Multiple stage cascade refrigeration system having temperature responsive flow control and method
US6324856A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/21175
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A refrigeration system having a flow control mechanism to selectively increase or decrease refrigerant flow in response to system temperature. In the preferred embodiment, a cascade refrigeration system having a high temperature first stage with a compressor, condenser, flow control device and heat exchanger. The low temperature second stage has a compressor, flow control device, evaporator and heat exchanger. The first stage is in a heat exchange relationship with the second stage through the common heat exchanger, which functions as condenser in the second stage. A controller responsive to temperature sensed at the second stage evaporator outlet operates a valve to increase or decrease refrigerant flow in the first stage. Increased refrigerant flow improves refrigeration system response to large heat loads, while maintaining efficient operation under normal conditions.
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