Abstract: A refrigeration circuit (1a) comprises in the direction of flow of a circulating refrigerant a compressor unit (2) for compressing the refrigerant, a condenser (4), and at least one evaporator (10) having an expansion device (6) connected upstream thereof. The refrigeration circuit (1a) further comprises a subcooling temperature sensor (6) located at an outlet of the condenser (4) for measuring the temperature of refrigerant leaving the condenser (4), a control unit (12) functionally connected to the subcooling temperature sensor (6) and configured for detecting a leak in the refrigeration circuit (1a) based on the refrigerant temperature measured by the subcooling temperature sensor (6).

Abstract: A micro-channel heat exchanger including a first micro-channel heat conduit having a first end section that extends to a second end section through an intermediate section. The intermediate section includes a plurality of substantially straight sections and a plurality of bend sections that establish a first serpentine path. The micro-channel heat exchanger also includes a second micro-channel heat conduit having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion includes a plurality of substantially straight portions and a plurality of bend portions that establish a second serpentine path. The first serpentine path extends adjacent to the second serpentine path with the plurality of bend portions being interposed between the plurality of bend sections.

Abstract: A refrigeration circuit has a mono- or multi-component refrigerant, especially CO2, circulating therein, said refrigeration circuit enabling an transcritical operation, said refrigeration circuit comprising, in the direction of refrigerant flow, a compressor unit, a condenser/gascooler, a high pressure control valve, a collecting container, and at least one evaporator having an expansion device connected upstream thereof, wherein a flashgas line having a medium pressure control valve arranged therein is provided between an upper portion of the collecting container and the suction line leading to the compressor unit, wherein a temperature, pressure or liquid level sensor is provided in or at the collecting container, wherein a bypass line having a medium pressure holding valve arranged therein is provided connecting the line between the condenser/gascooler and the high pressure control valve to the line between the collecting container and the expansion device(s), and wherein a control unit is provided said co