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← ScienceWhich risk increases when a refrigeration cycle's compressor experiences excessive superheat?
A)Reduced evaporative cooling capacity
B)Potential for liquid slugging initiation
C)Degradation of refrigerant's thermal stability✓
D)Increased efficiency of expansion valve
💡 Explanation
Degradation of the refrigerant's thermal stability occurs due to overheating of discharged compressed gas above its design limits by inefficient heat removal, because excessive superheat promotes undesirable chemical reactions of the refrigerant. Therefore, higher operating temperatures degrade the lubricant rather than increasing expansion valve efficiency.
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