Reaction principle of lithium bromide and water
Lithium bromide (LiBr) has a high solubility in water and reacts with it in an exothermic process (releasing heat). When LiBr is dissolved in water, the lithium ions (Li+) and bromide ions (Br−) dissociate from each other and become solvated by the water molecules. The process can be represented by the following equation:
LiBr (solid) → Li+ (aqueous) + Br− (aqueous) + Heat
The basic principle of lithium bromide absorption refrigeration system:
The release of heat during the dissolution makes the solution warm, which is a characteristic that is utilized in absorption chillers. In these systems, water acts as the refrigerant, and lithium bromide acts as the absorbent. The water is absorbed into the lithium bromide solution, and this absorption process, which is also exothermic, helps in the refrigeration cycle by removing heat from the area being cooled.
The high affinity of lithium bromide for water and its ability to absorb a significant amount of water vapor are the basis for its use in absorption refrigeration systems. The combination of LiBr and water creates a strong solution that can effectively draw in water vapor during the refrigeration cycle, thus enabling a heat-driven cooling process.
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