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Fluid sensor, refrigerant leakage detection device, refrigeration system, and refrigerant leakage detection method

US8350582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2008
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2500/222
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid sensor for detecting refrigerant leakage from a refrigerant circuit includes a sensor main body having two electrodes spaced apart from each other. The fluid sensor is configured such that the fluid sensor is connectable to an impedance measurement device to measure impedance between the two electrodes.

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