Method and apparatus for the control of economizer circuit flow for optimum performance
US6474087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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