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Mechanical Engineering · Q23

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 23

Q23

In a refrigeration cycle, the flow of refrigerant is controlled by

A.
Compressor
B.
Condenser
C.
Evaporator
D.
Expansion valve
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The refrigerant vaporizes from the heat it absorbs heat in the evaporator. Flow control device (expansion valve): This controls the flow of the liquid refrigerant into the evaporator. Control devices usually are thermostatic, meaning that they are responsive to the temperature of the refrigerant.