| abstract |
A compressor (1) draws in gaseous refrigerant optionally containing liquid refrigerant and discharges high-pressure gaseous refrigerant. A condenser (2) downstream of the compressor (1) condenses the high-pressure gaseous refrigerant. A throttle mechanism (3) downstream of the condenser (2) reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant, optionally containing gaseous refrigerant, leaving the condenser (2). An evaporator (4) downstream of the throttle mechanism (3) vaporizes the liquid refrigerant or gas-liquid phase refrigerant leaving the throttle mechanism (3), the vaporized refrigerant constituting the gaseous refrigerant, optionally containing liquid refrigerant, which is drawn into the compressor (1). A refrigerating oil (6) is contained in the compressor (1) or a separate tank, at least part of the refrigerating oil being exposed to the refrigerant, for performing the function of lubrication or sealing. The refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon based refrigerant. The refrigerating oil is lighter than the liquid refrigerant and dissolves only slightly in it. The temperature for separation into two layers, one being the refrigerant and the other being the refrigerating oil, is at least equal to the condensing temperature. |