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Which of the problems listed could cause erosion of the expansion valve needle and seat?

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Which of the problems listed could cause erosion of the expansion valve needle and seat?

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• Expansion valve operation and what flows through the needle and seat • Conditions that cause high fluid velocity and flashing across a restriction • Effect of liquid vs. vapor refrigerant on metal erosion or washing of surfaces

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• Think about which choice would create a situation where liquid refrigerant suddenly changes to vapor right at a restriction point—what does that do to metal surfaces over time? • Which condition would most increase the speed and turbulence of refrigerant passing through the tiny opening of the expansion valve? • Look at each option and ask: does this primarily affect system pressure, system charge, compressor operation, or the condition of refrigerant arriving at the valve?

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• Verify which option specifically promotes flashing of liquid to vapor at or before the expansion valve • Check which condition would cause high velocity flow and possible entrained particles at the needle and seat area • Eliminate options that mainly affect overall system pressure or compressor performance but not the local conditions at the expansion valve

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the problems listed could cause erosion of the expansion valve needle and seat?

Overcharging the system with refrigerant

Faulty compressor suction valve operation

Failure of the high pressure cutout

Flash gas formation in the liquid line

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Question 1 / 205eccef9dbacbc34ba4d45feb

Question 1 of 205eccef9dbacbc34ba4d45feb

Which of the problems listed could cause erosion of the expansion valve needle and seat?

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Which of the problems listed could cause erosion of the expansion valve needle and seat?

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