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Economizer control with variable capacity

US5095712A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1991
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A refrigeration circuit is provided in which economizer control is provided together with variable capacity control. Constant cooling is achieved by controlling an economizer cycle responsive to the suction pressure of the compressor. Additionally, compressor discharge temperature is controlled by controlling the portion of liquid refrigerant supplied to the interstage line.

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