Which of the statements listed is applicable to the thermostatic expansion valve shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-RA-07 Illustration GS-RA-07: the U.S. Coast Guard has not released this illustration.

Correct Answer: Option D — The control bulb is located on the evaporator coil outlet.

Proper thermodynamic control requires the thermostatic expansion valve control bulb to be tightly clamped to the suction line at the evaporator coil outlet, sensing superheat accurately to regulate refrigerant flow according to 46 CFR marine refrigeration principles.