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Method and apparatus for the control of economizer circuit flow for optimum performance

US6474087B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 2001
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2700/21152
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The economizer flow to the intermediate compression chamber inside a compressor is controlled via a variable restriction. The size of the restriction is selected to optimize unit performance in relation to operating conditions.

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