A system in which the evaporator is either in direct contact with the material space to be refrigerated or located in the air circulating passages leading to the material space.
A. Compressor
B. Condenser
C. Expansion Valve
D. Evaporator coils
E. Suction Valve
F. Discharge Valve
G. Liquid Receiver
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SAFETY CONTROL
Device to stop unit, equipment or system if unsafe pressure and/or temperatures and/or dangerous conditions are reached.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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ABRASION RESISTANCE
The ability of a material to resist surface wear.
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AGGLOMERATION
The potential of the system for particle attraction and adhesion.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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REMOTE REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
Refrigerating system in which condensing unit is away from space to be cooled.
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AIR INFILTRATION
The leakage of air into a room through cracks in doors, windows, and other openings.
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CLEAN ROOM
A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.
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OUTDOOR AIR
Air taken from outdoors and, therefore, not previously circulated through the system.
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SPREAD
The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.
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