Monday, September 23, 2013

Essential Tips For Refrigerant Recovery Process

By Mia Kent


There are some tips which are necessary to take note of while conducting refrigerant recovery. It is important to understand the system properly before conducting the refrigerant recovery. It is therefore necessary to identify the type and the quantity of the refrigerant as the first thing to do. Identifying the system will also enable you to know whether to use extra filtration before conducting the recovery. Identifying the quantity and the type also helps in the planning for the requirements needed for the storage and the actual recovery.

The size and type of the system is also important to take into consideration while preparing for the process. You must have the necessary equipment needed in order for the process to be successful. For instant, the storage equipment to use.

The vapor and the liquid must also be eliminated from the system before the commencement of the process. Since the liquid normally accumulate in the lower part of the system, it is therefore removed using the bottom port of the system. If the liquid and the vapor are not removed first, then the recovery will not be successful.

The lesser the friction, the faster the speed of the process. It is also advisable to use a short horse. If the horse is long, the pressure will decrease hence also making the process to take long. The Schraeder valves should also be removed first before starting the process.

It is important to protect the interior of the system from any dirt and dust. A filter is therefore used to make sure that the interior is protected. It is normally placed at the port to filter in what is getting into the interior of the refrigerator. It is advisable that each time the process is done, a new filter is used. This is also to make sure that the interior is fully protected.

Interior of the system must also be kept clean. Any dirt and dust must not be allowed to get inside. This is because the dirt and other inferior objects are likely to destroy the interior of the refrigerant. A filter is normally used especially at the inlet port in order to achieve this objective. Use of new filter is always recommended each time the process is done.

Push pull method entails the use of pressure differential in removing the liquid from the system. It is commonly used in refrigerators with receiver tanks. The method does not effectively work in smaller systems which is not having the receiver tank. The system must not also be having a reversing valve or even a heat pump. This is because the reversing valve will make the liquid to form into solid.

For instant, push and pull method is suitable for use in a bigger system with receiver tank. In this method, pressure differential is used in removing the liquid out of the system. Any system with reversing valve is not suitable for using this method. An alternative method such as liquid method is therefore used in such instances. Liquid method is also suitable for use in systems with oil less compressors. It is worth noting that the vapor method and the liquid method are related in how they are conducted. The systems which are suitable for using the methods are also similar. It is therefore advisable to understand the system first and even to decide on the recovery method first before starting the process. These are some of the vital tips considered in refrigerant recovery.




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