Chillers & Vapour Absorption Machines
Lithium Bromide (LiBr) Absorption Chillers
IKON Group supplies, commissions, and maintains high-performance industrial Vapour Absorption Machines (VAM). By utilizing the thermodynamic affinity between Lithium Bromide (as the absorbent) and Water (as the refrigerant) in a high-vacuum chamber, these machines bypass heavy electrical compression demands entirely.
Our absorption units run directly on steam, hot water, exhaust gases, or natural gas. This makes them highly competitive in process plants containing abundant waste heat or in regions where commercial electricity prices are expensive.
- Single-Effect VAM: Driven by low-pressure steam or hot water, optimizing fuel costs in basic processes.
- Double-Effect VAM: Series-flow solution design featuring high and low pressure generators, achieving over 50% higher thermal efficiency.
- Direct-Fired absorption: Configured to combust natural gas, light fuel oil, or diesel directly inside primary generator zones.
Absorption System Parameters
IKON Group maintains precise operating standards for our absorption installations to ensure continuous process cycles.
| System Parameter | Single-Effect Cycle | Double-Effect Cycle | Direct-Fired Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant Loop Fluid | Pristine Water (H₂O) | Pristine Water (H₂O) | Pristine Water (H₂O) |
| Absorbent Liquid Loop | Lithium Bromide (LiBr) | Lithium Bromide (LiBr) | Lithium Bromide (LiBr) |
| Energy Heat Source | Low-Pressure Steam (0.1 MPa) / Hot Water | Medium-Pressure Steam (0.8 MPa) | Natural Gas / Light Diesel Oil |
| Average Thermal COP | 0.70 - 0.75 | 1.20 - 1.35 | 1.15 - 1.25 |
| Chilled Water Outlets | 7°C (standard) | 5°C - 7°C | 6°C - 7°C |
| Electricity Reduction | Saves up to 80% grid power | Saves up to 75% grid power | Saves up to 78% grid power |
Why Install Vapour Absorption Machinery?
Thermal Energy Recovery
Utilizes waste jacket water, exhaust turbine steam, or flue gases, converting waste heat into high-capacity refrigeration.
Drastic Grid Power Savings
With only low-wattage solution pumps operating, absorption machinery reduces peak electrical utility draw by up to 80%.
Mechanical Simplicity
Since there are no heavy dynamic compressors or moving mechanical shafts under vacuum, vibration and wear are minimal.
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