Refrigeration - Explain the picture please

In summary, the conversation is about a picture of a lab setup with a remote sensing bulb attached to a condenser. The person is asking for an explanation of why the bulb is there and if the wire sticking out is a capillary tube. The responder clarifies that the wire is indeed the capillary tube and the remote sensing bulb is part of the expansion valve/capillary tube.
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Can someone please explain the picture attached below ? It has been taken from a lab where the supervisor actually failed to tell what is the remote sensing bulb doing attached to a condenser. I would like to know that why is it there and is the wire that is sticking out a capillary tube? If not then where is it or where should it be and what is that wire for ?

My knowledge is that a capillary tube is what goes between a condenser and an evaporator and the remote sensing bulb is a part of the expansion valve/ capillary tube.

Please correct.
 

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That wire is the capillary tube
 

1. What is refrigeration?

Refrigeration is a process of removing heat from an enclosed space to lower its temperature and maintain it at a desired level. This is typically achieved by using a refrigerant, a substance that can change between liquid and gas states to transfer heat.

2. How does refrigeration work?

Refrigeration works by using a refrigerant, which undergoes a cycle of compression and expansion to remove heat from an enclosed space. The refrigerant is compressed to increase its temperature, then cooled and expanded to decrease its temperature and absorb heat from the surrounding environment.

3. What is the purpose of refrigeration?

The main purpose of refrigeration is to preserve and store perishable items, such as food and medicine, at a lower temperature to slow down the growth of bacteria and extend their shelf life. It is also used in various industrial processes, such as chemical reactions and air conditioning.

4. What is the history of refrigeration?

The concept of refrigeration has been around for centuries, with natural ice being used to preserve food in ancient civilizations. However, the first artificial refrigeration system was developed in the early 1800s by William Cullen, and the first practical refrigeration machine was invented by Jacob Perkins in 1834. The modern refrigeration systems we use today were developed in the early 20th century by innovators like Willis Carrier and Albert Einstein.

5. What are the different types of refrigeration systems?

There are several types of refrigeration systems, including vapor compression, absorption, and thermoelectric. Vapor compression systems, which use a compressor to circulate refrigerant, are the most commonly used in household and commercial refrigeration. Absorption systems use a heat source, such as a gas flame, to drive the refrigeration cycle. Thermoelectric systems use an electrical current to create a temperature difference and transfer heat.

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