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absorption cycle heat pump [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
DEF

A particular type of heat pump which exploits the latent heat of vaporization of a working fluid to transport heat from a low temperature source to a high temperature sink. Compression of the working fluid is achieved by absorption in a liquid or solid. This type of heat pump is used for gas powered refrigerators and for solar cooling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Chauffage
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
DEF

Pompe à chaleur utilisant le cycle d'absorption.

Spanish

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