The receiver used in a refrigeration system performs what essential function?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — holds the entire refrigerant charge after system pump down
Marine refrigeration receivers are sized per 46 CFR to safely hold the entire system refrigerant charge during maintenance, pump-down operations, or overhauls, preventing accidental atmospheric venting or system overpressurization.
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