Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #232 (Set 4)

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

Shipboard refrigeration condensers utilize seawater or central cooling freshwater to absorb latent heat from high-pressure refrigerant vapor, removing heat from the system and condensing the gas into a high-pressure liquid state.

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