Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the metering device?
To regulate the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator so that it enters at the same rate as it is being removed by the compressor.
The purpose of the external equalizer line used with a TXV is to compensate for?
Air friction through the evaporator.
What controls the operation of a thermostatic expansion valve?
The difference in gas temperature and the temperature corresponding to the gas pressure at the evaporator coil.
It is especially important that the power head does not become colder than the bulb when a TXV has a?
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In which position should the external remote bulb of a thermostatic expansion valve be attached to a 1 1/8' OD suction line?
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As the load on an automatic expansion valve increases, the superheat in the evaporator becomes?
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Assuming all other pressures remain constant, increasing spring pressure on the TXV will cause?
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What occurs when the pressure difference across a capillary tube is increased?
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What is the purpose of a pressure limiting TXV?
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What controls the operation of a low side float?
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What should the recycle time be?
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What will occur if the capillary line of a TXV with an external equalizer is ruptured and the charge is lost?
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What would a loose fitting bulb on a TXV cause?
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Which of the following would cause a TXV to hunt?
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If the bulb temperature of maximum operating pressure thermostatic charge continues to increase, what happens to the bulb pressure?
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What are the operating forces of a TXV?
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What is the controlling factor of a high side float?
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What will happen if excessive pressure is applied to the external equalizer line of the TXV?
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What is the purpose of a pressure limiting TXV?
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Refrigerant entering the metering device is a?
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Which of the following is an indication of a lost charge from a TXV?
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How is the superheat decreased on a TXV?
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The external equalizing line of a TEV is always connected to the suction line?
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Study Notes
Metering Device and TXV Function
- The metering device regulates refrigerant flow to the evaporator, ensuring it enters at the same rate as removed by the compressor.
- The external equalizer line in TXVs compensates for air friction through the evaporator, allowing for accurate pressure readings.
Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) Control
- Gas temperature difference and corresponding gas pressure control the operation of a TXV.
- The power head of a TXV should not be colder than the bulb when a gas charge is present.
Installation and Positioning
- The external remote bulb of a TXV should be attached to a 1 1/8" OD suction line at a 45-degree angle.
Superheat and Load Management
- An increase in load on an automatic expansion valve raises the superheat in the evaporator.
- Increasing spring pressure on a TXV results in higher superheat, assuming constant pressures.
Capillary Tube Dynamics
- Increased pressure difference across a capillary tube results in an increase in refrigerant flow.
Pressure Management and Safety
- A pressure-limiting TXV prevents compressor overload by controlling system pressure.
- The operation of a low-side float is determined by the rate of evaporation.
- The recycle time for refrigerant should be about 3 minutes to maintain system efficiency.
TXV Malfunctions and Indicators
- If the capillary line of a TXV with an external equalizer ruptures and charge is lost, the valve will remain closed, preventing refrigerant flow.
- A loose-fitting bulb on a TXV can cause floodback, indicating improper refrigerant management.
- An oversized TXV can lead to hunting, where the valve continuously opens and closes.
Pressure and Temperature Relationships
- As the bulb temperature of the maximum operating pressure charge rises, bulb pressure initially stops increasing rapidly and then rises slowly.
- The operating forces of a TXV include the spring, bulb, and evaporator pressure.
- The controlling factor of a high-side float is the rate of condensation.
Effects of Pressure on System Operation
- Excessive pressure in the external equalizer line of a TXV can lead to the system pumping down, indicating a drop in refrigerant flow.
- Refrigerant entering the metering device arrives as a subcooled liquid, essential for efficient cooling.
- A high suction gas temperature serves as a warning sign of a lost charge from a TXV.
Adjusting Superheat
- Superheat on a TXV can be decreased by turning the adjustment counterclockwise, allowing for better system balance.
Connection of Equalizing Lines
- The external equalizing line of a TEV is always connected to the downstream side of the suction line, affecting response time and accuracy in pressure measurement.
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Test your knowledge on the main functions of refrigeration metering devices, including the TXV and external equalizer lines. This quiz covers key concepts essential for understanding refrigerant flow and temperature compensation in evaporators.
