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Low charge packaged ammonia refrigeration system with evaporative condenser

US11035594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2017
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2700/21175
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaged, pumped liquid, evaporative-condensing recirculating ammonia refrigeration system with charges of 10 lbs or less of refrigerant per ton of refrigeration capacity. The compressor and related components are situated inside the plenum of a standard evaporative condenser unit, and the evaporator is close coupled to the evaporative condenser. Single or dual phase cyclonic separators may also be housed in the plenum of the evaporative condenser.

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