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Method for providing refrigeration using a turboexpander cycle

US6438994B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2001
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2270/912
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for generating refrigeration using a turboexpander or reverse Brayton cycle which can more efficiently generate refrigeration especially to cryogenic temperatures using a defined refrigerant mixture containing argon and/or nitrogen.

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