Soft copper tubing up to 22 mm (7/8 in) diameter may be joined with flare fittings or by brazing. Hard drawn copper tubing is brazed.…
Category: Refrigerator pipework and oil traps
When compressors are installed in parallel and share common suction and discharge lines, they are usually open-type units. Hermetic and semi-hermetic units are not used…
In the event of noise or vibration from gas pulsations, discharge mufflers are recommended and must be installed for the free draining of oil. recommended…
A certain amount of oil leaves a compressor with the discharged refrigerant vapour. Large quantities may be prevented from circulating in the system by using…
Suction line oil traps High suction line risers will inevitably lead to compressor lubrication problems if provision for oil return is not made. When the…
When condensing units or remote condensers are located above the level of a coldroom, it is possible that the pipework will pass through a wooden…
Currently three types of supports are used: the tubing saddle for smaller diameter tubing; a more elaborate assembly such as Hydra-zorb for larger diameter tubing;…
Although it is general practice to install pipework where possible with brazed joints, flare fittings are still used. These should be kept to a minimum…
The design and correct installation of the system pipework contributes to the reliability of the equipment, irrespective of the type. Design problems seldom occur with…