摘要 |
The method involves interlocking the selection and operation of an engine and electric motor which are arranged to alternatively function as prime movers for a refrigerant compressor, and detecting slippage of a clutch connected between the engine and compressor. The method then involves detecting improper rotational direction of an evaporator fan motor. The interlocking method prevents energisation of the drive motor while the engine is operative, and it includes monitoring engine oil pressure and engine RPM. The clutch slippage method includes detecting engine speed fluctuations and the polarity of battery current. The monitoring of the evaporator fan motor, which drives a fan which draws return air RA from a conditioned space, and discharges conditioned air DA into the conditioned space, includes the steps of comparing the difference between the temperatures RA and Da of the return air and discharge air with a predetermined reference value. |