Flash gas bypass evaporator
US10234181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/23
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A heat exchanger includes a fluid distribution manifold, a fluid collection manifold, and a plurality of tubes extending there between. A separator within the fluid distribution manifold includes a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit extends through an inlet end and over at least a portion of the length of the fluid distribution manifold. A plurality of openings in the first fluid conduit fluidly couples the first fluid conduit to at least a first portion of the plurality of tubes. A first end of a second fluid conduit is arranged generally centrally within and parallel to the first fluid conduit. Refrigerant vapor is configured to flow through the second fluid conduit. Liquid refrigerant is configured to flow between the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit to at least the first portion of the plurality of tubes.
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