For a given refrigerant, saturation pressure corresponds to a saturation temperature (boiling/condensing point). When refrigerant is a liquid+vapor mixture, its temperature is pinned near saturation for that pressure. This is why PT charts and gauges matter. Key keywords: • Saturation temperature (Tsat) = boiling/condensing temperature at a given pressure • Above Tsat at same pressure = superheated vapor • Below Tsat at same pressure = subcooled liquid Worked example (concept): A low-side gauge shows a suction pressure that corresponds to a Tsat of 40°F (for that refrigerant). If the... Show more For a given refrigerant, saturation pressure corresponds to a saturation temperature (boiling/condensing point). When refrigerant is a liquid+vapor mixture, its temperature is pinned near saturation for that pressure. This is why PT charts and gauges matter. Key keywords: • Saturation temperature (Tsat) = boiling/condensing temperature at a given pressure • Above Tsat at same pressure = superheated vapor • Below Tsat at same pressure = subcooled liquid Worked example (concept): A low-side gauge shows a suction pressure that corresponds to a Tsat of 40°F (for that refrigerant). If the suction line temperature is 55°F, superheat = 55 − 40 = 15°F. Show less
For a given refrigerant, saturation pressure corresponds to a saturation temperature (boiling/condensing point). When refrigerant is a liquid+vapor mixture, its temperature is pinned near saturation for that pressure. This is why PT charts and gauges matter. Key keywords: • Saturation temperature (Tsat) = boiling/condensing temperature at a given pressure • Above Tsat at same pressure = superheated vapor • Below Tsat at same pressure = subcooled liquid
Worked example (concept): A low-side gauge shows a suction pressure that corresponds to a Tsat of 40°F (for that refrigerant). If the suction line temperature is 55°F, superheat = 55 − 40 = 15°F.
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