Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #75 (Set 2)

What must be done to use standard leak detection methods on a low pressure refrigeration system charged with refrigerant?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — raise the pressure in the system above atmospheric

Low-pressure chillers operate below atmospheric pressure and must be pressurized using nitrogen or reclaimed refrigerant vapor above 0 psig before standard electronic or halide leak detection methods become effective.

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