18277585. REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Washiyama of Tokyo (JP)
REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18277585 titled 'REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The refrigeration cycle apparatus described in the abstract includes a main circuit with various components such as a compressor, condenser, heat exchanger, expansion device, branching portions, and evaporator. Additionally, there is a bypass circuit that includes a second expansion device, a heat exchanger, and a branching portion with liquid and gas outlets.
- The main circuit of the refrigeration cycle apparatus consists of a compressor, condenser, heat exchanger, expansion device, branching portions, and evaporator.
- The bypass circuit includes a second expansion device, a heat exchanger, and a branching portion with liquid and gas outlets.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, and heat pump systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps improve the efficiency and performance of refrigeration systems by providing a bypass circuit for better control of refrigerant flow.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased energy efficiency, better temperature control, and improved overall performance of refrigeration systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include refrigeration units for commercial buildings, industrial cooling systems, and residential air conditioning units.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar refrigeration cycle apparatus with bypass circuits used in industrial refrigeration systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional refrigeration systems in terms of energy efficiency and performance?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional refrigeration systems in terms of energy efficiency and performance.
What are the potential maintenance requirements for this refrigeration cycle apparatus compared to standard systems?
The article does not address the potential maintenance requirements for this refrigeration cycle apparatus compared to standard systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a main circuit and a bypass circuit. The main circuit includes: a compressor; a first condenser; a first refrigerant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger; a first expansion device; a first branching portion; a first evaporator; a third branching; and a fourth branching portion. The bypass includes: a second expansion device; the first refrigerant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger; and a second branching portion. The second branching portion includes a liquid outflow pipe and a gas outflow pipe. The liquid outflow pipe defines one outlet for the refrigerant and is located below the gas outflow pipe. The gas outflow pipe defines another outlet for the refrigerant and is located above the liquid outflow pipe. The one outlet of the second branching portion communicates with the third branching portion. The other outlet of the second branching portion communicates with the fourth branching portion.