The mechanical vapor compressor is replaced by a thermal compressor that consists of an absorber, a generator, a pump, and a throttling device. Absorption chillers use heat, instead of mechanical ...

Object Details Description This is a model of an early design for a compound steam engine. A compound steam engine consists of a high pressure cylinder and one or more lower pressure cylinders. The ...

The two far less common designs are vapor steam systems, operating at between 1 and 16 ounces (far less than so-called “low pressure”) and rarer yet form: high pressure, i.e., anything over 15 pounds ...