What are refrigeration metering devices?
What are refrigeration metering devices?
A device that controls the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator in a refrigeration system. It is located between the condenser and the evaporator (between the high and low sides).
Where is the metering device located in a refrigeration system?
The metering device is located after the condenser coil. There are two kinds of metering devices, thermal expansion valves (TXV) and capillary tubes. Either one does the same thing; they lower the high-pressure liquid pressure by forcing it through a small hole or nozzle.

What are the types of metering devices in HVAC?
There are several metering devices in a typical system, including the thermostatic expansion valve (TEV or TXV), automatic expansion valves, electronically-governed expansion valves, balanced port TEVs, superheat and multi-circuited TEVs, and evaporators.
What are the three most common types of metering devices?
In this module, we will talk about three types of modulating metering devices:

- Automatic Expansion Valves (AEV)
- Thermostatic Expansion Valves (TEV), and.
- Electronic Expansion Valves (EEV)
Is a TXV a metering device?
The piston (fixed orifice) and TXV (thermostatic expansion valve) are the two most common metering devices in use today, with some modern systems utilizing an electronically-controlled metering device called an EEV (electronic expansion valve).
What is HVAC subcooling?
Subcooling occurs when you cool a vapor below the temperature at which it turns into a liquid. Let’s use the same refrigerant with a high pressure boiling point of 120 degrees for the following example: The refrigerant is a 140 degree vapor heading into the condenser.
What is the function of the TXV?
A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) (see Figure 1) is a refrigeration and air conditioning throttling device that controls the amount of refrigerant liquid injected into a system’s evaporator—based on the evaporator outlet temperature and pressure—called the superheat.
What is a TXV metering device?
What is the difference between a piston and a TXV?
The primary method of charging a system changes based on the type of metering device. A piston system uses the superheat method of charging, and a TXV uses the subcooling method of charging.
Do all HVAC systems have a TXV?
Today, an indoor TXV is included with most gas furnaces and air conditioning systems on the market — although it should be noted that these do typically have to be installed separately. If you have a system that did not come with a TXV, it is also possible to buy one separately and install it yourself.
What’s the difference between TXV and piston?
A piston system uses the superheat method of charging, and a TXV uses the subcooling method of charging.
What is seed metering device?
It is a further objective of this invention to provide a seed metering device wherein seed is singulated and metered in a manner which will deliver agricultural seed at a chosen rate, evenly, and deter any damage to the seeds.
What is a metering device in refrigeration?
A metering device provides a pressure drop point. This device has two jobs: 1. It holds refrigerant back in a condensed state; and 2. It feeds refrigerant into the evaporator. When high-pressure liquid enters a metering device, pressure starts to drop as the temperature remains the same until it reaches saturation pressure-temperature.
What is a universal seed metering disc?
Universal seed metering disc US6681706B2(en) * 2002-02-26 2004-01-27 Precision Planting, Inc. Apparatus and method for controlled delivery of seeds to an open furrow
What is the model number for Deere vacuum seed metering?
Vacuum seed metering assembly US6176393B1(en) * 1999-06-22 2001-01-23 Deere & Company Seed meter for small grain US6247417B1(en) *