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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2008
David T. Monk, Bristol, VA (US);
Richard C. Denzau, Abingdon, VA (US);
John Robert Williams, Bristol, VA (US);
Scott G. Hix, Bristol, VA (US);
Timothy Michael Wampler, Bluff City, TN (US);
Bruce Moody, Kingsport, TN (US);
David T. Monk, Bristol, VA (US);
Richard C. Denzau, Abingdon, VA (US);
John Robert Williams, Bristol, VA (US);
Scott G. Hix, Bristol, VA (US);
Timothy Michael Wampler, Bluff City, TN (US);
Bruce Moody, Kingsport, TN (US);
Bristol Compressors International, Inc., Bristol, VA (US);
Abstract
A system to equalize pressure connected to a compressor for use in HVAC&R system is provided. The system includes a component in fluid communication between a high pressure side and an intermediate pressure side of the compressor. The component is configured to permit flow of refrigerant between the high pressure side and the intermediate pressure side at least when the compressor is not in operation.