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Vapor compression cycle device with multi-component working fluid mixture and method of modulating its capacity

US4217760A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 20, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B9/006
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vapor compression cycle device is described which includes a multi-component working fluid mixture, a high-pressure liquid accumulator with an associated flow restricting device positioned between the condensing heat exchanger and the evaporating heat exchanger, and a low-pressure liquid accumulator positioned between the evaporating heat exchanger and the compressor. A method is also described of modulating the capacity of such a device.

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