The system shown in Fig. 10-13 is similar to that shown in Fig. 10-12. However, the liquid leg of the evaporator dumps directly into the surge drum without a relief valve. In this system, valve C is a defrost regulator. It is placed in the suction line, where it is normally open. During defrost, valve C is de-energized, converting to a defrost regulator. In such a system, it is recommended that a large-capacity surge drum or valve A be used as a bypass valve. This will bleed defrost pressure gradually around valve C into the suction line. Note how the in-line check valve is used to prevent cross flow.
