Vapor compression refrigeration system
US6799435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D11/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a vapor compression refrigeration system, an evaporator and a gas-liquid separator are received in a common casing, so that the gas-liquid separator and the evaporator are placed close to each other. Thus, it is possible to limit heat absorption of the liquid phase refrigerant from the atmosphere to reduce the heat loss upon discharge of the refrigerant from the gas-liquid separator. Also, it is possible to reduce pressure loss in a refrigerant passage between the gas-liquid separator and the evaporator.
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