Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #471 (Set 10)

When the sensing bulb of a thermostatic expansion valve is charged with a fluid different from the charge used in the system, what name of the charge is associated with the power element?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — cross charged

A cross-charged thermostatic expansion valve utilizes a fluid in the power element that has different thermodynamic properties than the system working fluid, tailoring the operating curve to prevent excessive suction pressures during pull-down.

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