Mitsubishi electric corporation (20240230167). REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS simplified abstract
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 20240230167 titled 'REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
The abstract describes a refrigeration cycle apparatus with a main circuit and a bypass circuit, each containing various components such as compressors, condensers, heat exchangers, expansion devices, and branching portions.
- The main circuit includes a compressor, a condenser, a refrigerant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger, an expansion device, a branching portion, an evaporator, a third branching, and a fourth branching portion.
- The bypass circuit includes a second expansion device, the first refrigerant-to-refrigerant heat exchanger, and a second branching portion with liquid and gas outflow pipes.
- The liquid outflow pipe is located below the gas outflow pipe and communicates with the third branching portion, while the gas outflow pipe communicates with the fourth branching portion.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, and heat pump systems. - It can also be applied in industrial refrigeration processes and commercial cooling systems.
Problems Solved: - The apparatus improves the efficiency and performance of refrigeration cycles by optimizing the flow of refrigerant and heat exchange processes. - It provides better control over the cooling capacity and temperature regulation in different applications.
Benefits: - Enhanced energy efficiency and reduced operating costs. - Improved reliability and durability of refrigeration systems. - Better overall performance and temperature control in various cooling applications.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in residential, commercial, and industrial refrigeration systems. - It has potential applications in food storage, transportation, and processing industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the bypass circuit improve the overall efficiency of the refrigeration cycle? 2. What are the specific advantages of the branching portions in optimizing the flow of refrigerant in the system?
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.