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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 08, 1999
Kirill M. Ignatiev, Sidney, OH (US);
James F. Fogt, Sidney, OH (US);
Kenneth L. Feathers, West Milton, OH (US);
Copeland Corporation, Sidney, OH (US);
Abstract
A scroll type compressor has both a high pressure lubricant sump and a low pressure lubricant sump. Lubricant from the low pressure lubricant sump is supplied to the various bearings, thrust surfaces and other moving components of the compressor. It is then rested in such a way that it can absorb heat from the motor windings thus maintaining the operating temperature of the motor. Lubricant from the high pressure sump is supplied to the moving compression chambers defined by the scrolls at a point intermediate suction and discharge. The lubricant supplied from the high pressure sump is first cooled and then used to cool the low pressure sump prior to being supplied to the moving compression chambers. The compressed gas is routed through two lubricant separators and a gas cooler prior to being supplied for its intended use.