An absorption refrigerator is a refrigerator that uses a heat source, rather than mechanical work, to provide the energy needed to drive its cooling process. Examples of heat sources that can power one include solar energy, burning oil, waste heat recovered from factories, and district heating systems.
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1. Absorption refrigerator - Wikipedia
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Absorption refrigerators are commonly used in recreational vehicles (RVs), campers, and caravans because the heat required to power them can be provided by either a propane fuel burner, a low-voltage DC electric heater (from a battery or vehicle electrical system) or a mains-powered electric heater.
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Absorption cooling was invented by the French scientist Ferdinand Carré in 1858.
In Group: Absorption and Adsorption Refrigeration, Lead
An absorption refrigerator is a refrigerator that uses a heat source to provide the energy needed to drive the cooling process.
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