Oct 22, 2006 17:28
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English term
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liquid slug
English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
The liquid collected in the compressor can cause a heavy liquid slug and possibly damage the compressor.
AC compressor damage caused by liquid slug (approximately 40% of the compressor failures).
This procedure will allow the compressor to pump out possibly condensated refrigerant at low RPM`s with minimized risk of compressor damage due to liquid slugs.
AC compressor damage caused by liquid slug (approximately 40% of the compressor failures).
This procedure will allow the compressor to pump out possibly condensated refrigerant at low RPM`s with minimized risk of compressor damage due to liquid slugs.
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| 3 +3 | a significant volume of liquid |
Ken Cox
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| 1 | small pieces of metal |
Jonathan MacKerron
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a significant volume of liquid
'Slug' is a slang term for a certain distince quantity of liquid (used in a wide variety of contexts, including 'taking a slug from the bottle' or 'give me a slug of scotch' -- the Oxford dico defines it as 'an amount of liquor that is gulped or poured').
The usage in A/C compressor context seems to be trade jargon. See e.g.
During normal compressor operation, the pistons compress refrigerant gas in the cylinders. Moisture in the system can lead to liquid slugging. Liquid slugging is a condition which occurs when liquid is allowed to enter one or more cylinders. Because liquid is practically non-compressible, the compressor seals may be compromised when the pistons attempt to compress the liquid. Liquid slugging can lead to permanent valve damage and reduced compressor efficiency.
http://www.sanden.com/support/moisturecontamination.html
(In the above context, 'compromised' is a euphemistic term for 'damaged').
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-10-22 20:36:17 GMT)
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make that 'distinct quantity'
The usage in A/C compressor context seems to be trade jargon. See e.g.
During normal compressor operation, the pistons compress refrigerant gas in the cylinders. Moisture in the system can lead to liquid slugging. Liquid slugging is a condition which occurs when liquid is allowed to enter one or more cylinders. Because liquid is practically non-compressible, the compressor seals may be compromised when the pistons attempt to compress the liquid. Liquid slugging can lead to permanent valve damage and reduced compressor efficiency.
http://www.sanden.com/support/moisturecontamination.html
(In the above context, 'compromised' is a euphemistic term for 'damaged').
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-10-22 20:36:17 GMT)
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make that 'distinct quantity'
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Will Matter
21 hrs
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| agree |
Jörgen Slet
1 day 1 hr
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| agree |
Alfa Trans (X)
1 day 20 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thank you, Ken and also Peter for reinforcing the answer and for the useful links"
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Jonathan MacKerron
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small pieces of metal
is one definition offered by Webster
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Note added at 18 mins (2006-10-22 17:47:19 GMT)
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obviously not metal, perhaps simply "lumps"?
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Note added at 19 mins (2006-10-22 17:48:19 GMT)
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OED= "A compact mass of liquid regarded as retaining its identity as it travels."
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Note added at 18 mins (2006-10-22 17:47:19 GMT)
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obviously not metal, perhaps simply "lumps"?
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Note added at 19 mins (2006-10-22 17:48:19 GMT)
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OED= "A compact mass of liquid regarded as retaining its identity as it travels."
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