The hottest temperature point in a refrigeration or air conditioning system is on the back of the compressor’s discharge valve, as shown in Figure 1. However, since this point cannot be measured by a ...

[Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part article series exploring compressor overheating. This month’s article will explore the compressor’s superheated discharge temperature. Next month’s ...

This option was briefly considered but rejected for technical and logistical reasons. Technically, the option is infeasible because the compressor discharge temperature is normally 260-265° F., with ...