Vapour Compression Cycle - Free Sample

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RF04- Vapour Compression Cycle


Areas covered in this module:
· Compression

· Condensing

· Expansion

· Evaporation

· Heat Transfer

· Latent Heat

· Pressure/Enthalpy Diagram

· Refrigerant Flow

· Summary

· Quiz


Topic Aim
To explain the structure, purpose and operation of the Vapour Compression Cycle using an air-cooled condenser and direct expansion (DX) evaporator.

Topic Objectives
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
· Describe the purpose and structure of the Vapour Compression Cycle

· State the four stages of the Vapour Compression Cycle and describe their structure and function.

· Explain the relationship between pressure and temperature, and its effect on the heat transfer of a refrigerant.

· Explain how heat is transferred during the evaporation and condensation stages of the Vapour Compression Cycle.


Pre-requisite Study
None