Stirling refrigeration system with a thermosiphon heat exchanger
US6550255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2323/00271
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An enclosure for a refrigerated space. The enclosure may include a thermosiphon and a Stirling cooler. The thermosiphon may include a condenser end and an evaporator end. The ends may be connected by a small diameter pipe and a large diameter pipe. The Stirling cooler may drive the thermosiphon to cool the refrigerated space.
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