Thermodynamics I
Absorption refrigeration is a cooling process that utilizes a heat source to drive a refrigeration cycle, where heat is absorbed from a low-temperature environment and rejected to a high-temperature environment. This method typically employs a refrigerant and an absorbent in a system that allows the refrigerant to be absorbed by the absorbent, creating a solution that can be heated to release the refrigerant vapor. Unlike mechanical refrigeration that uses a compressor, absorption systems rely on thermal energy to achieve cooling, which makes them useful in various applications, including those where waste heat is available.
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