Single- or Two-Stage Compression

By Todd B. Jekel, Ph.D, P.E., Member ASHRAE; and Douglas T. Reindl, Ph.D., P.E. ASHRAE / 2008 / 5 pages

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Users have required refrigeration systems to operate at progressively lower temperatures. Because of this trend, multistage compression systems have been used. Which is best? This article examines these systems, including how to obtain the highest efficiencies for a variety of applications.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 50, no. 8, August 2008

Product Code(s): D-AJ08Aug04