Which outcome occurs when a refrigeration system refrigerant undergoes a phase transition at expansion valve exit?

💡 Explanation

When refrigerant undergoes a phase transition mainly to liquid at the expansion valve outlet, insufficient heat absorption occurs during evaporation because not all refrigerant can change state since it needs heat. Therefore, reduced cooling by incomplete evaporation results, rather than icing, compressor damage or overheating which require alternative conditions or mechanisms.

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