Freezer
device · 1940 · Electric age
A deep-freeze compartment.
What it is made of
- Compressor — has part. A compressor compresses the refrigerant.
- Evaporator coil — has part. It cools the chamber.
- Refrigerator condenser coil — has part. It gives off heat to the outside.
- Thermal insulation — has part. Polyurethane foam in the walls.
- Thermostat — has part. A thermostat.
Principles and materials it uses
- Steel — is made of. The hull is steel.
- Vapour-compression cycle — uses. The vapour-compression cycle produces the cold.
Where it is used
- Quick freezing — is used in. Storage.
What it is a kind of
- Refrigerator — is a kind of. A refrigeration appliance.