Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #131 (Set 3)

When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration compressor discharge line, it discharges high pressure refrigerant vapor to what location?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — suction side of the compressor

Compressor safety relief valves discharge high-pressure refrigerant vapor directly back to the suction side of the compressor to prevent closed-discharge over-pressurization while containing the refrigerant charge.

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