摘要 |
A regulator for controlling the flow of refrigerant in a refrigerant reclaiming system having a compressor and a condenser, the regulator comprising a condenser regulator section through which the flow of refrigerant passes after exiting the condenser. The condenser regulator section includes a hollow cylindrical container with an inlet port in the top for receiving the flow of refrigerant, and a hollow tube mounted in the top of the container which extends vertically to the vicinity of the bottom of the container, for releasing refrigerant from the container. A liquid float valve mounted in the lower end of the tube opens the release tube only when liquid refrigerant is present. The regulator may further comprise a compressor regulator section through which the flow of refrigerant passes before entering the compressor. The compressor regulator section includes a pressure sensor connected to the refrigerant reclaiming system for sensing the pressure within the flow of refrigerant after it exits the compressor, and a feedback line to an adjustable inlet valve for adjusting the volume of the flow of refrigerant in response to excessive pressure readings from the pressure sensors.
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