Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #70 (Set 2)

An evaporator coil of a single evaporator, air cooled refrigerator is accumulating excessive frost due to a failure of the defrost mechanism. If the refrigerator features a thermostatically controlled box solenoid and a low pressure cutout controlled compressor, as well as a high pressure cutout, in terms of the compressor, what would be the most likely operating symptom?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — short cycle on low pressure cutout

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: short cycle on low pressure cutout.

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