Compression system and clothing treating apparatus comprising same
The compression system with series-connected oil separators and capillary flow resistance bodies effectively addresses oil separation inefficiencies in carbon dioxide dry-cleaning systems, enhancing performance and preventing shortages.
US20250101669A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-03-27LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US18/730999
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-01-25
- Filing Date
- 2023-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The existing dry-cleaning systems using carbon dioxide face inefficiencies in oil separation from refrigerants, leading to malfunction of components, decreased washing performance, and oil shortages due to pressure differences between oil separators.
Method used
A compression system with multiple oil separators connected in series, featuring capillary flow resistance bodies in connection and recovery pipes to manage oil flow and prevent shortages, ensuring effective oil separation and recovery.
Benefits of technology
This configuration enhances oil separation efficiency, reduces component malfunctions, improves washing performance by minimizing oil content in refrigerants, and prevents oil shortages in the compressor.
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Abstract
Provided is a compression system including, in order to minimize an amount of oil mixed with a supplied refrigerant, a compressor configured to compress and discharge the refrigerant, a plurality of oil separators configured to separate the oil included in the refrigerant discharged from the compressor, and a refrigerant pipe configured to connect the compressor and the plurality of oil separators to form a travelling path of the refrigerant, and the plurality of oil separators are connected in series along the travelling path of the refrigerant.
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