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A (3) | B (5) | C (6) | D (3) | E (1) | F (4) | G (2) | H (6) | K (2) | M (3) | N (2) | O (2) | P (4) | R (2) | S (2) | T (2) | U (1) | Z (1)

Centrifugal compressor

Turbocharger

CFC

Chlorofluorocarbons are chemical compounds made of chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms. They are very stable in the troposphere.

Chiller

Medium-large cooling unit with compressors and water as primary fluid

Cold storage

Cold room

Cooling tower

Gas-liquid heat exchanger in which the liquid phase (typically water) transfers energy to the gaseous phase, thus reducing its temperature.

Cryoblasting

Method that makes use of carbon dioxide as dry ice particles (at -80°C and 10 bar) to clean a wide range of extensive surfaces

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