Integrated evaporator and accumulator for refrigerant systems
US9062900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B43/006
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A space-saving cooling system for an aircraft may include an evaporator in an enclosure with an accumulation region in the enclosure for a liquid mixture of liquid refrigerant and lubricating oil. Space saving may be achieved through a combining of evaporator functions and accumulator functions in a single enclosure. A heat exchanger may be interposed between the evaporator and the compressor for heating refrigerant emerging from the evaporator so that liquid refrigerant does not reach an inlet of the compressor.
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