What is the pressure and condition of the refrigerant entering the receiver of a refrigeration system?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — sub cooled high-pressure liquid
Refrigerant flowing from the condenser into the receiver is condensed and further cooled slightly below its saturation temperature, making it a subcooled high-pressure liquid to prevent premature flashing before the expansion device.
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