Vapour Compression & Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System

Question

List the differences between Vapour Compression Refrigeration and Vapour Absorption Refrigeration system.

Answer 1

Vapour Compression Refrigeration System.

a) Smaller in size .
b) COP is lesser.
c) Operation is noisy. 
d)  Cost of maintenance is high. 
e) R134 a is used as a Refrigerant.

Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System.

a) Very large in size.
b) COP is Higher. 
c) Silent in operation
d) Cost of maintenance is low.
e) Ammonia is used as a Refrigerant.