ammonia-water cycle

The ammonia-water cycle is a cooling process used in certain air conditioning and refrigeration systems. It involves ammonia as the refrigerant, which readily evaporates and absorbs heat from the surrounding environment, cooling the area. The ammonia vapor is then compressed, raising its temperature, and passed through a condenser where it releases heat to water. The ammonia condenses back into a liquid, partly dissolving in the water, creating a solution that is separated into pure ammonia and water again. This cycle repeats, continuously absorbing and releasing heat, efficiently providing cooling without traditional compressors.