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Thermal Expansion Valves
Emerson Climate Technologies
Application Tips
For best evaporator performance, the TXV should be
installed as close to the evaporator as possible and in
an easily-accessible location for adjustment and servic-
ing. On pressure drop and centrifugal type distributors,
apply the TXV as close to the distributor as possible.
(See g.7)
sion and faulty remote bulb contact with the line.
On lines smaller than 7/8” OD the remote bulb may
be installed on top of the line. With 7/8” OD and over,
the remote bulb should be installed at the position of
about 4 or 8 o’clock. (See g. 8)
It is good practice to insulate the bulb with a material
which will not absorb moisture.
Remote Bulb Well
A remote bulb well will improve the sensitivity of the
remote bulb. This occurs with short coupled installations
and installations with large suction lines (2-1/8” OD or
larger). Remote bulb wells should be used when low
superheat is desired or where converted heat from warm
rooms can inuence the remote bulb. (See g. 9).
Remote Bulb Location
Since evaporator performance depends on good TXV
control, and TXVs respond to the temperature change of
the refrigerant gas leaving the evaporator, care must be
given to types of remote bulbs and their locations. The
external remote bulb meets the requirements of most
installations. The bulb should be clamped to the suction
line near the evaporator outlet on a horizontal run. If
more than one TXV is used on adjacent evaporators or
evaporator sections, make sure that remote bulb of each
TXV is applied to the suction line of the evaporator fed
by that TXV.
Clean the suction line thoroughly before clamping the
remote bulb in place. When a steel suction line is used,
paint the line with aluminum paint to reduce future corro-
Never install a remote bulb in a location where the
suction line is trapped (See g. 10). If the liquid refriger-
ant collects at the point of remote bulb location the TXV
operation will be erratic.
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