Vapor Absorption Systems
Vapor Absorption Refrigeration Systems (VARS) offer a thermally-driven alternative to mechanical refrigeration systems, effectively using low-grade thermal energy. Key components include absorbers, generators, and condensers that work together in a cycle to create refrigeration. These systems highlight significant advantages, such as reduced maintenance and suitability for diverse applications, including industrial cooling and solar-powered refrigeration.
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What we have learnt
- VARS systems utilize thermal energy instead of electricity for refrigeration.
- The basic cycle of VARS involves evaporation, absorption, and condensation steps.
- Different absorbent-refrigerant combinations serve specific industrial applications and have distinct advantages and limitations.
Key Concepts
- -- Vapor Absorption Refrigeration System (VARS)
- A thermally-driven refrigeration system that replaces mechanical compressors with an absorption process.
- -- Absorber
- A component where the vaporized refrigerant is absorbed into an absorbent, forming a strong solution.
- -- RefrigerantAbsorbent Combinations
- Specific pairings of refrigerants and absorbents that determine the efficiency and applicability of various absorption refrigeration systems.
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