Patent ID: 7162878
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: F24F,F25B,F25D,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A refrigeration apparatus comprising: a condensing unit comprising a compressor and a condenser; an energy storage unit comprising an insulated tank that contains a storage heat exchanger and at least partially filled with a phase change liquid, said storage heat exchanger further comprising a lower collection header and an upper collection header connected by at least one thermally conductive member; a load heat exchanger; a refrigeration management unit connected to said condensing unit, said energy storage unit and said load heat exchanger; a universal refrigerant management vessel within said refrigeration management unit comprising: a second bottom port that is connected to said combination oil still and refrigerant surge vessel; and, a solenoid valve connected to said universal refrigerant management vessel and said load heat exchanger that regulates supply of refrigerant to said load heat exchanger.