Patent Publication Number: US-10760825-B2

Title: Refrigeration device

Description:
This application is a Continuation application of International Application No. PCT/JP2017/003835 filed on Feb. 2, 2017, which claims the benefit of Japanese Application No. 2016-028126 filed on Feb. 17, 2016, the entire contents of each are hereby incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a refrigeration apparatus provided with a cascade cycle. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a conventional refrigeration apparatus of this type. According to the conventional refrigeration apparatus, a controller starts a compressor (high-temperature side compressor) constituting a primary side refrigerant circuit based on an internal temperature of a freezer output from a temperature sensor during a normal operation, and then starts a compressor (low-temperature side compressor) of a secondary side refrigerant circuit after an elapse of a predetermined time. When the internal temperature reaches an upper limit of a target value, the controller initially starts the primary side refrigerant circuit including the high-temperature side compressor based on output from the temperature sensor which detects the internal temperature. Thereafter, the controller opens an electromagnetic valve provided between the compressor and an evaporator in the secondary side refrigerant circuit, and starts the low-temperature side compressor. Thereafter, the controller executes such control as to open an electromagnetic valve provided between a cascade condenser and an expander in the secondary side refrigerant circuit. 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     PTL 1 
     Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-190917 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     There has been a demand for a refrigeration apparatus of this type which is capable of rapidly returning an internal temperature (i.e., temperature of storage space for cooling target) to a target value at the time of a rise of the internal temperature. 
     Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration apparatus capable of rapidly returning a temperature of a storage space to a target value at the time of a rise of the temperature. 
     Solution to Problem 
     A refrigeration apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first cooling section disposed such that a first compressor, a first condenser, a first expander, and a first evaporator achieve fluid communication with one another in a first fluid circuit through which first refrigerant circulates; a second cooling section disposed such that a second compressor, a second condenser that constitutes a cascade condenser in cooperation with the first evaporator, a second expander, and a second evaporator achieve fluid communication with one another in a second fluid circuit through which second refrigerant circulates; a storage section that includes a storage space for a cooling target cooled by the second evaporator, an internal temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the storage space; a control section that determines a second rotation speed of the second compressor based on a target temperature of the storage space and a detection result obtained by the internal temperature sensor, and determines a first rotation speed of the first compressor, the first rotation speed having a predetermined correspondence relation with the second rotation speed; and a first power supply section and a second power supply section that supply power to the first compressor and the second compressor, respectively, based on the first rotation speed and the second rotation speed determined by the control section, respectively. 
     Advantageous Effects of Invention 
     Provided according to the above aspect is a refrigeration apparatus capable of rapidly returning a temperature of a storage space to a target value at the time of a rise of the temperature. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a cooling section and a block configuration of a control system included in a refrigeration apparatus according to a comparative example; 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic view illustrating a shift of heat in the cooling section in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of a refrigeration apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a right side view of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 5  is a diagram illustrating an example of a cooling section included in the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 6  is a diagram illustrating an example of a control system included in the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 7A  is a flowchart showing a part of internal temperature control (Example 1) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 7B  is a flowchart showing a remaining part of the internal temperature control (Example 1) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 8  is a graph showing a change with time of an internal temperature of the present refrigeration apparatus, and a chart showing transitions of rotation speeds of a first compressor and a second compressor; 
         FIG. 9  is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the cooling section and a block configuration of the control system included in the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 10A  is a flowchart showing a part of internal temperature control (Example 2) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 10B  is a flowchart showing a remaining part of the internal temperature control (Example 2) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 11A  is a flowchart showing a part of internal temperature control (Example 3) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 11B  is a flowchart showing a remaining part of the internal temperature control (Example 3) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 12  is a chart showing an example of changes of rotation speeds of a first compressor and a second compressor during execution of the internal temperature control (Example 3); 
         FIG. 13A  is a flowchart showing a part of internal temperature control (Example 4) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 13B  is a flowchart showing a remaining part of the internal temperature control (Example 4) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 14A  is a flowchart showing a part of internal temperature control (Example 5) of the present refrigeration apparatus; 
         FIG. 14B  is a flowchart showing a remaining part of the internal temperature control (Example 5) of the present refrigeration apparatus; and 
         FIG. 15  is a chart showing an optimum coefficient for each combination of an ambient temperature and an internal temperature. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     1. Details of Technical Problem 
     A technical problem of internal temperature control performed by refrigeration apparatus  10  according to a comparative example is described in detail before touching upon refrigeration apparatus  1  according to the present invention. 
     1-1. General Configuration of Refrigeration Apparatus  10  of Comparative Example 
     Refrigeration apparatus  10  according to the comparative example in  FIG. 1  includes cooling section  15 . Cooling section  15  includes first cooling section  16 H and second cooling section  17 L. 
     First compressor  161 H in first cooling section  16 H compresses first refrigerant, and discharges high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant. First front stage condenser  162 H and first rear stage condenser  163 H cool discharge refrigerant received from first compressor  161 H, and discharge the cooled refrigerant. Fan  167 H is disposed herein in the vicinity of both condensers  162 H and  163 H. An airflow produced by fan  167 H promotes cooling of the first refrigerant passing through both condensers  162 H and  163 H. First expander  164 H depressurizes discharge refrigerant received from first rear stage condenser  163 H, and discharges the depressurized discharge refrigerant. First evaporator  165 H evaporates discharge refrigerant received from first expander  164 H, and discharges the evaporated discharge refrigerant. 
     Second compressor  171 L of second cooling section  17 L compresses second refrigerant which has a boiling point lower than a boiling point of the first refrigerant, and discharges high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant. Both condensers  172 L and  173 L compress discharge refrigerant received from second compressor  171 L, and discharge the condensed discharge refrigerant. Second rear stage condenser  173 L constituting cascade condenser  18  in cooperation with first evaporator  165 H cools passing refrigerant which passes through second rear stage condenser  173 L by utilizing endothermic reaction of the first refrigerant at first evaporator  165 H, and discharges middle-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant. Second expander  174 L depressurizes discharge refrigerant received from second rear stage condenser  173 L, and discharges the depressurized discharge refrigerant. Second evaporator  175 L evaporates discharge refrigerant received from second expander  174 L, and discharges the evaporated discharge refrigerant. 
     Second evaporator  175 L is affixed onto an outer peripheral surface of an interior body which defines storage space S. Heat of storage space S shifts toward second evaporator  175 L by endothermic reaction caused during evaporation of the second refrigerant at second evaporator  175 L. As a result, a cooling target within storage space S is cooled. 
     Cooling section  15  includes at least first temperature sensor Se 11  which detects a temperature inside storage space S, and second temperature sensor Se 12  which detects a temperature inside cascade condenser  18 . 
     First control section  192 H included in refrigeration apparatus  10  constitutes a first feedback system in cooperation with second temperature sensor Se 12 , and controls a rotation speed of first compressor  161 H based on a deviation between a temperature detected by second temperature sensor Se 12 , and a target temperature of cascade condenser  18 . In addition, second control section  202 L constitutes a second feedback system in cooperation with first temperature sensor Se 11 , and controls a rotation speed of second compressor  171 L based on a deviation between a temperature detected by first temperature sensor Se 11 , and a target temperature inside storage space S. 
     1-2. Problem of Internal Temperature Control Arising from Comparative Example 
     For example, a warm load, such as opening of a door, may be applied to storage space S cooled to a target temperature (approximately −80° C.). In this case, there arises a first problem from the internal temperature control of the comparative example, i.e., a problem that the temperature inside storage space S is difficult to rapidly return to the target temperature. In addition to the first problem, there arises a second problem from the internal temperature control of the comparative example, i.e., a problem that unnecessary increase and decrease in the respective rotation speeds of the first compressor and the second compressor may cause a waste of energy. Both the foregoing problems are hereinafter detailed with reference to  FIGS. 1 and 2 . 
     When a warm load is applied to storage space S having a temperature of approximately −80° C. in  FIG. 2 , heat quantity Q 1  is given to the second feedback system as disturbance. Second control section  202 L increases the rotation speed of second compressor  171 L and thereby raises a flow amount of the second refrigerant flowing from second compressor  171 L toward cascade condenser  18  to return the temperature inside storage space S to the target temperature. However, a time is required to shift the second refrigerant having absorbed heat quantity Q 1  to cascade condenser  18  after the absorption of heat quantity Q 1  by the second refrigerant. In other words, heat quantity Q 2  is generated at cascade condenser  18  after an elapse of a predetermined delay time from the increase in the rotation speed of second compressor  171 L. Heat quantity Q 2  contains a part of work W 1  of second compressor  171 L as well as heat quantity Q 1  generated by disturbance. 
     When the disturbance is transmitted to the first feedback system as a temperature rise of cascade condenser  18 , first control section  192 H increases the rotation speed of first compressor  161 H. As a result, a flow amount of the first refrigerant flowing between first compressor  161 H and first front stage condenser  162 H increases, wherefore heat quantity Q 3  is released from both condensers  162 H and  163 H to the outside of refrigeration apparatus  10 . Heat quantity Q 3  herein contains a part of work W 2  of first compressor  161 H as well as heat quantity Q 2  (=Q 1 +W 1 ). Accordingly, a time is required to release heat quantity Q 1  generated by disturbance to the outside of refrigeration apparatus  10 . 
     In addition, as apparent from the above description, the temperature of cascade condenser  18  does not immediately follow the increase or decrease in the rotation speed of second compressor  171 L. Accordingly, even after second control section  202 L returns the rotation speed of second compressor  171 L to the original speed based on a deviation of substantially zero between the detection temperature of first temperature sensor Se 11  and the target temperature, the temperature inside storage space S continues decreasing for a while. Moreover, the high-temperature and high-pressure second refrigerant also flows in both condensers  172 L and  173 L for a while. Accordingly, first compressor  161 H is also rotated under control by first control section  192 H to decrease the temperature of cascade condenser  18 . As can be understood, heat transmission delay, interference or others may be caused between the first feedback system and the second feedback system in the comparative example. Accordingly, a time is required to return the temperature of storage space S to the target temperature once the temperature of storage space S is raised. 
     Furthermore, unnecessary increase or decrease in the rotation speeds of both compressors  161 H and  171 L is made during the time for returning the temperature of storage space S to the target temperature. As a result, a waste of energy is produced in the internal temperature control according to the comparative example. 
     In consideration of the aforementioned problems, an object of the present embodiment is to provide refrigeration apparatus  1  capable of rapidly returning a temperature inside storage space S and thereby reducing a waste of energy. 
     2. Embodiments 
     Refrigeration apparatus  1  according to respective embodiments is hereinafter detailed with reference to  FIG. 3  and following figures. 
     2-1. Definition 
     In  FIGS. 3 and 4 , an X axis indicates a transverse direction of refrigeration apparatus  1  (more specifically, direction from right to left as viewed from user facing refrigeration apparatus  1 ). A Y axis indicates a front-rear direction of refrigeration apparatus  1  (more specifically, direction from depth side (rear side) to near side (front side) as viewed from foregoing facing position of user). In addition, a Z axis indicates an up-down direction of refrigeration apparatus  1  (more specifically, direction from lower side to upper side of refrigeration apparatus  1 ). 
     2-2. External Appearance of Refrigeration Apparatus  1   
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , refrigeration apparatus  1  generally includes heat insulation housing  2 , heat insulation door  3 , and mechanical chamber  4 . 
     Heat insulation housing  2  generally includes exterior body  21 , interior body  22 , and foam heat insulation material  23 . Each of exterior body  21  and interior body  22  is made of metal, for example, and opens on the front side. Exterior body  21  defines an external shape of heat insulation housing  2 . Interior body  22  is provided inside exterior body  21 , and defines space S for storing a cooling target (hereinafter referred to as storage space). Storage space S also opens on the front side. Foam heat insulation material  23  is made of synthetic resin foam body, vacuum heat insulation material or the like, and provided between exterior body  21  and interior body  22 . Note that configurations not visually recognizable from the outside, such as foam heat insulation material  23 , are represented by dotted lines and chain lines in  FIGS. 3 and 4 . 
     Note that inner door  24 , which is made of resin, for example, is preferably attached to the front side of interior body  22  in a manner freely openable and closable. An opening of storage space S is closed by inner door  24  in a closed state. On the other hand, in an opened state of inner door  24 , the user is allowed to access storage space S. Inner door  24  thus provided increases a heat insulation effect inside storage space S. 
     For example, heat insulation door  3  includes interior body  31  and exterior body  32  each made of metal, and foam heat insulation material  33  filling a space between interior body  31  and exterior body  32 . Heat insulation door  3  rotates around a rotation center axis of two hinges  34  to open and close in accordance with an operation by the user. An opening of heat insulation housing  2  is closed by heat insulation door  3  in a closed state. On the other hand, in an opened state of heat insulation door  3 , the user is allowed to open or close inner door  24  described above. 
     Note that handle  35  is provided on heat insulation door  3  to be held by the user at the time of opening or closing. Handle  35  preferably has a lock mechanism (not shown). The lock mechanism locks heat insulation door  3  in the closed state, and cancels the locked state to open heat insulation door  3 . 
     Control panel  36  is further provided on a front face of exterior body  32  of heat insulation door  3 . Control panel  36  contains control circuit board  9  (see  FIG. 6 ) inside, and further includes keyboard  36   a  and display  36   b  in a condition operable and visible by the user. Keyboard  36   a  is a device through which the user inputs settings such as a target temperature of storage space S (i.e., target value SV of internal temperature), while display  36   b  is a device which displays various types of information such as a current set temperature (target value SV of internal temperature). 
     For example, mechanical chamber  4  is provided in a lower part of heat insulation housing  2 . Mechanical chamber  4  stores cooling section  5  except for second evaporator  75 L (see  FIG. 5 ) described below. 
     2-3. Configuration of Cooling Section  5   
     As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , cooling section  5  includes first cooling section  6 H and second cooling section  7 L. 
     First cooling section  6 H is a high-temperature side cooling section in a what is known as cascade cycle. First compressor  61 H, first front stage condenser  62 H, first rear stage condenser  63 H, first expander  64 H, and first evaporator  65 H are connected in an annular shape in such a manner as to achieve fluid communication with one another in this order to cause a flow of first refrigerant in first fluid circuit  66 H of first cooling section  6 H. 
     First compressor  61 H compresses the sucked first refrigerant, and discharges high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant. 
     Each of first front stage condenser  62 H and first rear stage condenser  63 H is a condenser produced by winding a tube member made of copper or aluminum, and configured to cool and condense the first refrigerant discharged from first compressor  61 H, and discharge middle-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant. First front stage condenser  62 H is also available as a heat source for achieving dew condensation prevention of respective sections of refrigeration apparatus  1 , as well for cooling the first refrigerant. 
     Fan  67 H is disposed herein in mechanical chamber  4  in the vicinity of first front stage condenser  62 H and first rear stage condenser  63 H. Fan  67 H is rotated by driving force generated by motor  68 H to apply air to first front stage condenser  62 H and first rear stage condenser  63 H. The air thus applied promotes heat release to the surrounding air from the first refrigerant flowing at first front stage condenser  62 H and first rear stage condenser  63 H. Note that two condensers  62 H and  63 H are presented by way of example of condensers included in first cooling section  6 H according to the present embodiment. However, the number of condensers to be provided is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more as long as the first refrigerant can be cooled by the condensers. 
     First expander  64 H is constituted by an expansion valve or a capillary tube, for example, and configured to expand and depressurize the middle-temperature and high-pressure first refrigerant discharged from first rear stage condenser  63 H, and discharge low-temperature and low-pressure first refrigerant. 
     First evaporator  65 H evaporates (vaporizes) the low-temperature and low-pressure first refrigerant discharged from first expander  64 H, and discharges the evaporated first refrigerant. Discharge refrigerant from first evaporator  65 H is sucked into first compressor  61 H via first fluid circuit  66 H. In this manner, the first refrigerant circulates in first fluid circuit  66 H. 
     First evaporator  65 H further constitutes cascade condenser  8  in cooperation with second rear stage condenser  73 L described below. More specifically, cascade condenser  8  is constituted by first evaporator  65 H and second rear stage condenser  73 L integrated with each other to achieve heat exchange, and cools the second refrigerant at second rear stage condenser  73 L by utilizing endothermic reaction caused during evaporation of the first refrigerant by first evaporator  65 H. Cascade condenser  8  configured as above is constituted by any one of a receiver, a double tube, and a plate type heat exchanger, for example. 
     Second cooling section  7 L is a low-temperature side cooling section in a what is known as cascade cycle. Second compressor  71 L, second front stage condenser  72 L, second rear stage condenser  73 L, second expander  74 L, and second evaporator  75 L are connected in an annular shape in such a manner as to achieve fluid communication with one another in this order to cause a flow of the second refrigerant, which has a lower boiling point than a boiling point of the first refrigerant, in second fluid circuit  76 L of second cooling section  7 L. 
     Second compressor  71 L compresses the sucked second refrigerant, and discharges high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant. 
     Second front stage condenser  72 L, which has configuration and function similar to the configuration and function of the first front stage condenser, condenses discharge refrigerant received from second compressor  71 L, and discharges middle-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant. Note that second front stage condenser  72 L, which is a supplemental condenser for cooling the second refrigerant on the upstream side with respect to cascade condenser  8 , may be eliminated. In addition, two or more second front stage condensers  72 L may be provided. 
     As described above, second rear stage condenser  73 L constituting cascade condenser  8  in cooperation with first evaporator  65 H further cools discharge refrigerant from second front stage condenser  72 L by utilizing endothermic reaction of the first refrigerant caused at first evaporator  65 H, and discharges middle-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant. 
     Second expander  74 L having configuration and function similar to configuration and function of first expander  64 H expands and depressurizes the middle-temperature and high-pressure second refrigerant discharged from second rear stage condenser  73 L, and discharges the low-temperature and low-pressure second refrigerant. 
     Second evaporator  75 L evaporates (vaporizes) the low-temperature and low-pressure second refrigerant discharged from second expander  74 L, and discharges the evaporated second refrigerant. The discharge refrigerant from the second evaporator is sucked into second compressor  71 L via second fluid circuit  76 L. In this manner, the second refrigerant circulates in second fluid circuit  76 L. 
     Also refer to  FIG. 4  hereinafter. As illustrated in dotted lines in  FIG. 4 , second evaporator  75 L is disposed between exterior body  21  and interior body  22 , and affixed to an outer peripheral face of interior body  22 . Heat from storage space S shifts toward second evaporator  75 L by endothermic reaction caused during evaporation of the second refrigerant by second evaporator  75 L. A cooling target within storage space S is cooled by the shift of heat. 
     2-4. Control System (Hardware Configuration) of Cooling Section  5   
     Pressure sensors or temperature sensors are provided at various positions on cooling section  5  described above. An important feature of the present embodiment is associated with first temperature sensor Se 1 , second temperature sensor Se 2 , third temperature sensor Se 3 , fourth temperature sensor Se 4 , fifth temperature sensor Se 5 , and sixth temperature sensor Se 6  illustrated in  FIGS. 5 and 6 . 
     As a typical example of an internal temperature sensor, first temperature sensor Se 1  is provided inside storage space S, and configured to detect a temperature of storage space S as an internal temperature, and output a signal indicating detection value PV of the internal temperature (hereinafter abbreviated as detection value PV of internal temperature) to control circuit board  9 . 
     As a typical example of an ambient temperature sensor, second temperature sensor Se 2  is provided at a position surrounding refrigeration apparatus  1  (e.g., vent hole (not shown) of fan  67 H), and configured to detect an ambient temperature, and output a signal indicating a detection value of the ambient temperature (hereinafter abbreviated as detection value ST of ambient temperature) to control circuit board  9 . Note that second temperature sensor Se 2  may be further attached to a surface of exterior body  21  in a manner not affected by first rear stage condenser  63 H (e.g., inside or surface of control panel  36 ) to detect an ambient temperature. 
     As an example of a second fluid circuit temperature sensor, third temperature sensor Se 3  is attached to an intermediate position between second rear stage condenser  73 L constituting cascade condenser  8 , and second expander  74 L in second fluid circuit  76 L. Third temperature sensor Se 3  disposed at this attachment position detects a temperature of the second refrigerant, and outputs a signal indicating a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature (hereinafter abbreviated as detection value of second refrigerant temperature) to control circuit board  9 . Note that third temperature sensor Se 3  is attached to the intermediate position between second rear stage condenser  73 L and second expander  74 L in second fluid circuit  76 L by thermal coupling in view of attachment easiness according to the embodiment described herein. More specifically, an area around piping constituting the intermediate position between second rear stage condenser  73 L and second expander  74 L in second fluid circuit  76 L is covered with a heat insulation material, such as glass wool. In this case, third temperature sensor Se 3  is easily attachable, and less affected by the outside temperature. This configuration therefore produces such an advantage that the temperature of the second refrigerant is accurately detectable. 
     As an example of a cascade temperature sensor, fourth temperature sensor Se 4  is attached to a refrigerant inlet side or refrigerant outlet side of first evaporator  65 H in first fluid circuit  66 H, for example, and is configured to detect a temperature of the first refrigerant, and output a signal indicating a detection value of the first refrigerant temperature (hereinafter abbreviated as detection value of first refrigerant temperature) to control circuit board  9 . Note that  FIG. 5  illustrates an example of fourth temperature sensor Se 4  attached to the refrigerant inlet side. 
     Note that each of third temperature sensor Se 3  and fourth temperature sensor Se 4  may be attached to various positions other than the positions described above. Examples of other positions include following positions: 
     refrigerant inlet side and refrigerant outlet side of first evaporator  65 H in first fluid circuit  66 H, and intermediate position between the refrigerant inlet side and outlet side of first evaporator  65 H 
     refrigerant inlet side and refrigerant outlet side of second rear stage condenser  73 L in second fluid circuit  76 L, and intermediate position between the refrigerant inlet side and outlet side of second rear stage condenser  73 L 
     position close to refrigerant inlet of second expander  74 L in second fluid circuit  76 L 
     In the configuration of first fluid circuit  66 H and second fluid circuit  76 L covered with glass wool or the like for heat insulation, each of third temperature sensor Se 3  and fourth temperature sensor Se 4  is capable of detecting an accurate temperature of refrigerant. Moreover, in the configuration covered with glass wool for heat insulation, attachment of third temperature sensor Se 3  and fourth temperature sensor Se 4  is more easily achievable than in case of fixation with urethane foam. 
     Moreover, fifth temperature sensor Se 5  and sixth temperature sensor Se 6  are attached to shell surfaces of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L, respectively, and configured to output signals indicating detection values correlated to temperatures of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L (hereinafter abbreviated as detection value of first compressor temperature and detection value of second compressor temperature) to control circuit board  9 . Note that fifth temperature sensor Se 5  and sixth temperature sensor Se 6  may be attached to insides of the shells of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L. 
     In addition, control circuit board  9  is built in control panel  36  illustrated in  FIG. 1 . As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , at least non-volatile memory  91 , at least control section  92 , and a static random access memory (SRAM)  93  are mounted on control circuit board  9 . 
     Non-volatile memory  91  is constituted by a flash memory, for example, and configured to store program P. Control section  92  is typically constituted by a microcomputer, and configured to execute program P by using SRAM  93  as a working area to perform controls of respective sections included in refrigeration apparatus  1 . An important feature in these controls according to the present embodiment is associated with control of respective rotation speeds of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L to adjust detection value PV of the internal temperature to target value SV. This control is hereinafter referred to as internal temperature control. According to the present embodiment, five types of internal temperature control will be presented by way of example in column  2 - 5  and following columns described below. Note that the respective rotation speeds of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L are specifically a rotation speed of first motor  611 H included inside first compressor  61 H, and a rotation speed of second motor  711 L included inside second compressor  71 L, respectively. 
     Further specifically, control section  92  determines such rotation speeds of first motor  611 H and second motor  711 L at which deviation e between detection value PV and a target temperature of the internal temperature becomes substantially zero. Thereafter, control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L indicating frequencies correlated with the rotation speed of first motor  611 H and the rotation speed of second motor  711 L, respectively. Control section  92  outputs first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L thus generated to first power supply section  612 H and second power supply section  712 L, respectively. 
     Each of first power supply section  612 H and second power supply section  712 L is an inverter circuit. First power supply section  612 H changes a frequency of three-phase alternating current voltage based on input first control signal CS 1 H, and supplies the changed voltage to first motor  611 H. Accordingly, first motor  611 H rotates at a rotation speed proportional to the frequency of first control signal CS 1  (i.e., rotation speed determined by control section  92 ). Second power supply section  712 L changes a frequency of three-phase alternating current voltage based on input second control signal CS 2 L, and supplies the changed voltage to second motor  711 L. Accordingly, second motor  711 L rotates at a rotation speed proportional to the frequency of second control signal CS 2  (i.e., rotation speed determined by control section  92 ). 
     2-5. Internal Temperature Control (Example 1) 
     Example 1 of the internal temperature control is now described with reference to  FIGS. 7A and 7B . 
     Control section  92  and others start by power activation. Control section  92  initially generates first control signal CS 1 H indicating a frequency corresponding to target rotation speed A 0  to start first compressor  61 H after an elapse of a predetermined time from the power activation (step S 001 ). Target rotation speed A 0  herein is preferably a highest possible rotation speed to reduce a temperature of cascade condenser  8  to an appropriate temperature as rapidly as possible. However, target rotation speed A 0  may be a speed lower than the maximum rotation speed depending on a load or a capacity of the compressor. When first control signal CS 1 H is supplied to first power supply section  612 H, first motor  611 H (i.e., first compressor  61 H) starts (step S 002 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires a detection value of the first refrigerant temperature from fourth temperature sensor Se 4  (step S 004 ) after an elapse of a predetermined time from the start of first motor  611 H (first compressor  61 H) (step S 003 ), and then determines whether or not the acquired detection value of the first refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to a first target temperature determined beforehand (step S 005 ). When determination is NO in this step, control section  92  again executes step S 004 . 
     On the other hand, when determination is YES in step S 005 , control section  92  considers that first cooling section  6 H has come into a state capable of appropriately cooling the second refrigerant passing through second rear stage condenser  73 L with reduction of the temperature of cascade condenser  8  to an appropriate temperature. Accordingly, control section  92  generates second control signal CS 2 L indicating a frequency corresponding to target rotation speed B 0  to start second compressor  71 L. Target rotation speed B 0  designated herein is such an appropriate value at which the internal temperature can reach the target temperature as rapidly as possible. When second control signal CS 2 L is supplied to second power supply section  712 L, second motor  711 L (i.e., second compressor  71 L) starts (step S 006 ). 
     Meanwhile, present refrigeration apparatus  1  includes keyboard  36   a  through which target value SV of the internal temperature is set. In response to an operation of keyboard  36   a  by the user, control section  92  acquires target value SV of the internal temperature set by the user from keyboard  36   a , and writes the acquired target value SV to a storage area reserved in non-volatile memory  91  or others in parallel with the processes shown in  FIGS. 7A and 7B . 
     Subsequently to step S 006 , control section  92  acquires target value SV of the internal temperature from non-volatile memory  91  or others, and acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1 . Thereafter, control section  92  adds a predetermined temperature to target value SV of the internal temperature to obtain first reference value Vref 1  as an example of a temperature reference value (step S 007  in  FIG. 7B ). The predetermined temperature in step S 007  is a positive value of approximately +4° C., for example. 
     Subsequently, control section  92  determines whether or not detection value PV of the internal temperature is lower than or equal to first reference value Vref 1  obtained in step S 007  (step S 008 ). When determination is YES in this step, control section  92  performs feedback control based on target value SV and detection value PV of the internal temperature. More specifically, control section  92  initially obtains deviation e between detection value PV and target value SV of the internal temperature (step S 009 ). Subsequently, control section  92  performs PI control (proportional-integral control) which brings deviation e close to zero to calculate target rotation speed B of second compressor  71 L. However, maximum rotation speed Bmax has been set for second motor  711 L, wherefore an upper limit of target rotation speed B is set to maximum rotation speed Bmax (step S 010 ). 
     Note that target rotation speed B is calculated by PI control in a preferable mode according to the present embodiment. Target rotation speed B is thus calculated for following reasons. When only proportional control (P control) is performed, deviation e may remain for a long period depending on the outside air temperature. For eliminating remaining deviation e within a short period, PI control, which performs integral control (I control) using an integrated value of deviation e as well as P control, is executed. 
     In case of the foregoing PI control which uses an integrated value, there also arise problems such as a necessity of a time for adjusting detection value PV of the internal temperature to target value SV. For solving these problems, control section  92  preferably executes proportional-integral-derivative control (PID control) which performs derivative control (D control) using a change with time of deviation e as well as the PI control. 
     Meanwhile, as described in column  1 - 2  (see  FIG. 2 ), with heat quantity Q 1  given to the feedback system as disturbance, heat quantity Q 2  (=Q 1 +W 1 ) is generated at cascade condenser  8 , while heat quantity Q 3  (=Q 1 +W 1 +W 2 ) is generated at both condensers  62 H and  63 H of first cooling section  6 H. Each of heat quantities Q 2  and Q 3  is determined by heat quantity Q 1 . Accordingly, once target rotation speed B of second compressor  71 L is determined based on heat quantity Q 1  (i.e., deviation e) generated by disturbance, target rotation speed A at which first compressor  61 H is operated to return the internal temperature to target value SV can be obtained beforehand based on determined target rotation speed B through experiments or the like carried out in a design development stage of present refrigeration apparatus  1 . Experiments and investigations conducted by the present inventor have revealed that target rotation speeds A and B exhibit a predetermined correspondence relation with each other. More specifically, it has been clarified that there is a positive correlation between target rotation speeds A and B (i.e., such relation that one increases as the other increases). The present inventor has found that first cooling section  6 H and second cooling section  7 L operate most efficiently when target rotation speed A is a value of target rotation speed B multiplied by predetermined coefficient k (k: value ranging from 0.25 to 4.00 (inclusive)) (i.e., when target rotation speed A is proportional to target rotation speed B) in a specific embodiment. 
     Considering the above point, control section  92  multiplies target rotation speed B determined in step S 010  by predetermined coefficient k after completion of step S 010  to calculate target rotation speed A proportional to target rotation speed B (step S 011 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  determines whether or not target rotation speed A calculated in step S 011  exceeds maximum rotation speed Amax of first motor  611 H (step S 012 ). When determination is YES in this step, control section  92  sets target rotation speed A to maximum rotation speed Amax (step S 013 ). 
     After step S 013  or when determination is NO in step S 012 , control section  92  determines whether or not either one of target rotation speeds A and B obtained in step S 013  or earlier is lower than minimum rotation speeds Amin and Bmin of motors  611 H and  711 L, respectively (steps S 014 A and S 014 B). When determination is YES in either one of steps S 014 A and S 014 B, one of motors  611 H and  711 L does not appropriately operates. In this case, control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L to temporarily stop both motors  611 H and  711 L in consideration that the internal temperature is difficult to return to target value SV. When control signals CS 1 H and CS 2 L are supplied to power supply sections  612 H and  712 L, motors  611 H and  711 L stop (step S 015 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1  (step S 016  in  FIG. 7A ), and then determines whether or not detection value PV of the internal temperature acquired in step S 016  exceeds target value SV (step S 017 ). Steps S 016  and S 017  are repeated until determination of YES in step S 017 . When determination is YES in step S 017 , control section  92  starts first motor  611 H to operate first motor  611 H at target rotation speed A 0  by a method similar to the method in step S 002  (step S 018 ). Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 004 . 
     Again refer to steps S 014 A and S 014 B in  FIG. 7B . When determination is NO in both the steps, control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L for operating motors  611 H and  711 L at target rotation speeds A and B, respectively. When control signals CS 1 H and CS 2 L are supplied to power supply sections  612 H and  712 L, motors  611 H and  711 L soon come to operate at target rotation speeds A and B (step S 019 ). In addition, control section  92  preferably changes a rotation speed of motor  68 H for fan  67 H in accordance with target rotation speed A or target rotation speed B in this step. For example, when target rotation speed A is lower than 2500 min −1 , the rotation speed of motor  68 H is relatively lowered. When target rotation speed A is higher than or equal to 3000 min −1 , the rotation speed of motor  68 H is relatively raised. In this case, efficient cooling is achievable for the first refrigerant passing through the insides of both condensers  62 H and  63 H. Thereafter, control section  92  executes step S 020 . 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1  and updates acquired detection value PV (step S 020 ), and then again executes step S 008 . 
     On the other hand, when determination is NO in step S 008 , control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L for operating first motor  611 H and second motor  711 L at maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax, respectively, based on a state that deviation e between detection value PV and target value SV of the internal temperature is still large. When first control signal CS 1 H and second control signal CS 2 L thus generated are supplied to first power supply section  612 H and second power supply section  712 L, respectively, first motor  611 H and second motor  711 L soon come to operate at maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax (step S 021 ). Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 008  after completion of step S 020 . 
     2-6. Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 1) 
     According to the present internal temperature control (Example 1) described above, control section  92  operates compressors  61 H and  71 L at maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax, respectively, while detection value PV of the internal temperature exceeds first reference value Vref 1  (i.e., while determination is NO in step S 008 ) (step S 021  in  FIG. 7B ). Accordingly, even when the temperature inside storage space S is raised in response to opening of inner door  24  or for other reasons, the internal temperature can rapidly reach a temperature slightly higher than target value SV of the internal temperature (first reference value Vref 1 ) (see period from time t 14  to time t 2  in  FIG. 8 ). 
     In addition, after detection value PV of the internal temperature reaches first reference value Vref 1 , control section  92  determines target rotation speeds A and B (steps S 010  and S 011  in  FIG. 7B ). In principle (basically), compressors  61 H and  71 L are operated at target rotation speeds A and B, respectively (step S 019 ). At this time, target rotation speed B is determined by PI control based on deviation e between detection value PV and target value SV of the internal temperature, while target rotation speed A is set to a value corresponding to target rotation speed B determined by PI control. According to the present embodiment, target rotation speed A is calculated by multiplying target rotation speed B by predetermined coefficient k. 
     By elimination of deviation e under the internal temperature control described above, the internal temperature returns to target value SV. According to the internal temperature control performed as above, target rotation speeds A and B are determined by the single feedback system as illustrated in  FIG. 9  after detection value PV of the internal temperature reaches first reference value Vref 1 . Particularly, target rotation speed A is determined based on target rotation speed B calculated by PI control regardless of the temperature of cascade condenser  8 . In this case, first compressor  61 H is operated without effects such as heat transmission delay and interference described in column  1 - 2 . Detection value PV of the internal temperature therefore is not excessively reduced to a temperature lower than target value SV (see time t 2  and later in  FIG. 8 ). Accordingly, efficient operations of compressors  61 H and  71 L are achievable without producing a waste of energy by present refrigeration apparatus  1 . 
     In addition to the above description, before detection value PV of the internal temperature reaches first reference value Vref 1  (see period from t 1  to t 2  in  FIG. 8 ), the rotation speeds of compressors  61 H and  71 L are set to maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax. After detection value PV reaches first reference value Vref 1  (see time t 2  and later in  FIG. 8 ), the rotation speeds of compressors  61 H and  71 L are changed to target rotation speeds A and B determined by the single feedback system. In this case, both compressors  6 H and  7 L are operated without effects such as heat transmission delay and interference as described in column  1 - 2 . Accordingly, refrigeration apparatus  1  provided herein is capable of rapidly returning the temperature inside storage space S to target value SV even at the time of a rise of the temperature of storage space S. 
     2-7. (Other) Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 1) 
     Moreover, according to the present internal temperature control, only first cooling section  6 H is operated immediately after power activation. Accordingly, high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L is avoidable. 
     2-8. Note to Internal Temperature Control (Example 1) 
     According to the description of the internal temperature control (Example 1), target rotation speed A is obtained by multiplying target rotation speed B by coefficient k. However, in a mode where non-volatile memory  91  stores beforehand a table which describes a correspondence relation between target rotation speeds A and B (positive correlation) (i.e., appropriate target rotation speed A for each target rotation speed B), control section  92  may read target rotation speed A corresponding to target rotation speed B obtained in step S 010  from the table, and designate read target rotation speed A as target rotation speed A to be set in step S 011 . 
     Note that the description in column  2 - 8  is applicable to internal temperature control (Example 2 to Example 5) described below. 
     2-9. Internal Temperature Control (Example 2) 
     Example 2 of the internal temperature control is now described with reference to  FIGS. 10A and 10B . Flows in  FIGS. 10A and 10B  are different from flows in  FIGS. 7A and 7B  in that steps S 101  to S 105  are included instead of steps S 004  to S 006 . No further difference is present between both the flowcharts. Accordingly, steps in  FIGS. 10A and 10B  similar to corresponding steps in  FIGS. 7A and 7B  are given identical step numbers, and the same detailed description is not repeated herein. 
     After completion of step S 003  in  FIG. 10A , control section  92  starts second motor  711 L (i.e., second compressor  71 L) to rotate second motor  711 L at target rotation speed B 0  in a manner similar to the manner of step S 006  described above (step S 101 ). 
     Note that a time elapsed for a predetermined length from the start of first compressor  61 H (delay time) in step S 003  in  FIG. 10A , i.e., a time until a start of second compressor  71 L in step S 101  after the start of first compressor  61 H may be determined in accordance with the second refrigerant temperature or an elapsed time from a stop of second compressor  71 L. 
     More specifically, the delay time is reduced in accordance with a detection value acquired by third temperature sensor Se 3  as the second refrigerant temperature when the acquired detection value is lower than or equal to −20° C. with an elapsed time shorter than two hours from the stop of second compressor  71 L, for example. In a specific example, the delay time is set to one minute. 
     On the other hand, when the value acquired by third temperature sensor Se 3  exceeds −20° C. with an elapsed time exceeding two hours from the stop of second compressor  71 L, the delay time is prolonged. In a specific example, the delay time is set to eight minutes. 
     As described above, when the second refrigerant temperature is a temperature lower than a predetermined value, or when an elapsed time from the stop of second compressor  71 L is not longer than a predetermined time, the time until the start of second compressor  71 L is reduced in step S 101 . 
     In this case, the time until the start of second compressor  71 L from the start of first compressor  61 H does not become excessively long in the state that the second refrigerant temperature is lower than the predetermined value, and that a long time is not elapsed yet after the stop of second compressor  71 L. Accordingly, the internal temperature control is more efficiently achievable. 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature from third temperature sensor Se 3  (step S 102 ), and determines whether or not the acquired detection value of the second refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to a second target temperature determined beforehand (step S 103 ). When determination is YES in this step, control section  92  executes step S 007  and following steps (described above) in  FIG. 10B . 
     On the other hand, when determination is NO in step S 103 , control section  92  stops operation of second compressor  71 L for a fixed period to stop high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L, and then restarts second compressor  71 L (steps S 104  and S 105 ). Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 102  to recheck the second refrigerant temperature. 
     2-10. Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 2) 
     According to the internal temperature control (Example 2) described above, the rotation speeds of both compressors  61 H and  71 L are controlled similarly to the internal temperature control (Example 1). Accordingly, operation and effect similar to those described in column  2 - 6  are offered. Moreover, high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable by steps S 101  to S 105 . A heat quantity generated by opening of heat insulation door  3  or inner door  24  during operation of present refrigeration apparatus  1 , or by loading of a warm cooling target is sequentially transmitted from second cooling section  7 L to first cooling section  6 H. In this case, the foregoing heat quantity change status is detectable earlier than a temperature change of the first refrigerant based on detection of the temperature of the second refrigerant, as in the manner of the internal temperature control (Example 2). Accordingly, the internal temperature control is more accurately achievable. 
     2-11. Note to Internal Temperature Control (Example 2) 
     According to the above description of the internal temperature control (Example 2), control section  92  stops second compressor  71 L for the fixed period, and then restarts second compressor  71 L in steps S 104  and S 105 . However, when target rotation speed A 0  of first compressor  61 H set in step S 002  is lower than or equal to maximum rotation speed Amax, control section  92  may set the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H to a speed higher than target rotation speed A 0  set in step S 002 , rather than performing steps S 104  and S 105 . In this manner, a high-load state of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable. 
     In addition, control section  92  may start second compressor  71 L in step S 101  in  FIG. 10A , acquire a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature from third temperature sensor Se 3  in step S 102 , and then stop second compressor  71 L in accordance with the second refrigerant temperature after an elapse of a predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L. 
     For example, second compressor  71 L may be stopped in accordance with a detection value acquired as the second refrigerant temperature by third temperature sensor Se 3 , such as a value higher than or equal to −10° C., after an elapse of 30 seconds as the predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L. 
     In this case, second compressor  71 L is not operated in a state that the second refrigerant temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature. Accordingly, a high-load state of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable. 
     Moreover, the predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L in this case may be changed in accordance with conditions. 
     These conditions include such a condition that the second refrigerant temperature higher than a predetermined value is lowering. In this condition, the predetermined time after the start of second compressor  71 L is set to a period longer than the corresponding predetermined time in other situations. 
     More specifically, when the second refrigerant temperature higher than −10° C. is lowering, for example, the predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L is set to 120 seconds. 
     In this manner, more efficient internal temperature control is achievable by changing the predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L to the stop of second compressor  71 L in accordance with conditions. 
     Second compressor  71 L is restarted in response to confirmation that a predetermined time (first predetermined time) has elapsed after the stop of the second refrigerant by the foregoing steps, and that the temperature of the second refrigerant is lower than a predetermined value, or in response to an elapse of a maximum predetermined time longer than the foregoing first predetermined time. 
     More specifically, second compressor  71 L is restarted in response to confirmation that a period of four minutes as the first predetermined time has elapsed after the stop of the second refrigerant, and that the temperature of the second refrigerant is lower than or equal to −34° C., or in response to an elapse of 15 minutes as the maximum predetermined time from the stop of the second refrigerant. 
     In addition, control section  92  may temporarily raise the number of rotations of first compressor  61 H in accordance with the outside temperature only for a predetermined time after an elapse of a predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L in step S 101 . For example, when an ambient temperature detected by second temperature sensor Se 2  is higher than or equal to 32° C., the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H is raised from 3600 rpm (one example of target rotation speed A 0 ) to 4000 rpm. In other words, the number of rotations of first compressor  61 H is temporarily raised to a speed higher than target rotation speed A 0  when the outside temperature is higher than a predetermined value. 
     More specifically, the number of rotations of first compressor  61 H is raised after an elapse of 20 seconds, for example, from the start of second compressor  71 L in step S 101 . Thereafter, the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H is returned to target rotation speed A 0  when the second refrigerant temperature has become lower than or equal to a predetermined value with detection of a high-temperature peek value of the second refrigerant temperature after operation of first compressor  61 H having the raised number of rotations. For example, the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H is returned to target rotation speed A 0  when the second refrigerant temperature becomes lower than or equal to −30° C. 
     More specifically, when the outside temperature is higher than a predetermined value, the number of rotations of first compressor  61 H is temporarily raised after an elapse of a predetermined time from the start of second compressor  71 L. First compressor  61 H is operated in the state of the raised number of rotations, whereafter the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H is returned to target rotation speed A 0  in accordance with the second refrigerant temperature. 
     In this manner, performance of first cooling section  6 H increases by the rise of the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H in a state of the excessively high outside temperature. Accordingly, a high-load state of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable. 
     2-12. Internal Temperature Control (Example 3) 
     Example 3 of the internal temperature control is now described with reference to  FIGS. 11A and 11B . 
     After power activation, control section  92  initially acquires target value SV of the internal temperature from non-volatile memory  91  or others, and also acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1  (see step S 201  in  FIG. 11A ). Subsequently, control section  92  obtains deviation e between detection value PV and target value SV of the internal temperature thus acquired, and stores deviation e in SRAM  93  or others (step S 202 ). 
     Thereafter, control section  92  determines whether or not current deviation e is larger than or equal to second reference value Vref 2  determined beforehand (step S 203 ). Second reference value Vref 2 , as an example of a second deviation reference value, corresponds to a reference temperature for starting both compressors  61 H and  71 L, and is set to approximately 50° C., for example. When determination is NO in this step, control section  92  again executes step S 201 . 
     On the other hand, when determination is YES in step S 203 , control section  92  generates control signals CS 1 H and CS 2 L for operating motors  611 H and  711 L (i.e., compressors  61 H and  71 L) at target rotation speeds A 0  and B 0 , respectively, and supplies generated control signals CS 1 H and CS 2 L to power supply sections  612 H and  712 L, respectively. In this manner, control section  92  simultaneously starts both motors  611 H and  711 L (step S 204 ). Target rotation speeds A 0  and B 0  at this time are set to appropriate speeds at which cascade condenser  8  and others can reach an appropriate temperature as rapidly as possible. 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature from third temperature sensor Se 3  (step S 205 ), and determines whether or not the acquired detection value of the second refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to a second target temperature determined beforehand (step S 206 ). 
     When determination is NO in step S 206 , control section  92  stops second compressor  71 L for a predetermined time in consideration that second cooling section  7 L is in a high-load state, and then restarts second compressor  71 L (steps S 207  and S 208 ). Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 205  to recheck the second refrigerant temperature. 
     On the other hand, when determination is YES in step S 206 , control section  92  acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1 , and also acquires target value SV stored in non-volatile memory  91  or others (step S 209  in  FIG. 11B ). Subsequently, control section  92  obtains deviation e between detection value PV and target value SV acquired in step S 209 , and then adds a predetermined temperature to deviation e to obtain third reference value Vref 3  as an example of a first deviation reference value (step S 210 ). The predetermined temperature in step S 210  is a positive value of approximately +4° C., for example. 
     Subsequently, control section  92  determines whether or not current deviation e is lower than or equal to third reference value Vref 3  obtained in step S 210  (step S 211 ). 
     When determination is NO in step S 211 , control section  92  operates first motor  611 H and second motor  711 L at maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax, respectively, in a manner similar to the manner of step S 021  described above (step  3212 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires detection value PV of the internal temperature from first temperature sensor Se 1 , obtains and updates deviation e based on acquired detection value PV and target value SV (step S 213 ), and then again executes step S 211 . 
     On the other hand, when determination is YES in step S 211 , control section  92  calculates target rotation speed B of second compressor  71 L in a manner similar to the manners of steps S 010  and S 011  described above, and then calculates target rotation speed A having a correspondence relation with target rotation speed B (steps S 214  and S 215 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  sets target rotation speed A to maximum rotation speed Amax when calculated target rotation speed A exceeds maximum rotation speed Amax in a manner similar to the manner of steps S 012  and S 013  described above (steps S 216  and S 217 ). When determination is NO in step S 216  or after step S 217 , control section  92  determines whether or not obtained target rotation speed A is lower than minimum rotation speed Amin, and whether or not obtained target rotation speed B is lower than minimum rotation speed Bin, in a manner similar to the manner of steps S 014 A and S 014 B after completion of step S 217  (steps S 218 A and S 218 B). When determination is YES in either one of steps S 218 A and S 218 B, motors  611 H and  711 L are stopped in a manner similar to the manner of step S 015  (step S 219 ). Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 201  in  FIG. 11A . 
     On the other hand, when determination is NO in steps S 218 A and S 218 B in  FIG. 11B , control section  92  operates motors  611 H and  711 L at target rotation speeds A and B, respectively, in a manner similar to the manner of step S 019  described above (step S 220 ). In addition, control section  92  in this step preferably changes a rotation speed of motor  68 H for fan  67 H in accordance with target rotation speed A in a manner similar to the manner of step S 019  described above. Thereafter, control section  92  again executes step S 213 . 
     2-13. Specific Example of Internal Temperature Control (Example 3) 
     Described now with reference to  FIG. 12  is an example of changes of rotation speeds of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L produced when the internal temperature control (Example 3) described above are executed under predetermined conditions. 
     Suppose that detection value PV of the internal temperature is 20° C., and that target value SV is −80° C. when power is activated for storage space S not cooled at all. Deviation e at this time is 100° C. 
     In addition, assuming that second reference value Vref 2  is 5° C., it is determined that current deviation e (100° C.) is higher than or equal to second reference value Vref 2  in step S 203 . In this case, compressors  61 H and  71 L are started to operate at target rotation speeds A 0  and B 0 , respectively, in step S 204 . As a result, the first refrigerant and the second refrigerant start circulating within first fluid circuit  66 H and second fluid circuit  76 L. 
     When it is determined in step S 206  that the second refrigerant temperature is higher than the second target temperature, second compressor  71 L is stopped for a predetermined time and restarted in steps S 207  and S 208  as described above. Alternatively, second compressor  71 L may be operated at a low rotation speed for the predetermined time. 
     When it is determined in step S 206  that the second refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to the second target temperature, compressors  61 H and  71 L are operated at maximum rotation speeds Amax and Bmax, respectively, until determination becomes YES in step S 211  as indicated from time t 1  to time t 2  in  FIG. 8 . When determination is YES in step S 211 , target rotation speed B of second compressor  71 L is calculated by PI control shown in step S 214  and following steps. Besides, target rotation speed A is calculated by multiplying target rotation speed B by coefficient k. 
     When it is determined that calculated target rotation speed A exceeds maximum rotation speed Amax, target rotation speed A is limited within maximum rotation speed Amax (e.g., 4500 min −1 ) by processing in steps S 216  and S 217  as indicated by broken line segments connecting ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) in  FIG. 12 . 
     When either one of calculated target rotation speeds A and B is lower than minimum rotation speeds Amin and Bmin (e.g., 1500 min −1 ), respectively, refrigeration apparatus  1  does not appropriately operate by operations of compressors  61 H and  71 L at speeds lower than minimum rotation speeds Amin and Bmin. Accordingly, both compressors  61 H and  71 L are stopped at any calculated value of rotation speed B under PI control by processing in steps S 218 A, S 218 B, and S 219  as indicated by a solid line segment connecting ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) in  FIG. 12 . 
     When calculated target rotation speeds A and B are higher than or equal to minimum rotation speeds Amin and Bmin, respectively, first compressor  61 H is operated at target rotation speed A (=k×B) as indicated by a broken line segment connecting ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) in  FIG. 12 . In addition, second compressor  71 L is operated at target rotation speed B as indicated by a solid straight line connecting ( 6 ) and ( 5 ) in  FIG. 12 . Note that  FIG. 12  shows an example when k is 1.2. 
     Detection value PV of the internal temperature becomes substantially equivalent to target value SV by cyclically repeating the foregoing processing in steps S 214  to S 218 B, S 220 , and S 213  (see time t 2  and later in  FIG. 8 ). 
     2-14. Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 3) 
     According to the internal temperature control (Example 3) described above, the rotation speeds of both compressors  61 H and  71 L are controlled similarly to the internal temperature control (Example 1). Accordingly, operation and effect similar to those described in column  2 - 6  are offered. Moreover, high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable by steps S 205  to S 208 . 
     2-15. Note to Internal Temperature Control (Example 3) 
     In the above description, a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature is acquired from third temperature sensor Se 3 , and whether or not the acquired second refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to the second target temperature is determined in steps S 205  and S 206  in  FIG. 11A . However, a detection value of the first refrigerant temperature may be acquired from fourth temperature sensor Se 4 , and whether or not the acquired first refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to the first target temperature may be determined as shown in parentheses in steps S 205  and S 206  in  FIG. 11A . In this manner, whether or not second cooling section  7 L is in a high-load operation can be similarly determined. 
     In addition, according to the above description, both compressors  61 H and  71 L are stopped in step S 219  in  FIG. 11B . However, only second compressor  71 L may be stopped, while first compressor  61 H may be operated at minimum rotation speed Amin. In other words, first compressor  61 H may be only required to operate at a speed lower than a previous speed. 
     Moreover, according to the above description, target rotation speed A is calculated by multiplying target rotation speed B by coefficient k in step S 215  in  FIG. 11B . Alternatively, target rotation speed A may be calculated by an equation A=k×B+c. In this case, target rotation speed A (A=k×B+c) may be higher or lower than target rotation speed B (indicated by solid line segment connecting ( 6 ) and ( 5 )) obtained by calculation of PI control as indicated by a broken line segment connecting ( 7 ) and ( 8 ) in  FIG. 12 . 
     In addition, when present refrigeration apparatus  1  is in a normal condition, the second refrigerant temperature becomes a temperature lower than or equal to the second target temperature after repeating a loop from step S 205  to step S 208  in  FIG. 11A  at most several times by control section  92 . In this case, the process shifts from step S 206  to step S 209 . Accordingly, by utilizing this feature, control section  92  may display message information indicating abnormality of refrigeration apparatus  1  on display  36   b  when the loop is executed a predetermined number of times or more, in consideration that refrigeration apparatus  1  is in an abnormal state. 
     Note that the description in present column  2 - 15  is applicable to the internal temperature control (Example 4 and Example 5) described below, and further to the internal temperature control (Example 1 and Example 2) described above. 
     2-16. Internal Temperature Control (Example 4) 
     Example 4 of the internal temperature control is now described with reference to  FIGS. 13A and 13B . 
     Flows in  FIGS. 13A and 13B  are different from flows in  FIGS. 11A and 11B  in that steps S 301  to S 304  are included instead of steps S 204  to S 208 . No further difference is present between both the flowcharts. Accordingly, steps in  FIGS. 13A and 13B  similar to corresponding steps in  FIGS. 11A and 11B  are given identical step numbers, and the same detailed description is not repeated herein. 
     When determination is YES in step S 203 , control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H for operating first compressor  61 H at target rotation speed A 0  determined beforehand, and supplies generated first control signal CS 1 H to first power supply section  612 H. At this time, target rotation speed A 0  is set to 4000 min −1 , for example, to adjust the temperature of cascade condenser  8  to the target temperature as rapidly as possible. In addition, control section  92  generates first control signal CS 1 H for raising the rotation speed of first motor  611 H to target rotation speed A 0  based on an acceleration sequence determined beforehand (step S 301 ). 
     Note that an actual rotation speed of first compressor  61 H is preferably detected by first power supply section  612 H constituted by an inverter circuit, and output to control section  92  such that control section  92  can output first control signal CS 1 H with reference to the actual rotation speed. However, control section  92  is not necessarily required to generate first control signal CS 1 H based on the actual rotation speed, but may adjust the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H to target rotation speed A 0  in accordance with the predetermined acceleration sequence as long as a rotation abnormal signal or the like of first compressor  61 H is not issued. 
     When the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H reaches target rotation speed A 1  (A 1 : numerical value meeting A 1 ≤A 0 ) (i.e., after elapse of predetermined time) (step S 302 ), control section  92  subsequently generates second control signal CS 2 L for operating second compressor  71 L at target rotation speed B 0  determined beforehand based on an acceleration sequence determined beforehand, and supplies generated second control signal CS 2 L to second power supply section  712 L. In this case, target rotation speed B 0  is set to 2000 min −1 , for example, to adjust the temperature of cascade condenser  8  to an appropriate temperature as rapidly as possible (step S 303 ). 
     When the rotation speed of second compressor  71 L reaches target rotation speed B 0  (i.e., after elapse of predetermined time) (step S 304 ), control section  92  executes step S 209  and following steps (described above) in  FIG. 13B . 
     2-17. Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 4) 
     According to the internal temperature control (Example 4) described above, the rotation speeds of both compressors  61 H and  71 L are controlled similarly to the internal temperature control (Example 1). Accordingly, operation and effect similar to those described in column  2 - 6  are offered. Moreover, high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable by steps S 301  to S 304 . 
     2-18. Internal Temperature Control (Example 5) 
     Example 5 of internal temperature control is now described with reference to  FIGS. 14A and 14B . 
     Flows in  FIGS. 14A and 14B  are different from flows in  FIGS. 11A and 11B  in that steps S 401  to S 404  are included instead of steps S 204  to S 208 . No further difference is present between both the flowcharts. Accordingly, steps in  FIGS. 14A and 14B  similar to corresponding steps in  FIGS. 11A and 11B  are given identical step numbers, and the same detailed description is not repeated herein. 
     When determination is YES in step S 203 , control section  92  starts first compressor  61 H to operate first compressor  61 H at target rotation speed A 0  in a manner similar to the manner of step S 301  described above (step S 401 ). 
     Subsequently, control section  92  acquires a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature from third temperature sensor Se 3  (step S 402 ), and determines whether or not the acquired detection value of the second refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to a second target temperature determined beforehand (step S 403 ). Note that a detection value of the first refrigerant temperature may be acquired from fourth temperature sensor Se 4 , and whether or not the acquired first refrigerant temperature is lower than or equal to the first target temperature may be determined as shown in parentheses in steps S 402  and S 403  in  FIG. 14A , similarly to the description in column  2 - 15 . When determination is NO in step S 403 , control section  92  again executes step S 402 . 
     On the other hand, when determination is YES in step S 403 , control section  92  generates second control signal CS 2 L indicating a frequency corresponding to target rotation speed B 0  to start second compressor  71 L in consideration that a sufficient condition has been achieved for appropriate cooling of the second refrigerant passing through second rear stage condenser  73 L, and supplies generated second control signal CS 2 L to second power supply section  712 L. As a result, second motor  711 L (i.e., second compressor  71 L) starts (step S 404 ). 
     Thereafter, control section  92  executes step S 209  and following steps (described above) in  FIG. 14B . 
     2-19. Operation and Effect of Internal Temperature Control (Example 5) 
     Operation and effect described in column  2 - 6  are similarly offered by the internal temperature control (Example 5) described above. Moreover, high-load operation of second cooling section  7 L immediately after power activation is avoidable by steps S 401  to S 404 . 
     2-20. Determination of Optimum Coefficient k 
     According to the internal temperature control described above, coefficient k may be a fixed value in a preferable range from 0.25 to 4.00 (inclusive). However, based on extensive investigations repeated by the present inventor, it has clarified that a ratio of target rotation speeds A to B (i.e., k) is preferably varied in accordance with target value SV of the internal temperature and an ambient temperature to minimize total power consumption of both compressors  61 H and  71 L (hereinafter abbreviated as total power consumption). 
     Curve C 1  in  FIG. 15  represents a correspondence relation between rotation speeds A and B appropriate for obtaining an internal temperature of −70° C. under an ambient temperature condition of 15° C. A point at which the total power consumption becomes the minimum on curve C 1  is point ( 1 ) (i.e., target rotation speeds A and B are approximately 1900 min −1  and 2000 min −1 ). 
       FIG. 15  also shows curves C 2 , C 3 , and C 4 . Curve C 2  represents a correspondence relation between rotation speeds A and B for obtaining an internal temperature of −70° C. at an ambient temperature of 30°. Curves C 3  and C 4  represent a correspondence relation between rotation speeds A and B for obtaining an internal temperature of −80° C. at ambient temperatures of 15° C. and 30° C., respectively. Points at which the total power consumption becomes the minimum on curves C 2 , C 3 , and C 4  are points ( 2 ), ( 3 ), and ( 4 ), respectively. 
     Points ( 1 ) to ( 4 ) can be obtained by measuring the total power consumption while appropriately changing the ambient temperature and a value of the internal temperature, and changing the rotation speeds of both compressors  61 H and  71 L in a design development stage of present refrigeration apparatus  1 . According to actual measurements thus obtained, target rotation speeds A and B at point ( 2 ) were 2300 min −1  and 2000 min −1 , target rotation speeds A and B at point ( 3 ) were 2400 min −1  and 2250 min −1 , and target rotation speeds A and B at point ( 4 ) were 3000 min −1  and 2250 min −1 , respectively. 
     Coefficient k is a value A/B, wherefore k is preferably 1900/2000=0.95 for obtaining an internal temperature of −70° C. under an ambient temperature condition of 15° C. Similarly, coefficient k is preferably 2300/2000=1.15 for obtaining an internal temperature of −70° C. under an ambient temperature condition of 30° C. Coefficient k is preferably 2400/2250=1.06 for obtaining an internal temperature of −80° C. under an ambient temperature condition of 15° C. Coefficient k is preferably 3000/2250=1.33 for obtaining an internal temperature of −80° C. under an ambient temperature condition of 30° C. 
     The present inventor calculated optimum coefficient k for each of several combinations of the ambient temperature and the target value of the internal temperature in the foregoing manner. Results thus obtained are shown in following Table 1. Note that coefficient k for an ambient temperature of 23° C. corresponds to an interpolated value of respective coefficients k for ambient temperatures of 15° C. and 30° C. in following Table 1. 
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                 Optimum coefficient k for ambient temperature and internal 
               
               
                 temperature (target value) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Internal temperature (target value) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 70 
                 75 
                 80 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Ambient 
                 15 
                 0.95 Point (1) 
                 1.01 
                 1.06 Point (3) 
               
               
                 temperature (° C.) 
                 23 
                 1.05 
                 1.12 
                 1.20 
               
               
                   
                 30 
                 1.15 Point (2) 
                 1.24 
                 1.33 Point (4) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Control section  92  retains beforehand a table (Table 1 shown above) which describes optimum coefficient k for each combination of the ambient temperature and the internal temperature (target value). In steps S 011  in  FIG. 7B  and  FIG. 10B , or in step S 215  in  FIGS. 11B, 13B, and 14B , before calculation of target rotation speed A, control section  92  acquires detection value ST of the ambient temperature from second temperature sensor Se 2 , and target value SV of the internal temperature stored in non-volatile memory  91  or others, and acquires, from the table, and determines coefficient k corresponding to a combination of detection value ST of the ambient temperature and target value SV of the internal temperature thus acquired (in other words, correspondence relation between rotation speeds A and B). Note that control section  92  obtains coefficient k by the interpolation process described above when coefficient k corresponding to detection value ST of the ambient temperature and target value SV of the internal temperature thus acquired is not described in the table. 
     Control section  92  calculates target rotation speed A in step S 011  in  FIGS. 7B and 10B , or in step S 215  in  FIGS. 11B, 13B, and 14B  by utilizing coefficient k obtained as described above. In this manner, the total power consumption in the internal temperature control can be minimized. 
     2-21. Various Safety Functions of Present Refrigeration Apparatus  1  (Example 1) 
     As described above, each of first power supply section  612 H and second power supply section  712 L includes an inverter circuit. This inverter circuit has a built-in protection function in some cases. For example, first power supply section  612 H and second power supply section  712 L output a first abnormal signal and a second abnormal signal, respectively, to control section  92  at the time of a failure of start of first motor  61 H and second motor  72 L, an abnormal operation such as an excessive load, a flow of large current, or on other occasions. 
     Control section  92  executes interruption processing or the like in consideration that second cooling section  7 L is operating in a high-load state when receiving the first abnormal signal from first power supply section  612 H during output of control signals CS 1 H and CS 2 L to power supply sections  612 H and  712 L, respectively, to instruct operations of both compressors  61 H and  71 L. In the interruption processing or the like, control section  92  reduces the operation speed of second compressor  71 L causing a high load to a speed lower than the previous speed, confirms an elapse of a fixed time or cancellation of the abnormal signal, and returns the operation speed to the original speed. Alternatively, control section  92  temporarily stops operation of second compressor  71 L, and restarts second compressor  71 L after an elapse of a fixed time. 
     On the other hand, control section  92  having received the second abnormal signal reduces the operation speed of second compressor  71 L to a speed lower than the previous speed, confirms an elapse of a fixed time or cancellation of the abnormal signal, and returns the operation speed to the original speed. Alternatively, control section  92  temporarily stops operation of second compressor  71 L, and restarts second compressor  71 L after an elapse of a fixed time. 
     2-22. Various Safety Functions of Present Refrigeration Apparatus  1  (Example 2) 
     Moreover, in Example 1 through Example 5 of the internal temperature control, control section  92  regularly acquires a detection value of the temperature of cascade condenser  8  from at least either one of third temperature sensor Se 3  and fourth temperature sensor Se 4 , and performs such control as to return the acquired detection value to a temperature within a predetermined temperature range when determining that the acquired detection value is a value out of the predetermined temperature range. The predetermined temperature range herein is a temperature range intended to be maintained by cascade condenser  8  for protection of the compressors. In a specific example, control section  92  changes or adjusts to zero at least either one of the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H and the rotation speed of second compressor  71 L when the detection value of the temperature of cascade condenser  8  is lower than a lower limit value in the predetermined temperature range. 
     2-23. Various Safety Functions of Present Refrigeration Apparatus  1  (Example 3) 
     In addition to the above description, in Example 1 through Example 5 of the internal temperature control, control section  92  regularly acquires a detection value of the second refrigerant temperature from third temperature sensor Se 3  during operations of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L, and performs such control as to return the acquired detection value to a temperature within a predetermined temperature range when determining that the acquired detection value is a value out of the predetermined temperature range. In a specific example, control section  92  changes or adjusts to zero at least either one of the rotation speed of first compressor  61 H and the rotation speed of second compressor  71 L when the detection value of the second refrigerant temperature is lower than a lower limit value in the predetermined temperature range. 
     2-24. Various Safety Functions of Present Refrigeration Apparatus  1  (Example 4) 
     In addition to the above description, in Example 1 through Example 5 of the internal temperature control, control section  92  regularly acquires a detection value of the first compressor temperature and a detection value of the second compressor temperature from fifth temperature sensor Se 5  and sixth temperature sensor Se 6 , respectively, during operations of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L. When determining that at least one of the acquired detection values is higher than or equal to a predetermined temperature, control section  92  reduces or sets to zero the rotation speed or speeds of at least one or both of first compressor  61 H and second compressor  71 L, in consideration that at least either first compressor  61 H or second compressor  71 L is an abnormal overheat state. When determining that at least one of the acquired detection values is higher than or equal to the predetermined temperature, control section  92  may further change the rotation speed of motor  68 H for fan  67 H to a speed higher than the previous speed. 
     The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-028126, filed on Feb. 17, 2016, including the specification, drawings, and abstract, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     A refrigeration apparatus according to the present invention is capable of rapidly returning a temperature of a storage space, and is suitable for an ultra-deep freezer or the like. 
     REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 
     
         
           1  Refrigeration apparatus 
         S Storage space 
           6 H First cooling section 
           61 H First compressor 
           611 H First motor 
           612 H First power supply section 
           62 H First front stage condenser 
           63 H First rear stage condenser 
           64 H First expander 
           65 H First evaporator 
           66 H First fluid circuit 
           67 H Fan 
           68 H Motor 
           7 L Second cooling section 
           71 L Second compressor 
           711 L Second motor 
           712 L Second power supply section 
           72 L Second front stage condenser 
           73 L Second rear stage condenser 
           74 L Second expander 
           75 L Second evaporator 
           76 L Second fluid circuit 
           8  Cascade condenser 
           92  Control section 
         Se 1  First temperature sensor (internal temperature sensor) 
         Se 2  Second temperature sensor (ambient temperature sensor) 
         Se 3  Third temperature sensor (second fluid circuit temperature sensor) 
         Se 4  Fourth temperature sensor (cascade temperature sensor)