Absorption Refrigeration Plants

Colibri B.V. Stork Thermeq B.V.

Cold Production With Thermal Energy Absorption Refrigeration Plants
Absorption Cooling - the Principal The Companies

An ARP consists of a condenser and an evaporator (just
like a normal compression refrigeration machine) and a
solution cycle. The latter consists of a desorption unit
and an absorption unit, which fulfil the role of the
mechanical compressor.
The desorber is powered by thermal energy such as hot
water, steam, exhaust gas or through direct firing.
The low pressure ammonia vapour from the evaporator
flows to the condenser via the solution cycle instead of
via a compressor. The vapour is absorbed in the absorp-
tion unit and then released in the desorption unit with the
addition of thermal heat. The only mechanical part in the
system is the solution pump that runs the solution cycle.
The consortium formed by Stork Thermeq B.V. and
Colibri B.V. designs, manufactures and supplies
Ammonia - Water based Absorption Refrigeration Plants.
Since 1982, the engineering consultant Colibri B.V. has
gained broad experience in the field of development and
design of absorption refrigerating systems.
Over the years, Stork Thermeq B.V. has built up consid-
erable knowledge and experience in designing and man-
ufacturing steam boilers and related thermal equipment.
Product Range
Model Evaporation temperature Cooling Capacity

ARP-S1 0 to -30 0C (-50 0C) 100 - 250 kW

ARP-S2 0 to -30 0C (-50 0C) 200 - 400 kW

ARP-S3 0 to -30 0C (-50 0C) 350 - 600 kW

Model Evaporation temperature Cooling Capacity

ARP-M10 0 to -50 0C 500 - 1000 kW

ARP-M15 0 to -50 0C 800 - 1500 kW

ARP-M25 0 to -50 0C 1400 - 2500 kW

ARP-S3, installed in a meat factory
ARP-C 0 to -60 0C > 2500 kW

Maintenance

Low maintenance is a major aspect of the ARP, due to

the fact that it has very few rotating components.
Therefore, the ARP has a low noise level and operates
practically vibration free. Compared to compressor driven
machines, the ARP is almost maintenance free.

Flow scheme ARP

Stork Thermeq B.V.

Absorption Refrigeration Plants Cold Production With Thermal Energy

In General

Thermal Energy can be used in Absorption Refrigeration

Plants (ARP) to produce cold with temperatures down
to - 60 0C.
A conventional Compression Refrigeration Plant (CRP)
uses electricity to produce cold, while an ARP can be
powered by hot water, LP steam, exhaust gas or other
residual heat sources.

The Tri-Generation Concept

The Tri-Generation concept provides an opportunity to

generate Power, Heat and Cold at the same time, being
independant of the grid. With this concept, residual heat
from the CHP is used as power source for the ARP.
This results in a significant saving in power consumption,
increases total plant efficiency and contributes to the
reduction in CO2 emission.

In other words, a CHP in combination with an ARP is the

optimal combination from the energy saving and environ-
mental point of view. ARP-M10 at the Stork workshop

Direct Fired ARP Industrial Sectors

The Direct Fired ARP is the best solution for cold produc- The ARP with ammonia as refrigerant and water as
tion below - 30 0C compared to a compressor driven absorbent are used in the following industrial processes,
refrigeration plant. where low temperatures are required:

- Food and beverage industry

- Chemical and petro-chemical industry
- Gas turbine inlet air cooling
- Skating rinks

Main Features of the ARP

- Energy saving
- High efficiency
- High availability and reliability
- Low maintenance costs
- Modular design
- Minimum site work
- Flexible integration in existing systems
- Control range 0 - 100 %
- Automatic operation and remote control
- Output 100 kW up to several MWís
- Temperatures down to - 60 0C
- Low Noise level

ARP-M25 in Logro~
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Absorption Refrigeration Plants Cold Production With Thermal Energy

Tailormade absorption system

Duty: 1400 kW / -28 0C

1. Desorber 5. Absorber 9. Ammonia vessel

2. Rectifying Column 6. Evaporator 10. Solution vessel
3. Condenser 7. Sub cooler 11. Cooling water inlet
4. Solution heat exchanger 8. Bleed heat exchanger 12. Cooling water outlet

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Colibri B.V. Stork Thermeq B.V.

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