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Lubricant for compression type refrigerating machine and refrigeration system using the same

US8486871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2008
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lubricating oil for a compression-type refrigerator using a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant including a polyvinyl ether-based compound containing in the molecule an alkylene glycol unit or a polyoxyalkylene glycol unit and a polyvinyl ether unit and having a molecular weight in the range of 300 to 3,000, and a refrigeration apparatus using the lubricating oil.The present invention can provide a lubricating oil for a compression-type refrigerator having good compatibility in the atmosphere of a hydrofluorocarbon and a high viscosity index, and a refrigeration apparatus using such a lubricating oil.

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