Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #2 (Set 1)

Which of the fluids listed is suitable for use as a secondary refrigerant?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Brine

Brine acts as a secondary refrigerant or intermediate heat transfer medium, absorbing heat from refrigerated spaces and rejecting it to the primary system evaporator. It is specifically utilized in marine cargo holds to prevent direct hazardous refrigerant piping runs.

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