What is the refrigeration cycle

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The refrigeration cycle is a process in which a refrigerant absorbs heat from a low-temperature space and releases it in a high-temperature space.

The refrigeration cycle involves four main components: compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.
The refrigerant starts as a low-pressure gas in the evaporator, where it absorbs heat from the space being cooled.
The compressor then compresses the refrigerant into a high-pressure gas, which moves to the condenser where it releases heat to the surroundings.
After losing heat, the refrigerant becomes a high-pressure liquid and passes through the expansion valve, where it expands and becomes a low-pressure liquid/gas mixture to repeat the cycle.
Common refrigerants used in the cycle include R-134a, R-410A, and ammonia.

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