Method and apparatus for integrating components of a refrigeration system
US4316366A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2600/2509
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flash subcooler is provided to meter a portion of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the evaporator to an intermediate heat exchanger to subcool refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the evaporator. This diverted refrigerant is flashed to provide subcooling and is then redirected to the compressor as is the flow of refrigerant from the evaporator. Both the refrigeration system and and subassemblies for accomplishing the above are disclosed as well as methods of operation thereof.
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