Pressure and temperature specifications
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Refer to A/C refrigerant system pressures and temperatures, checking and PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS for component identification.
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Refrigerant state | Approximate pressure (bar/psi) | Approximate temperature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Evaporator, inlet to outlet | Vapor | 1.2 bar (17.4 psi) (1) | -7 °C (19 °F) (2) | ||||
| 2 - Compressor, low-pressure side | Gas | 1.2 bar (17.4 psi) | -1 °C (30 °F) | ||||
| 3 - Compressor, low-pressure side | Gas | 1.2 bar (17.4 psi) | -1 °C (30 °F) | ||||
| 4 - Compressor, high-pressure side | Gas | 14 bar (203 psi) | 65 °C (149 °F) | ||||
| 5 - Condenser | Gas Vapor Liquid |
14 bar (203 psi) | 55 °C (131 °F) at outlet | ||||
| 6 - Receiver drier | Liquid | 14 bar (203 psi) | 55 °C (131 °F) | ||||
| 7 - Sight glass (if equipped) | Liquid | 14 bar (203 psi) | 55 °C (131 °F) | ||||
| 8 - Service valve, high -pressure | Liquid | 14 bar (203 psi) | 55 °C (131 °F) | ||||
| 9 - Expansion valve | Liquid, turns to vapor | inlet: 14 bar (203 psi) inlet: | inlet: 55 °C (131 °F) | ||||
| Liquid, turns to vapor | outlet: 1.2 bar(17.4 psi) | outlet: -7 °C (19 °F) | |||||
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