Divided refrigeration system for aircraft galley cooling
US11485497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A divided aircraft galley refrigeration system is disclosed. In embodiments, the system includes an evaporating unit positioned within an aircraft galley. In another embodiment, the system includes a refrigeration and heat discharge unit positioned outside of the aircraft galley. In another embodiment, the system includes a liquid refrigerant pipe configured to fluidically couple the evaporating unit and the refrigeration and heat discharge unit. In another embodiment, the system includes a vapor refrigerant pipe configured to fluidically couple the evaporating unit and the refrigeration and heat discharge unit.
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