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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2000
Eliot W. Dudley, Cato, NY (US);
Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, NY (US);
Abstract
An improved controlled algorithm for a refrigerant cycle monitors a suction pressure sensor to ensure the suction pressure sensor continues to operate. The controller utilizes a detected suction pressure to assure the suction pressure does not drop below a minimum value, which could result in undesirable conditions within the refrigerant cycle. The controller also monitors the suction pressure sensor signal to ensure the suction pressure sensor is operating properly. If the suction pressure sensor fails, then a control algorithm is utilized wherein a minimum open percentage is set for a suction modulation valve, and the suction modulation valve is not allowed to close beyond the minimum suction modulation valve percentage opening.