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Lubricant useful for improving the oil separation performance of a vapor compression system

US8778859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2003
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2027

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

Abstract

Polymeric additives are disclosed for compressor lubricants which can reduce the tendency of the lubricant to become entrained in compressed gases and be carried forward as fine dispersed droplets in compressed gas systems such as compressed air, natural gas, and compression refrigeration systems.

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