Description and Specification for Lab Tenders
Vapour Absorption Test Rig.
The system is pre-charged with three fluids namely water, ammonia and
hydrogen. In the absence of a compressor or pump, the circulation takes
place by density difference. “Vapour Absorption Refrigerator” earlier
known as “Electrolux” refrigerator is a self contained refrigerator
working on absorption technology. Hydrogen is used as an “inert gas” and
does not undergo any phase change and heat transfer processes. Its
purpose is to keep the pressure of the system constant. It uses an
electrically operated generator, where, the ammonia vapours dissolved in
water are separated and pure ammonia vapours enter the condenser. In
the condenser, the high pressure vapours reject its latent heat to the
surroundings and get liquefied. This strong solution then enters the
generator and the cycle repeats. The liquid ammonia expands through
expansion device where its pressure and temperature is reduced and cold
low pressure vapour enters the evaporator where it absorbs heat from the
space to be cooled and then vaporized ammonia absorbs in water.