Heat recovery system with liquid separator application
US10415859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/23
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat recovery system and methods of their use that include a liquid separator, which allows for relatively less refrigerant charge needed for operation of the heat recovery system, e.g. in a cooling and/or heat recovery mode. The liquid separator separates the liquid and vapor from fluid exiting the heat recovery exchanger, which can ensure that the inlet of the condenser coil is sourced with vapor and minimizes liquid entering the condenser coil. The liquid separator does not receive liquid refrigerant from the condenser coil, such as in a regular operating mode (e.g. cooling and/or heat recovery mode). Use of the liquid separator and its arrangement within the fluid circuit can thereby reduce the operating refrigerant charge needed for the system. A flow control device can control the heat recovery and/or cooling capacity of the heat recovery system.
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