SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING LUBRICANT WITHIN A VAPOR COMPRESSION HEAT PUMP

摘要

Methods and system for managing lubricant within a vapor compression heat pump are presented. In one example, lubricant may be flushed from selected areas of a heat pump to other areas of the heat pump where lubricant is desired. The lubricant may be flushed in full flushing mode or in a partial flushing mode.

主权项

1. A method for a vehicle heat pump, comprising:
selecting a heat pump flushing mode in response to a vehicle being electrically coupled to a stationary power grid; and flushing the vehicle heat pump via activating a pump.