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Discharge Line Temperature Analysis
GENERAL
Knowing if the discharge line temperature is increasing, decreasing or remaining constant
can be an important diagnostic tool. Maximum compressor discharge line temperature
on a normally operating ice machine steadily increases throughout the freeze cycle.
Comparing the temperatures over several cycles will result in a consistent maximum
discharge line temperature.
Ambient air temperatures affect the maximum discharge line temperature.
Higher ambient air temperatures at the condenser = higher discharge line temperatures at
the compressor.
Lower ambient air temperatures at the condenser = lower discharge line temperatures at
the compressor.
Regardless of ambient temperature, the freeze cycle discharge line temperature will be
higher than 150°F (66°C) on a normally operating ice machine.
PROCEDURE
Connect a temperature probe on the compressor discharge line within 6" (15 cm) of the
compressor. Observe the discharge line temperature for the last three minutes of the
freeze cycle and record the maximum discharge line temperature.
Discharge Line Temperature Above 150°F (66°C) at End of Freeze Cycle:
Ice machines that are operating normally will have consistent maximum discharge line
temperatures above 150°F (66°C).
Verify the expansion valve sensing bulb is positioned and secured correctly.
Discharge Line Temperature Below 150°F (66°C) at End of Freeze Cycle:
Ice machines that have a flooding expansion valve will have a maximum discharge line
temperature that decreases each cycle.
Verify the expansion valve sensing bulb is 100% insulated and sealed airtight. Condenser
air contacting an incorrectly insulated sensing bulb will cause overfeeding of the expansion
valve.
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