A centrifugal compressor operates using the principles of dynamic displacement. Vapor is drawn into the center, or ‘eye’, of a rotating impeller. The vapor exits the impeller and passes through a diffuser, which reduces the vapor velocity. This process converts the kinetic energy of the vapor into pressure energy. The pressurized vapor is collected in a ‘volute’ where it […]
Ammonia Curbs Production in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Two Ammonia Leaks Occur at Facility in Delaware – The leak was caused when one of the building’s cooling systems “experienced a temporary breakdown … which led to a release of ammonia involving a flange failure. […keep reading] Refrigeration Cycle: Building a Vapor Compression System – Imagine […]
Ammonia Is Quickly Suppressed in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 12 Hospitalised After Ammonia Leak in Ice Plant at Munambam in Kochi – Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Under Control After Swift Response in Chhapra – An ammonia gas leak at a Chhapra cold storage […]
The ‘compressor’ is the heartbeat of the vapor-compression refrigeration system. Without it, there is no pressure differential to drive the movement of refrigerant throughout the system, and therefore, no cooling can take place. The vapor exiting the evaporator is piped to the compressor which stands ready to receive the vapor and compress it. The compression […]
Ammonia For The Repeat in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 2 Back-to-Back Anhydrous Ammonia Leaks Put Farmers on Alert – Upon arrival, firefighters determined the tank had not exploded but was instead releasing anhydrous ammonia from a front hose. Crews deployed a drone to monitor the situation from a safe distance and search for potential […]
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