Temperature control apparatus and method of operating the same

Details Temperature control apparatus and method of operating the same Temperature control apparatus and method of operating the same

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Tapolcai, William E. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Compressing, condensing and evaporating

C062S174000, C062S196400

Reexamination Certificate

active

06910341

ABSTRACT:
A temperature control unit and a method of operating a temperature control unit. The temperature control unit including a refrigeration circuit enclosing a refrigerant and having a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator coil. The method including providing a first flow path extending through the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator, providing a second flow path extending through the compressor and the evaporator, the second flow path bypassing a section of the refrigeration circuit, directing refrigerant through the first flow path during operation in a cooling mode, directing refrigerant through the second flow path during operation in a heating mode, and recovering refrigerant from the section of the refrigeration circuit during operation in a recovery cycle.

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