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Refrigeration device using hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant

US5355695A · kind A · utility

53Cited by
13References
31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1992
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C2210/26
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refrigeration device comprising a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, an accumulator and a refrigerant is described. Lubricating oil present in the compressor is chosen so as to be insoluble with the refrigerant, and a particular accumulator design is described to ensure return of oil back to the compressor.

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