The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system. Besides being a simple heat exchanger, the condenser has to desuperheat, condense, and subcool ...

An international research group led by China’s Zhejiang University has developed a proof-of-concept compression-assisted adsorption thermal battery (CATB) prototype, using solar thermal collectors.

Last month’s article examined two systems that were experiencing high compressor discharge temperatures. One system had too much refrigerant, while the other had a partially restricted liquid line. In ...