Expansion valve
What it is
If overfeeding of the expansion valve causes intermittent flooding of liquid into the suction line, the compressor may be damaged.
Liquid refrigerant enters the expansion valve, is reduced in pressure and temperature at the valve port, and enters the evaporator at point A as a mixture of saturated liquid and vapor.
Its parts
Related pages
- Glossary: Expansion valve
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