Unfortunately, the compression process imparts heat into the refrigerant being compressed. This heat is called the “heat of compression” and is directly related to the compression ratio. A decrease in suction pressure or an increase in discharge pressure will result in a higher theoretical discharge temperature. High discharge temperatures increase friction and cause lubricating oils to break […]
Anyone that has operated a refrigeration system knows that a significant amount of energy is required to run a compressor. “Heat” and “energy” are measured using the same units, and much of the electrical energy required by the compressor is transformed into heat energy in the refrigerant vapor. Think about it this way. When any […]
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