Practice Expansion Devices (4) - Components of Refrigeration Systems - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of expansion devices in refrigeration systems?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when refrigerant enters the evaporator.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of expansion device.

💡 Hint: Recall the devices we discussed in class.

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Question 1

What is the main function of expansion devices in refrigeration?

Control refrigerant flow
Increase system pressure
Enhance heat exchange
None of the above

💡 Hint: Focus on the control aspect of refrigerant management.

Question 2

Is a capillary tube a variable or fixed flow device?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of 'capillary' devices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a refrigeration system that integrates both a thermostatic expansion valve and an electronic expansion valve. Discuss the benefits of each device in your design.

💡 Hint: Think about how different environments can affect the system's needs.

Challenge 2 Hard

A refrigerator uses a capillary tube expansion device. What would happen if the refrigerant demand exceeds the tube's capacity?

💡 Hint: Remember what the characteristics of a capillary tube are.

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