Counterflow evaporator for refrigerants
US6530421B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B9/006
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A counterflow evaporator for refrigerants, in particular for zeotropic refrigerants, where elongated inner members are inserted in the elongated tubular members of the evaporator to form an annular passage through which the refrigerant can flow. Resilient support members maintain the elongated inner members in position within the elongated tubular members.
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