What is an Absorption Chiller?
Absorption Chillers have a different mechanism in comparison to the traditional chillers. They are powered by heat rather than utilizing electricity or electric power, potentially resulting in significant gains. However, the cooling mechanism remains evaporative. During the process of evaporating the liquid turns into vapors, but the reliquification is different. One way to achieve refrigeration is by dissolving the vapor instead of compressing it. Ammonia gas is a popular choice for this method, as it gets readily absorbed by water.
Applications of Absorption Chillers
- Absorption chillers can be used in district cooling systems to provide chilled water to multiple buildings.
- Various industrial processes have the need for absorption chillers to provide cooling for a variety of purposes.
- Few devices in hospitals and healthcare facilities require absorption chillers for cooling.
