Hey Guys,

I am currently in my last year of university and I am researching AC systems and heat recovery. The problem that I am trying to get my head around is the temperature of the refrigerant (ideal) when it leaves the compressor (by the way, I fully understand the refrigeration cycle and what they look like on a T-S and P-H diagram).

Phases:
First: The refrigerant enters the compressor as a saturated vapour (at a low temperature).
Second: The refrigerant is compressed to a super-heated vapour stage before it enters the condenser.

Ok, now say that the ambient air temperature (outside) is 35C, would it mean that the temperature of the super-heated refrigerant can only reach a maximum of 35C or is it possible to reach a higher temperature target?


Thanks in advance