Suction Line Accumulator Type SAV

Model Series

APPLICATIONS
Compressor are extremely susceptible to damage from liquid refrigerant. Excessive liquid refrigerant return may cause not only oil dilution but complete loss of the compressor oil charge which results in equipment damage due to lack of proper lubrication.

The primary function of a Suction Line Accumulator is to prevent a sudden surge of liquid refrigerant, or oil, from returning down the suction line and into a compressor. The suction line accumulator is a temporary reservoir for liquid refrigerant and oil.

To avoid liquid slugging, the refrigerant must be converted to gas before returning to compressor, thus the refrigerant must be separated to liquid and gas before entering compressor, only gas allowed to enter to compressor. The liquid refrigerant evaporates slowly in the accumulator and enters to compressor after converting to gas. In order to return remaining oil to compressor, there is an oil return orifice in the bottom of the U tube of the accumulator. The remaining oil in system will flow to accumulator and return to compressor with gas refrigerant.

FEATURES

• Corrosion resistant epoxy powder paint finish, can be used in all environment
• 500 hours of salt spray tested
• Allowable operating temperature : -40°C ~ +120°C
• Maximum working pressure : 3.0Mpa, optional for R410a and COO2 refrigerant
• CE listed

SUCTION LINE ACCUMULATORS:

• Prevent compressor failure due to liquids slugging
• Assure adequate oil return and refrigerant vapor before return compressor
• Assure min. pressure drop while maintaining the maximum refrigerant flow