Carmen T. Sgamboti - Wethersfield CT Robert C. Reimann - Lafayette NY
Assignee:
Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT
International Classification:
F25B 1500
US Classification:
62101
Abstract:
A multiple effect absorption refrigeration system containing a plurality of paired generators and condensers that are staged to operate at successively higher temperatures and pressures. A solution to solution heat exchanger is associated with each stage to exchange heat between strong and weak solution circulating between the absorber and the generator of the various stages. A condensate to solution heat exchanger is included in at least one stage for placing condensate from the condenser of a higher temperature stage in heat transfer relation with solution being delivered into the generator of a lower temperature stage. Condensate from the condensate to solution heat exchanger is expanded to a system component that is operating at a pressure below the operating pressure of the stage being serviced by the condensate to solution heat exchanger.