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A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) responds to which two variables to maintain a constant superheat?

The TXV's sensing bulb measures evaporator outlet superheat, and the main diaphragm responds to both bulb pressure (temperature) and suction line pressure.

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Question: A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) responds to which two variables to maintain a constant superheat?

Answer options: ✅ Evaporator outlet temperature and suction line pressure

  • Evaporator inlet temperature and discharge line pressure
  • Condenser outlet temperature and liquid line pressure
  • Compressor suction temperature and ambient temperature

Correct answer: Evaporator outlet temperature and suction line pressure

Explanation: The TXV's sensing bulb measures evaporator outlet superheat, and the main diaphragm responds to both bulb pressure (temperature) and suction line pressure.

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