PHASE SEPARATOR FOR A SEALED SYSTEM

摘要

A sealed system is provided. The sealed system includes a compressor and a phase separator disposed downstream of the compressor. The phase separator includes a casing that defines a liquid refrigerant collection volume and a gaseous refrigerant collection volume. A refrigerant inlet conduit extends between the compressor and the gaseous refrigerant collection volume, a gaseous refrigerant outlet conduit has an inlet positioned within the gaseous refrigerant collection volume of the casing and a liquid refrigerant outlet conduit has an inlet positioned within the liquid refrigerant collection volume of the casing. A plurality of cooling fins is positioned on an outer surface of the casing. A related refrigerator appliance is also provided.

主权项

1. A sealed system, comprising:
a compressor; a phase separator disposed downstream of the compressor, the phase separator comprising
a casing having a top portion and a bottom portion, the casing defining a liquid refrigerant collection volume at the bottom portion of the casing and a gaseous refrigerant collection volume at the top portion of the casing, the casing also having an outer surface;a refrigerant inlet conduit extending between the compressor and the gaseous refrigerant collection volume;a gaseous refrigerant outlet conduit having an inlet positioned within the gaseous refrigerant collection volume of the casing;a liquid refrigerant outlet conduit having an inlet positioned within the liquid refrigerant collection volume of the casing; anda plurality of cooling fins positioned on the outer surface of the casing at the top portion of the casing.