Job Sheet

System Overview

OBJECTIVE In this job, you will identify the main components of the Refrigeration Training System. You will
then run the LVHVAC software and record data on the system components in an inspection
report.

PROCEDURE Components identification

1. Figure 3 shows a functional diagram of the Refrigeration Training System. Fill in the blanks
below by identifying each of the components pointed by the arrows in Figure 3.

a. _Compressor ___ ____ g. _Two-way hand-operated valves

b. _High pressure (HP) gauges __ h. _Liquid indicator __ ________

c. _Low pressure (LP) gauges_____ i. _Filter or drier ___ _______

d. _Suction line accumulator____ _j. _Solenoid valve _____________

e. _Evaporator___ ___________ k. _Liquid receiver_____________

f. _Expansion metering devices___ l. _Condenser_________________

Figure 3. Identifying the system components.

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OBJECTIVE

In this job, you will study the operation and characteristics of the following components of the Refrigeration Training
System: compressor, liquid receiver, filter/drier, liquid indicator, and suction line accumulator.

PROCEDURE

Compressor

1. Record below the name of each compressor component, as identified by the letters in Figure
17.

a. Compressor terminal cover d. Suction inlet line

b. Process tube (stub) e. Discharge outlet line

c. Weld

Figure 17. Identifying the compressor components.

2. Refer to Figure 17. Complete the statements below.

The tubing that goes to the suction inlet of the compressor comes from the outlet of the _discharge line__.

The tubing going out of the discharge outlet of the compressor, which is bent into several loops, is connected to
the inlet of the _suction line_.

3. On the Refrigeration Training System, locate the two components found in the previous step
and follow their connection path to the compressor/condenser assembly.

4. Figure 18 shows examples of compressor/condenser assembly serial number labels. Record

below the compressor information found on this sticker for your operating voltage.
Manufacturer's name: _Tecumseh Products Company___

Serial number: _16G1216367027, 04L0116174007 & 16D0816359484__

Model number: _THA0370YXAGK, AE4430Y-FZ1AGL & AE4430Y-XN1AGL_

Refrigerant: _R-134a_______

Voltage: _115V, 220V-240V & 220-240V__

Nominal pressures

High side: _300, 450 &300___

Low side: _150, 181 & 150__

Locked-rotor current (LRA): _14.4, 11.5 & 2.3___

Rated load current (RLA): _1.91, 2.13 & 2.3____

For an operating voltage of 120 V, 60 Hz:

For an operating voltage of 220-240 V, 50 Hz:

For an operating voltage of 220 V, 60 Hz:

5. Figure 19 shows the liquid receiver of the Refrigeration Training System, located at the back of the
trainer beneath a protective plate. This device is used to store __liquid refrigerant from the
condenser.
6. Record below the name of each part of the liquid receiver, as identified by the letters in Figure 19.
a. _Inlet (from condenser outlet)_
b. _Rotalock valve_____________
c. _Outlet (to filter/drier) _______
 Figure 19. Identifying the receiver parts.

7. The tubing that goes to the inlet of the liquid receiver comes from the outlet of the __condenser__.
The tubing that goes out of the liquid receiver is equipped with a _Rotalock__ for initial filling
purposes, and it is connected to the _inlet_ on the trainer front panel.

8. Refer to Figure 19. According to the manufacturer's label affixed on the liquid receiver, record the
following manufacturer's information:
Refrigerant compatibility: _R12, R22, R134a, R404a & R507_

Is the liquid receiver compatible with the refrigerant R-134a used in the Refrigeration Training System?

Yes No

Filter/drier and moisture/liquid indicator

9. On the front panel of the Refrigeration Training System, examine the filter/drier, located just
downstream of the solenoid valve. The filter/drier removes __contaminants__ from the flowing
refrigerant to prevent clogging of the _ small restriction of the expansion device_ and damage to the
compressor. The drier collects and holds _moisture_ from the refrigerant.

10. On the filter/drier, observe that there is an arrow. What does this arrow indicate?
 The arrow indicates the direction of refrigerant flow.

11. Locate the moisture/liquid indicator just downstream of the filter/drier. Observe that liquid refrigerant
can be seen flowing through the sight glass. Too much bubbles or foaming seen through this glass can
indicate
a. a lack of refrigerant.
b. a low discharge pressure.
c. some form of restriction in the liquid line.
d. All of the above.
12. Determine the moisture content of the refrigerant. To do so, match the color of the sensing element of
the moisture/liquid indicator to one of the colors on the surrounding scale. Is the system dry, wet, or
within the caution area?
 The color of the sensing element changes as the amount of moisture in the refrigerant
 changes. By matching the color of the element with the colors on the surrounding scale, the
moisture content can be determined. With refrigerant R-134a, for example, dark blue is often
used to indicate a dry system and a salmon color indicates a wet system.

Suction line accumulator

13. Figure 20 shows the suction line accumulator of the Refrigeration Training System, located at the back
of the trainer beneath a protective plate. The suction line accumulator is used to prevent sudden
surges of __liquid refrigerant__ and _oil_ from reaching the compressor.

Figure 20. Identifying the parts of the suction line accumulator.

14. Record below the name of each part of the suction line accumulator, as identified by the letters
in Figure 20.
a. __Outlet (to compressor) __

b. __Inlet (from evaporator) __

c. __Leak proof fusible plug___