In a flooded evaporator with an accumulator and float valve, what happens to the flash gas?

In a flooded evaporator system equipped with an accumulator and float valve, the flash gas passes directly into the suction line. This occurs because the accumulator serves to separate the liquid refrigerant from the vapor. When liquid refrigerant flows into the evaporator, it absorbs heat and changes into vapor. Any vapor that does not condense within the evaporator enters the accumulator, where it is separated from the liquid refrigerant. The float valve controls the liquid level in the accumulator, allowing only the liquid to pass back to the evaporator while the vapor (flash gas) is routed back into the suction line. This ensures that the compressor receives only vaporized refrigerant, maintaining the system's efficiency and preventing liquid from entering the compressor, which could cause damage.