Einstein-Szilard chiller
refrigeration unit
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The Einstein-Szilard chiller was a refrigeration unit designed by Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard in 1928. It operated on the principle of absorption refrigeration, using water and ammonia as refrigerants. Unlike conventional compressor-based systems, it had no moving parts and was driven by heat, making it an energy-efficient alternative. However, its high energy cost and the onset of the Great Depression limited its public acceptance.12
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