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Introduction to Single Effect Steam Absorption Chillers for Efficient and Eco-Friendly Cooling

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Single effect Steam Absorption Chiller YORK IsoFlow :- Single Effect Absorption Chillers: 120-1377 Tons Today's environmental and energy considerations demand innovative chiller plant designs which save expensive peak load kW-hours and eliminate CFCs as well in a growing number of applications with waste heat or abundant low pressure steam, single effect absorption chillers offer an ideal means of saving on cooling costs without a significant installation cost penalty. Applications particularly well-suited for the YORK   lsoFlow Absorption Chiller include the following Cogeneration -For a number of cogeneration plants, high pressure steam has many valuable uses, while low pressure steam is considerably less useful, yet more plentiful in these plants, the lsoflow absorber can provide cooling with low pressure steam or hot water, freeing high pressure steam for power generation or other valuable uses.   Inlet Air Cooling -Use an lsoFlow chiller to cool inlet air to a gas turbi...

Exploring Two-Stage Direct-Fired Absorption Chiller-Heaters: Efficient and Eco-Friendly Heating and Cooling

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Two-Stage Direct-Fired Absorption Chiller-Heaters Discover the advanced technology behind two-stage direct-fired absorption chiller-heaters, which offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional electric energy systems. By using natural gas instead of electricity, these chillers not only provide efficient cooling but also generate hot water, often eliminating the need for a separate boiler. Learn how the chilling cycle operates with water as the refrigerant and lithium bromide as the absorbent, facilitated by a nearly complete vacuum within hermetic vessels. This blog details the six-step chilling process, from solution pumps and heat exchangers to the absorber, explaining how the system efficiently maintains low temperatures. Additionally, explore the heating cycles with and without a hot water heat exchanger, highlighting the dual functionality of these innovative systems.     Direct Fired Absorption Chiller offers an environmentally frien...

Understanding the Two-Stage Steam Absorption Chiller: Efficient Cooling with Water and Lithium Bromide

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  Two Stage Steam Absorption Chillers In this blog let us explore the basics of fascinating world of two-stage steam absorption chillers, which utilize water as the refrigerant and lithium bromide as the absorbent to achieve remarkable cooling efficiency. Learn how this cutting-edge refrigeration technology operates through a continuous cycle divided into six crucial steps. From solution pumps and heat exchangers to condensers and absorbers, understand the intricate process of creating an extreme vacuum that drives the refrigeration effect. Discover the benefits of this green technology and its superiority over conventional systems in terms of efficiency and operational simplicity. Ideal for anyone interested in HVAC systems, energy efficiency, and sustainable cooling solutions. How it works ?:-   Steam Machines Remarkably efficient two stage absorption refrigeration cycle uses water as the refrigerant and lithium bromide as the absorbent. It is the strong affinity thes...

Sizing a Parallel Flow and Counter Flow Heat Exchangers: Detailed Calculation Guide

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Detailed steps to determine the necessary length of the  parallel flow  heat exchanger.  In this tutorial, we'll explore how to size a parallel flow concentric heat exchanger.   Here, hot oil is cooled by water that jackets it. The given information includes: Oil: Enters at 100°C and leaves at 60°C Mass flow rate: 0.15 kg/s (kilograms per second) Heat capacity: 2131 J/kg°C (joules per kilogram degrees Celsius) Convective heat transfer coefficient: 38.8 W/m²°C (watts per meter squared degrees C) Water: Enters at 25°C and leaves at 50°C Convective heat transfer coefficient: 2250 W/m²°C (watts per meter squared degrees C)   We aim to determine the length of the tube required for the necessary cooling. We'll make a couple of assumptions: negligible heat loss to the surroundings and a thin wall between the fluids, implying no conductive heat resistance between them.   Governing Equation Our heat transfer rate (𝑄) is given by the equation: Q=U×A×Ξ”T log mean ​ ...

How to Calculate Steam Requirements for Heating Water in a Heat Exchanger: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  Steam Requirements for Heating Water in a Heat Exchanger When designing and operating heat exchangers, one common question is: how much steam is required to raise the temperature of water to a desired level? This blog provides a detailed step-by-step guide to perform these calculations using two different examples. Example 1: Case Study:   We have a hot water absorption heater with the following parameters:   Mass flow rate of hot water: 131.9 cubic meters per hour (36.63 liters per second). Initial temperature of water: 85°C. Desired temperature increase: From 85°C to 92°C (Ξ”T = 7°C). The specific enthalpy of steam at 8 bar is 2767 kJ/kg, and the specific heat capacity of water is 4.19 kJ/kg°C.   Solution:   Calculate the Heat Load (Q): 𝑄=π‘š˙×𝐢𝑝×Δ𝑇 π‘š˙=36.63 kg/s C p =4.19 kJ/kg°C Δ𝑇=7°πΆ Q=36.63×4.19×7=1074 kJ/s   Calculate the Required Steam Flow Rate: Ξ”β„Ž=2767−419=2348 kJ/kg π‘š˙steam=𝑄/Ξ”β„Ž=1074/2348=0.457 kg/s ...