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What components in a compression-refrigeration system maintain the pressure difference in the system?

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To maintain the difference in pressure between the condenser and the evaporator caused by the compressor, an expansion valve is needed in the cycle. The expansion valve separates the high-pressure part of the system from the low-pressure part. Only a small trickle of refrigerant liquid flows through the valve.

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