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UltraSane
9 months ago
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adsorption refrigeration has a really bad coefficient of performance, typically 0.3 to 0.7, while vapor compression systems get 3-5
lxgr
9 months ago
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Ah, I was always wondering why they weren't more commonly used, but that's a pretty horrible coefficient of performance. I guess it's really only worth it if you want no moving parts for quiet or maintenance-free operation?
UltraSane
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I suppose if they can use waste heat they make sense.
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