Abstract: Systems and methods are described with respect to refrigerant recovery techniques. In one example, a system for recovering a refrigerant from an appliance includes a valve module, a separator, a degasser, and a system controller. The valve modules include a valve and a valve controller configured to control the valve and transmit data. The separator separates the refrigerant from an oil and is in fluid communication with the valve. The degasser further separates the refrigerant from the oil and is in fluid communication with the separator. The system controller is configured to receive data from the valve controller.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2011
Date of Patent:
January 13, 2015
Assignee:
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
Inventors:
Edward R. Cameron, Richard Gordan Christensen, Magalage Neville Perera
Abstract: Systems and methods are described with respect to refrigerant recovery techniques. In one example, a system for recovering a refrigerant from an appliance includes a valve module, a separator, a degasser, and a system controller. The valve modules include a valve and a valve controller configured to control the valve and transmit data. The separator separates the refrigerant from an oil and is in fluid communication with the valve. The degasser further separates the refrigerant from the oil and is in fluid communication with the separator. The system controller is configured to receive data from the valve controller.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 12, 2011
Publication date:
October 18, 2012
Applicant:
APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventors:
Edward R. Cameron, Richard Gordan Christensen, Magalage Neville Perera