Chiller Systems: A Primer in Absorption Technology
Chillers are machines that reduce the temperature in a containment area. One technique is using heat to cycle the refrigerant and absorbent for a cooling process called absorption technology . To learn more, keep reading. How it Works Absorption technology works by using a thermodynamic cycle driven by heat to evaporate water and produce cool air. This starts by moving steam, hot liquid, or combusted air into an ammonia or water refrigerant until it boils and evaporates. The result is a low partial pressure (PP) environment which decreases the temperature within an area (usually the compartment of the OEM chiller). A fluid solution (the absorbent) will then absorb the gas - the saturated absorbent flows back into the source of the heat, and the process repeats. Types Currently, OEM chiller manufacturers create three types of absorption refrigerators. They are: Salt and Water System : This is commonly used in large industrial plants because it's simple. For it to w...