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
Moisture circulating through a marine refrigeration system condenses and freezes upon entering the low-temperature, high-velocity orifice of the expansion valve. This ice crystal accumulation blocks refrigerant flow, starving the evaporator and causing the system to lose cooling capacity.
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