A starved evaporator would likely be caused by which of the following problems?

A starved evaporator occurs when the evaporator coil does not receive enough refrigerant to absorb the heat from the surrounding air effectively. This condition can result in inadequate cooling and inefficient performance of the refrigeration system.

The correct choice involves the TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) and its sensing bulb. The sensing bulb's role is to monitor the temperature of the refrigerant in the suction line. If it is not in proper contact with the suction line, it cannot accurately sense the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant. This can lead to improper throttling of the refrigerant flow through the evaporator, causing a reduced amount of refrigerant to enter the evaporator, thus creating the starved condition.

Understanding the other scenarios helps clarify this further. A blocked suction line filter could impede refrigerant flow, but it would more commonly cause a different issue, such as high pressure or a complete refrigeration stall, rather than just starving the evaporator. An insufficient refrigerant charge would also impact overall system performance, leading to low pressure in the evaporator but could be the result of other issues. An oversized compressor may lead to short cycling or inadequate time for heat exchange, which doesn’t directly equate to a starved evaporator.

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