摘要 |
A temperature control system is provided, comprising a closed refrigerant circuit having an evaporator unit (12) configured for absorbing heat via the refrigerant, thereby evaporating it, a compressor unit (14) configured for increasing the pressure and temperature of refrigerant within the circuit, and a condenser unit configured (16) for rejecting heat from the refrigerant, thereby liquefying it. The compressor unit comprises a mechanical compressor (30) configured for increasing the pressure of the refrigerant and a thermal collector (32) configured for utilizing an external heat source to increase the temperature of the refrigerant. |