Glossary “expansion tube” Definition:
Metering device used at the inlet of some evaporators to control the flow of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator core.
What is expansion?
expansion valve
Glossary “expansion valve” Definition:
Term used for the thermostatic expansion valve in an A/C system.
expansion control
Glossary “expansion control” Definition:
Grinding of a piston in a slightly oval shape so that it becomes round when it expands with heat.
expansion
Glossary “expansion” Definition:
An increase in volume. For example, when a metal rod is heated it increases in length and perhaps also in diameter, expansion is the opposite of contraction.
expansion plug
Glossary “expansion plug” Definition:
Term used for core plug.
expansion tank
Glossary “expansion tank” Definition:
1). Coolant-recovery tank. 2). An auxiliary tank, usually connected to the inlet tank or a radiator, that provides additional storage space for heated coolant.