Suction Pressure in Refrigerant Compressors Formulas

The Suction Pressure is the pressure of the refrigerant before the compression. It is also called the suction pressure of the refrigerant. And is denoted by P₁. Suction Pressure is usually measured using the Bar for Pressure. Note that the value of Suction Pressure is always negative.

Refrigerant Compressors formulas that make use of Suction Pressure

fxVolumetric Efficiency in Compressor given Clearance FactorGo

fxWork Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after ExpansionGo

fxWork done by Reciprocating Compressor given Suction TemperatureGo

fxSuction Temperature given Work done by CompressorGo

fxWork Done given Polytropic Index for Compression and ExpansionGo

FAQ

What is the Suction Pressure?

The Suction Pressure is the pressure of the refrigerant before the compression. It is also called the suction pressure of the refrigerant. Suction Pressure is usually measured using the Bar for Pressure. Note that the value of Suction Pressure is always negative.

Can the Suction Pressure be negative?

Yes, the Suction Pressure, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Suction Pressure?

Suction Pressure is usually measured using the Bar[Bar] for Pressure. Pascal[Bar], Kilopascal[Bar], Pound Per Square Inch[Bar] are the few other units in which Suction Pressure can be measured.

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