Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #887 (Set 16)

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 A — suction side of the compressor

Compressor discharge relief valves bypass high-pressure vapor back directly to the low-pressure suction side to prevent catastrophic overpressurization of the compressor casing.

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