5.1. Configuration

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name one advantage of Vapor Absorption Refrigeration Systems.

   Hint

   Think about the energy source.

2. 2.

   What is the role of the evaporator in VARS?

   Hint

   Identify what happens during the cooling process.

3. 3.

   What do VARS primarily use instead of mechanical compressors?

   • Electric motors
   • Thermal energy
   • Piston compressors

   Hint

   Think about the energy type they utilize.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ammonia is non-flammable in VAR systems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the properties of ammonia.

5. 5.

   Develop a theoretical model of a VAR system using various waste heat sources in an industrial setting. Discuss any possible drawbacks.

   Hint

   Focus on the source's reliability.

6. 6.

   Design an experiment to test the efficiency of a specific absorbent in a VAR system. Outline both the methods and expected results.

   Hint

   Think of the variables influencing efficiency.