RefrigerationQuestion 53 of 110
In the basic refrigeration cycle, which component absorbs heat from the conditioned space?
a.The condenser
b.The evaporator
c.The compressor
d.The metering device
Explanation
The evaporator is where low-pressure liquid refrigerant boils and absorbs heat from the indoor air, cooling the space. The condenser then rejects that heat outdoors. This heat-absorption step is the cooling effect of the system.
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