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TRG-TRC011-EN 71
Glossary
purge A device used to remove air and other noncondensable gases that may
leak into the low-pressure absorption chiller.
refrigerant A substance used to absorb and transport heat for the purpose of
cooling. In a large absorption water chiller, the refrigerant is distilled water.
saturation temperature The temperature, for a given concentration, at which
the solution contains the most salt that it can hold. If the temperature drops any
further, the salt begins to leave the solution in a solid form (crystallize).
single-effect A type of absorption chiller that uses a single generator.
throttling pipe A type of expansion device used in absorption water chillers. It
is a section of pipe with an orifice inside.
variable-speed drive See adjustable-frequency drive.