Which of the following electrically operated refrigeration system valves would be most appropriate for use as a 2 position diverting hot gas bypass solenoid valve? GS-RA-19

Illustration GS-RA-19: the U.S. Coast Guard has not released this illustration.

Question

Which of the following electrically operated refrigeration system valves would be most appropriate for use as a 2 position diverting hot gas bypass solenoid valve? GS-RA-19

Illustration GS-RA-19: the U.S. Coast Guard has not released this illustration.

Accepted Answer

Option A: B. Valve configuration B represents a dual-position diverting hot gas bypass solenoid valve designed to route high-pressure compressor discharge gas directly into the low side. This capacity control strategy prevents evaporator freeze-up under extremely low thermal loads.