Water condensate recovery device
US4280334A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2321/1412
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water condensate recovery device for use in a refrigeration system. The device comprises a condensate compartment for receiving condensate water therein. A heat transfer conduit is provided in the condensate compartment through which refrigerant fluid from a compressor flows for cooling therein by the condensate water. Aperture means is provided with the condensate compartment to permit escape of vapor caused by evaporation of condensate water therein during heat transfer between the refrigerant fluid in the heat transfer conduit and the condensate water. The condensate compartment permits disposal of the condensate water by evaporation and simultaneously reduces the discharge pressure of the compressor by cooling the refrigerant fluid from the compressor.
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