Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #79 (Set 2)

Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will most likely produce what effect?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — freeze in the expansion valve

Free moisture circulating through a refrigeration system collects and freezes at the extremely cold thermal expansion valve orifice, blocking refrigerant flow and causing complete refrigeration failure.

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