air conditioning Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 main types of air conditioning used on aircraft?
A
bleed air and compressed/expanded air from engines
2
Q
R143A is what?
A
refrigerant used in vapor cycle air conditioning
3
Q
what is used in a water separator to prevent ice from forming by removing water?
A
a filter
4
Q
what are the components of a basic vapour cycle system
A
compressor, condenser, thermal expansion valve, receiver dryer, evaporator
5
Q
a refrigerant that goes into the cabin and then is reused back into the air conditioning system is known as a what type of system?
A
closed loop system
