EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 3 MIN
NATE HVAC Exam Prep 5, The Refrigeration Cycle and Component Roles
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Tracing refrigerant temperature, pressure, and phase changes through all four major cycle components - How subcooling and superheat are measured and applied during system charging and troubleshooting - Common NATE exam traps regarding compressor inlet conditions and thermostatic expansion valve behavior - The role of flash gas at the metering device outlet and its impact on evaporator efficiency - How the reversing valve alters indoor and outdoor coil functions in heat pump heating mode For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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