Answer: Id say this is due to higher pressure in discharge line = higher velocity, so basically the gas is moving faster through the smaller discharge pipe.I agree with VRV 3 in relation to the higher velocities iff the discharge pipe was too large the refrigerant would change state before reaching the condenser. The suction line will contain vapour which will require a larger CSA to ensure that there is adequate flow rate back to the compressors at lower pressures. Which line has more dia? Answer: