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A technician is checking the subcooling on an R-134a refrigeration system. The liquid line pressure is 1400 kPa gauge, and the liquid line temperature is 30°C. The saturated condensing temperature for R-134a at 1400 kPa gauge is 52°C. What is the subcooling of the refrigerant?

Subcooling is the difference between the saturated condensing temperature and the actual liquid line temperature. In this case, 52°C - 30°C = 22 K. Adequate sub

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Question: A technician is checking the subcooling on an R-134a refrigeration system. The liquid line pressure is 1400 kPa gauge, and the liquid line temperature is 30°C. The saturated condensing temperature for R-134a at 1400 kPa gauge is 52°C. What is the subcooling of the refrigerant?

Answer options:

  • 12 K
  • 17 K ✅ 22 K
  • 27 K

Correct answer: 22 K

Explanation: Subcooling is the difference between the saturated condensing temperature and the actual liquid line temperature. In this case, 52°C - 30°C = 22 K. Adequate subcooling ensures only liquid refrigerant enters the expansion device.

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