Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
062114000 | Employing diverse materials or particular material in refrigeration circuit | 37 |
20080289344 | Transcritical Cooling Systems - The present invention concerns a method for improving the efficiency of a transcritical cooling installation and the installation itself. | 11-27-2008 |
20090113903 | Cooling methods and systems using supercritical fluids - The methods and systems using supercritical fluids for cooling of objects with high thermal emissions are disclosed. The unique thermodynamic properties of supercritical fluids combined with microchannel cooling technology allow effective absorption of the waste heat and exclude “vapor lock”, “boiling crisis”, and other deficiencies of conventional two-phase liquid cooling. | 05-07-2009 |
20090241565 | Method for Enhancing Mineral Oil Miscibility and Oil Return - The present invention relates to a method for increasing the solubility of oils in refrigerant compositions within a system using a refrigerant compressed with a mechanical device by adding polyolester directly to the refrigerant followed by charging a mixture of the polyolester and refrigerant into the system (air conditioner, refrigerator, etc.). The present invention also relates to a method of optimizing mineral oil return in a system using a refrigerant compressed with a mechanical device and a method of cleansing heat exchange tubes of a system using a refrigerant compressed with a mechanical device by adding polyolesters directly to a refrigerant composition followed by charging a mixture of the polyolester and refrigerant into the system. | 10-01-2009 |
20090260373 | Refrigerant Composition - [Problems] To provide a refrigerant which is obtained by mixing a refrigerant, dimethyl ether, and carbon dioxide and which has such excellent performances that it does not cause ozonosphere depletion, has extremely low global warming potential, and is safe and nontoxic. | 10-22-2009 |
20090277194 | Compositions Comprising A Fluoroolefin - 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. | 11-12-2009 |
20090288431 | PHENOL STABILIZERS FOR FLUOROOLEFINS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be at least one phenol or a mixture of at least one phenol with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants. | 11-26-2009 |
20100037637 | OIL CIRCULATION OBSERVER FOR HVAC SYSTEMS - An innovative oil observer for estimating oil concentration and oil amount in a refrigerant compressor in a vapor compression cycle is described. The invention ensures the safe operation of the compressor by ensuring that adequate lubricant is present in the compressor. This oil observer is based on oil models for components of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Oil models for HVAC components estimate oil mass and refrigerant mass in each component. With all component oil models and heat exchanger observers which provide the estimation of inner geometric lengths of two-phase flow heat exchangers, a system-level oil observer is established by integrating all component models. Experimental testing has been conducted to verify the performance of this oil observer for steady state operation and dynamic processes. The invention has direct applications in residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. | 02-18-2010 |
20100154444 | Trans-Chloro-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene For Use In Chiller Applications - The present invention relates to refrigerant compositions containing trans-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(E)) useful for chiller applications and processes using 1233zd(E). | 06-24-2010 |
20100257880 | Retrofit HVAC attached energy storage system and process - The invention described herein represents a significant improvement in the efficiency of cooling processes for applications such as buildings, computer equipment, processes, and refrigeration. Described is HVAC energy attached storage whereby an existing HVAC systems cooling capacity is augmented by the addition of a phase changed compressed refrigerant storage and control system. Energy is stored at a first time for subsequent use when electricity is more expensive than a threshold, when electricity availability is constrained, when the thermal load to be cooled is forecasted to be above a threshold, or when a renewable energy source is less available than a threshold. | 10-14-2010 |
20110132005 | Refrigeration Process and Apparatus with Subcooled Refrigerant - A mechanical refrigeration process in which a refrigerant undergoes a cyclical process of evaporation, compression, condensation, and expansion in order to provide a cooling effect, characterized by the condensation of the refrigerant including: supplying the refrigerant to a first side of a heat exchanger; and supplying an exhaust cryogen fluid from a cryogenic process to a second side of the heat exchanger; wherein the exhaust cryogen fluid is capable of subcooling the refrigerant within the heat exchanger. A mechanical refrigeration apparatus is also included capable of subcooling the refrigerant prior to expansion via the use of a cryogen fluid. | 06-09-2011 |
20120017614 | Apparatus and Method of Using Nanofluids to Improve Energy Efficiency of Vapor Compression Systems - Nanofluids for vapor compression systems is a new invention to enable vapor compression systems used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems to take advantage of nanoparticles. Prior work has already shown that using nanoparticles is an excellent method to improve heat transfer in water, ethylene glycol, and engine oil applications. This invention is a method and apparatus for using nanofluids that will increase the heat transfer in the condenser of vapor compression systems; thereby, reducing power consumption. The system uses nanoparticles in the condenser to increase heat transfer and reduce the condensing pressure thereby saving energy. | 01-26-2012 |
20120240606 | Trans-Chloro-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene For Use In Chiller Applications - The present invention relates to refrigerant compositions containing trans-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(E)) useful for chiller applications and processes using 1233zd(E). | 09-27-2012 |
20120272671 | ENHANCED BOILER - A method and apparatus for preventing loss of a cooling fluid from a boiler in an aircraft by incorporating an absorber material is provided. In some aspects, an apparatus may include a base section, a top section, a cooling fluid, and an absorber material disposed in the base section. The absorber material may be configured to retain the cooling fluid therein. The apparatus may further include a barrier disposed between the base and top sections. The barrier may be configured to retain the absorber material in the base section while allowing the cooling fluid to pass therethrough. | 11-01-2012 |
20120324926 | REFRIGERANT FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE HEAT TRANSFER - The invention relates to a method of heat transfer by means of a vapor compression circuit containing a heat transfer fluid, said method including, consecutively, evaporating the heat transfer fluid, compressing the heat transfer fluid, condensing the heat transfer fluid to a temperature greater than or equal to 70′ C., and decompressing the heat transfer fluid. In said method, the heat transfer fluid includes 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, the compounding weight ratio of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane in the fluid being no higher than 20%. The invention also relates to a heat transfer fluid suitable for implementing said method and to a facility that is also suitable for implementing said method. | 12-27-2012 |
20130055738 | TERNARY HEAT-TRANSFER FLUIDS COMPRISING DIFLUOROMETHANE, PENTAFLUOROETHANE AND TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - The invention relates to a ternary composition comprising: from 5 to 50% of difluoromethane;—from 2 to 20% of pentafluoroethane; and—from 30 to 90% of tetrafluoropropeae. The tetrafluoropropeae may be 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene or 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. This composition can he used as a heat-transfer fluid in vapor compression circuit. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055739 | HEAT-TRANSFER FLUIDS AND USE THEREOF IN COUNTERCURRENT HEAT EXCHANGERS - The invention relates to a ternary composition comprising difluoromethane, 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and a hydrocarbon-derived compound containing at least two fluorine atoms and having a boiling point of between −30 and −20° C., which is selected from 1,1-difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. This composition is particularly suitable for use as a heat-transfer fluid in the presence of countercurrent heat exchangers. | 03-07-2013 |
20130213063 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FLUOROOLEFINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential. | 08-22-2013 |
20130327071 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cooling system includes a cooling loop that includes a reservoir. The reservoir has a level sensor that is configured to provide a level signal indicative of a coolant level within the reservoir. A temperature sensor is in communication with the cooling loop and is configured to provide a temperature signal. A controller is in communication with the level sensor and the temperature sensor. The controller has a coolant density data. The controller is configured to correct the level signal based upon the temperature signal and detect a leakage condition of the cooling system. A method of determining a coolant amount within a cooling system includes the steps of determining an amount of coolant having a temperature-variable density, determining a coolant temperature, correcting the coolant amount based upon the coolant temperature, and comparing the corrected coolant amount to a desired coolant amount to detect a coolant leakage condition. | 12-12-2013 |
20150096312 | COMPOSITIONS BASED ON 2,3,3,4,4,4-HEXAFLUOROBUT-1-ENE - A composition including 2,3,3,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-1-ene as a mixture with one or more hydrocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, ether, hydrofluoroether or fluoroolefin compounds having a boiling point of less than or equal to 0° C. Also, the use of such a composition in heat transfer applications. Also, a heat transfer installation including a vapor compression circuit containing such a composition as heat-transfer fluid or containing a heat-transfer composition including such a composition, and also one or more additives chosen from lubricants, stabilizers, surfactants, tracers, fluorescers, odorous agents and solubilizers, and mixtures thereof. | 04-09-2015 |
20150291869 | REFRIGERANT COMPOSITION - Refrigerant fluids that can be used in different types of compression systems. A composition including between 36 and 39 wt. % of difluromethane (HFC-32), between 28 and 32 wt. % of pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), and between 31 and 35 wt. % of tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a). The composition may be used as a replacement for R-404A. | 10-15-2015 |
20150299547 | LOW GWP HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer compositions and methods that include (a) from about 60% to about 70% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 20% to about or less than 40% by weight of a compound selected from unsaturated-CF3 terminated propenes, unsaturated-CF3 terminated buteness, and combinations of these; and (c) from greater than about 0% to about 10% by weight of n-butane, isobutane, and combinations thereof. | 10-22-2015 |
20150315446 | LOW GWP HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer compositions, methods, and uses thereof that include (a) from about 17% to about 40% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 51% to about 83% by weight of a tetrafluoropropene; and (c) from greater than about 0% to less than about 9% by weight of CO2. The amount of component (c) improves one or more of a capacity, efficiency, discharge temperature, discharge pressure, and/or energy consumption of the composition, particularly in a low or medium temperature refrigeration system and as compared to composition lacking component (c) and/or the refrigerant R-404A. | 11-05-2015 |
20150337192 | EPOXIDE AND FLUORINATED EPOXIDE STABILIZERS FOR FLUOROOLEFINS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be an epoxide, fluorinated epoxide or oxetane, or a mixture thereof with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344761 | USE OF TERNARY COMPOSITIONS - The use of a ternary composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and difluoromethane, as a heat-transfer fluid, in compression refrigeration systems with exchangers operating in counterflow mode or in cross-flow mode with counterflow tendency. A heat-transfer process in which a ternary composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and difluoromethane is used as a refrigerant in compression systems with exchangers operating in counterflow mode or in cross-flow mode with counterflow tendency. | 12-03-2015 |
20150353802 | BINARY REFRIGERATING FLUID - Binary compositions of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and difluoromethane, and especially to the uses thereof as a heat transfer fluid in compression systems with exchangers operating in counterflow mode or in split flow mode with counterflow tendency. Also, a method of heat transfer in which a binary composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and difluoromethane is used as refrigerant in compression systems with exchangers in countercurrent mode or in crossed-current mode with countercurrent tendency. | 12-10-2015 |
20150376485 | COMPOSITIONS OF 2,4,4,4-TETRAFLUOROBUT-1-ENE AND CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUOROBUT-2-ENE - A composition including 2,4,4,4-10-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene, and also the use thereof in particular as a heat transfer fluid. The composition may include: from 1% to 99% of 2,4,4,4-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and from 1% to 99% of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene; preferably from 5% to 70% of 2,4,4,4-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and from 30% to 95% of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene; preferably from 20% to 65% of 2,4,4,4-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and from 35% to 80% of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene; preferably from 25% to 60% of 2,4,4,4-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and from 40% to 75% of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene; preferably from 28% to 51% of 2,4,4,4-tetrafluorobut-1-ene and from 49% to 72% of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene. | 12-31-2015 |
20160010904 | TRANSCRITICAL R744 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH GAS COOLER OUTLET VAPORS USED AS A HEAT SOURCE FOR THE DEHUMIDIFYING COIL | 01-14-2016 |
20160017199 | SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENT HEATING AND/OR COOLING AND HAVING LOW CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT - The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer systems, methods and compositions which utilize a heat transfer fluid comprising: (a) from about or greater than about 0% to about 15% by weight of HCFO-1233zd; (b) from about 65% to less than about 100% by weight of HFO-1234ze, or HFO-1234yf, or combinations thereof; and (c) from greater than about 0% to about 20% by weight of HFC-125, with the weight percent being based on the total of the components (a)-(c) in the composition. | 01-21-2016 |
20160017231 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents. | 01-21-2016 |
20160024364 | COLD AND HEAT STORAGE AGENT COMPOSITION - The invention provides a cold and heat storage agent composition containing paraffin as a base material and at least one selected from the group consisting of organic inhibitors and passivators as a hydrogen generation inhibitor. | 01-28-2016 |
20160054035 | MIXED HYDROCARBON REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH REDUCED WORK-ENERGY REQUIREMENTS USING A HYBRID COMPRESSION/ADSORPTION HEAT CYCLE - A refrigeration method reduces compressor energy usage in a hydrocarbon refrigeration system by incorporating a distillation/adsorption cycle. The method and related systems can use waste or other heat sources to replace a portion of the mechanical energy of the compression cycle in a novel process scheme easily adapted to either new or existing refrigeration systems. The present hybrid vapor compression-adsorption cycle combines both the refrigerant and adsorption medium in the compression cycle and separates these components using conventional multi-stage distillation to then separate them for the refrigeration and adsorption cycles. | 02-25-2016 |
20160115362 | REFRIGERANTS CONTAINING (E)-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUOROBUT-2-ENE - A composition including (E)-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobat-2-ene as a mixture with at least one hydrocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon or fluoroolefin compound having a boiling point less than or equal to −12° C., and also to the use of this composition as a heat transfer fluid. A process for reducing the environmental impact of heat-transfer equipment including a vapor compression circuit containing an initial heat-transfer fluid, said process comprising a step replacing the initial heat-transfer fluid in the vapor compression circuit with a final heat-transfer fluid, the final heat-transfer fluid having a GWP which is lower than the initial heat-transfer fluid, wherein the final heat-transfer fluid is the above composition. | 04-28-2016 |
20160123636 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEAT PUMP AND HEAT PUMP - A fluid is condensed by at least one condensation device and the fluid is expanded by at least one expansion device. Then, the fluid is evaporated by at least one evaporation device and the fluid is compressed by at least one compression device. An ionic liquid is used when compressing the fluid. | 05-05-2016 |
20160137895 | USE OF ALKYL PERFLUOROALKENE ETHERS AND MIXTURES THEREOF IN HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMPS - Disclosed herein is a method for producing heating in a high temperature heat pump having a heat exchanger. The method comprises extracting heat from a working fluid, thereby producing a cooled working fluid wherein said working fluid comprises at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a method of raising the maximum feasible condenser operating temperature in a high temperature heat pump apparatus. The method comprises charging the high temperature heat pump with a working fluid comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a high temperature heat pump apparatus. The apparatus contains a working fluid comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a composition comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether, and specialized additives or lubricants for use in a high temperature heat pump. | 05-19-2016 |
20160168442 | STABILIZATION OF HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE NANOPARTICLES | 06-16-2016 |
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20170233625 | REFRIGERANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING DIFLUOROMETHANE (HFC32) AND 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE (HFO1234YF) | 08-17-2017 |