HIGH SUPERHEAT – Inadequate Sub-Cooling

On August 31, 2010, in Trouble Shooting, by Tradewinds

HIGH SUPERHEAT 1.4. Inadequate Sub-Cooling Probable Cause •    If the system has been designed to provide  a specific amount of sub-cooling to compensate for its pressure losses and the liquid is inadequately subcooled, then flash gas will occur at the TEV. Remedy Increase the sub-cooling to the desired levels for proper system performance.

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HIGH SUPERHEAT (Evaporator Outlet)

On August 10, 2010, in Trouble Shooting, by Tradewinds

1.1 Flash Gas in the Liquid Line Flash gas at the inlet of a Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TEV) will obstruct the flow of liquid refrigerant and therefore, starve the evaporator. There is nothing good about the presence of  “Flash Gas” and if it does occur, then the following conditions can be expected: a)    The valve [...]

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