18575357. REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18575357 titled 'REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS
The refrigeration cycle apparatus described in the abstract consists of a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, a second heat exchanger with heat transfer tubes and a header, refrigerant pipes, a bypass circuit with a bypass valve, and a refrigerant circuit auxiliary unit.
- The apparatus includes a compressor, heat exchangers, an expansion valve, refrigerant pipes, a bypass circuit, and a refrigerant circuit auxiliary unit.
- The bypass circuit allows for the delivery of gas-phase refrigerant from the header to the compressor.
- The bypass valve controls the pressure of the refrigerant in the bypass circuit to be lower than that in the header.
- The refrigerant circuit auxiliary unit facilitates the transfer of refrigerant from the bypass circuit to the compressor.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, and heat pump systems. - It can be applied in industrial refrigeration, commercial cooling systems, and residential air conditioning units.
Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of refrigerant between components in a refrigeration cycle. - Control of refrigerant pressure to optimize system performance. - Facilitates the delivery of gas-phase refrigerant to the compressor for improved efficiency.
Benefits: - Enhanced energy efficiency in refrigeration systems. - Improved performance and reliability of cooling equipment. - Reduced energy consumption and operating costs in refrigeration applications.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Refrigeration Cycle Apparatus for Enhanced Energy Efficiency This technology can be utilized in commercial refrigeration units, industrial cooling systems, and residential air conditioners to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The market implications include increased demand for environmentally friendly cooling solutions and enhanced performance in refrigeration applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the bypass circuit improve the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle? 2. What are the key advantages of using a refrigerant circuit auxiliary unit in this apparatus?
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve in which refrigerant flows from the first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger having a plurality of heat transfer tubes and a header, a first refrigerant pipe connecting the expansion valve with a refrigerant inlet of the header, a second refrigerant pipe connecting the second heat exchanger with a refrigerant suction inlet of the compressor, a bypass circuit having a bypass inlet connected to the header at a position different from that of the refrigerant inlet of the header and a bypass outlet connected to the second refrigerant pipe, a bypass valve configured to make a pressure of the refrigerant in the bypass circuit lower than a pressure of the refrigerant in the header, and a refrigerant circuit auxiliary unit configured to deliver gas-phase refrigerant from the bypass circuit to the bypass outlet.
