As the fluid "boils" (evaporates), it absorbs latent heat from the surrounding environment—effectively cooling the space or concentrating the remaining liquid. 2. Common Types & Applications
An is a specialized heat exchanger that facilitates a phase change by converting a liquid into a vapor. This process is used across various industries, from basic cooling in your home to the concentration of chemicals and the production of maple syrup. 1. How It Works (Thermodynamics) evaporator
By maintaining low pressure, the fluid can boil at much lower temperatures than usual (e.g., 40°F for AC units or even -40°F for freezers). As the fluid "boils" (evaporates), it absorbs latent
The core "magic" of an evaporator is the relationship between . This process is used across various industries, from
A refrigerant or process fluid enters the evaporator as a low-pressure liquid/vapor mixture.