Type III — Low-PressureQuestion 174 of 240
Non-condensable gases such as air that collect in a low-pressure chiller will:
a.Lower head pressure and save energy
b.Raise head pressure and reduce efficiency
c.Have no effect on operation
d.Increase the refrigerant charge
Explanation
Non-condensable gases collect at the high point of the condenser and raise head pressure, which forces the compressor to work harder and cuts cooling efficiency. That is why the purge unit exists. Rising non-condensables also point to an air leak on the vacuum side that should be repaired.
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