High Suction Pressure- High Superheat (evaporator outlet)

Probable Cause:

Unbalanced system, load in excess of design conditions.

Compressor discharge valve leaking.

Leaking hot gas defrost solenoid/hot gas bypass valve.

Hot gas bypass regulator piped direct to suction, without a liquid injection TEV.

 

Remedy:

Balance system components for the necessary load requirements.

Repair or replace valve.

Check and replace hot gas bypass valves if required.

Install properly sized ALCO LCL liquid injection thermo valve.