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To: capt. norm
Some, percentage of existing compressors are still reciprocal. But the good old recip, which is still best in some apps, has been in general phase-out since the late 70's, Cap. Nary a new one left on the automotive scene, for example.

Ya got your vane types, your scroll types, and your screw types (helical).

18 posted on 12/16/2001 3:09:21 PM PST by Francohio
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To: Francohio
And there is ammonia-absorption-cycle refrigeration that is over 100 years old, and does not use a compressor at all. Jade Mountain sells an ammonia-absorption-cycle refrigerator that runs on a kerosene pilot light.

/john

19 posted on 12/16/2001 3:20:57 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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