Separator and biasing plate
US4834631A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B39/1066
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a reciprocating compressor, the separator plate separating the suction and discharge plenums acts as a spring relative to the valve plate assembly. Under liquid slugging conditions the valve plate moves against the biasing force of the separator plate to establish a relief passage between the piston cylinder and the suction plenum.
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