jäähdytysvoimala
A jäähdytysvoimala, which translates to "cooling power plant" or "refrigeration plant" in English, is a facility designed to generate cold, rather than heat or electricity. These plants are primarily used for industrial cooling processes, such as food preservation, chemical manufacturing, and district cooling systems. The core principle involves removing heat from a specific area or substance and transferring it elsewhere.
Jäähdytysvoimalat typically employ refrigeration cycles, similar to those found in refrigerators and air conditioners but on
The heat rejected during the condensation process is often discharged into the atmosphere or a body of