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Types of Water Chillers
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Water chillers using the
Absorption water chillers make use of the absorption refrigeration cycle.
Driving Sources
compressor-driven heat-driven
Figure 4
Absorption water chillers use heat to drive the refrigeration cycle. They do not have a mechanical compressor involved in the refrigeration cycle. Steam, hot water, or the burning of oil or natural gas are the most common energy sources for these types of chillers.
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