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(11) EP 2 054 682 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
06.05.2009 Bulletin 2009/19

(21) Application number: 06801972.8

(22) Date of filing: 21.08.2006
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F25D 15/00(2006.01)
F25D 21/06(2006.01)
F25B 1/10(2006.01)
B01D 47/00(2006.01)
B01D 5/00(2006.01)
F25D 21/00(2006.01)
F25B 47/00(2006.01)
F28D 5/00(2006.01)
B01D 47/06(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2006/032547
(87) International publication number:
WO 2008/024102 (28.02.2008 Gazette 2008/09)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB
Designated Extension States:
AL BA HR MK RS

(71) Applicant: Carrier Corporation
Farmington CT 06034 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • LIFSON, Alexander
    Manlius, NY 13104 (US)
  • TARAS, Michael F.
    Fayetteville, NY 13066 (US)

(74) Representative: Booth, Catherine Louise 
Frank B. Dehn & Co. St Bride's House 10 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JD
London EC4Y 8JD (GB)

   


(54) VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM WITH CONDENSATE INTERCOOLING BETWEEN COMPRESSION STAGES