2. History of Refrigeration

Try these first

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.