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Can You Explain the Purpose of a Receiver-Drier?
The receiver-drier is found on
systems that use a thermal expansion valve. This type of metering valve
requires liquid refrigerant. Therefore, to ensure that the expansion
valve gets plenty of liquid refrigerant, a receiver is used. It is a
storage device for liquid refrigerant
The primary function of the
receiver-drier is to separate gas and store liquid refrigerant. The
secondary purpose is to trap water vapor and filter out dirt.
The receiver-drier may have a
sight glass built in. This sight glass is often
used to charge the system when using refrigerant R12. Under normal
operating conditions, vapor bubbles or oil streaks seen in the sight
glass would usually indicate a low charge. Be Careful though, it could
also indicate an extreme overcharge as well.
The use of the sight glass to
charge the system is not recommended with refrigerant R-134a, as
cloudiness and oil that has separated from the refrigerant can be
mistaken for bubbles. This type of mistake can lead to an overcharge or
dangerous high pressure condition.
There are variations of receiver-driers and several different moisture trapping dessicant materials are in use. Some of the moisture removing desiccants found within older driers are not compatible with R-134a.
Tip: It's possible to install some receiver-driers incorrectly. Pay close attention to the markings that designate inlet and outlet.
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