Additive composition for improvement of miscibility of lubricants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

A lubricant additive for introduction into a AC/R system to improve lubricant miscibility and performance in the AC/R system.

Composition And Methods For Injection Of Sealants Into Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Systems

The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INJECTION OF SEALANTS AND/OR DRYING AGENTS INTO AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

A method for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system, such method including introducing into the system fluid of the air conditioning or refrigeration system a hydrolytic drying agent, and distributing the hydrolytic drying agent throughout the system fluid; methods of maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system including introducing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealing agent; devices for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system which include a sealed vessel containing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealant; kits for the same.

ADDITIVE COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MISCIBILITY OF LUBRICANTS IN AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

A lubricant additive for introduction into an AC/R system to improve lubricant miscibility and performance in the AC/R system. 1. A device comprising:a lubricant additive composition including a miscibility agent and a hydrolytic agent, wherein the miscibility agent includes a polyolester.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant additive composition includes at least about 30 wt % of the polyolester.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic agent includes at least one of an orthoester claim 1 , an acetal claim 1 , an epoxide claim 1 , or a carbodiimine.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic agent includes a triethylorthoformate.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the lubricant additive composition includes about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % of the triethylorthoformate.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant additive composition includes at least one of a fluorescent dye or a performance enhancing agent.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the performance enhancing agent includes at least one of an antioxidant claim 6 , a thermal stabilizer claim 6 , an anticorrosion additive claim 6 , a metal deactivator claim 6 , an acid neutralizer claim 6 , or an antiwear additive.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the antioxidant or the thermal stabilizer includes at least one of a phenol or a phenyl-alphnaphthylamine.9. The device of claim 7 , wherein the anticorrosive agent includes an alkenyl sucking acid derivative.10. The device of claim 7 , wherein the anticorrosive agent includes a phosphate ester.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant additive composition includes a metal deactivator additive.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the metal deactivator additive includes a tolutriazole.13. The device of claim 7 , wherein the acid neutralizer includes at least one of a metal alkoxide claim 7 , a carbodiimide claim 7 , a glycidyl ether claim 7 , an epoxide claim 7 , an alkanolamine claim 7 , an arylamine claim 7 , an ...

Composition and methods for injection of sealants into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown.

Vacuum gauge and refrigeration system service tool, and methods of using the same

A vacuum gauge has a scale having a safe zone indicia, a working zone indicia, an indicator to indicate a particular location on the scale, and a pressure sensing mechanism and housing having a pressure sensing port accessible for fluid connection to the refrigeration system to receive fluid for sensing. The indicia are distinctly coded for user differentiation. The scale may include a leak indicating zone indicia and a non-working zone indicia The safe zone indicia may represent 0 to 500 microns, the working zone indicia 500 to 2000 microns, the leak indicating zone indicia 2000 to 25,400 microns, and the non-working zone indicia 25,400 to 30,000 microns. Service tool combination includes body assembly, shaft assembly and gauge in direct sealed connection with a fitting for releasable sealed fluid connection. There are methods using the combination. Tool has gripper with cavity to receive valve core pin. Gripper has base to prevent pin from pulling gripper from tool.

Compositions and methods for injection of sealants and/or drying agents into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

A method for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system, such method including introducing into the system fluid of the air conditioning or refrigeration system a hydrolytic drying agent, and distributing the hydrolytic drying agent throughout the system fluid; methods of maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system including introducing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealing agent; devices for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system which include a sealed vessel containing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealant; kits for the same.

Vacuum gauge and refrigeration system service tool, and methods of using the same

A vacuum gauge has a scale having a safe zone indicia, a working zone indicia, an indicator to indicate a particular location on the scale, and a pressure sensing mechanism and housing having a pressure sensing port accessible for fluid connection to the refrigeration system to receive fluid for sensing. The indicia are distinctly coded for user differentiation. The scale may include a leak indicating zone indicia and a non-working zone indicia The safe zone indicia may represent 0 to 500 microns, the working zone indicia 500 to 2000 microns, the leak indicating zone indicia 2000 to 25,400 microns, and the non-working zone indicia 25,400 to 30,000 microns. Service tool combination includes body assembly, shaft assembly and gauge in direct sealed connection with a fitting for releasable sealed fluid connection. There are methods using the combination. Tool has gripper with cavity to receive valve core pin. Gripper has base to prevent pin from pulling gripper from tool.

Composition and methods for injection of sealants into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown.

COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR INJECTION OF SEALANTS INTO AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown. 1. A method for injecting sealant comprising:injecting a sealant mixture comprising an organosilane sealant into a low pressure side of a charged air conditioning or refrigeration system having a compressor, high pressure side, and low pressure side, while running the charged air conditioning or refrigeration system, and while controlling a flow rate for injecting the sealant mixture into the system below a maximum flow rate of 6% per minute of total lubricant content of the charged air conditioning or refrigeration system.2. The method of wherein the viscosity of the mixture is not less than 7 CST when measured at 40° C.3. The method of claim I wherein the maximum flow rate is 6 cc/sec or less.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organosilane is a monomer capable of forming a solid polymer with itself or other chosen organosilanes in the presence of moisture claim 1 , and is stable in the absence of moisture claim 1 , and does not substantially interfere with the normal operation of other contents of the system in selected quantities.5. ...

Composition and methods for injection of sealants into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

The use of sealants based on organosilanes for refrigeration and air conditioning systems is made possible by control of the rate of introduction and viscosity of the sealant mixture within certain ranges. An appropriate choice of organosilane sealant is made to allow effective sealing of small pinhole size leaks in the air conditioning or refrigeration system. The organosilane is then combined with a miscible lubricant at particular ratios to provide the proper mixture viscosity for injection into the refrigerant system to prevent bearing seizure. Specific orifice sizes are selected for an apparatus to ensure that the composition is injected at the flow rates required to prevent liquid slugging and subsequent compressor shutdown or failure. In addition, effective introduction of the mixture requires certain procedures be performed. Injection procedures are also described that prevent temporary or catastrophic equipment shutdown.

Additive composition for improvement of miscibility of lubricants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

A lubricant additive for introduction into an AC/R system to improve lubricant miscibility and performance in the AC/R system.

INSPECTION PORT

A manifold gauge set has at least one sight glass window for viewing contents of a refrigeration system or an air conditioning system being serviced. The window may be non-planar to achieve an appearance that varies with the presence or absence of liquid. Such a non-planar window may be in the form of a dome, prism or a fresnel lens. The gauge set may have a second light transmissive window to allow light to illuminate system contents being viewed. A light source may be provided to illuminate system contents being viewed. The light source may provide light through the same window that is used for viewing contents. A diffuser may be provided with a second window to achieve an illuminated background for viewing system contents. Similar configurations may be used in standalone sight glasses, vacuum pumps, and recovery machines. 153-. (canceled)54. A manifold gauge set for use in servicing a refrigeration system , the manifold gauge set comprising:a) a body having a cavity,b) at least three hose connection ports, each port in fluid communication with the cavity, and at least two valves for controlling fluid communication between the ports and the cavity,c) two pressure gauges, one gauge associated with one of the hose connection ports and another gauge associated with another one of the hose connection ports, each gauge for reading and displaying the pressure at its associated hose connection port,d) at least one valve being a multi-position rotational valve allowing control over the flow of fluid through the cavity by rotation of a handle of the valve, ande) a ring associated with the handle of each multi-position valve, each ring comprising position indicators to indicate rotational position of the handle.55. The gauge set of wherein the position indicators comprising numbers equally spaced about each ring to indicate rotational position.56. The gauge set of wherein each ring is a calibration ring setably fixed to the handle such that the calibration ring can be moved ...

Improved Neutralization and Removal of Acids in HVAC Systems through the Use of Drying Agents

A composition for neutralizing or removing an acid in a refrigeration or air-conditioning system, the composition comprising a) an acid neutralizer or scavenger such as a metal alkoxide, carbodiimide, glycidyl ether, epoxide, alkanolamine, arylamine, overbased metal sulphonates, or an inorganic base (e.g. KOH); and b) a hydrolytic drying agent such as an orthoester (e.g. triethylorthoformate), acetal, epoxide, or a carbodiimide, whereby the water formed by neutralization is removed from the system. Also disclosed is the use of the composition for neutralizing or removing an acid from a refrigeration or air-conditioning system; and a method for neutralizing or removing an acid from the refrigeration or air-conditioning system. 1. A composition for neutralizing or removal of an acid in refrigeration or air-conditioning system , the composition comprising an acid neutralizer or scavenger and a hydrolytic drying agent.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the acid neutralizer or scavenger is a metal alkoxide claim 1 , carbodiimide claim 1 , glycidyl ether claim 1 , epoxide claim 1 , alkanolamine claim 1 , arylamine claim 1 , overbased metal sulphonates or an inorganic base.3. (canceled)4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the inorganic base is NaOH claim 2 , KOH claim 2 , or LiOH.5. (canceled)6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolytic drying agent is an orthoester claim 1 , acetal claim 1 , epoxide or carbodiimide.7. The composition of wherein the hydrolytic drying agent is an orthoester.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the hydrolytic drying agent is triethylorthoformate.9. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a miscible antioxidant.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the antioxidant is a phenol or phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine.11. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a miscible anti-corrosion additive.12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the anti-corrosion additive is an alkenyl succinic acid derivative.13. (canceled ...

SELF PIERCING CAN TAPPERS FOR FLUID MANAGEMENT

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting with a stationary piercing pin coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to and piercing a sealed fluid filled canister and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the fluid filled canister through the device into the service port of the system, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR FLUID MANAGEMENT

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system 1. A device comprising:a container;a first fitting coupled to the container; anda second fitting coupled to the container,wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first fitting or the second fitting comprises a manually activated valve.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first fitting or the second fitting operates in a first mode and a second mode claim 2 , wherein the first mode comprises a default mode claim 2 , wherein the first mode comprises a closed position claim 2 , wherein the second mode comprises an open position claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the first fitting or the second fitting automatically switches between the first mode and the second mode upon coupling to at least one of the first service port or the second service port.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the fluid comprises at least one of a refrigerant claim 3 , an oil claim 3 , a sealant claim 3 , a leak detection dye claim 3 , a lubricant claim 3 , a lubricant additive claim 3 , or a colorant.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INJECTION OF SEALANTS AND/OR DRYING AGENTS INTO AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

A method for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system, such method including introducing into the system fluid of the air conditioning or refrigeration system a hydrolytic drying agent, and distributing the hydrolytic drying agent throughout the system fluid; methods of maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system including introducing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealing agent; devices for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system which include a sealed vessel containing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealant; kits for the same. 1. A method of maintaining an air conditioning or refrigeration system charged and pressurized with a system fluid comprising a refrigerant , the method comprising:a) introducing into the system fluid, a maintenance fluid containing a hydrolytic drying agent which maintains a fluid form upon hydrolytic reaction with water, and having a maintenance fluid viscosity; andb) causing the system to distribute said maintenance fluid throughout the system fluid.2. The method of further comprising: c) determining if the system fluid continues to indicate the existence of water in the system claim 1 , and claim 1 , if so claim 1 , then repeating a) claim 1 , b) claim 1 , and c).3. The method of wherein the hydrolytic drying agent forms or maintains an oil-soluble form after reacting with water.4. The method of wherein the hydrolytic drying agent is an orthoester.5. The method of further comprising passing said hydrolytic drying agent through a filter/dryer comprising a solid catalyst.6. The method of further comprising:c) introducing into the system fluid, at a time after (a) and (b), a sealant fluid comprising a sealant; andd) causing the system to distribute said sealant fluid throughout the system fluid.7. The method of further comprising:c) introducing into the system fluid, simultaneously with (a), a sealant fluid comprising a sealant ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR FLUID MANAGEMENT

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system. 1. A device comprising:a container having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the container contains a first fluid between the first end portion and the second end portion;a first fitting secured to the first end portion, wherein the first fitting is configured for directly connecting to a service port of a system, wherein the system is an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system; anda second fitting secured to the second end portion, wherein the second fitting is configured for connecting to a tube connected to a manifold, wherein the first fluid is configured for inputting into the service port from the first fitting as urged via a second fluid entering the container from the tube via the second fitting while the system is running.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first fitting is a female fitting.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container includes a portion that is transparent or translucent such that the first fluid is externally visible within the container before input into the service port.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second fitting is a male fitting configured for coupling to the tube.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container claim 1 , the first fitting claim 1 , and the second fitting are configured for a single use.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid includes a UV dye.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid includes a lubricant.8. The device of claim 1 ...

Air conditioning refrigerant oil thermal additive

A composition comprising an orthoester and an organosilane, and in some embodiments, a metal deactivator, antioxidant, lubricant and/or corrosion inhibitor. Also, disclosed is use of the composition for use in increasing thermal conductivity of internal fluids in air conditioning and refrigerant systems.

Additive composition for improvement of miscibility of lubricants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

A lubricant additive for introduction into a AC/R system to improve lubricant miscibility and performance in the AC/R system.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR FLUID MANAGEMENT

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system. 1. A device comprising:a first tube having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first tube contains a refrigerant leak sealant;a first fitting secured to the first end portion, wherein the first fitting is configured for connecting to a service port of a system while the system is running, wherein the system is an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system; anda second fitting secured to the second end portion, wherein the second fitting is configured for connecting to a second tube of a manifold, wherein the refrigerant leak sealant is configured for inputting into the service port from the first fitting as urged via a fluid from the second tube while the system is running.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first fitting is a female fitting.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first tube is transparent or translucent such that the refrigerant leak sealant is externally visible.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second fitting is a male fitting.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first tube claim 1 , the first fitting claim 1 , and the second fitting are configured for a single use.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first tube contains a UV dye claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant leak sealant is mixed with the UV dye within the first tube.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first tube contains a lubricant claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant leak sealant is mixed with the lubricant within the first ...

AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT OIL THERMAL ADDITIVE

A composition comprising an orthoester and an organosilane, and in some embodiments, a metal deactivator, antioxidant, lubricant and/or corrosion inhibitor. Also, disclosed is use of the composition for use in increasing thermal conductivity of internal fluids in air conditioning and refrigerant systems. 1. A device comprising:a container storing a composition comprising an organosilane component and an orthoformate component, wherein the container is configured for connecting to a port of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system such that the composition can be input into the port from the container.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the container is a tube that includes an end portion having a fitting configured for connecting to the port such that the composition can be input into the port through the fitting.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the fitting is a two-way flow fitting.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the container is a tube with a plurality of end portions each of which is configured for connecting to the port.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the container is a syringe or a syringe-type system.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the container is a flexible-expanding tube or a rigid tube.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the organosilane component is selected from alkylsilane claim 1 , dialkylsilane claim 1 , polyalkylsilane claim 1 , organochlorosilane claim 1 , organodichlorosilane claim 1 , organopolychlorosilane claim 1 , oxalkylsilane claim 1 , trimethoxy(methyl) silane claim 1 , trimethoxy(vinyl) silane claim 1 , or combinations thereof claim 1 , andwherein the orthoformate component is selected from trimethylorthoformate (TMOF), triethylorthoformate (TEOF), trimethylorthoacetate (TMOA), triethylorthoacetate (TEOA). triisopropylorthoformate (TIPOF), otriisopropylorthoacetate (TIPOA), triethylorthobenzoate (TEOB), or combinations thereof.8. The device according to claim 1 ...

Compositions and methods for injection of sealants and/or drying agents into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

A method for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system, such method including introducing into the system fluid of the air conditioning or refrigeration system a hydrolytic drying agent, and distributing the hydrolytic drying agent throughout the system fluid; methods of maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system including introducing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealing agent; devices for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system which include a sealed vessel containing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealant; kits for the same.

Compositions and methods for injection of sealants and/or drying agents into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

A method for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system, such method including introducing into the system fluid of the air conditioning or refrigeration system a hydrolytic drying agent, and distributing the hydrolytic drying agent throughout the system fluid; methods of maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system including introducing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealing agent; devices for maintaining a charged and pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system which include a sealed vessel containing a hydrolytic drying agent and a sealant; kits for the same.

Additive composition for improvement of miscibility of lubricants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

A lubricant additive for introduction into a AC/R system to improve lubricant miscibility and performance in the AC/R system.

Air conditioning refrigerant oil thermal additive

A composition comprising an orthoester and an organosilane, and in some embodiments, a metal deactivator, antioxidant, lubricant and/or corrosion inhibitor. Also, disclosed is use of the composition for use in increasing thermal conductivity of internal fluids in air conditioning and refrigerant systems.

Inspection port

A manifold gauge set has at least one sight glass window for viewing contents of a refrigeration system or an air conditioning system being serviced. The window may be non-planar to achieve an appearance that varies with the presence or absence of liquid. Such a non-planar window may be in the form of a dome, prism, or a fresnel lens. The gauge set may have a second light transmissive window to allow light to illuminate system contents being viewed. A light source may be provided to illuminate system contents being viewed. The light source may provide light through the same window that is used for viewing contents. A diffuser may be provided with a second window to achieve an illuminated background for viewing system contents. Similar configurations may be used in standalone sight glasses, vacuum pumps, and recovery machines.

Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

Improved neutralization and removal of acids in hvac systems through the use of drying agents

A composition for neutralizing or removing an acid in a refrigeration or air-conditioning system, the composition comprising a) an acid neutralizer or scavenger such as a metal alkoxide, carbodiimide, glycidyl ether, epoxide, alkanolamine, arylamine, overbased metal sulphonates, or an inorganic base (e.g. KOH); and b) a hydrolytic drying agent such as an orthoester (e.g. triethylorthoformate), acetal, epoxide, or a carbodiimide, whereby the water formed by neutralization is removed from the system. Also disclosed is the use of the composition for neutralizing or removing an acid from a refrigeration or air-conditioning system; and a method for neutralizing or removing an acid from the refrigeration or air-conditioning system.

Method of and device for introducing fluids into air conditioning and refrigeration systems

A device for introducing a fluid into a refrigeration or air conditioning system comprising a container containing the fluid to be dispensed and a connector for connecting the barrel to facilitate injection of the fluid into suitable ports fitted to the refrigeration or air conditioning system.

Improved neutralization and removal of acids in hvac systems through the use of drying agents

Additive composition for improvement of miscibility of lubricants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

The present invention discloses a device, which consists of a lubricant additive composition including a miscibility agent and a hydrolytic agent, wherein the miscibility agent includes a polyolester. The present invention further discloses a device, which consists of a container containing a composition and a connector coupled to the container, wherein the connector couples the container to a port of a system such that the composition can be input into the system through the port.

Self piercing can tappers for fluid management

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting with a stationary piercing pin coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to and piercing a sealed fluid filled canister and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the fluid filled canister through the device into the service port of the system, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

Self piercing can tappers for fluid management

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting with a stationary piercing pin coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to and piercing a sealed fluid filled canister and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the fluid filled canister through the device into the service port of the system, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management

A device comprises: a tube including a first open end portion and a second open end portion; a first mating interface positioned at the first open end portion; a second mating interface positioned at the second open end portion; a push button fitting detachably mating with the first mating interface, wherein the push button fitting includes a swivel nut, wherein the push button fitting is fluidly closed by default; and a low loss fitting detachably mating with the second mating interface, wherein the low loss fitting includes a swivel body, wherein the low loss fitting is fluidly closed by default.

Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management

A device comprises: a tube including a first open end portion and a second open end portion; a first mating interface positioned at the first open end portion; a second mating interface positioned at the second open end portion; a push button fitting detachably mating with the first mating interface, wherein the push button fitting includes a swivel nut, wherein the push button fitting is fluidly closed by default; and a low loss fitting detachably mating with the second mating interface, wherein the low loss fitting includes a swivel body, wherein the low loss fitting is fluidly closed by default.