The thermostatic expansion valve (TEV or TXV) is erroneously considered by some to be a mysterious and complex device. As a result, many valves are needlessly replaced when the cause of the system ...

A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is designed to maintain a specific amount of superheat at the outlet of the evaporator. If the superheat value is too high or too low, the TXV may be the cause.

As technology advancements in aerospace and defense applications continue to rapidly develop, key factors such as strength, weight, and reliability are essential when evaluating components to be ...

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Keeping down the costs of heating your house, while avoiding sitting and shivering over your supper, has become a bit of a balancing act for some people over the last few winters. So I'm always keen ...