Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #78 (Set 2)

Excessive moisture being collected in the purge unit of a low pressure refrigeration system could indicate which probable condition?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — leaking condenser or chiller tubes

Excessive moisture accumulation in a low-pressure purge unit indicates raw seawater leaking through compromised condenser or chiller tubes directly into the low-side refrigerant shell.

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