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Refrigeration circuit defrost system, method and components

CA 1136874 A · Owner: Carrier Corporation · Inventors: Bell, William W. Jr.

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Refrigeration Circuit Defrost System, Method and Components Abstract, Apparatus and a method for operating a refrigeration system without reverse cycle defrost are disclosed. A heat exchanger is divided into a plurality of zones, one zone being constantly utilized as a subcooler to both defrost said zone and to subcool the refrigerant. The remaining zones of the heat exchanger are utilized as an evaporator as is known in the art. A selector valve which is capable of indexing liquid refrigerant flow between zones and receiving gaseous refrigerant from the remaining zones is also disclosed. Additionally, a header arrangement having both expansion means and a conduit controlled by check valve …

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  • Granted December 7, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 7, 1999.
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FiledNovember 3, 1981
GrantedDecember 7, 1982
Term endedDecember 7, 1999
Patent numberCA 1136874 A
Classification (IPC)F25D21/12

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