Definitions for "Expansion Valve"
A special valve used in refrigerating systems through which the liquid refrigerant (under high pressure) is allowed to escape into a lower pressure and thus expand into a gas.
Thermostatically controlled valve that controls liquid refrigerant.
valve located between the high pressure side and low pressure side in the refrigeration system. Regulates flow of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator or liquid overfeed system.