What is the maximum volume to which refillable refrigeration cylinders should be filled?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 80% full
Refillable refrigerant cylinders must never be filled beyond 80% liquid volume at normal ambient temperatures. This leaves a critical 20% vapor space cushion to prevent hydrostatic bursting caused by liquid expansion from temperature increases.
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