Which outcome arises when a refrigeration system loses refrigerant through pressure relief valves?

💡 Explanation

Reduced refrigerant charge lowers evaporator pressure, decreasing the *enthalpy of vaporization*, thus reducing latent heat exchange because refrigerant evaporates at progressively lower temperatures. Therefore, the heat extraction rate drops, rather than increasing performance or heat transfer.

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