What type of heat exchanger absorbs latent heat energy and converts refrigerant gas into liquid?

The condenser is the type of heat exchanger that absorbs latent heat energy and converts refrigerant gas into a liquid. In the refrigeration cycle, once the refrigerant has absorbed heat from the surroundings and vaporized in the evaporator, it is then compressed into a high-pressure gas by the compressor. This gas is then directed into the condenser, where it releases the latent heat it absorbed earlier.

During this process in the condenser, the refrigerant gas comes into contact with a cooler surface (often air or water) which removes heat from the refrigerant. As the refrigerant loses this heat, it undergoes a phase change from gas to liquid. This is critical because it allows for the cycle to continue, ensuring that the refrigerant can once again absorb heat in the evaporator after it passes through an expansion device. By converting the refrigerant back into a liquid, the condenser plays a vital role in maintaining overall system efficiency and performance.

In contrast, the evaporator serves to absorb heat and convert the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas, while the compressor increases the pressure of the gas, and the expansion valve reduces the pressure of the refrigerant before it enters the evaporator. Each component has its specific function, but only the condenser is responsible for