A Coil - Answer evaporator consisting of two coils joined together forming the shape of the letter A
Absolute Humidity - Answer the actual amount of moisture in a given volume of air
absolute pressure - Answer gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure
absolute temperature - Answer ...
absolute temperature - Answer temperature measured from absolute zero
absolute zero - Answer The coldest temperature, 0 Kelvin, that can be reached. It is the hypothetical
temperature at which all molecular motion stops.(-460 degrees F --273 degrees C)
absorbent - Answer substance that has the ability to take up or absorb another substance
absorber - Answer a device containing liquid for absorbing refrigerant vapor or other vapors
absorption - Answer diffusion of one substance into the inner composition of another substance
absorption chiller - Answer device used to produce chill water using the absorption cycle
absorption cycle - Answer refrigeration cycle based upon the absorption of the refrigerant by a
chemical substance rather than by mechanical compression
absorption refrigerator - Answer a refrigerator that utilizes the principle of the absorption ctcle
, accessible hermetic - Answer a hermetically sealed unit that can be opened for repair and
maintenance. also referred to as semi-hermetic
accumulator - Answer a storage vessel located in the suction line before the compressor. used to limit
liquid refrigerant return to the compressor and store excess refrigerant in the heating mode
acetylene - Answer gas commonly used with oxygen for brazing and soldering
ACR tubing - Answer air conditioning and refrigeration tubing sealed on each end to keep the tubing
clean and dry
activated alumina - Answer an aluminum oxide desiccant used in refrigeration system driers to absorb
moisture
activated carbon - Answer specially processed carbon commonly used to clan air
active refrigerant recovery device - Answer a self contained recovery unit that is not an integral part of
the refrigeration system
active solar system - Answer a system designed to utilize solar energy
actuator - Answer a device used to convert fluid power,thermal energy, and electrical energy into
mechanical motion
adiabatic compression - Answer compressing refrigerant gas without removing or adding heat
adsorbent - Answer substance that has the property to hold molecule of fluids without causing a
chemical or physical change
air - Answer the fluid surrounding us composed mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller COCOSOLUTIONS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
