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Subject:Continuous absorption air conditioning
From:Walter Gomes
Date:Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:33:50 -0700

Has anyone seen or used an Continuous absorption AC system
(compressorless like the fridge)?  Think of it, you could have ac while
parked, no compressor to steal power from the engine, no ozone depleting
chemicals. The cabinet in the back where the curtains are stowed  could
accomodate it.  Propane fired (second vent at the back of the van) and
use small blowers over the evaporator without too huge a draw on the
battery. After poking about on the web I've found lots of info on how
the system works in refrigerators and freezers, but have not found any
mobile AC units. Am I missing something? Sort of like the cold
equivalent of trying to weld with a match? Anybody BTDT? Any rocket
scientists out there with some spit and chewing gum?
Walter

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