Fascinating concept.
Without giving it much thought, I believe it will certainly work. The real question is what are the ton's / HP. I see nothing to indicate that this device would make any signifcant improvements in that area. Although the elimination of a conventional compressor is a majors plus.
I am only familiar with the chilling systems they had in my engine room on board ship. A compressor compressed the gas. The gas is released and this is where you get a "cold" substance for heat transfer...so, how is this device compressing the gas enough to get this kind of release? I do not see it unless that centrifuge has a substantial head pressure, or it has a decent diameter...
could you explain this a bit?
SR