Patent ID: 6708519
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: F25B

Abstract:
A compression device for use in a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration system having a refrigerant flowing through the system, the compression device comprising:a compressor to compress refrigerant vapor having a compressor shell, the compressor having a compressor inlet to receive refrigerant vapor and a compressor outlet to transmit compressed refrigerant vapor from the compressor; an accumulator to remove liquid from the refrigerant flow and provide refrigerant vapor to the compressor, the accumulator having an accumulator inlet to receive refrigerant and an accumulator outlet in fluid communication with the compressor inlet to transmit refrigerant vapor to the compressor, the accumulator having a shell that is integral with and in contact with the compressor shell to form a single unit for the compression device; and a desiccant disposed inside the accumulator between the accumulator inlet and outlet for removing moisture from the refrigerant.