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A Pressure-Temperature chart for R-410A shows that at 1500 kPa gauge, the saturated temperature is 30°C. If a technician measures the liquid line temperature at 25°C near the EEV (Electronic Expansion Valve) inlet, what can be concluded?

Subcooling is achieved when the actual liquid temperature is below the saturated condensing temperature at that pressure. Here, 30°C - 25°C = 5 K subcooling.

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Question: A Pressure-Temperature chart for R-410A shows that at 1500 kPa gauge, the saturated temperature is 30°C. If a technician measures the liquid line temperature at 25°C near the EEV (Electronic Expansion Valve) inlet, what can be concluded?

Answer options:

  • The refrigerant is superheated by 5 K. ✅ The refrigerant has 5 K of subcooling.
  • The refrigerant is in a saturated vapour state.
  • The EEV is undersized.

Correct answer: The refrigerant has 5 K of subcooling.

Explanation: Subcooling is achieved when the actual liquid temperature is below the saturated condensing temperature at that pressure. Here, 30°C - 25°C = 5 K subcooling.

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