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Axial flow compressor for HVAC chiller systems

US11015848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2017
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2500/28
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a refrigerant compressor for use in a chiller system. The compressor includes an electric motor arranged upstream of a stage of a compressor in the main refrigerant flow path. This disclosure also relates to an axial flow compressor of a relatively high capacity, and a recirculation feature for the same.

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