According to the figure below, all the following statements about vapour compression are correct EXCEPT:

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Once valve (a) is opened, then a liquid at pressure (P L ) can enter the vessel

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The vessel is known as a compressor

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The pressure in vessel (P V ) is absolute zero when valve (a) and (b) are closed

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If liquid continues to flow into the vessel, eventually the pressure in the vessel will increase until P V  = P L

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