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What are the functions of refrigeration compressor oil in a refrigeration system?
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Oil in a AC compressor is there so that the mechanical parts don't over heat from friction
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What is the purpose of oil in refrigeration system?
To prevent wear on the compressor.
What other substance circulates in the refrigeration system with the refrigerant?
The compressor oil
What lubricates the refrigeration compressor?
Oil
Why must fridges be rested After moving?
Oil in the compressor may leak into the refrigeration system, this oil must be allowed to settle back into the compressor, or it may cause a breakdown due to system blockage
What is the result of sludge in a refrigeration system?
Sludge in refrigeration is a combination of water, acid and oil, normally this combination will eat the varnish on the windings of the compressor and short it out.
Oil foaming ususally occurs in what area of a refrigeration system?
I'm in the process studying for my epa test and this is one of the questions and their answer is foaming occurs in the compressor.
What is the function of an oil separator in refrigeration cycle?
To return oil to the compressor.
What is the primary purpose for oil in the refrigeration mechanism?
to lubricate the compressor
What kind of oil does a R408 refrigeration system use?
mineral oil
You added freon to your 2001 Sebring LXi and now it makes this humming noise The air works but you dont know what that noise is?
Did you add an oil charge to the system when you recharged it and did you recharge the system using refrigeration gauges. The system may be low on refrigerant oil or you could have overcharged the system causing the compressor to have to work too hard.
What are the two products that should be circulating in a refrigeration system?
freon and oil
What is charging of a compressor?
It means charging the A/C system with the proper kind and amount of refrigerant + oil. Overcharging the system will damage the compressor.
