Simple question about HX (noob simple)

[K404]

Why is the HX on a Mach or Vapo the size it is? I see its conveniently the same height and width as the compressor but is there any other reason for it? If the HX was to be bigger, would the gas not be able to flow through it? Theres no pump, so i`m guessing its only the difference between high and low pressure that pulls it through.

Not really going anywhere with this, just wanna "know my enemy". Posted it here coz theres more Mach guys than Vapo.

Thanks a lot,

Kenny

 

[fatty]

The "condenser" is sized for the load so if you wanted better capacity you would use a bigger condenser the compressor I cant remember if it pulls or pushes the refrigerant around the system at something silly like 100 or more mph

 

[K404]

Thanks I never thought of the compressor as a pump before I`ve still got a lot to learn.

 

[jellybeard999]

Thanks I never thought of the compressor as a pump before I`ve still got a lot to learn.

what else would it be

pumps in general use are sometimes called compressors afaik (ie in pressure washers)

 

[K404]

I was getting mixed up between the purposes of the condenser and compressor. Seeing as the 2 words have similar meanings.

I look a bit dim now, but now I know

 

[fatty]

No you don't mate we are all still learning

 

[Gray Mole]

Strictly speaking a pump 'pushes'. It's designed to work in a relatively free moving system, and too much backpressure is detrimental. That's part of why it's called a pump.

A compressor is designed to not just 'push' but push very hard. So hard in fact it builds up a great deal of pressure, compressing what is in front of it due to the backpressure in a system. It pushes far faster than whatever it's pushing can move, which is why things get 'compressed'.

So there you have it, they both push and the both pull, depending on what end you're on, but one is to keep things flowing and one is to force things to flow when they might not want to.

Gray