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While commissioning a new R-134a refrigeration system, the technician measures the evaporator outlet temperature at 5°C and the corresponding saturated suction temperature at -5°C. The condenser outlet temperature is 35°C and the saturated condensing temperature is 45°C. What are the superheat and subcooling values, respectively?

Superheat = Evaporator outlet temp - Saturated suction temp = 5°C - (-5°C) = 10 K. Subcooling = Saturated condensing temp - Condenser outlet temp = 45°C - 35°C

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Question: While commissioning a new R-134a refrigeration system, the technician measures the evaporator outlet temperature at 5°C and the corresponding saturated suction temperature at -5°C. The condenser outlet temperature is 35°C and the saturated condensing temperature is 45°C. What are the superheat and subcooling values, respectively?

Answer options: ✅ 10 K superheat, 10 K subcooling

  • 5 K superheat, 10 K subcooling
  • 10 K superheat, 5 K subcooling
  • 5 K superheat, 5 K subcooling

Correct answer: 10 K superheat, 10 K subcooling

Explanation: Superheat = Evaporator outlet temp - Saturated suction temp = 5°C - (-5°C) = 10 K. Subcooling = Saturated condensing temp - Condenser outlet temp = 45°C - 35°C = 10 K.

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