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 
      
Receiver to TXV 
  
Equivalent length (m)  
Equivalent length (m)  
Equivalent length (m)  
Equivalent length (m)  
Equivalent length (m) 
Equivalent length (m) 
 HP
      HP
      HP
      HP
      HP
           
                                   
                                   
                                    
                                   
                                   
                                  
                                  
                                   
                                    
                                    
                                   
                                  
                                    
                                    
                                   
                                   
                                  
                                  
                               
                             
                            
                         
                         
                        
                     
                   
                  
                  
                
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(1) This chart is based on ASHRAE (1998) for type “L” refrigeration grade copper pipe.
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(2) equivalent Length in meters represent “total equivalent lengths” including valves and fittings. Refer to TABLE - 5 for estimations of “equivalent lengths’ of valves and fittings.
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(3) This chart is to assist the design engineer in selecting the appropriate diameter pipe to suit the duty and is not intended to be a substitute for best practice design.
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(4) Duties are based on 40C SCT. Multiply required duty by the following factors for other condensing temperatures : 20C = 0.85, 30C = 0.91, 40C = 1.00, 45C = 1.05, 50C = 1.10.
(5) Nominal HP’s are to assist you to obtain a “rough” unit size at each evaporating temperature (@ 40C condensing temperature).
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(6) Suction line ΔP loss should not exceed 3psi (5psi for R410a).
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(7) Economics, pressure drop, noise, and oil entrapment require establishing feasible design velocities in refrigerant lines.
• Suction line 700 to 4000 fpm • Discharge line 500 to 3500 fpm
• Condenser drain line ≤ 100 fpm • Liquid line 125 to 450 fpm 