Friedrich racservmn service manual Refrigeration System Sequence of Operation

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Refrigeration System Sequence of Operation

A good understanding of the basic operation of the refrigeration system is essential for the service technician. Without this understanding, accurate troubleshooting of refrigeration system problems will be more difficult and time consuming, if not (in some cases) entirely impossible. The refrigeration system uses four basic principles (laws) in its operation they are as follows:

1."Heat always flows from a warmer body to a cooler body."

2."Heat must be added to or removed from a substance before a change in state can occur"

3."Flow is always from a higher pressure area to a lower pressure area."

4."The temperature at which a liquid or gas changes state is dependent upon the pressure."

The refrigeration cycle begins at the compressor. Starting the compressor creates a low pressure in the suction line which draws refrigerant gas (vapor) into the compressor. The compressor then "compresses" this refrigerant, raising its pressure and its (heat intensity) Temperature.

The refrigerant leaves the compressor through the discharge line as a hot high pressure gas (vapor). The refrigerant enters the condenser coil where it gives up some of its heat. The condenser fan moving air across the coil's finned surface facilitates the transfer of heat from the refrigerant to the relatively cooler outdoor air.

When a sufficient quantity of heat has been removed from the refrigerant gas (vapor), the refrigerant will "condense" (i.e. change to a liquid). Once the refrigerant has been condensed (changed) to a liquid it is cooled even further by the air that continues to flow across the condenser coil.

The RAC design determines at exactly what point (in the condenser) the change of state (i.e. gas to a liquid) takes place. In all cases, however, the refrigerant must be totally condensed (changed) to a liquid before leaving the condenser coil.

The refrigerant leaves the condenser coil through the liquid line as a warm high pressure liquid. It next will pass through the refrigerant drier (if so equipped). It is the function of the drier to trap any moisture present in the system, contaminants, and large particulate matter.

The liquid refrigerant next enters the metering device. The metering device is a capillary tube. The purpose of the metering device is to "meter" (i.e. control or measure) the quantity of refrigerant entering the evaporator coil.

In the case of the capillary tube this is accomplished (by design) through size (and length) of device, and the pressure difference present across the device.

Since the evaporator coil is under a lower pressure (due to the suction created by the compressor) than the liquid line, the liquid refrigerant leaves the metering device entering the evaporator coil. As it enters the evaporator coil, the larger area and lower pressure allows the refrigerant to expand and lower its temperature (heat intensity). This expansion is often referred to as "boiling". Since the unit's blower is moving Indoor air across the finned surface of the evaporator coil, the expanding refrigerant absorbs some of that heat. This results in a lowering of the indoor air temperature, hence the "cooling" effect.

The expansion and absorbing of heat cause the liquid refrigerant to evaporate (i.e. change to a gas). Once the refrigerant has been evaporated (changed to a gas), it is heated even further by the air that continues to flow across the evaporator coil.

The particular system design determines at exactly what point (in the evaporator) the change of state (i.e. liquid to a gas) takes place. In all cases, however, the refrigerant must be totally evaporated (changed) to a gas before leaving the evaporator coil.

The low pressure (suction) created by the compressor causes the refrigerant to leave the evaporator through the suction line as a cool low pressure vapor. The refrigerant then returns to the compressor, where the cycle is repeated.

Suction

Discharge

Line

Line

Evaporator

Condenser

Coil

Coil

Metering

Compressor

Refrigerant

Device

 

Drier

Refrigerant

Liquid

Dryer

Line

 

 

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Contents 2003 Table of Contents 1st Digit Function RAC Serial Number Identification Guide00001 Page Data Evaporator AIR Operating Electrical Breaker Pressures Ratings Refrig Fuse Performance Evaporator AIR Operating Electrical Breaker Data SS10J10AR-A TEMP. DEG. F Pressures Ratings Heating SC06H10EWY09A33F-A WY12A33F-A Heating BtuhAmps Refrigeration System Sequence of Operation Wire Size Fuse/CircuitBreaker GroundingThermal Overload External Winding TestChecking Compressor Efficiency Terminal Overload Test Terminal Overload InternalChecking the Internal Overload FAN MotorResistor System Control Panel KQ Models Only- See Figure System Control PanelEQ Model Only See Figure System Control Panel YQ Model Only System Control Switch WE & WY Models See Figure System Control Switch TestSystem Control Switch KS, SS, KM, SM, SL Models See Figure System Control Panel See FigureSystem Control Switch Heat Pump & Electric Heat Models See FigureTo SET Mode of Operation To Adjust TemperatureTo Adjust FAN Speed Smart Center Electronic Control CenterTo SET the Timer Testing the Electronic ControlTesting the Electronic Control Error Code Listings To SET Hour ClockTest Thermostat SQ & KQ Models See FigureThermostat YQ Model Only See Figure Thermostat Models ES, YS, EM, YM, EL, YL See FigureThermostat Adjustment Defrost Thermostat Heat Pump Models OnlyThermostat Bulb Location Defrost Bulb Location Heat Pump Models Only CAPACITOR, RUN See FigureCapacitor Test Check Valve Operation Heat Pumps Reversing Valve See FigureTesting Reversing Valve Solenoid Coil Heat Pump Models Only See FigureTo Test VALVE, Drain PAN See Figure Heating Element See FigureSealed Refrigeration System Repairs Equipment RequiredHermetic Component Replacement Special Procedure in the Case Compressor Motor BurnoutRotary Compressor Special Troubleshooting and Service Equipment Must be CapableUndercharged Refrigerant Systems Method of ChargingOvercharged Refrigerant Systems Restricted Refrigerant System Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Touch Test Chart To Service Reversing Valves Troubleshooting Cooling Problem To CorrectProblem Possible Cause To Correct Cycles Problem Possible Cause To Correct Troubleshooting Heating Heat pumps Problem Possible Cause To Correct Off and the electric element is energized Troubleshooting Heating Cooling/Electric Models Troubleshooting Chart Cooling System Cools When Heating is Desired YESModels SQ06J10B-B, SQ06J10B-A, SQ08J10C-A, SQ08J10D-A Models KQ08J10B-1, KQ08J10B-A, KQ08J10C-A Schematic Model YQ06J10B-AModel SC06H10D 619-405-06 SL28J30B-A, SL35J30-A, SL35J30-B AlternateConductor Or Brown RED Blue To Capacitor Bracket Wiring Diagram YS12J33-A, YM18J34B-A, YL24J35C-A Model EQ08J11-A, EQ08J11-B IDT Ovld Neutral WE09A33E-B, WE12A33E-A, WE15A33-A WY09A33F-A, WY12A33G-A Testing The Electronic Control XQ Boards & QME Boards Checking Room TemperatureFriedrich AIR Conditioning CO

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