Why are dehydrators usually located in the liquid line of refrigeration systems?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — prevent icing of the expansion valve
Dehydrators are installed in the high-pressure liquid line to absorb dissolved moisture, preventing water from freezing at the thermal expansion valve orifice and completely blocking refrigerant flow into the evaporator.
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