Which of the following refrigerant characteristics constantly change ...
The refrigerant enters at very low pressure and temperature after passing through the expansion valve in the evaporator. This refrigerant absorbs the heat from the substance that is to be cooled, so the refrigerant gets heated while the substance gets cooled. The refrigerant leaves the evaporator in the vapour state, mostly superheated, and is absorbed by the compressor. In the compressor, the temperature and pressure both increase. After the compressor, the refrigerant goes to the condenser, where its temperature decreases while pressure is constant. So in the entire cooling cycle, the pressure and temperature change.
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Which of the following refrigerant characteristics constantly change ...
Temperature and Pressure
Temperature and pressure are the two refrigerant characteristics that constantly change during the cooling cycle. Here's why:
- Temperature: As the refrigerant absorbs heat from the indoor air, its temperature increases. This hot refrigerant then moves to the outdoor unit where it releases heat to the outside air, causing its temperature to drop. This cycle of absorbing and releasing heat causes the refrigerant's temperature to fluctuate continuously.
- Pressure: The pressure of the refrigerant also changes as it moves through the cooling cycle. When the refrigerant is in the evaporator coil, it is in a low-pressure state as it absorbs heat and evaporates. As it moves to the compressor, the refrigerant is compressed, which increases its pressure. This high-pressure refrigerant then releases heat in the condenser coil, causing its pressure to drop before returning to the evaporator coil to start the cycle again.
Therefore, temperature and pressure are the two refrigerant characteristics that are constantly changing during the cooling cycle as the refrigerant absorbs and releases heat to cool the indoor space.