Refrigeration – Processes – Lubricant handling
Patent
1992-09-02
1993-11-30
Bennet, Henry A.
Refrigeration
Processes
Lubricant handling
62470, 62472, 159901, F25B 4302
Patent
active
052654320
ABSTRACT:
An oil purification apparatus for use in conjunction with a refrigeration system. The oil purification apparatus includes an isolation tank for receiving a quantity of contaminated oil from the refrigeration system and holding the oil isolated from the refrigeration system. A separation system including a heater and an agitation mechanism reclaims refrigerant contaminant entrained in the oil. A vapor loop selectively conveys the reclaimed refrigerant from the oil purification apparatus to the refrigeration system.
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Dietrich Allen J.
Luepke Gary L.
American Standard Inc.
Bennet Henry A.
Beres William J.
Doerrler William C.
Ferguson Peter D.
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