Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #402 (Set 8)

An excessive charge of refrigerant in a thermostatically controlled, air-cooled, refrigeration system using a TXV as an expansion device can cause which of the following?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — higher than normal discharge pressure

An overcharge floods the condenser with liquid, reducing effective heat transfer surface area and forcing higher condensing pressures. This elevates the compressor discharge pressure significantly above normal operating limits.

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