Oil separator
US5170640A · kind A · utility
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11Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Oil laden refrigerant is supplied tangentially into an oil separator for a primary removal of oil and then into a coalescer for a secondary removal of oil. Flow between the oil separator and coalescer is controlled by a valve so as to insure that a rapid build up of pressure takes place in the sump to insure adequate lubrication to the compressor.
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