Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #311 (Set 5)

Minor repairs may be performed on low pressure refrigerant systems without recovering the refrigerant charge if the pressure in the system is raised to atmospheric. How may this be accomplished?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — heat the refrigerant

Applying controlled heat to the refrigerant vessel raises its saturation temperature and corresponding vapor pressure, safely driving system pressure up to atmospheric without utilizing illegal purge methods.

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