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Refrigeration Cycle Cut-out
The refrigeration cycle
Refrigerant flows in a loop through 4 components, moving heat from inside (cold side) to outside (hot side).
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The 4 components
1. Compressor — squeezes refrigerant 2. Condenser — releases heat 3. Expansion valve — refrigerant cools 4. Evaporator — absorbs heat
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Cut out & arrange
Activity
Cut out the 4 component cards and arrange them in the correct order on the cycle diagram (next page).
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Quiz
Activity
Which component is HOT to the touch? Which is COLD? Which one moves the refrigerant?
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Refrigeration Cycle Cut-out
Glossary
Refrigerant · Compressor · Condenser · Expansion · Evaporator · Cycle · Heat transfer
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