q803 Refrig Engineer

National Maritime Center
Providing Credentials to Mariners
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
QMED
Q803 Refrigerating Engineer
(Sample Examination)
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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions.
1. If a condenser coil of an air-cooled container refrigeration system becomes dirty and requires
cleaning, what would be an acceptable method of cleaning?
o (A) "Binks" gun with weak acid solvent

o (B) copper wire rotary brush
• (C) high-pressure water wash
o (D) all of the above
If choice C is selected set score to 1.
2. In a refrigeration system, the valve shown in the illustration is used for what purpose? Illustration
GS-RA-14
• (A) head pressure regulating valve

o (B) suction pressure regulating valve
o (C) evaporator pressure regulating valve
o (D) thermostatic expansion valve
If choice A is selected set score to 1.
3. At ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, what is the status of R-134a?
o (A) subcooled gas

• (B) odorless gas
o (C) corrosive liquid
o (D) superheated liquid
If choice B is selected set score to 1.
4. What is the correct color-coding of refrigerant recovery cylinders regardless of the refrigerant
contained within?
o (A) gray top and light blue lower body

o (B) gray top and yellow lower body
• (C) yellow top and gray body
o (D) light blue top and yellow lower body
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5. Which of the following guidelines is considered to reflect good design practices for shipboard steam
heating systems?
• (A) Provide a dirt pocket and strainer ahead of the steam trap on a unit heater return.
o (B) Wherever possible install vertical runs for condensate piping.
o (C) Provide all units with a dirt trap and gate valve in the supply and a check valve on the return.
o (D) Provide orifice-type bypasses for all traps and automatic valves.
6. An obstructed expansion valve may be indicated by an incompletely cooled evaporator and what
other symptom?
• (A) frosting at the evaporator inlet

o (B) a decrease in the amount of frosting across the drier
o (C) frosting at the suction side of the compressor
o (D) a higher than normal discharge pressure
7. When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a refrigeration compressor, extreme care must be taken
to prevent what from happening?
o (A) any lubricant from contacting the carbon surface that would cause the expulsion of the
saturated Teflon film
o (B) any lubricant from contacting the stationary seal face that would cause etching of the face
surface
o (C) the spring from being damaged by the corrosive effects of excessive handling
• (D) dirt and foreign particles from coming in contact with the highly polished sealing surfaces
If choice D is selected set score to 1.
8. A device used to hold open the refrigeration compressor suction valve during starting to reduce the
compression load is called what?
• (A) cylinder unloader

o (B) discharge line bypass
o (C) suction line bypass
o (D) relief valve
9. A liquid line solenoid valve controls refrigerant flow to the evaporator by what means?
o (A) sensing the superheat in the tail coil

• (B) fully opening or closing
o (C) sensing the temperature in the liquid line
o (D) throttling the refrigerant
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10. The compressor used in a water-cooled air conditioning system is short-cycling. A service check
determines that the suction pressure remains above the normal cut-in point during cycling and that
the discharge pressure rapidly builds up to the cut-out point while running and gradually falls to the
cut-in point during the off cycle. What is likely the cause?
o (A) back seated discharge service valve

• (B) reduction in condenser water flow (scaled condenser)
o (C) front seated liquid line service valve
o (D) loosely fitted compressor drive belt
11. The reading of a combustible gas indicator indicates the percentage of the __________.
o (A) upper explosive limit of a flammable gas concentration

• (B) lower explosive limit of a flammable gas concentration
o (C) concentration of flammable gas in a compartment
o (D) concentration by weight of nonflammable gas in a compartment
12. The use of a needle valve in a piping system is recommended when requiring __________.
o (A) no back flow

o (B) high-pressure drops
• (C) close regulation of flow
o (D) no pressure drops
13. Some chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants may decompose into a toxic irritating gas under what
conditions?
• (A) exposed to an open flame or hot surface

o (B) allowed to mix with compressor oil
o (C) charged into a system having copper fittings
o (D) stored at temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit
14. Which of the following refrigerants is chlorine free and safe regarding atmospheric ozone depletion?
o (A) R-11
o (B) R-12
o (C) R-22
• (D) R-134a
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15. If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, besides an elevated box temperature, what would
be an observable symptom?
o (A) high suction pressure

• (B) continuous running of the compressor
o (C) short-cycling of the compressor on the water failure switch
o (D) high discharge pressure
16. Excessive moisture being collected in the purge unit of a low-pressure refrigeration system could
indicate which probable condition?
o (A) low efficiency purge unit

o (B) dryer core needs replacement
• (C) leaking condenser or chiller tubes
o (D) improper charging of refrigerant
17. A thermostatic expansion valve is properly controlling evaporator superheat. Adjusting this valve to
lower the evaporator superheat setting will result in which of the following?
o (A) the expansion valve will further close

o (B) the expansion valve diaphragm will rupture
o (C) the evaporator pressure will decrease
• (D) the evaporator feed will increase
18. Concerning the arrangement of equipment and associated hoses shown in the illustration, what
statement is true? Illustration GS-RA-58
o (A) When recovering refrigerant from the centrifugal chiller using this method, it is possible to
achieve the recovery levels required by law without any further recovery.
o (B) When recovering refrigerant from the centrifugal chiller using this method, the vent hose
connection should be closed.
o (C) When recovering refrigerant from the centrifugal chiller using this method, it is permissible to
exceed 90% of the weight capacity of the refrigerant drum.
• (D) When recovering refrigerant from the centrifugal chiller using this method, it minimizes the risk
of chiller tube freeze-up.
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19. Excessively tight drive belts installed between a motor and a refrigeration compressor pulley may
cause what condition?
o (A) normal wear of the pulley end motor shaft bearing, but premature wear of the pulley end
compressor crankshaft main bearing
• (B) premature wear of both the pulley end motor shaft bearing and the pulley end compressor
crankshaft main bearing due to overloading
o (C) premature wear of the pulley end motor shaft bearing, but normal wear of the pulley end
compressor crankshaft main bearing
o (D) premature wear of both motor shaft bearings and both compressor crankshaft main bearings
due to belt slippage
20. Which of the illustrated gauges is capable of measuring vacuums at the micron level for the purpose
of proving system dehydration during system evacuation with a vacuum pump, but displays the
achieved vacuums at incremental threshold intervals rather than continuously? Illustration GS-RA-37
o (A) A
• (B) B
o (C) C
o (D) D
21. Vapor bubbles present in the liquid upon arrival to the thermal expansion valve in a refrigeration
system may cause erosion of the expansion valve's needle and seat. This, in turn, could cause what
condition?
o (A) TXV overheating

o (B) TXV freezing shut
• (C) TXV hunting
o (D) TXV freezing open
22. A "hygroscopic" lubricant used in refrigeration compressors would have what characteristic?
o (A) losing its lubrication qualities at higher temperatures

• (B) having a high affinity for moisture which requires it to be kept in a sealed container
o (C) decreasing in viscosity at low temperatures
o (D) being highly toxic
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23. The primary purpose of the liquid line strainer used in a refrigeration system is to prevent dirt and
scale from entering what system component(s)?
• (A) thermal expansion valves

o (B) condenser and receiver
o (C) compressor and oil separator
o (D) evaporator coil piping
24. Under what circumstances could equipment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags?
o (A) Whenever you feel that it is safe to do so.

o (B) Whenever permission is granted by your supervisor.
o (C) Whenever there is a break in the actual maintenance activity.
• (D) Under NO circumstances should the equipment be operated when tagged.
25. Which of the lettered components shown in the illustration indicates the high-pressure cut-out?
Illustration GS-RA-12
o (A) W
• (B) X
o (C) Y
o (D) Z
26. Refrigeration systems using forced air circulation evaporators have a tendency to cause rapid
dehydration of produce in chill boxes. Which of the following will minimize this dehydration?
o (A) the air is circulated rapidly over a small evaporator with a minimum temperature differential
o (B) the air is circulated rapidly over a small evaporator with a maximum temperature differential
o (C) the air is circulated slowly over a large evaporator with a maximum temperature differential
• (D) the air is circulated slowly over a large evaporator with a minimum temperature differential
27. Which of the following statements is true concerning the attached illustration? Illustration GS-RA-12
o (A) Valve "14" is the king solenoid, valves "28" and "36" are both chill box solenoids.
• (B) Valve "14" is the king solenoid, valve "28" is the chill box solenoid, and valve "36" is the freeze
box solenoid.
o (C) Valve "14" is the king solenoid, valves "28" and "36" are both freeze box solenoids.
o (D) Valve "14" is the king solenoid, valve "36" is the chill box solenoid, and valve "28" is the
freeze box solenoid.
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28. A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in determining whether or not a refrigeration system is
sufficiently charged. Where is it generally located in the system?
o (A) low-pressure vapor line

o (B) high-pressure vapor line
o (C) low-pressure liquid line
• (D) high-pressure liquid line
29. The surging that occurs in a centrifugal air conditioning compressor is a result of what conditions?
o (A) low-pressure in the condenser at low load

o (B) low-pressure in the condenser at high load
o (C) low-pressure in the evaporator at high load
• (D) low-pressure in the evaporator at low load
30. If outside air at 80 degrees F and 70 percent relative humidity is conditioned, what will be the
resulting dew point temperature of the air just before it comes into contact with the cooling coil?
o (A) 64 degrees F
o (B) 67 degrees F
• (C) 70 degrees F
o (D) 73 degrees F
31. Which of the precautions listed should be taken before opening any part of a refrigeration system for
the purpose of accomplishing non-major repairs?
o (A) Bring the part of the system to be opened to a pressure corresponding to the ambient
temperature.
o (B) Use the hot gas defrost line to remove any frost on the evaporator coils.
• (C) Bring the part of the system to be opened to 0 psig.
o (D) Set the high-pressure cut-out on manual to prevent automatic starting.
32. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decompose
and form what chemical substance?
o (A) water vapor

o (B) petroleum crystals
o (C) carbon monoxide
• (D) phosgene gas
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33. The air temperature associated with a direct reciprocating air conditioning plant is found to be too
warm, and the compressor is not operating. A service check determines the compressor suction
pressure to be above the normal cut-in point, with a normal head pressure, and high evaporator
superheat. Which of the following could be the cause of this problem?
o (A) Cooling water flow to the condenser is excessive.

• (B) The low-pressure control contacts are stuck open.
o (C) A liquid line solenoid valve has failed closed.
o (D) A liquid line solenoid valve is stuck open.
34. An evaporator coil of a single evaporator, air-cooled refrigerator is accumulating excessive frost due
to a failure of the defrost mechanism. If the refrigerator features a thermostatically controlled box
solenoid and a low-pressure cut-out controlled compressor, as well as a high-pressure cut-out, in
terms of the compressor, what would be the most likely operating symptom?
• (A) short cycle on low-pressure cut-out

o (B) fail to start
o (C) short cycle on high-pressure cut-out
o (D) run continuously
35. Which of the following statements is true concerning the illustrated gauge manifold set? Illustration
GS-RA-01
o (A) Closing the valve labeled "G" isolates the hose labeled "H" from the gauge labeled "A".
o (B) The valves labeled "G" and "C" must both be open to read system pressures on the
respective gages labeled "A" and "B".
• (C) Closing the valve labeled "G" isolates the hose labeled "H" from the hose labeled "J".
o (D) Opening fully and back seating the valve labeled "G" isolates the gauge labeled "A" from the
hose labeled "H".
36. Protective equipment to be used while carrying out oxyacetylene welding should always include
__________.
• (A) goggles
o (B) ear plugs
o (C) steel toe safety shoes
o (D) non-sparking tools
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37. In a refrigeration system, once the gage manifold hoses are attached to the compressor service
valve connections and properly purged, what should be the status of the manifold valves and the
service valves when the purpose for attachment is to read system pressures?
• (A) both manifold hand valves should be closed and the compressor service valves should be
cracked-off their backseats
o (B) both manifold hand valves should be open and the compressor service valves should be
cracked-off their backseats
o (C) both manifold hand valves should be open and the compressor service valves should both be
back seated
o (D) both manifold hand valves should be open and the compressor service valves should both be
front seated
38. If the evaporator coil horizontal return line of a container refrigeration system is less than 0.875"
(2.21 cm) in diameter (considered small), the thermostatic expansion valve sensing bulb should be
attached where on the return line?
• (A) on the upper surface of the line

o (B) directly below the point of maximum heat transfer
o (C) as close as possible to the expansion valve
o (D) on the bottom of the line to enable the bulb to absorb the maximum amount of heat
39. Which of the following practices is considered to be safe for the handling and use of compressed
gas cylinders?
o (A) Using oxygen as a substitute for compressed air for pneumatic tools.
o (B) Cracking the valve on a hydrogen cylinder to clear dust and dirt.
• (C) The storage of the cylinders in a well ventilated compartment.
o (D) Routinely greasing or lubricating the valves on oxygen cylinders.
40. If an abnormally large difference is maintained between the evaporator refrigerant temperature and
the box air temperature within the refrigerated compartment, what will be the result?
• (A) the evaporator coil will tend to excessively frost

o (B) the box temperature will be pulled down too low
o (C) the compressor will tend to trip out on high head pressure
o (D) the compressor will tend to overheat due to high suction temperature
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41. A refrigeration compressor used in a multi-box refrigeration system, is designed with six of its eight
cylinders able to be controlled for variable load conditions. If all of the reefer boxes are currently
feeding, what percentage of the total number of compressor cylinders will be loaded after start up?
• (A) 100%
o (B) 50%
o (C) 25%
o (D) 0%
42. Which of the hand valve configurations for the gauge manifold set is the correct set up for monitoring
both the low and high system pressures? Illustration GS-RA-03
o (A) A
o (B) B
o (C) C
• (D) D
43. For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be
exposed is what temperature?
o (A) 100°F
• (B) 125°F
o (C) 150°F
o (D) 175°F
44. What type of valve is shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-0047
o (A) Check valve

o (B) Butterfly valve
o (C) Globe valve
• (D) Gate valve
45. When a refrigeration compressor motor fails to start, the FIRST thing that should be checked for is
what?
o (A) faulty suction pressure regulator

o (B) low differential setting on the HP cut-out
• (C) blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker in the motor circuit
o (D) loose expansion valve control bulb
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46. Which of the following leak detectors would be appropriate for use in leak detecting on a system
currently pressurized with nitrogen? Illustration GS-RA-04
o (A) A
o (B) B
o (C) C
• (D) D
47. If you see an individual fall overboard, you should __________.
o (A) hail "Man Overboard"

o (B) throw a life ring overboard
o (C) pass the word to the bridge
• (D) all of the above
48. If the combination moisture indicator and sight glass indicates an accumulation of moisture within the
system, which of the listed procedures would be the most practical to follow?
o (A) Secure the system, disassemble and de-ice the thermostatic expansion valve.
o (B) Using a vacuum pump, draw the entire system down to 1,270 microns for a period of three
hours.
• (C) Close the king valve, pump down the system, isolate the drier, remove the desiccant core and
replace with new drier cartridge.
o (D) Purge the entire system to the atmosphere, replace the drier cartridge, and recharge the
system with refrigerant.
49. If one box in a multiple box, direct expansion type refrigeration system was experiencing an
excessively low temperature, this could be a result of which of the following?
o (A) an oversized expansion valve

o (B) excessive frost on the cooling coils
• (C) a leaking hand expansion valve
o (D) liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor
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50. What is the wet bulb temperature of air if the dry bulb temperature of the air is 90 degrees and the
relative humidity is 65%? Illustration GS-RA-22
o (A) 62 degrees F
o (B) 63 degrees F
o (C) 77 degrees F
• (D) 80 degrees F
51. Concerning the charging of refrigerant into a vapor compression refrigerating system, which of the
following is true?
o (A) when charging as a liquid it should be to the low side only

o (B) when charging as a liquid it may be to the low or high side
• (C) when charging as a liquid it should be to the high side only
o (D) when charging as a vapor it should be directly to the receiver only
52. When a refrigeration compressor has developed a high head pressure as a result of a refrigerant
overcharge, what should be done to compensate for or to correct this situation?
o (A) increase the amount of cooling water to the condenser

o (B) decrease the amount of cooling water to the condenser
• (C) remove some refrigerant from the system
o (D) raise the high-pressure cut-out opening pressure
53. An oil separator is a device used to remove oil from which of the following?
• (A) hot discharge gas

o (B) hot suction gas
o (C) cold discharge gas
o (D) warm high-pressure liquid
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54. To prevent motor overload during start-up of a hermetically sealed centrifugal refrigeration system,
what is true concerning the compressor suction gas variable inlet guide vanes?
o (A) opened until the motor is connected across the line at full voltage and current drawn is up to
full load current
o (B) opened until the motor is connected across the line at full voltage and current drawn is below
full load current
• (C) closed until the motor is connected across the line at full voltage and current drawn is below
full load current
o (D) closed until the motor is connected across the line at full voltage and current drawn is up to
full load current
55. The term "oil foaming" in refrigeration practice, is used to describe what event?
o (A) release of dissolved lubricant from the refrigerant in the crankcase

o (B) sudden evaporation of entrapped moisture from the crankcase lubricant
o (C) sudden evaporation of entrapped air from the refrigerant liquid
• (D) release of miscible refrigerant from the lubricant in the crankcase
56. Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely dangerous because of the high pressures generated.
The generation of pressure is the result of what?
• (A) hydrostatic pressure of the expanding liquid

o (B) vapor pressure of the refrigerant at saturation temperature
o (C) discharge pressure from the recovery cylinder
o (D) discharge pressure of the recovery compressor
57. In the illustrated refrigeration system, what is the proper name for the component labeled "A"?
o (A) condenser
o (B) accumulator
o (C) filter drier
• (D) compressor
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58. Under what conditions is a CAUTION tag installed at equipment control stations in preparation for
performing maintenance or repairs?
o (A) When operation of the equipment will harm the equipment ONLY.
o (B) When operation of the equipment will endanger personnel ONLY.
o (C) When operation of the equipment will endanger personnel OR harm the equipment.
• (D) When operation of the equipment requires temporary special instructions to be provided.
59. Moisture is removed from recovered refrigerant using a recycling machine by what means?
o (A) purging non-condensables off the top of the recovery cylinder

o (B) opening a drain petcock on the oil separator
o (C) condensing the moisture in the condenser
• (D) circulating the refrigerant through a dehydrator
60. Concerning frost appearing on one set of evaporator coils of a multi-box, direct expansion type
refrigeration system, what is true?
o (A) the frost can be quickly removed by simply shutting off fluid flow to the coils
o (B) the frost will assist in increasing the refrigeration effect
o (C) the frost will increase the value of superheat to the fluid leaving the coils
• (D) the frost can be removed by passing hot vapors through the coils
61. If there is a "large" release of R-134a refrigerant gas in a confined area, which of the following
statements would be true?
o (A) safety goggles and lined butyl gloves would be required before entering the space
o (B) an explosive atmosphere would be created
• (C) a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) would be required before entering the space
o (D) dust or particle masks would be required before entering the space
62. Which of the processes listed would be the most satisfactory method to use to lower the humidity of
the air being circulated by an air conditioning system?
o (A) Cooling the air to a temperature just above dew point.

• (B) Cooling the air to a point below dew point, then reheating it.
o (C) Heating the air to a point at which moisture will boil off, then recooling it.
o (D) Heating the air and then cooling it to a point below dew point.
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63. The process of removing refrigerant from a system and storing it without testing or processing it in
any way is known as what under the EPA Clean Air Act rule definitions?
• (A) recovering
o (B) recouping
o (C) reclaiming
o (D) recycling
64. A thermal expansion valve installed in a refrigeration system is controlled by the action of what
device?
• (A) the TEV sensing bulb mounted on the evaporator tail coil
o (B) the box solenoid valve operating coil
o (C) the compressor unloader mechanism
o (D) the receiver level controller
65. If a refrigeration compressor using a thermostat as a primary controller is running continuously

without significantly lowering the temperature in the refrigerated space, which of the following is most
likely the trouble?
o (A) excessive condenser cooling water

o (B) a shortage of compressor oil
o (C) warm food in the refrigerator
• (D) a shortage of refrigerant
66. The set point adjustment of the device shown in the illustration is made by rotating what component?
o (A) "1"
• (B) "2"
o (C) "3"
o (D) "4"
67. Refrigerant entering the compressor of a refrigeration system should be in which of the following
conditions?
• (A) Low-pressure vapor

o (B) High-pressure liquid
o (C) High-pressure vapor
o (D) Low-pressure liquid
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68. In a refrigeration system, the bulb for the thermal expansion valve is always located where?
o (A) at the evaporator coil inlet

o (B) in the middle of the evaporator coils
o (C) at the beginning of the bottom row of the evaporator coils
• (D) at the evaporator coil outlet
69. What is the maximum volume to which refillable refrigeration cylinders should be filled?
o (A) 60% full

o (B) 70% full
• (C) 80% full
o (D) 90% full
70. Traditionally, which of the listed refrigerants has been more suitable than the others for use in a
centrifugal refrigeration compressor?
• (A) R-11
o (B) R-12
o (C) Ammonia
o (D) Carbon dioxide
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GS-0047
Adapted for testing purposes only from Machinist Mate 3 & 2

NAVEDTRA 14151
6/7/2016 Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 18 of 26
GS-RA-01
Adapted for testing purposes only from ALTHOUSE, Modern

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
2/17/2017 Copyright © 1992 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 19 of 26
GS-RA-03

GS-RA-04

GS-RA-12
Adapted for testing purposes only from HARBACH, Marine

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
3/16/2017 Copyright © 2005 by Cornell Maritime Press
GS-RA-14

GS-RA-22

GS-RA-37
4/26/2017 Adapted for testing purposes only

GS-RA-58
Adapted for testing purposes only from CARR, Refrigerants and the Environment
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Q803 Refrigerating Engineer

Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions.

o (A) "Binks" gun with weak acid solvent

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

• (A) head pressure regulating valve

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

3. At ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, what is the status of R-134a?

o (A) subcooled gas

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) gray top and light blue lower body

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

• (A) frosting at the evaporator inlet

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) cylinder unloader

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) sensing the superheat in the tail coil

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) back seated discharge service valve

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) upper explosive limit of a flammable gas concentration

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) no back flow

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

• (A) exposed to an open flame or hot surface

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) high suction pressure

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) low efficiency purge unit

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) the expansion valve will further close

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) TXV overheating

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) losing its lubrication qualities at higher temperatures

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

• (A) thermal expansion valves

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Whenever you feel that it is safe to do so.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) low-pressure vapor line

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) low-pressure in the condenser at low load

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) water vapor

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Cooling water flow to the condenser is excessive.