The refrigerant in a refrigeration system is stored in various components, including the compressor and tubes, when the system is off. Upon shutdown, the refrigerant evaporates, raising pressure and temperature until it stabilizes at ambient levels. Depending on the coolant type, it may exist in a two-phase state or entirely as gas. Proper handling during transport is crucial, as tilting the compressor can lead to liquid refrigerant or lubricating oil entering inappropriate areas, potentially causing operational issues.
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stockzahn said:After switching off the cooling system the refrigerant evaporates, increasing the pressure in the closed system and therefore also the temperature. After a certain time the temperature of the refrigerant corresponds to the ambient temperature. Depending on the type of coolant, its state could be in the two-phase regime (at vapor pressure corresponding to the ambient temperature) or it could be entirely evaporated and the system contains only gas.
But once it reaches the vapor pressure, some of it becomes liquid and if so will the liquid remains in the tube ?russ_watters said:...and it just remains in the tubes.
Sure. Where else could it go?M.Kalai vanan said:But once it reaches the vapor pressure, some of it becomes liquid and if so will the liquid remains in the tube ?
M.Kalai vanan said:@ russ_watters
Why can't the liquid flow to the compressor cavity.
Why then the ac mechanics advise us not to tilt the compressor during shifting or relocating. They say it is the compressor that stores the gas during OFF.
Please expalin this part.
I think it has more to do with the possibility of the lubricating oil flooding the compressor chamber, or entering into the condenser in bulk.M.Kalai vanan said:not to tilt the compressor during shifting or relocating