LT-S-L Technical manual
Figure 5-12. Economizer System with Subcooler
5.4.2
Economizer System with Flash Type Subcooler
The Liquid sub-cooling is achieved by reducing the boiling point pressure in a
medium pressure vessel (flash type subcooler) whose pressure is between condensing
and evaporating pressure. This physical effect leads to the cooling of the liquid down
to the boiling point, due to evaporation of part of the liquid. To stabilize the pressure
of the vessel, a regulator is used which at the same time controls the quantity of vapor
flowing to economizer connection of the compressor. This form of operation gives the
most economical thermodynamic performance due to direct heat exchanging.
Typical LT economizer system with flash type subcooler