阅读说明：本技术 热水机控制方法、热水机以及计算机可读存储介质 (Water heater control method, water heater and computer readable storage medium ) 是由 钟文朝 于 2021-09-01 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明公开了一种热水机控制方法、热水机以及计算机可读存储介质,方法包括：先后获取第一通道中的第一水流量值和第二水流量值；获取第一通道中的实时水温；获取换热器与第二通道连接处的第一水温以及换热器与第一通道连接处的第二水温；根据第一水温和第二水温得到进出水温差；当第一水流量值和第二水流量值的差值不小于预设差值,增大压缩机的频率,根据水温差和实时水温调整水泵的转速,以使实时水温达到设定温度；当第一水流量值和第二水流量值的差值不大于预设差值,降低压缩机的频率,根据水温差和实时水温调整水泵的转速,以使实时水温达到设定温度。本方法能够及时对热水机进行调节,保证了热水机的可靠性,提高用户体验。(The invention discloses a water heater control method, a water heater and a computer readable storage medium, wherein the method comprises the following steps: successively acquiring a first water flow value and a second water flow value in a first channel; acquiring real-time water temperature in a first channel; acquiring a first water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the second channel and a second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel; obtaining a water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than the preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. The method can adjust the water heater in time, ensures the reliability of the water heater and improves the user experience.)

1. A control method for a water heater, the control method being applied to the water heater, the water heater comprising a compressor, a heat exchanger, a water delivery channel, a water pump, a flow detection device and a water consumption end, the compressor being connected to the heat exchanger, the water delivery channel forming a circulation path between the heat exchanger and the water consumption end, the water delivery channel comprising a first channel and a second channel, the first channel being used for delivering water from the heat exchanger to the water consumption end, the second channel being used for delivering water from the water consumption end to the heat exchanger, the water pump being disposed in the second channel, the flow detection device being disposed in the water delivery channel, the method comprising:

successively acquiring a first water flow value and a second water flow value in the first channel through the flow detection device;

acquiring real-time water temperature in the first channel;

acquiring a first water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the second channel and a second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel;

obtaining a water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature;

when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than a preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water inlet and outlet temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach a set temperature;

when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than a preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the water inlet and outlet temperature difference and the real-time water temperature, so that the real-time water temperature reaches a set temperature.

2. The water heater control method according to claim 1, further comprising:

when a starting-up instruction is received, a third water flow value is obtained through the flow detection device;

determining that the water heater meets a first starting condition according to the third water flow value, a second preset water flow value and a third preset water flow value;

determining that the water heater meets a second starting condition according to the real-time water temperature and a first preset temperature;

and when the hot water machine meets the first starting condition and the second starting condition, starting the hot water machine.

3. The method for controlling the water heater according to claim 2, wherein the determining that the water heater satisfies the first startup condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value comprises:

and when the third water flow value is larger than the second preset water flow value and smaller than the third preset water flow value, increasing the rotating speed of the water pump until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value, wherein the second preset water flow value is smaller than the third preset water flow value.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein determining that the hot water machine satisfies the first start-up condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value, and the third preset water flow value further comprises:

and when the third water flow value is higher than the third preset water flow value, reducing the rotating speed of the water pump until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value.

5. The water heater control method according to claim 4, further comprising:

and when the third water flow value is lower than the second preset water flow value, determining that the hot water machine does not meet the first starting-up condition.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein when the water heater is in a heating mode, the second start-up condition comprises:

and determining that the real-time water temperature is not greater than the first preset temperature, wherein the first preset temperature is used for representing the difference value between the second preset temperature and the preset water temperature.

7. The method of claim 4, wherein when the water heater is in a cooling mode, the second start-up condition comprises:

and determining that the real-time water temperature is not less than the first preset temperature, wherein the first preset temperature is used for representing the sum of the second preset temperature and the return difference of the preset water temperature.

8. The water heater control method according to claim 1, further comprising:

and when the water inlet and outlet temperature difference is not within the preset temperature difference range, adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump until the water inlet and outlet temperature difference is within the preset temperature difference range.

9. A water heater comprising a memory, a processor and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the water heater control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when executing the computer program.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to perform the water heater control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular, to a water heater control method, a water heater, and a computer-readable storage medium.

Background

In a refrigeration/heating system, linkage control needs to be carried out between the gear of an indoor unit motor and the frequency of a compressor so as to improve the stability of a water heater. However, in the flow rate control device of the related art, a water flow switch is generally used to roughly determine the flow rate of the water path. Such design may lead to that equipment cannot be adjusted in time, so that the temperature cannot be changed in time, and user experience is affected.

Disclosure of Invention

The following is a summary of the subject matter described in detail herein. This summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

The embodiment of the invention provides a water heater control method, a water heater and a computer readable storage medium, which can jointly control a compressor and a water pump according to actual water flow, adjust equipment in time according to the water flow and improve user experience.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a water heater, which is applied to the water heater, the water heater includes a compressor, a heat exchanger, a water delivery channel, a water pump, a flow detection device, and a water use terminal, the compressor is connected to the heat exchanger, the water delivery channel forms a circulation path between the heat exchanger and the water use terminal, the water delivery channel includes a first channel and a second channel, the first channel is used for delivering water from the heat exchanger to the water use terminal, the second channel is used for delivering water from the water use terminal to the heat exchanger, the water pump is disposed in the second channel, the flow detection device is disposed in the water delivery channel, and the method includes:

successively acquiring a first water flow value and a second water flow value in the first channel through the flow detection device;

acquiring real-time water temperature in the first channel;

acquiring a first water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the second channel and a second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel;

obtaining a water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature;

when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than a preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach a set temperature;

when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than a preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature, so that the real-time water temperature reaches a set temperature.

The water heater control method provided by the embodiment of the invention at least has the following beneficial effects: the method comprises the steps of sequentially obtaining a first water flow value and a second water flow value in a first channel through a flow detection device, obtaining real-time water temperature in the first channel, obtaining first water temperature at the joint of a heat exchanger and the second channel and second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel, and obtaining water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature. When the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than the preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and controlling the water pump to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the water pump is controlled to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. According to the invention, the compressor and the water pump are controlled in a combined manner according to the actual water flow, and the water heater is adjusted in time according to the water flow, so that the reliability of the water heater is ensured, and the user experience is improved.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater control method further comprises:

when a starting-up instruction is received, a third water flow value is obtained through the flow detection device;

determining that the water heater meets a first starting condition according to the third water flow value, a second preset water flow value and a third preset water flow value;

determining that the water heater meets a second starting condition according to the real-time water temperature and a first preset temperature;

and when the hot water machine meets the first starting condition and the second starting condition, starting the hot water machine.

In the technical scheme, before the water heater is started, whether the water heater meets the starting condition or not is judged at first, so that the problems of equipment damage caused by insufficient water flow in the water heater or energy waste and the like caused by starting the water heater under the condition that the water temperature meets the requirement are solved.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater control method further comprises:

the determining that the water heater meets the first starting condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value includes:

and when the third water flow value is larger than the second preset water flow value and smaller than the third preset water flow value, increasing the rotating speed of the water pump until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value, wherein the second preset water flow value is smaller than the third preset water flow value.

In the technical scheme, the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted by determining the relation between the third water flow value and the second preset water flow value as well as the third preset water flow value, so that a proper water flow value can correspond to the initial frequency of the compressor, and the reliability of the water heater after starting up is ensured.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater control method further comprises:

the determining that the water heater meets the first starting condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value further comprises:

and when the third water flow value is higher than the third preset water flow value, reducing the rotating speed of the water pump until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value.

In the technical scheme, the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the magnitude relation between the third water flow value and the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value, so that the water flow value can correspond to the initial frequency of the compressor after the water heater is started, and the working efficiency is improved.

In some embodiments of the invention, the water heater control circuit further comprises:

and when the third water flow value is lower than the second preset water flow value, determining that the hot water machine does not meet the first starting-up condition.

In the above technical scheme, it is determined whether the third water flow value is lower than the second preset water flow value, and if the third water flow value is lower than the second preset water flow value, it indicates that the water flow is too low at this time, and the water heater is not suitable for starting up, thereby avoiding damage to the water heater.

In some embodiments of the invention, the water heater control circuit further comprises:

when the hot water machine is in a heating mode, the second starting-up condition comprises:

and determining that the real-time water temperature is not greater than the first preset temperature, wherein the first preset temperature is used for representing the difference value between the second preset temperature and the preset water temperature.

In the technical scheme, whether the real-time water temperature meets the requirement of the second starting-up condition or not is determined by comparing the real-time water temperature with the first preset temperature in the heating mode. The first preset temperature is used for representing a difference value between the second preset temperature and the preset water temperature return difference, whether the starting condition is met or not is judged according to the size relation with the first preset temperature, the real-time water temperature is required to be met, the preset water temperature return difference is met, and high power consumption caused by frequent temperature reaching starting and stopping of the water heater is avoided.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water heater control method further comprises:

when the water heater is in a cooling mode, the second starting condition comprises:

and determining that the real-time water temperature is not less than the first preset temperature, wherein the first preset temperature is used for representing the sum of the second preset temperature and the return difference of the preset water temperature.

In the technical scheme, the real-time water temperature is compared with the first preset temperature in the refrigerating mode, so that whether the real-time water temperature meets the requirement of the second starting condition or not is determined. The first preset temperature is used for representing the sum of the second preset temperature and the preset water temperature return difference, whether the starting condition is met or not is judged according to the size relation with the first preset temperature, the real-time water temperature is required to meet the preset water temperature return difference, and high power consumption caused by frequent temperature reaching starting and stopping of the water heater is avoided.

In some embodiments of the invention, the water heater control circuit further comprises:

and when the water inlet and outlet temperature difference is not within the preset temperature difference range, adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump until the water inlet and outlet temperature difference is within the preset temperature difference range.

In the technical scheme, the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted so that the temperature difference of inlet and outlet water is within the preset temperature difference range, the compressor can be started at a proper initial frequency, the compressor and the water pump are conveniently controlled in a combined mode according to water flow, and user experience is improved while the reliability of the water heater is guaranteed.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a water heater, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor, when executing the computer program, implements the water heater control method according to the first aspect.

The water heater provided by the embodiment of the invention at least has the following beneficial effects: the method comprises the steps of sequentially obtaining a first water flow value and a second water flow value in a first channel through a flow detection device, obtaining real-time water temperature in the first channel, obtaining first water temperature at the joint of a heat exchanger and the second channel and second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel, and obtaining water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature. When the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than the preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and controlling the water pump to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the water pump is controlled to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. According to the invention, the compressor and the water pump are controlled in a combined manner according to the actual water flow, and the water heater is adjusted in time according to the water flow, so that the reliability of the equipment is ensured, and the user experience is improved.

In a third aspect, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to execute the water heater control method according to the first aspect.

The computer-readable storage medium provided by the embodiment of the invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the method comprises the steps of sequentially obtaining a first water flow value and a second water flow value in a first channel through a flow detection device, obtaining real-time water temperature in the first channel, obtaining first water temperature at the joint of a heat exchanger and the second channel and second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel, and obtaining water inlet and outlet temperature difference according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature. When the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than the preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and controlling the water pump to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and the water pump is controlled to adjust the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. According to the invention, the compressor and the water pump are controlled in a combined manner according to the actual water flow, and the water heater is adjusted in time according to the water flow, so that the reliability of the equipment is ensured, and the user experience is improved.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the example serve to explain the principles of the invention and not to limit the invention.

Fig. 1 is a schematic system architecture diagram of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a flow chart of a control method for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating determining whether a boot condition is met according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a detailed flowchart of step S620 in FIG. 3;

fig. 5 is a detailed flowchart of step S630 in fig. 3.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

It should be understood that in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, a plurality (or a plurality) means two or more, more than, less than, more than, etc. are understood as excluding the number, and more than, less than, etc. are understood as including the number. If the description of "first", "second", etc. is used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, it is not intended to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the number of indicated technical features or to implicitly indicate the precedence of the indicated technical features.

It should be noted that the technical features related to the embodiments of the present invention described below may be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

The embodiment of the invention provides a water heater control method, a water heater and a computer readable storage medium. When the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is larger than or equal to a preset difference value, increasing the frequency of a compressor, and simultaneously adjusting the rotating speed of a water pump according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature; when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is smaller than or equal to the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is reduced, and meanwhile, the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the water temperature difference and the real-time water temperature, so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. According to the invention, the compressor and the water pump are controlled in a combined manner according to the actual water flow, and the water heater is adjusted in time according to the water flow, so that the reliability of the water heater is ensured, and the user experience is improved.

The embodiments of the present invention will be further explained with reference to the drawings.

As shown in fig. 1, fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the example of fig. 1, it can be understood that the system architecture of the water heater provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a compressor 110, a heat exchanger 120, a water flow rate detection device 140, a water separator 150, an end valve 160, a water using end 170, a water collector 180, and a water pump 190. A circulating gas passage is formed between the compressor 110 and the heat exchanger 120, so that the external gas and the water in the water heater exchange heat, and a heating or cooling operation mode is realized. The heat exchanger 120 is connected to the water separator 150 through a water delivery channel, the water separator 150 is connected to the end valve 160 and the water using end 170 in sequence through the water delivery channel, the water using end 170 is connected to the water collector 180, and finally connected to the heat exchanger 120 through the water delivery channel. Wherein, a water pump 190 is provided in a water delivery passage connected to the heat exchanger 120 at the water using end 170, and a water flow rate detecting device 140 is provided in the water delivery passage.

It should be noted that, in the system architecture of the water heater provided in the embodiment of the present invention, a temperature detection device is further included, and the temperature value in the water heater can be detected by the temperature detection device. Through temperature-detecting device, can judge more clearly whether the temperature of current hot water machine has reached the temperature of user's demand, improved user experience.

It can be understood that when the air in the external environment exchanges heat with the water in the water heater through the compressor 110 and the heat exchanger 120, the air is conveyed to the water using end 170 through the water conveying channel, and the water in the water conveying channel is recycled to the heat exchanger 120 through the water pump 190. Meanwhile, a water flow detection device 140 is arranged in the water delivery channel, and the water flow value in the water delivery channel can be detected in real time through the water flow detection device 140. According to the real-time water flow value and the temperature value measured by the temperature detection device, the compressor 110 and the water pump 190 can be jointly controlled, the water heater can be adjusted in time according to the water flow, the reliability of the water heater is guaranteed, and the user experience is improved.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the compressor 110 converts the low-temperature and low-pressure gaseous refrigerant into the high-pressure and high-temperature gaseous refrigerant, and then the heat exchanger 120 exchanges heat between the high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant and water in the water heater, so as to convert heat energy in the air into water, thereby increasing the temperature of the water in the water heater, and implementing a heating mode; or the reverse principle is used, so that the temperature of the water in the water heater is reduced, and the refrigeration mode is realized.

It should be noted that the system architecture of the water heater provided in the embodiment of the present invention further includes a standby electric heater 130. The standby electric heater 130 is disposed between the heat exchanger 120 and the water separator 150, and can perform an auxiliary heating function on water in the water heater.

It should be noted that the water flow detecting device 140 may be disposed at any position in the water delivery channel, and only needs to be able to detect the water flow in the water delivery channel, and the installation position of the water flow detecting device 140 is not specifically limited in the present invention.

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present invention, a water flow sensor may be selected as the water flow detecting device 140, and a differential pressure sensor may also be selected as the water flow detecting device 140, only the water flow in the water delivery channel needs to be detected, and the present invention does not specifically limit the type of the water flow detecting device.

It should be noted that, in the water heater of this embodiment, a plurality of water using ends 170 may be provided, all of the water using ends 170 may correspond to the same end valve 160, or each water using end 170 may correspond to one end valve 160 separately, so as to achieve more precise control. The present invention is not limited to the number of water tips 170 and tip valves 160.

The system architecture of the water heater described in the embodiment of the present invention is for more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, and does not form a limitation on the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present invention, and it can be known by those skilled in the art that the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present invention is also applicable to similar technical problems with the evolution of the water heater and the occurrence of new application scenarios.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the system architecture of the water heater shown in fig. 1 is not limiting of the embodiments of the invention and may include more or fewer components than shown, or some components may be combined, or a different arrangement of components.

Based on the system architecture of the water heater, various embodiments of the water heater control method are provided.

As shown in fig. 2, fig. 2 is a flowchart of a control method of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the heat pump water heater system according to the related art, a water flow switch is used as a protection means when the flow rate in the water heater is too low. And the rivers switch can only carry out approximate judgement to discharge, and can't detect specific discharge value, consequently can't come to carry out joint control to compressor and water pump according to the rivers switch to carry out timely regulation to discharge. Due to the design, when the water flow is too high, the energy consumption of the water heater can be improved; when the water flow is too low or suddenly changed, the hot water can have frequent self-protection phenomenon, and the reliability of the water heater is reduced.

Therefore, it can be understood that the embodiment of the present invention provides a water heater control method, which can be applied to the system architecture of the water heater shown in fig. 1, and the water heater control method includes, but is not limited to, step S100, step S200, step S300, step S400, step S510, and step S520.

And S100, acquiring a first water flow value and a second water flow value in the first channel in sequence through the flow detection device.

And step S200, acquiring the real-time water temperature in the first channel.

And step S300, acquiring a first water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the second channel and a second water temperature at the joint of the heat exchanger and the first channel.

And S400, obtaining the temperature difference of inlet and outlet water according to the first water temperature and the second water temperature.

And step S510, when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not smaller than a preset difference value, increasing the frequency of the compressor, and adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water inlet and outlet temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature.

And S520, when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not larger than the preset difference value, reducing the frequency of the compressor, and adjusting the rotating speed of the water pump according to the water inlet and outlet temperature difference and the real-time water temperature so as to enable the real-time water temperature to reach the set temperature.

It can be understood that the control method of the water heater provided by the invention can be applied to a water heater which comprises a compressor, a heat exchanger, a water delivery channel, a water pump, a flow detection device and a water using tail end. The heat exchanger is connected with the compressor, and a circulation passage for recycling water resources is formed between the heat exchanger and the tail end of water consumption through the water conveying channel. The water delivery channel comprises a first channel used for delivering water from the heat exchanger to the water using end and a second channel used for delivering water from the water using end to the heat exchanger. Meanwhile, a flow detection device is arranged in the water delivery channel, and a water pump is arranged in the second channel.

It can be understood that, in the water heater control method, first, the first water flow value and the second water flow value are acquired in the first channel in sequence through the flow detection device. The first water flow value and the second water flow value mentioned here may be two adjacent water flow values selected according to a preset time interval from among the collected multiple water flow values, or may be water flow values corresponding to two adjacent time nodes selected according to a collection time sequence. The first water flow value and the second water flow value are selected only by showing the time sequence relation in the water delivery channel, and the selection of the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not specifically limited by the invention.

It will be appreciated that there is also a need to obtain the real-time water temperature in the first channel, and to obtain the first and second water temperatures. The first water temperature mentioned here refers to the temperature value at the connection of the second channel and the heat exchanger; the second water temperature refers to a temperature value at the connection of the first channel and the heat exchanger. According to the first water temperature and the second water temperature, the temperature difference between the two position nodes, namely the temperature difference between the water inlet and the water outlet, of the water flow which leaves the heat exchanger and enters the water conveying channel and the water flow which leaves the water conveying channel and enters the heat exchanger can be obtained. When the water heater is in the operation process, the water pump and the compressor need to be jointly controlled according to the first water flow value, the second water flow value, the real-time water temperature and the water inlet and outlet temperature difference, so that the temperature can be quickly adjusted on the premise of ensuring the stability of the water heater, and the user experience is improved.

It can be understood that, in the actual operation process of the water heater, the flow detection device can detect the water flow in the water delivery channel in real time, namely, the first water flow value and the second water flow value are detected in the first channel in sequence. Wherein the first water flow value is at a time node earlier than the second water flow value. And when the difference value between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not less than the preset difference value, the frequency of the compressor is increased, and the rotating speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the water inlet and outlet temperature difference and the real-time water temperature, so that the real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature. When discharge increases suddenly, explain that the water end increases open, in time improve the operating frequency of compressor, can satisfy the demand of hot water machine, adjust discharge through the water pump simultaneously, also can satisfy required heat transfer difference in temperature, improve user experience.

It should be noted that, when the difference between the first water flow value and the second water flow value is not greater than the preset difference, the frequency of the compressor needs to be reduced, and the rotation speed of the water pump is adjusted according to the real-time water temperature and the difference between the water inlet temperature and the water outlet temperature, so that the real-time water temperature can meet the requirement of the preset temperature. When the water flow is suddenly reduced, the water consumption end is reduced, the working frequency of the compressor is timely reduced, the compressor can be protected, and the compressor is prevented from being damaged. When compressor operating frequency reduces, still adjust discharge through the water pump, also can satisfy required heat transfer difference in temperature, improve user experience.

It should be noted that the preset difference values proposed in the above embodiments respectively refer to a flow rate increase margin and a flow rate decrease margin. The margin is the degree of margin that is allowed for some error during processing. That is, the fault tolerance of the water heater is improved by setting the flow increase margin and the flow decrease margin as the preset difference value.

It should be noted that, when the water pump and the compressor are jointly controlled according to the first water flow value, the second water flow value, the real-time water temperature and the water inlet and outlet temperature difference, so that the real-time water temperature reaches the preset temperature, the water heater is shut down, and the flow detection device stops detecting the water flow until a start-up instruction is received next time.

As shown in fig. 3, fig. 3 is a flowchart for determining whether the boot condition is satisfied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It can be understood that before the water pump and the compressor are jointly controlled according to the first water flow value, the second water flow value, the real-time water temperature and the water inlet and outlet temperature difference, the water heater needs to be detected to judge whether the water heater meets the starting condition. In the present embodiment, the method for determining whether the boot condition is satisfied includes, but is not limited to, the steps S610, S620, S630 and S640.

Step S610, when the power-on command is received, a third water flow value is obtained through the flow detection device.

Step S620, determining that the water heater meets the first starting-up condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value.

Step S630, determining that the water heater satisfies the second startup condition according to the real-time water temperature and the first preset temperature.

In step S640, when the hot water machine meets the first start-up condition and the second start-up condition, the hot water machine is started.

It can be understood that, after the start-up instruction is received, the third water flow value is acquired by the flow detection device, and whether each parameter in the water heater meets the first start-up condition and the second start-up condition is judged in sequence, and the water heater can be started only after the two start-up conditions are both met.

It should be noted that after the third water flow value is obtained, it is necessary to determine whether the hot water machine meets the first startup condition according to a magnitude relationship between the third water flow value and the second preset water flow value as well as the third preset water flow value, and determine whether the hot water machine meets the second startup condition according to a magnitude relationship between the real-time water temperature and the first preset temperature. The water heater can be started only when the two starting conditions are met.

It should be noted that the determination of whether the hot water machine meets the first start-up condition and the second start-up condition may be performed simultaneously, or the determination of the first start-up condition and the second start-up condition may be performed sequentially. The judging sequence of the two starting conditions has no definite sequence, which is not limited by the invention.

As shown in fig. 4, fig. 4 is a detailed flowchart of step S620 in fig. 3.

It is understood that step S620 in the embodiment shown in fig. 3 includes, but is not limited to, step S621 and step S622.

Step S621, when the third water flow value is greater than the second preset water flow value and less than the third preset water flow value, increasing the rotation speed of the water pump until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value, where the second preset water flow value is less than the third preset water flow value.

It can be understood that, the third preset water flow value is greater than the second preset water flow value, and in step S620, when it is determined that the hot water machine satisfies the first startup condition according to the third water flow value, the second preset water flow value, and the third preset water flow value, it is necessary to determine a magnitude relationship between the third water flow value and the second preset water flow value as well as the third preset water flow value. And when the third water flow value is between the second preset water flow value and the third preset water flow value, namely the third water flow value is greater than the second preset water flow value and less than the third preset water flow value, increasing the rotating speed of the water pump to increase the water flow, and increasing the rotating speed of the water pump to enable the third water flow value to be equal to the third preset water flow value. The water flow value at the moment is enough to be matched with the initial frequency of the compressor, so that the energy saving performance of the water heater at the initial stage of starting can be ensured, and the utilization rate of energy is improved.

It should be noted that when the rotation speed of the water pump is increased, the third water flow rate value may be lower than the third preset water flow rate value even if the rotation speed of the water pump is increased to the maximum. Although the third water flow rate has not yet reached the optimum requirement of the third predetermined water flow rate, the third water flow rate is sufficient to match the initial frequency of the compressor, and thus the first start-up condition is also considered to be satisfied.

In step S622, when the third water flow value is higher than the third preset water flow value, the rotation speed of the water pump is reduced until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value.

It will be appreciated that when the third predetermined water flow rate value is less than the third water flow rate value, the speed of the water pump is adjusted to be less, thereby reducing the current water flow rate. And reducing the rotating speed of the water pump to enable the third water flow value to be reduced until the third water flow value is equal to the third preset water flow value. The water flow value at the moment is enough to be matched with the initial frequency of the compressor, so that the energy saving performance of the water heater at the initial stage of starting can be ensured, and the utilization rate of energy is improved.

It should be noted that, when the rotation speed of the water pump is reduced, the third water flow value may not reach the third preset water flow value even if the rotation speed of the water pump is reduced to the minimum, but the third water flow value at this time can be better matched with the initial operating frequency of the compressor, so that the first startup condition is considered to be satisfied at this time.

It should be noted that, when the third water flow value is lower than the second preset water flow value, it indicates that the water heater does not satisfy the first startup condition. The second preset water flow value is a lowest flow value which is preset for the water heater and can be operated, if the third water flow value is lower than the lowest flow value, an alarm is sent out, the water heater is stopped to be started, and damage to equipment caused by frequent self-protection of the water heater when the water flow is too low is avoided.

As shown in fig. 5, fig. 5 is a detailed flowchart of step S630 in fig. 3.

It is understood that step S630 in the embodiment shown in fig. 3 includes, but is not limited to, step S631 and step S632.

In step S631, it is determined that the real-time water temperature is not greater than a first preset temperature, where the first preset temperature is used to represent a difference between a second preset temperature and a preset water temperature.

It can be understood that, when it is determined that the water heater satisfies the second startup condition according to the real-time water temperature and the first preset temperature in the step S630, the magnitude relationship between the real-time water temperature and the first preset temperature needs to be determined. In this embodiment, when the water heater is in the heating mode, the first preset temperature is a difference between the second preset temperature and a return difference of the preset water temperature. When the real-time water temperature meets the condition that the real-time water temperature is less than or equal to the first preset temperature, the water heater is judged to meet the second starting condition, the water heater meets the preset water temperature return difference, and the water heater can be started.

It should be noted that, when the real-time water temperature is greater than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the current water temperature has reached the preset temperature value, and therefore the hot water machine does not need to be restarted to heat, so that energy waste caused by the fact that the hot water machine frequently starts and stops when the real-time water temperature is too close to the preset temperature is avoided.

It should be noted that, the reaching of the temperature for starting and stopping the water heater means that the current real-time water temperature reaches the set temperature or is very close to the set temperature, after the water heater is started, the real-time water temperature can be adjusted to the set temperature in a short time, and then the water heater automatically stops running; when the real-time water temperature is detected to slightly deviate from the set temperature, the water heater is restarted to adjust the compressor and the water pump. The frequent starting and stopping become the temperature reaching starting and stopping of the water heater, and if the temperature reaching starting and stopping is too frequent, the larger power consumption can be caused, and even the use of the water heater is influenced.

Step S632 is performed to determine that the real-time water temperature is not less than a first preset temperature, where the first preset temperature is used to represent a sum of a second preset temperature and a return difference of the preset water temperature.

It can be understood that, in the present embodiment, when the water heater is in the cooling mode, the first preset temperature is the sum of the second preset temperature and the return difference between the preset water temperatures. When the real-time water temperature meets the condition that the real-time water temperature is larger than or equal to the first preset temperature, the conclusion that the water heater meets the second starting condition is obtained, namely the water heater meets the preset water temperature return difference, and the water heater can be started.

It should be noted that, when the real-time water temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, it is considered that the current water temperature has reached or is very close to the preset temperature value, and at this time, the water heater is used for cooling, which may cause frequent temperature start and stop of the water heater, which may cause a large amount of energy waste, and even damage to the water heater. Therefore, when the real-time water temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the conclusion that the water heater does not meet the second starting condition under the current condition is obtained, refrigeration is not needed under the current condition, and the water heater does not need to be started.

It should be noted that, after the water heater meets the first start-up condition and the second start-up condition, it is necessary to determine whether the temperature difference between the inlet water and the outlet water is within the preset temperature difference range, and if not, the temperature difference between the inlet water and the outlet water is adjusted to the preset temperature difference range by adjusting the rotation speed of the water pump. According to business turn over temperature and real-time water flow value, carry out joint control to water pump and compressor to with business turn over water difference in temperature control in appropriate within range, thereby guarantee hot-water machine temperature regulation's stability, improve user experience.

In addition, another embodiment of the present invention also provides a water heater including: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor.

The processor and memory may be connected by a data bus or other means.

The memory, which is a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, may be used to store non-transitory software programs as well as non-transitory computer executable programs. Further, the memory may include high speed random access memory, and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid state storage device. In some embodiments, the memory optionally includes memory located remotely from the processor, and these remote memories may be connected to the processor through a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

Non-transitory software programs and instructions required to implement the water heater control method of the above-described embodiment are stored in the memory, and when executed by the processor, perform the water heater control method of the above-described embodiment, for example, performing the above-described method steps S100 to S400, steps S510 and S520 in fig. 2, method steps S610 to S640 in fig. 3, method steps S621 and S622 in fig. 4, and method steps S631 to S632 in fig. 5.

The above-described embodiments of the apparatus are merely illustrative, wherein the units illustrated as separate components may or may not be physically separate, i.e. may be located in one place, or may also be distributed over a plurality of network elements. Some or all of the modules may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the present embodiment.

Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer-executable instructions, which are executed by a processor or a controller, for example, by a processor in the above-mentioned water heater embodiment, and can make the above-mentioned processor execute the water heater control method in the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, execute the above-mentioned method steps S100 to S400 in fig. 2, steps S510 and S520, method steps S610 to S640 in fig. 3, method steps S621 and S622 in fig. 4, and method steps S631 to S632 in fig. 5.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that all or some of the steps of the methods, systems, functional modules/units in the devices disclosed above may be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and suitable combinations thereof.

In a hardware implementation, the division between functional modules/units mentioned in the above description does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, one physical component may have multiple functions, or one function or step may be performed by several physical components in cooperation. Some or all of the physical components may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a central processing unit, digital signal processor, or microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, such as an application specific integrated circuit. Such software may be distributed on computer readable media, which may include computer storage media (or non-transitory media) and communication media (or transitory media). The term computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data, as is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, Digital Versatile Disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can accessed by a computer. In addition, communication media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media as known to those skilled in the art.

While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and various other changes, omissions and deviations in the form and detail thereof may be made without departing from the scope of this invention.