Mechanical Engineering - Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Section 5 (Q.No. 50)
50.
Hydrogen is used in electrolux refrigeration system so as to __________ the rate of evaporation of the liquid ammonia passing through the evaporator.
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Professor said:
6 years ago
The "hydrogen" being the lightest gas, is used to increase the rate of evaporation (the lighter the gas, faster is the evaporation) of the liquid ammonia passing through the evaporator. The hydrogen is also non-corrosive and insoluble in water. This is used in the low-pressure side of the system.
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