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ABSORPTION CHILLERS/HEATERS
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of the warm refrigerant, saving energy. Chilled Water In 12°C 12°C

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1. Two-step evaporator and absorber design has two pressure
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through the two evaporators while the concentrated lithium-
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2. Parallel flow cycle divides 4. High-temperature generator uses
of the solution and refrigerant pumps allow
the solution flow between the a water-tube design that contains
quick and easy servicing of pumps, which
low-temperature and high- the lithium-bromide solution inside
typically have a 60,000-hour life.
temperature generators into two the tubes and the flue gas (exhaust
parallel, balanced paths. The gas) on the shell side. This efficient,
result is safer and more efficient compact design provides a lower Factory functional testing on single-piece
operation at a much lower exhaust gas pressure drop than shipment assures control-panel and safety-
pressure than conventional series- conventional smoke-tube designs. device operation to reduce on-site startup time
flow designs. It also reduces the required amount in the field.
of lithium-bromide solution to speed
3. Gravity-fed low-temperature startup time and eliminates a ceramic
generator provides superior refractory to enhance reliability.
heat transfer compared to a
flooded generator and reduces 5. Gravity-fed distribution system for
the required amount of lithium the evaporator/absorber employs
bromide solution, decreasing stainless steel material that prevents
startup time from a cold start. corrosion and ensures performance
and long unit life.
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preventative maintenance organization in the world.

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