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Refrigeration
Type of refrigeration |
Initial cost |
Energy source |
Limitations |
Likely ability to produce locally |
Development stage |
Maintenance skill |
Ice making ability
|
Compression |
high |
electricty: Renewable or non-renewable |
For solar, needs sun |
low |
high |
very high |
high
|
Absorption |
medium high |
heat: Solar or burning |
For solar, needs sun |
medium |
low |
high |
high
|
Evaporation |
low |
climate and water |
Needs low humidity |
high |
medium high |
low |
none
|
Radiation |
medium |
night sky |
Needs clear skies. Low due point desirable. |
medium high |
very low |
medium |
low
|
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