Characteristics of Refrigerant and Oil Losses Due to a Leakage in Air Conditioning System

摘要

Possibility of a system leakage in an air-conditioning system always exists. Once a leakage occurs refrigerant and oil escape from the system and compressor. This paper determines the characteristics of the losses. Two important factors affecting the loss characteristics are location of leakage in the system and speed of leakage or leakage rate. This paper then reasons the tested actual loss characteristics. Impact of oil loss from rotary compressor is reviewed from the standpoints of reliability and protection of compressor as a function of the two factors.