| 摘要 |
An expansion valve (16) for a vapour compression system (1) and a vapour compression system (1) are disclosed. The expansion valve (16) comprises a first valve member (17), a second valve member (20) and a third valve member (21), said valve members (17, 20, 21) being arranged in such a manner that relative movements at least between the first valve member (17) and the second valve member (20), and between the first valve member (17) and the third valve member (21) are possible. The expansion valve (16) is switchable between a first state in which an opening degree of the expansion valve (16) is determined by the relative position of the first valve member (17) and the second valve member (20), and a second state in which an opening degree of the expansion valve (16) is determined by the relative position of the first valve member (17) and the third valve member (21). The expansion valve (16) is automatically moved between the first state and the second state in response to a change in direction of fluid flow through the expansion valve (16). The expansion valve (16) is suitable for use in a vapour compression system (1) being capable of selectively operating in air condition mode or heat pump mode, and where reversal of refrigerant flow is therefore necessary. The expansion valve (16) automatically ensures that expanded refrigerant is supplied to a relevant heat exchanger (3, 4), thereby ensuring proper operation of the vapour compression system in air condition mode as well as in heat pump mode. |
