Method of removing an immiscible lubricant from a refrigeration system and apparatus for same
A method is described for separating an immiscible lubricant from a liquid refrigerant in a refrigerating system including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device and an evaporator, wherein the expansion device is connected to the condenser by a liquid refrigerant flow line for liquid refrigerant and immiscible lubricant. The method comprising slowing the rate of flow of the liquid refrigerant and immiscible lubricant between the condenser and the expansion device such that the liquid refrigerant and the immiscible lubricant separate based upon differences in density. The method also comprises collecting the separated immiscible lubricant in a collection chamber in fluid communication with the separated immiscible lubricant. Apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. 3 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Inst
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-91CE23810
- Assignee:
- Spauschus Associates, Inc., Stockbridge, GA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,887,441/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-845,955
- OSTI ID:
- 335438
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 30 Mar 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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