MIL-DTL-23450 Valves, Expansion, Thermostatic, Refrigerant-12 \(R-12\) And Refrigerant-22 \(R-22\)This specification covers two types and two styles of thermostatic expansion valves for use with refrigerant 12 \(R-12\) and refrigerant 22 \(R-22\).

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4.4.4 Capacity (see 3.5.1). The capacity test shall be performed according to the individual

manufacturer's capacity test standards to determine compliance in 3.5.1. The following details shall

apply:

a. The valve shall be tested for minimum capacity on the fixture shown on figure 1.

b. The test pressure and bleed used shall be the manufacturer's standard for each MS PIN valve.

c. Any nonconformance with the minimum capacity requirements in 3.5.1 shall constitute failure of

this test.

Inches

.0625

1.59

.125

3.18

.250

6.35

.375

9.53

NOTES:

1. Dimensions are in inches.

2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only.

FIGURE 1. Test apparatus.