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Refrigeration apparatus

US10145598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2014
Grant dateDec 4, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A refrigeration apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a condenser, a liquid receiver, a first opening-and-closing valve, an expansion valve, and an evaporator are connected sequentially by pipes and through which refrigerant circulates. The refrigerant is HFO1123 or a refrigerant mixture containing HFO1123. A ratio of a refrigeration capacity to an opening area of the first opening-and-closing valve is within a range of 0.25 to 0.6 (kW/mm2).

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