated by the outdoor fan 71 passes through the first steam cooler 8, the second steam cooler 9, and the second heat exchanger 7 in this order. Is arranged.
- the second heat exchanger 7, the first steam cooler 8, and the second steam cooler 9 are arranged in the direction of ventilation by the outdoor fan 71, and the second steam cooler 9 is the first steam cooler 8.
- the second heat exchanger 7 is located on the leeward side of the second steam cooler 9. In this way, the refrigerant vapor can be efficiently cooled.
- the positions of the first steam cooler 8 and the second steam cooler 9 are not particularly limited.
- the air conditioner 1D includes a first circulation path 4a, a second circulation path 6a, a first switching valve 27, a second switching valve 28, a third switching valve 14, and A fourth switching valve 15 is provided.
- the structure, function, position, and the like of the first circulation path 4a, the second circulation path 6a, the first switching valve 27, and the second switching valve 28 are as described with reference to FIG.
- the air conditioner 1D further includes two steam coolers 8 (8a, 8b).
- the steam coolers 8a and 8b are both heat exchangers that exchange heat between the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 and the air, and the refrigerant vapor discharged from the first compressor 21 2 Cool before being sucked into the compressor 22.
- One steam cooler 8a indoor side steam cooler 8a
- the other steam cooler 8b outdoor steam cooler 8b
- the third switching valve 14 and the fourth switching valve 15 are controlled so that the refrigerant vapor flows only to one selected from the steam coolers 8a and 8b.
- a specific example of the third switching valve 14 and the fourth switching valve 15 is a three-way valve.
- the third switching valve 14 and the fourth switching valve 15 are controlled so that the refrigerant vapor flows through the steam cooler 8a.
- the third switching valve 14 and the fourth switching valve 15 are controlled so that the refrigerant vapor flows into the steam cooler 8b. In this way, the refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor 21 can be reliably cooled even when switching between heating and cooling.
- the structure, function, position and the like of the steam cooler 8a are as described with reference to FIG.
- the structure, function, position, and the like of the steam cooler 8b are as described with reference to FIG.
- the steam cooler 8b can be arranged to further heat the air heated by the second heat exchanger 7.
- the steam cooler 8b is arranged so that the wind generated by the outdoor fan 71 passes through the second heat exchanger 7 and then passes through the steam cooler 8b.
- the steam cooler 8 b and the second heat exchanger 7 are arranged in the direction of ventilation by the outdoor fan 71, and the steam cooler 8 b is located on the leeward side of the second heat exchanger 7.
- the heat dissipation circuit 4 and the heat absorption circuit 6 are joined to the refrigerant circuit 2 to directly contact the heat medium with the refrigerant, but the heat dissipation circuit 4 and the heat absorption circuit 6 are joined to the refrigerant circuit 2.
- coolant may be sufficient. That is, the heat radiating circuit 4 may have a heat exchanging flow path disposed in the condenser 23, and the heat absorbing circuit 6 may be a heat exchanging flow disposed in the condenser 25. You may have a way.
- the air conditioner of the present invention may be at least capable of heating, and the second heat exchanger 7 may be a heat exchanger that absorbs heat from a liquid, for example.
- the refrigeration apparatus of the present invention is useful for an air conditioner, a chiller, a heat storage device, and the like, and is particularly useful for a domestic air conditioner, a commercial air conditioner, and the like.
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冷媒を循環させる冷媒回路であって、冷媒液を貯留するとともに内部で冷媒液を蒸発させる蒸発器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第1圧縮機、冷媒蒸気を冷却する蒸気冷却器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第2圧縮機、および内部で冷媒蒸気を凝縮させるとともに冷媒液を貯留する凝縮器がこの順に接続された冷媒回路と、
前記凝縮器と大気中に熱を放出する第1熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる放熱回路と、
前記蒸発器と第2熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる吸熱回路と、を備え、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記第1圧縮機で圧縮された冷媒蒸気と前記放熱回路を流れる熱媒体または前記吸熱回路を流れる熱媒体との間で熱交換を行う熱交換器である、冷凍装置を提供する。
冷媒を循環させる冷媒回路であって、冷媒液を貯留するとともに内部で冷媒液を蒸発させる蒸発器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第1圧縮機、冷媒蒸気を冷却する蒸気冷却器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第2圧縮機、および内部で冷媒蒸気を凝縮させるとともに冷媒液を貯留する凝縮器がこの順に接続された冷媒回路と、
前記凝縮器と室内の空気に放熱する第1熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる放熱回路と、
前記蒸発器と室外の空気から吸熱する第2熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる吸熱回路と、を備え、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記第1圧縮機で圧縮された冷媒蒸気と空気との間で熱交換を行う熱交換器であり、前記室内に配置されている、または前記第2熱交換器に供給される空気を加熱するように配置されている、冷凍装置を提供する。
図1に、本発明の第1実施形態に係る空気調和装置1Aを示す。この空気調和装置1Aは、冷媒を循環させる冷媒回路2と、冷媒を冷却するために熱媒体を循環させる放熱回路4と、冷媒を加熱するために熱媒体を循環させる吸熱回路6と、を備えている。
前記実施形態の空気調和装置1Aは、種々の変形が可能である。
図5に、本発明の第2実施形態に係る空気調和装置1Bを示す。なお、第2~第4実施形態では、第1実施形態と同一構成部分には同一符号を付し、その説明を一部省略する。
前記実施形態の空気調和装置1Bは、種々の変形が可能である。
図8に、本発明の第3実施形態に係る空気調和装置1Cを示す。この空気調和装置1Cは、冷媒回路2、放熱回路4および吸熱回路6を備えている。これらの回路の構造および機能は、第1実施形態で説明した通りである。冷媒回路4には、蒸気冷却器8が配置されている。
前記実施形態の空気調和装置1Cは、種々の変形が可能である。
図12に、本発明の第4実施形態に係る空気調和装置1Dを示す。
前記実施形態の空気調和装置1Dは、種々の変形が可能である。
前記各実施形態では、放熱回路4および吸熱回路6が冷媒回路2に合流して熱媒体を冷媒に直接接触させる回路であったが、放熱回路4および吸熱回路6は、冷媒回路2に合流せずに熱媒体を冷媒に間接的に接触させる回路であってもよい。すなわち、放熱回路4は、凝縮器23内に配設された熱交換用の流路を有していてもよいし、吸熱回路6は、凝縮器25内に配設された熱交換用の流路を有していてもよい。
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- 冷媒を循環させる冷媒回路であって、冷媒液を貯留するとともに内部で冷媒液を蒸発させる蒸発器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第1圧縮機、冷媒蒸気を冷却する蒸気冷却器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第2圧縮機、および内部で冷媒蒸気を凝縮させるとともに冷媒液を貯留する凝縮器がこの順に接続された冷媒回路と、
前記凝縮器と大気中に熱を放出する第1熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる放熱回路と、
前記蒸発器と第2熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる吸熱回路と、を備え、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記第1圧縮機で圧縮された冷媒蒸気と前記放熱回路を流れる熱媒体または前記吸熱回路を流れる熱媒体との間で熱交換を行う熱交換器である、冷凍装置。 - 前記放熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記凝縮器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記放熱回路は、前記凝縮器から前記第1熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた放熱側送り路と、前記第1熱交換器から前記凝縮器に冷媒液を戻す放熱側戻し路とを含み、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記放熱側送り路に配置されている、請求項1に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記吸熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記蒸発器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記吸熱回路は、前記蒸発器から前記第2熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた吸熱側送り路と、前記第2熱交換器から前記蒸発器に冷媒液を戻す吸熱側戻し路とを含み、
前記冷凍装置は、前記吸熱側送り路において前記ポンプから圧送された冷媒液を前記冷媒回路における前記蒸気冷却器と前記第2圧縮機との間の部分にインジェクションするインジェクション路をさらに備える、請求項2に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記放熱側送り路には、前記蒸気冷却器をバイパスするバイパス路が設けられており、前記バイパス路には、流量調整機構が設けられている、請求項2に記載の冷凍装置。
- 前記吸熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記蒸発器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記吸熱回路は、前記蒸発器から前記第2熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた吸熱側送り路と、前記第2熱交換器から前記蒸発器に冷媒液を戻す吸熱側戻し路とを含み、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記吸熱側送り路に配置されている、請求項1に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記吸熱側送り路において前記ポンプから圧送された冷媒液を前記冷媒回路における前記蒸気冷却器と前記第2圧縮機との間の部分にインジェクションするインジェクション路をさらに備える、請求項5に記載の冷凍装置。
- 前記吸熱側送り路には、前記蒸気冷却器をバイパスするバイパス路が設けられており、前記バイパス路には、流量調整機構が設けられている、請求項5に記載の冷凍装置。
- 前記放熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記凝縮器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記放熱回路は、前記凝縮器から前記第1熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた放熱側送り路と、前記第1熱交換器から前記凝縮器に冷媒液を戻す放熱側戻し路とを含む、請求項5に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記第2熱交換器は、大気中から熱を吸収する熱交換器である、請求項1に記載の冷凍装置。
- 冷媒を循環させる冷媒回路であって、冷媒液を貯留するとともに内部で冷媒液を蒸発させる蒸発器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第1圧縮機、冷媒蒸気を冷却する蒸気冷却器、冷媒蒸気を圧縮する第2圧縮機、および内部で冷媒蒸気を凝縮させるとともに冷媒液を貯留する凝縮器がこの順に接続された冷媒回路と、
前記凝縮器と室内の空気に放熱する第1熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる放熱回路と、
前記蒸発器と室外の空気から吸熱する第2熱交換器との間で熱媒体を循環させる吸熱回路と、を備え、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記第1圧縮機で圧縮された冷媒蒸気と空気との間で熱交換を行う熱交換器であり、前記室内に配置されている、または前記第2熱交換器に供給される空気を加熱するように配置されている、冷凍装置。 - 前記第1熱交換器に室内の空気を供給する室内ファンをさらに備え、
前記蒸気冷却器は、前記室内ファンが生じさせる風が前記第1熱交換器を通過した後に当該蒸気冷却器を通過するように配置されている、請求項10に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記吸熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記蒸発器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記吸熱回路は、前記蒸発器から前記第2熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた吸熱側送り路と、前記第2熱交換器から前記蒸発器に冷媒液を戻す吸熱側戻し路とを含み、
前記冷凍装置は、前記吸熱側送り路において前記ポンプから圧送された冷媒液を前記冷媒回路における前記蒸気冷却器と前記第2圧縮機との間の部分にインジェクションするインジェクション路をさらに備える、請求項10に記載の冷凍装置。 - 前記冷媒回路には、前記蒸気冷却器をバイパスするバイパス路が設けられており、前記バイパス路には、流量調整機構が設けられている、請求項10に記載の冷凍装置。
- 前記放熱回路を循環する前記熱媒体は、前記凝縮器内に貯留された冷媒液であり、
前記放熱回路は、前記凝縮器から前記第1熱交換器に冷媒液を送る、ポンプが設けられた放熱側送り路と、前記第1熱交換器から前記凝縮器に冷媒液を戻す放熱側戻し路とを含む、請求項10に記載の冷凍装置。
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