Which sequence correctly describes the high-pressure side order from the compressor outward?

Which sequence correctly describes the high-pressure side order from the compressor outward?

• A. Condenser, Metering Device
• B. Metering Device, Condenser
• C. Condenser, Evaporator
• D. Evaporator, Condenser

Answer: (A)

High-pressure refrigerant that comes out of the compressor first goes to the condenser, where it releases heat and becomes a high-pressure liquid. From there, it flows to the metering device, which throttles and reduces the pressure before the refrigerant enters the evaporator. So the high-pressure side outward sequence is condenser followed by the metering device. The evaporator sits on the low-pressure side after the metering device, so placing it in the high-pressure path isn’t correct.

High-pressure refrigerant that comes out of the compressor first goes to the condenser, where it releases heat and becomes a high-pressure liquid. From there, it flows to the metering device, which throttles and reduces the pressure before the refrigerant enters the evaporator. So the high-pressure side outward sequence is condenser followed by the metering device. The evaporator sits on the low-pressure side after the metering device, so placing it in the high-pressure path isn’t correct.