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Title Two-way filter-drier for heat pump systems
Creator/Author Schumacher, E.W.
Publication Date1979 Dec 04
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 5491616
Report Number(s)US 4177145
Resource TypePatent
Resource RelationPat. File: Filed date 3 May 1978
Subject320100 -- Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization-- Buildings; ;DRYERS-- DESIGN;FILTERS-- DESIGN;FILTERS-- DRYERS;HEAT PUMPS-- FILTERS; REFRIGERANTS;VALVES
Related SubjectCONTROL EQUIPMENT;EQUIPMENT;FLOW REGULATORS;FLUIDS;WORKING FLUIDS
Description/Abstract A filter-drier that provides two-way or bi-directional flow for a heat pump or other refrigeration system is described.^This filter-drier contains a spring-loaded check valve at each end of an adsorption space containing an adsorbent such as activated alumina, molecular sieve silica gel or combination thereof.^Each check valve is surrounded by a filter pad and a flexible diaphragm.^Reverse-discharge and separate-discharge embodiments are particularly described.
Country of PublicationUnited States
LanguageEnglish
FormatPages: 8
RightsVirginia Chemical Inc.
System Entry Date2001 May 13

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