Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #140 (Set 3)

Seawater or low temperature central fresh water is typically provided to a ship's stores refrigeration plant for what purpose?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — condense the refrigerant gas

Marine refrigeration condensers rely on an external cooling medium, such as dedicated seawater or low-temperature central freshwater, to absorb latent heat from high-pressure refrigerant vapor, thereby condensing it back into a high-pressure liquid state.

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