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Machine Solution Cycle
The machine solution cycle is discussed in this section. Refer to the cooling cycle schematic, Figure 3, during the cycle
explanation and reference Table 3.
Figure 3. Single-stage absorption refrigeration cycle
Table 3. Machine cooling cycle (Ref. Figure 3) (Typical Temperatures)
Concentration
Temperature Temperature
Point
LiBr Solution or Refrigerant Water
%
(°F)
(°C)
1
Absorber Dilute Solution
60.8
107
42
2
Absorber Dilute Solution Entering the LTG
60.8
185
85
3
Solution Leaving the LTG
64.4
216
102
4
Solution Entering ABS Sump/Spray Pump
64.4
129
54
5
ABS Spray Solution (Mixed w/abs dilute)
63.1
121
49
6
LTG Refrigerant Vapor
NA
208
98
7
Condensed Refrigerant
NA
110
43
8
Evaporator Pump Refrigerant
NA
41
5
9
System Chilled Water/Entering
NA
54
12
10
System Chilled Water/Leaving
NA
44
7
11
Absorber Cooling Water
NA
85
29
12
Absorber Leaving/Condenser Entering Cooling Water
NA
94
34
13
Condenser Leaving Cooling Water
NA
101.6
38.6
14a
Steam Entering Unit @12 psig @ Sea Level
NA
244
118
14b
Hot Water Entering Unit @270°F (option)
NA
270
132
15a
Condensate Leaving Generator
NA
244
118
15b
Hot Water Leaving Generator (option)
NA
222
106
1
9
7
13
5
11
3
8
2
14
6
12
4
10
15