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Old 09-09-2022, 05:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why is absorption AC not used in cars?

It seems like ICE cars would be ideal for using an absorption AC system, given all the waste heat. But I've never heard of a single manufacturer using it. There must be some gotcha I'm missing.

For instance, my work uses this type system to provide AC from steam:

https://www.lg.com/global/business/a...ler-steam-type

Absorption AC would basically be "free" in terms of fuel consumption.

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