In a triple fluid vapour absorption refrigeration system, hydrogen gas is used to:

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  1. provide vapour seal
  2. reduce partial pressure of refrigerant in evaporator
  3. improves system performance
  4. circulate the refrigerant

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Option 2 : reduce partial pressure of refrigerant in evaporator
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Explanation:

The Electrolux principle works on a 3-fluid system. There is no solution circulation pump. The total pressure is the same throughout the system. The third fluid remains mainly in the evaporator thus reducing the partial pressure of the refrigerant to enable it to evaporate at low pressure and hence low temperature.

Example:

An Electrolux refrigerator working on NH3–H2O system with H2 as the third fluid. Liquid NH3, evaporates in the evaporator in the presence of H2. Hydrogen is chosen as it is non-corrosive and insoluble in water.

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