Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #313 (Set 5)

Why is a purge recovery unit typically fitted on low pressure centrifugal chillers?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — such a chiller can operate at a pressure below atmospheric pressure on the low side thus drawing in air through any low-side leaks

Low-pressure centrifugal chillers operate below atmospheric pressure during normal cooling cycles, naturally drawing ambient air and moisture inward through any microscopic seal or gasket leaks.

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