Which process decreases heat extraction when a refrigeration system refrigerant compressor experiences oil fouling?

💡 Explanation

When oil contaminates the refrigerant, oil fouling occurs because the oil creates an insulating layer on the heat exchanger surfaces, limiting heat transfer efficiency. Therefore reduced thermal conductivity results, rather than increased flow, higher pressure, or decreased superheat which require unimpeded refrigerant flow and heat transfer.

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