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COOL VAPOR VALVE
The cool vapor valve is an electrically operated valve
that opens when energized, and closes when de-
energized.
Normal Operation
The valve is de-energized (closed) during the Freeze
cycle and energized (open) during the Harvest cycle.
The valve is positioned between the receiver and the
evaporator and performs two functions:
1. Prevents refrigerant from entering the evaporator
during the Freeze cycle.
The cool vapor valve is not used during the Freeze
cycle. The cool vapor valve is de-energized
(closed) preventing refrigerant flow from the
receiver into the evaporator.
2. Allows refrigerant vapor to enter the evaporator in
the Harvest cycle.
During the Harvest cycle, the cool vapor valve is
energized (open), allowing refrigerant gas from the
top of the receiver to flow into the evaporator. The
refrigerant changes state (from a vapor to a liquid)
and gives up latent heat. This heat is absorbed by
the evaporator and allows release of the ice slab. In
general, Harvest cycle suction pressure rises, then
stabilizes in the range of 65-125 psig (448-861 kPa).
Exact pressures vary according to ambient
temperature and ice machine model. Harvest
pressures can be found in the “Cycle Time/24-Hour
Ice Production/ Refrigerant Pressure Charts” in this
book.
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