Energy recovery apparatus for a refrigeration system
US8716879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy recovery apparatus for use in a refrigeration system, comprises an intake port, a nozzle, a turbine and a discharge port. The intake port is adapted to be in fluid communication with a condenser of a refrigeration system. The nozzle comprises a converging portion, a throat region and a diverging portion. The nozzle is configured to expand refrigerant discharged from the condenser and increase velocity of the refrigerant as it passes through the nozzle. The turbine is positioned relative to the nozzle and configured to be driven by refrigerant discharged from the nozzle. The discharge port is downstream of the turbine and is configured to be in fluid communication with an evaporator of the refrigeration system.
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