Patent ID: 7669428
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: F25B

Abstract:
1. A vortex tube assisted vapor compression refrigeration (vortex VCR) system comprising: at least one vortex tube, an evaporator, a condenser, at least one compressor, a throttle, and a working fluid, wherein the vortex tube, the evaporator, the condenser, the compressor, and the throttle are in fluid communication with one another via a manifold, wherein the vortex tube has a first end and a second end, wherein the vortex tube is configured to separate the working fluid into a first working fluid stream and a second working fluid stream, wherein the vortex tube is configured to direct the first working fluid stream out of the first end of the vortex tube, wherein the vortex tube is configured to direct the second working fluid stream out of the second end of the vortex tube, wherein the manifold is configured to direct the first working fluid stream to the evaporator, wherein the manifold is configured to direct the second working fluid away from the evaporator, wherein the first working fluid stream has a lower enthalpy than the second working fluid stream, wherein the working fluid comprises a CO