Study 1 Low-Pressure Appliances and Chiller Fundamentals with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
What defines a low-pressure appliance?
A low-pressure appliance uses a refrigerant with a boiling point above 10°C (50°F) at standard atmospheric pressure; this classification describes the refrigerant, not the pressure of every system part.
How does pressure affect a refrigerant’s boiling temperature?
For a given refrigerant, lowering pressure lowers its boiling temperature, while raising pressure raises it.
How can a technician relate measured pressure to saturation temperature?
A technician compares measured pressure with saturation temperature using the correct refrigerant’s pressure–temperature chart or digital equivalent.
What happens in a chiller evaporator?
The evaporator transfers heat from chilled water or process fluid to refrigerant, which boils at low pressure and temperature.
How do a water-cooled chiller’s two water circuits differ?
Chilled water carries cooling to the building or process; condenser water carries rejected heat to a cooling tower or another heat sink.
Why can a leak draw air into a low-pressure chiller?
A leak in a subatmospheric part of a low-pressure chiller can draw air and moisture into the system rather than simply push refrigerant outward.
What can noncondensable gases do to chiller performance?
Noncondensables can impair heat transfer and increase condenser pressure.
Why must water-filled chiller tubes be protected during refrigerant removal?
Water left in chiller tubes can freeze as refrigerant is removed and temperatures fall; protect the water side during recovery or evacuation.
What does the chiller compressor do to refrigerant vapor?
The compressor draws vapor from the evaporator and raises its pressure and temperature so it can reject heat and condense.
What is the condenser’s role in a chiller?
The condenser transfers heat from refrigerant to condenser water or air as the refrigerant rejects heat and condenses into liquid.
What does the expansion device do?
The expansion device meters liquid refrigerant into the evaporator and reduces its pressure, lowering its saturation temperature.
What does a purge unit remove from low-pressure equipment?
Where fitted, a purge unit removes air and other noncondensable gases that collect in low-pressure equipment.
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