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Cooling system having dual suction port compressor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1377868
A cooling system for appliances, air conditioners, and other spaces includes a compressor, and a condenser that receives refrigerant from the compressor. The system also includes an evaporator that receives refrigerant from the condenser. Refrigerant received from the condenser flows through an upstream portion of the evaporator. A first portion of the refrigerant flows to the compressor without passing through a downstream portion of the evaporator, and a second portion of the refrigerant from the upstream portion of the condenser flows through the downstream portion of the evaporator after passing through the upstream portion of the evaporator. The second portion of the refrigerant flows to the compressor after passing through the downstream portion of the evaporator. The refrigeration system may be configured to cool an appliance such as a refrigerator and/or freezer, or it may be utilized in air conditioners for buildings, motor vehicles, or other such spaces.
Research Organization:
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0003910
Assignee:
Whirlpool Corporation
Patent Number(s):
9,746,208
Application Number:
14/636,442
OSTI ID:
1377868
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English