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Method for use of liquid/vapor ammonia absorption systems in unitary HVAC systems

US5548971A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1995
Grant dateAug 27, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/62
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid vapor absorption system comprises: one or more absorbers, one or more generators, and a fluid loop for directing refrigerant absorption fluid between the absorbers and generators, heat exchangers for selectively functioning as an evaporator or a condenser and cooperating with an indoor coil for recovering thermal energy, PA1 a reservoir for condensed refrigerant, PA1 a phase-change thermosyphon loop for directing condensed refrigerant from the reservoir to the heat exchange section of an absorber for removing heat of absorption, and PA1 a reversing valve means for selectively directing gaseous refrigerant to the heat exchangers functioning as a condenser, and for simultaneously directing gaseous refrigerant from the heat exchangers functioning as an evaporator to the absorber.

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