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APL’s CHESS thin films nearly double refrigeration efficiency. The scalable materials could transform cooling and energy-harvesting technologies. Scientists at the Johns Hopkins (APL) in Laurel, ...

Diffusion absorption refrigeration systems are an advanced class of cooling technologies that operate solely on thermal energy. Unlike conventional refrigeration systems that rely on mechanical ...

Besides superfluous features like touchscreens and internal cameras, basic refrigerator technology hasn't changed much in decades. They still chill your milk by way of chemical refrigerants and ...

(BAC) highlights the Vertex® evaporative condenser, where peak reliability meets easy maintenance with enhanced materials, ...

Cool idea: metallic solid-state refrigerant tubes used for elastocaloric cooling, which is an environmentally friendly refrigeration technology. (Courtesy: Jiaqi Dai/Maryland Engineering) An ...

The days of the rackety, energy-gobbling refrigerator may be numbered with the advent of more efficient systems that cool with the use of magnets. The idea has been around almost as long as your ...

After extensive testing with a grocery fleet in California, a nitrogen trailer cooling system is available that offers an alternative to traditional diesel-powered refrigeration systems. Boreas ...

The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, ...

MELTING AWAY: The latent heat of fusion for ice is 144 Btu/pound, which means that 144 Btu are absorbed for each pound of ice that is melted to water. (Staff photo). March 4, 2021 Service technicians ...