Modern HVAC compressors operate at efficiencies between 65-85%, consuming substantial energy across their operational range. Field measurements show that typical commercial systems spend up to 60% of their runtime at partial load conditions, where traditional fixed-speed compressors struggle to maintain optimal performance. These inefficiencies contribute significantly to building energy consumption, with HVAC systems accounting for approximately 40% of commercial building energy use.

The fundamental challenge lies in maintaining compressor efficiency across varying load conditions while balancing the competing demands of system responsiveness, reliability, and energy consumption.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including variable frequency drive systems with dynamic pressure adjustment, predictive load management through integrated sensing, and advanced oil separation techniques with heat recovery components. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that can deliver measurable improvements in real-world HVAC applications.

1. Air Compressor System with Integrated Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring and Remote Diagnostics

GUANGDONG ZHONGTE GROUP CO LTD, 2025

High-efficiency air compression energy-saving device and system that enables real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of air compressors. The system comprises integrated temperature, pressure, and flow sensors that provide continuous monitoring of compressor performance. This data is transmitted to a cloud-based platform for real-time analysis and alerts, enabling proactive maintenance and predictive maintenance. The system also includes a remote monitoring module that enables remote access to the compressor's operating parameters and enables remote diagnosis and repair.

2. Refrigeration System with Linear Compressor Featuring Frequency-Responsive Control System

BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH, 2025

Operating a refrigeration system with a linear compressor that optimizes compressor performance through precise control of the compressor's operating frequency. The control system adjusts the compressor's operating frequency to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption while maintaining the required resonance frequency. This approach enables the system to operate within the optimal frequency range for the compressor, where the energy consumption is minimized.

3. Refrigeration Compressor with Mode Transition Power Compensation and Pressure Loss Mitigation Mechanisms

GUANGDONG KUNMEI PURIFICATION ENG CO LTD, 2024

Balancing switching efficiency in energy-saving refrigeration compressors to mitigate pressure fluctuations and energy losses during mode transitions. The approach involves optimizing power compensation strategies for capacitors, calculating expansion and contraction ratios based on compression data, and determining pressure losses during reversible cycle transitions. This enables precise control of compressor performance during mode switching, ensuring stable energy efficiency while maintaining the energy-saving benefits of the compressor.

4. Compressor System with Dynamic Mode Switching Between Load/Unload and Variable Speed Drive Modes

ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV, 2024

Multi-mode compressor systems that enable energy-efficient operation by dynamically switching between load/unload and variable speed drive (VSD) modes. The system monitors actual compressor performance and estimates energy usage under different operating conditions, then compares these estimates to determine optimal operating modes. It can switch between load/unload and VSD modes based on compressor performance, enabling optimized energy consumption while maintaining system reliability.

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5. Compressor System with Dynamic Pressure Adjustment via Electronic Inlet Valve Control

DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA INC, 2023

Compressor system with dynamic pressure control that adjusts tank pressure based on operational demand. The system comprises a power source, a compressor, an electronic inlet valve, and a control device. The control device determines the duration of time during which the electronic inlet valve is below a predetermined threshold position. If this duration exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control device reduces the tank pressure from the operational setpoint to the reduced setpoint. This adaptive pressure control enables optimal system operation by dynamically adjusting the tank pressure based on user demand.

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6. Air Conditioning System with Variable Frequency Compressor and Integrated Oil Separation and Heat Recovery Components

科林贝思科技有限公司, CLBST TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Energy-efficient constant temperature and humidity air conditioning system that reduces energy consumption through advanced compressor design. The system employs a variable frequency compressor with integrated oil separator, four-way valve, and gas-liquid separator, along with a condensation heat recovery heat exchanger and first heat exchanger. The system's design features a pressure balance circuit and oil return system to optimize compressor performance.

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7. Cryogenic Refrigeration System with Variable Speed Compressor and Refrigerant Management

LEYBOLD DRESDEN GMBH, 2023

Cryogenic refrigeration system that improves cooling power and efficiency while avoiding compressor overload during cooling. The system uses a variable speed compressor and control circuit to manage compressor speed during cooling to maintain power below a threshold. This prevents thermal shutdown due to reduced refrigerant. The system also uses techniques like increasing fill pressure or adding buffer volume to increase refrigerant without overloading the compressor. By controlling compressor speed and refrigerant quantity, the system optimizes cooling power and prevents overload during cooling.

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8. Control System for Air Compressors with Temperature-Responsive Frequency Adjustment

JIANGSU HANZHI BOYA ENERGY TECH CO LTD, 2023

Energy-efficient control system for air compressors in refrigeration systems that optimizes compressor operation based on actual indoor temperature and refrigeration requirements. The system measures temperature differences between indoor and refrigerated conditions, then calculates the corresponding compressor operating proportion from a predefined table. It then controls the compressor frequency to match this proportion, ensuring optimal compressor performance while minimizing energy waste.

9. Compressor Control System with Variable Inverter and Suction Throttle Valve for Predictive Load Management

HITACHI INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS CO LTD, 2022

A compressor control system that optimizes compressor operation through predictive load management. The system employs a variable inverter and suction throttle valve configuration, where the control device continuously monitors compressor load factor and sets the intake throttle valve to an open state when load factor falls below a predetermined threshold. The system then dynamically adjusts motor speed through variable speed control to maintain optimal pressure conditions. The intake throttle valve is closed when pressure reaches a predetermined upper limit, and opens when pressure drops to a lower limit. This approach enables precise load management while maintaining compressor performance.

10. Refrigeration System with Spool Valve-Rotor Connection via Dedicated Lubricating Port in Double-Stage Screw Compressors

BOCHI FREEZER CO LTD, Bochi Refrigeration Co., Ltd., 2022

A refrigeration system that optimizes compressor performance by eliminating the gap between the spool valve and rotor in double-stage screw compressors. The system achieves improved efficiency through a novel configuration where the spool valve is connected to the rotor through a dedicated lubricating port, rather than the conventional conventional connection. This design modification enables the compressor to maintain optimal performance while minimizing leakage through the rotor gap. The system is particularly effective for low-temperature applications where conventional screw compressors typically exhibit higher leakage due to the large pressure difference between suction and discharge.

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11. Air Conditioning System with Integrated Solenoid Valve and Thermal Expansion Valve Configuration for Simultaneous Temperature and Humidity Control

SHANDONG OULANG AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO LTD, Shandong Oulang Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd., 2022

A novel constant temperature and humidity air conditioning system that minimizes energy consumption by optimizing both cooling and dehumidification operations. The system employs a unique configuration of solenoid valves, filter, and thermal expansion valve, which enables the unit to maintain a constant setpoint temperature while simultaneously achieving the desired humidity level. This integrated approach eliminates the need for separate heating and cooling cycles, thereby reducing overall system energy consumption.

12. Variable Frequency Permanent Magnet Motor Compressor with Integrated Pressure Regulation and Continuous Operation Assembly

NANJING OFURE COMPRESSOR CO LTD, Nanjing Aofurei Compressor Co., Ltd., 2021

A variable frequency permanent magnet motor high-efficiency energy-saving compressor that enables continuous operation without motor cycling. The motor features a mounting bracket with a compressor and pressure storage tank, a permanent magnet motor connected to the side of the compressor, a heat sink on the compressor, an output pipe connecting to the compressor's output end, a pressure regulating valve and gauge fixedly connected to the output pipe, and a pressure relief valve and gauge fixedly connected to the pressure storage tank. The compressor communicates with the refrigeration device through the output pipe and return pipe, enabling continuous operation without motor cycling while maintaining high efficiency and energy savings.

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13. Magnetic Levitation Centrifugal Compressor with Integrated Cooling and Rectangular Intercooler Design

SHANGHAI SCREW COMPRESSOR CO LTD, 2021

A magnetic levitation centrifugal compressor system that eliminates oil contamination by integrating a magnetic levitation motor with a conventional compressor design. The system features a magnetic levitation motor with integrated cooling systems, a unique up-and-down cooling fan configuration, and a rectangular or cube-shaped intercooler and aftercooler. This configuration enables the compressor to maintain high efficiency while preventing oil contamination through the magnetic levitation motor's cooling system.

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14. Magnetic Levitation Centrifugal Compressor System with Integrated Frequency Conversion for Refrigerant Circulation

SUZHOU SUNUAN NEW ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD, 苏州苏暖新能源节能技术服务有限公司, 2020

A magnetic levitation energy-saving air conditioner that combines a magnetic levitation centrifugal compressor with a frequency conversion system in a central air conditioning system. The system employs a magnetic levitation compressor that eliminates mechanical friction, while a frequency conversion system in the condenser and evaporator stages further optimizes energy efficiency. The system integrates a magnetic levitation compressor with a frequency conversion water supply pump and throttling device, enabling both compressor and condenser operation through a single refrigerant circulation loop.

15. Multi-Stage Compressor with Orbiting and Fixed Scroll Configuration for Variable Compression Control

Zhuhai Gree Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Refrigeration Technology Research Center Co., Ltd., 珠海格力节能环保制冷技术研究中心有限公司, 2018

Multi-stage compressor and air conditioning system that achieves improved energy efficiency through advanced compression mechanism design. The system employs an orbiting scroll and fixed scroll configuration, with the fixed scroll maintaining compression while the orbiting scroll is electrically controlled to switch between compression and expansion modes. The system's capacity control mechanism enables precise compression control between stages, allowing for optimized energy performance under varying operating conditions.

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16. Rotary Compressor System with Specified Rotor-to-Stator Weight Ratio

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES THERMAL SYSTEMS LTD, 2018

A rotary compressor system that optimizes motor performance through a novel rotor weight-to-stator weight ratio. The system achieves significant efficiency gains by setting a rotor weight-to-stator weight ratio between 0.25 and 0.37, which enables optimal motor design while maintaining low-speed operation efficiency. This ratio is achieved through a specific design of the motor rotor and stator components, where the rotor weight is optimized to balance the motor's mechanical and electrical characteristics. The system enables improved compressor efficiency and APF compared to conventional designs, particularly in low-speed operation.

17. Air-Conditioning System with Thermostat-Controlled Inverter-Driven Compressor

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP, 2017

Air-conditioning system that maintains constant indoor temperature through a novel control mechanism. The system integrates a local thermostat with an inverter-driven compressor, where the thermostat continuously monitors the indoor temperature. When the thermostat signals a target temperature, it adjusts the compressor's operation to maintain a specific temperature difference from the target. This approach prevents the compressor from constantly turning on and off, thereby reducing energy consumption and maintaining stable indoor temperatures.

18. Energy-Saving Control System for Air Compressors with Dynamic Power Input Frequency Adjustment Based on Pressure Feedback

CHONGQING CITY FULIN DISTR DEXIANG ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD, 2017

An intelligent energy-saving control system for air compressors that optimizes motor operation by dynamically adjusting power input frequency. The system measures compressor pressure and calculates the required operating frequency based on pressure values. It then generates a frequency signal that is converted to the operating frequency of the compressor motor. The system maintains this frequency relationship through a feedback loop, allowing the compressor to maintain optimal operation while minimizing power consumption.

19. Compressor with Dual Adjustable Timing Valves for Dynamic Compression and Discharge Flow Control

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP, 2017

A singles clew compressor that optimizes low-speed operation by dynamically adjusting compression timing and discharge flow rate. The compressor features a unique valve configuration with two adjustable timing valves that can be precisely controlled to optimize refrigerant flow rate and pressure drop. The valves are positioned in a manner that allows the compressor to operate at minimum speed while maintaining optimal pressure drop characteristics. This enables efficient operation at low refrigerant flow rates, where conventional compressors would typically experience significant pressure drop. The compressor's unique valve design enables precise control over discharge flow rate and timing, allowing it to operate effectively at low refrigerant flow rates.

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20. Air Conditioning Control System with Integrated Compressor and Condenser Adjustment Mechanism

EMERSON NETWORK POWER CO LTD, 2017

A control system for air conditioning systems that optimizes compressor and condenser operation to minimize energy consumption. The system employs a joint control module that dynamically adjusts both the compressor and condenser to achieve optimal performance while maintaining system efficiency. This joint control enables the compressor and condenser to operate in tandem, maximizing their combined efficiency while maintaining the system's overall performance characteristics.

21. Compression Refrigeration Method with Propylene or Ammonia and Enhanced Anti-Surge System

22. Air Conditioning System Control with Compressor Speed Adjustment for Constant Indoor Pressure Maintenance

23. Air-Conditioning System with Dynamic Mode Switching Based on Occupancy and Temperature Monitoring

24. Compressor Control System with Real-Time Data Analysis and Multi-Speed Mode Transition

25. Multi-Stage Compressor with Integrated Compression and Displacement Control Mechanisms

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