Refrigeration system based on ability of one substance (the absorbent) to absorb large volume amount of vapor of another substance
usually the liquid refrigerant. The essential parts are absorber and a generator, expansion valve, evaporator coil, and include also analyzers or bubble column, rectifier, heat exchangers, liquid pre coolers for better efficiency performance
factor. Advantages of Absorption System over Compression System
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CASCADE TYPE DIRECT COOLING PLANT
Plants of this type fitted to some liquefied gas carriers for cargo reliquefaction duties where a refrigerant gas is used to give final cooling and condensation of the cargo vapors. |
MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
The removal of heat by utilizing a refrigerant subjected to cycles of refrigerating thermodynamics and employing a mechanical compressor.
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SOLID STATE HALOGEN LEAK DETECTOR
An electronic leak detector for all halogen-related refrigerants.
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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ACID CONDITION IN SYSTEM
Condition in which refrigerant or oil in a system, is mixed with vapor and fluids that are acidic in nature.
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REVERSING VALVE
Device used to reverse direction of the refrigerant flow depending upon whether heating or cooling is desired.
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SADDLE VALVE
Valve body shaped so it may be silver brazed or clamped onto a refrigerant tubing surface.(TAP-A-LINE)
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CARBON DIOXIDE
Compound of carbon and oxygen (CO2) which is sometimes used as a refrigerant. Refrigerant number is R-744.
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REFRIGERANT CHARGE
Amount of refrigerant placed in a refrigerating unit.
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CHEMICAL REFRIGERATION
System of cooling using a disposable refrigerant. Also called an expendable refrigerant system.
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