In the absence of an equalizer line, what component would you typically find associated with the evaporator?

In a refrigeration or air conditioning system, the evaporator is a critical component where the refrigerant absorbs heat, leading to the cooling effect. When no equalizer line is present, the component typically associated with the evaporator is the distributor.

The distributor is responsible for evenly dividing the flow of refrigerant from the expansion valve into the evaporator coils. This ensures that the refrigerant flows uniformly through the coils, maximizing heat absorption and achieving optimal cooling efficiency. In systems without an equalizer line, the role of the distributor becomes even more critical as it helps to maintain proper refrigerant distribution and reduce the risk of uneven cooling or refrigerant starvation in the evaporator.

Other components, such as the receiver (which stores excess refrigerant), the expansion valve (regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator), and the condenser (where heat is released from the refrigerant after it has passed through the evaporator), do not directly interact with the evaporator in the same way that a distributor does in the context of ensuring even refrigerant distribution.