A climate-control system may include a first compressor, a second compressor, a suction manifold, and a flow restrictor. The first and second compressors each include a shell and a compression mechanism. The shells define suction chambers from which the compression mechanisms draw working fluid. The shells include suction inlet fittings through which working fluid is drawn into the suction chambers. The suction inlet fittings are fluidly connected to the suction manifold. The suction manifold provides suction-pressure working fluid to the suction inlet fittings of the first and second compressors. The flow restrictor may be at least partially disposed within the suction manifold.

A flow distribution system for a multi-phase fluid stream includes an inlet for receiving a multi-phase fluid stream from an inlet pipe, a plurality of outlets each for delivering a portion of the multi-phase fluid stream to a respective outlet pipe, and a hollow housing forming an inner chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets, where the housing has a central longitudinal axis. The inner chamber includes a first chamber portion adjacent to the inlet and a second chamber portion adjacent to the plurality of outlets, and the first chamber portion has a cross-sectional area that is less than the cross-sectional area of the second chamber portion. A non-planar flow diverter is positioned within the chamber.

An air conditioning system and a method of operating the same to improve system performance is provided. The air conditioning system includes an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, and a reheat heat exchanger. A reheat temperature sensor positioned proximate an upstream end of the reheat heat exchanger in a cooling mode for measuring a reheat coil saturation temperature. A controller adjusts at least one operating parameter, such as a compressor or fan speed, in response to the reheat coil saturation temperature and/or one of an outdoor coil vapor temperature, an indoor coil vapor temperature, an outdoor coil saturation temperature, and an indoor coil saturation temperature.

A cold plate includes a main body in contact with a heat source. The main body has: an inflow hole through which a refrigerant flows in; an outflow hole through which the refrigerant flows out; and an internal space communicating with the inflow hole and the outflow hole and through which the refrigerant flows, and includes: a first heat exchange layer in the internal space; and a second heat exchange layer in the internal space. The first heat exchange layer and the second heat exchange layer are laminated in a thickness direction of the first heat exchange layer and of the second heat exchange layer.

A cold plate includes a main body in contact with a heat source. The main body has: an inflow hole through which a refrigerant flows in; an outflow hole through which the refrigerant flows out; and an internal space communicating with the inflow hole and the outflow hole and through which the refrigerant flows, and includes: a first heat exchange layer in the internal space; and a second heat exchange layer in the internal space. The first heat exchange layer and the second heat exchange layer are laminated in a thickness direction of the first heat exchange layer and of the second heat exchange layer.

An expansion valve (1) comprising an inlet opening (2) and a distributor (4) being arranged to distribute fluid medium received from the inlet opening to at least two parallel flow paths (3). At least two outlet openings (3) are adapted to deliver fluid in an at least partially gaseous state, and each outlet opening is fluidly connected to one of the parallel flow paths. A first valve part (7) and a second valve part (5) are arranged movably relative to each other in such a manner that the mutual position of the first valve part and the second valve part determines the opening degree of the expansion valve. Since the distributor (4) forms part of the expansion valve, it distributes the fluid medium to the parallel flow paths prior to or during expansion of the fluid medium, i.e. while the fluid medium is in a substantially liquid state. This makes it easier to control the distribution of fluid medium to the parallel flow paths in a uniform manner.

Methods, systems and apparatuses are directed to a capacity modulating assembly configured to distribute two-phase refrigerant mixture to an evaporator of a HVAC system, such as a micro-channel heat exchanger (MCHEX) evaporator. The capacity modulating assembly may include a plurality of expansion devices. During capacity modulation, at least one of the plurality of expansion devices can be closed so that a refrigerant flow rate through the remaining expansion devices can be maintained. The capacity modulating assembly can include a refrigerant outflow port, which may help direct refrigerant out of the heat exchanger. The capacity modulating assembly can be connected with the MCHEX. The plurality of expansion devices can be configured to extend inside a header of the MCHEX to help distribute refrigerant to the micro-channel tubes of the MCHEX.

Methods, systems and apparatuses are directed to a capacity modulating assembly configured to distribute two-phase refrigerant mixture to an evaporator of a HVAC system, such as a micro-channel heat exchanger (MCHEX) evaporator. The capacity modulating assembly may include a plurality of expansion devices. During capacity modulation, at least one of the plurality of expansion devices can be closed so that a refrigerant flow rate through the remaining expansion devices can be maintained. The capacity modulating assembly can include a refrigerant outflow port, which may help direct refrigerant out of the heat exchanger. The capacity modulating assembly can be connected with the MCHEX. The plurality of expansion devices can be configured to extend inside a header of the MCHEX to help distribute refrigerant to the micro-channel tubes of the MCHEX.

An integrated component, used for a vehicular thermal management system, includes a connection portion and a liquid storage portion. The connection portion and the liquid storage portion are connected to form an integrated whole. The integrated component has a liquid storage cavity. The connection portion has channels, said channels including a first channel and a second channel. The first channel comprises a first inlet and a first outlet, a working medium entering the first channel from the first inlet and leaving the first channel through the first outlet. The liquid storage cavity can be in communication with the second channel. The second channel comprises a third outlet, a working medium that passes through the liquid storage cavity leaving the second channel through the third outlet. The connection portion has an installation base, the installation base being in communication with the first channel or the second channel.

An integrated component, used for a vehicular thermal management system, includes a connection portion and a liquid storage portion. The connection portion and the liquid storage portion are connected to form an integrated whole. The integrated component has a liquid storage cavity. The connection portion has channels, said channels including a first channel and a second channel. The first channel comprises a first inlet and a first outlet, a working medium entering the first channel from the first inlet and leaving the first channel through the first outlet. The liquid storage cavity can be in communication with the second channel. The second channel comprises a third outlet, a working medium that passes through the liquid storage cavity leaving the second channel through the third outlet. The connection portion has an installation base, the installation base being in communication with the first channel or the second channel.