In which part of the refrigeration system is the refrigerant cooled before it's circulated back to the evaporator?

The refrigerant is cooled in the condenser before it is circulated back to the evaporator. In the refrigeration cycle, the condenser is a critical component that serves to remove heat from the refrigerant gas. As the refrigerant passes through the condenser, it releases the heat it absorbed from the environment during the evaporation process. This heat exchange cools the refrigerant, causing it to condense from a gas into a liquid.

This cooled, high-pressure liquid refrigerant is then directed to the expansion device, where it experiences a drop in pressure, leading to a further decrease in temperature as it prepares to enter the evaporator. The efficient functioning of the condenser is essential for maintaining the overall effectiveness of the refrigeration system, as it ensures that the refrigerant is adequately cooled and ready to absorb heat again at the evaporator.