Abstract:
The present invention relates to a refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus which utilizes a vapor compression refrigeration system having a refrigerant circulating therethrough that comprises a compressor powered by an engine exhaust gas driven turbine. A mini centrifugal compressor may advantageously be used with such an apparatus, thus allowing the use of low GWP refrigerants. The present invention further relates to methods for powering a compressor, such as a mini-centrifugal compressor, in a refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus, and methods for controlling compressor surge, impeller speed and cooling capacity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a tetrafluoropropene and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
Abstract:
A heat transfer system capable of being coupled to at least one temperature controlled zone, the elements of the system comprising: (i) at least one liquid refrigerant line; (ii) at least one expansion valve selected for R22 or R422D; (iii) at least one evaporator (iv) at least one compressor; (v) at least one condenser; (vi) at least one vapor refrigerant line; and wherein all of the elements have an inlet side and an outlet side and elements (i) through (vi) are in fluid communication together and contains R422D ; and the system further comprising a sensing element communicatively coupled to the outlet side of at least one evaporator and at least one expansion valve and at least one sensing element contains a fluid selected to work when R22 is in the condenser-to-evaporator circuit, or R422D. Further disclosed are methods for retrofitting R22 containing heat transfer systems, including refrigerators and air conditioners. Also disclosed are refrigerators and air conditioners containing only R422D.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
Abstract:
Disclosed are refrigerant compositions comprising the following components, as expressed in weight percent, and such that the total adds up to 100%, including any additives. 7.0-9.0 % wt. R32 [difluoromethane, CH2F2, having a normal boiling point of -51.7°C]; 39.0-50.0 % wt. R125 [pentafluoroethane, CF3CHF2, having a normal boiling point of -48.5°C]; 39.0 50.0 % wt R134a [1, 1, 1, 2 tetrafluoroethane, CF3CHF2, normal boiling point of -26.1 °C]; 1.9 to 2.5 % wt hydrocarbon, which consists essentially of 1.5 -1.8 % wt R600 [n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3, normal boiling point of -0.5°C], and 0.4 - 0.7 % wt R601a [isopentane, ((CH31)21CHCH2CH3, having normal boiling point of +27.8°C] or R601 [n-pentane (CH3CH2CH2 CH2CH3, having a normal boiling point of +36°C)]. Further disclosed are refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water chillers, and heat pumps using the compositions described herein as at least one of the heat transfer compositions in the equipment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of flexible hoses capable of handling high pressure fluids and providing a barrier against permeation loss in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Such hoses are particularly suitable in air conditioning and refrigeration in which new, low global warming potential refrigerant alternatives are used.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions that are useful for compatabilizing a conventional, non-polar, compression refrigeration lubricant and a hydrofluorocarbon and/or hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerant in a compression refrigeration apparatus. Additionally, these composition promote efficeint return of lubricant from the non-compressor zones to the compressor zones of the aforesaid refrigeration apparatus.