Liquid Pressure Amplification (LPA) Explanation
The installation of LPA allows compressor discharge pressure to 'float' with ambient temperature, increasing cooling capacity and reducing absorbed power.
A conventional direct expansion refrigeration system relies on compressor discharge pressure to circulate refrigerant, this requires a relatively high discharge pressure.
As shown below, in our modified system LPA circulates the refrigerant allowing compressor discharge pressure to be drastically reduced.
Diagram
As a rule of thumb for every 1°C that condensing temperature can be reduced refrigeration efficiency improves by 2-4% (see GPG283 Download).
Following the installation of LPA it is not unusual to reduce condensing temperatures by 15-20°C and improve annual efficiency by 30-40%.
Some systems with inherent design problems can benefit to an even greater extent.
Further cost reductions are achieved as a result of reduced wear and tear due to lower compressor operating pressures and temperatures.
LPA can be applied to many types of refrigeration plant including liquid chillers. The benefits vary dependent on equipment configuration, condition, operating parameters, refrigerant etc.

