System designs

Overview: System designs A and B for ejector operation

System design

A

Standard ejector system

B

System with ejector, parallel compression and with mechanical high-pressure control valve for emergency operation

Ejector static

Applicable

Non-applicable

Ejector adjustable ①

Applicable

Applicable

Ejector motive mass flow

High pressure refrigerant mass flow

High pressure refrigerant mass flow

Ejector suction mass flow

Liquid

Liquid/gas

Ejector suction pressure

po MT

po MT

Pressure level
outlet mass flow

Intermediate pressure (IP)

Intermediate pressure (IP)

Ejector pressure lift

Low

High

System with intermediate pressure vessel

Yes

Yes

Evaporator operation

Flooded or dry

Flooded or dry

System with separator

No

Yes

System with parallel compression stage

No

Yes

① Adjustable either by modulating static ejectors connected in parallel or by changing the opening degree of the ejector nozzle or by connecting ejectors in parallel with adjustable opening degree of the ejector nozzles.