Refrigeration system
US7377126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/21175
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a refrigeration system having a pressurizer, a condenser, an expansion device and an evaporator, with the evaporator having an inlet header, an outlet header, and a plurality of channels therebetween, the outlet header has a liquid outlet and a vapor outlet and provision is made for separation of refrigerant liquid from refrigerant vapor. The liquid refrigerant is passed through a superheating heat exchanger to obtain complete evaporation and superheating prior to passing to the pressurizer. Various other features are provided to enhance the system operation.
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