Refrigerant handling system and method especially for flammable and potentially flammable refrigerants
US5551247A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/52
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigerant handling system that is particularly adapted for flammable or potentially flammable refrigerants that includes a compressor having an inlet for connection to a source of refrigerant, and a condenser connected to the outlet of the compressor for at least partially condensing refrigerant passing therethrough. An air motor is connected to a source of air under pressure for operating the compressor. The air from the motor exhaust is directed to the condenser for cooling the condenser and thereby enhancing extraction of heat from refrigerant passing through the condenser.
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