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Apparatus for removing non-condensable gases from a refrigerant

US11365919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2019
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B43/043
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (1) for removing non-condensable gases from a refrigerant is described, said apparatus (1) comprising a pipe arrangement (2) having a pipe (3), cooling means (4) for the pipe (3), and venting means, wherein the pipe (3) comprises a connection geometry (5) for a connection to a refrigerant system. Such an apparatus should be operated with good efficiency. To this end the pipe comprises at least a first section (6) and a second section (7) which are directed in different directions.

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