Field glossary
Superheat
Degrees the suction vapor sits above its saturation temperature at the current pressure; what a TXV or EEV controls
Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in HVAC.
Also defined as
- Suction line temperature minus the saturation temperature at suction pressure; vapor heated past its boiling point
- Degrees the suction vapor sits above its saturation temperature; proof the liquid fully boiled off
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