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Refrigeration system having a pressure regulating device

US6272870A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 1999
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2400/22
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for use in regulating the flow of a working fluid, such as a refrigerant, is provided which includes a pressure regulating device. The pressure regulating device controls the mass flow rate of the working fluid in the refrigeration system. The pressure regulating device is controlled based on the saturation characteristics of the working fluid.

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