Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #35 (Set 1)

During normal operation, traditionally, how has most of the refrigerant released to the atmosphere from low pressure systems?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — through the purge unit vent

Low-pressure chillers operate below atmospheric pressure, drawing in air through leaks. Purge units automatically extract these non-condensable gases and vent them, traditionally resulting in refrigerant vapor loss.

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