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2. History of Refrigeration

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  1. 1.

    What is refrigeration?

    Hint

    Think about how ice helps with cooling.

  2. 2.

    Name one natural method of refrigeration.

    Hint

    Consider what materials were used in the past.

  3. 3.

    Which of the following is a natural method of refrigeration?

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ice Harvesting
    • Vapor Compression
    Hint

    Think back to ancient practices.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Vapor compression was developed in the 19th century.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Recall the timeline of developments.

  5. 5.

    Assess the evolution of refrigerants from CFCs to modern eco-friendly alternatives. Discuss the impact this has had on both the refrigeration industry and environmental policies.

    Hint

    Think about the reasons behind environmental regulations.

  6. 6.

    Compare and contrast vapor compression and vapor absorption refrigeration systems. Which scenarios favor one method over the other?

    Hint

    Evaluate typical applications for both systems.

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70%

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