Question 114Refrigeration & AC - Assistant Engineer

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The coil temperature measured at the expansion valve sensing bulb of an operating system is 10°F. The low side pressure with the compressor running as shown on the gauge illustrated indicates 15 psig. What adjustments or changes, if any, should be made to the system? Illustration GS-RA-16

Diagram for USCG Refrigeration Assistant: The coil temperature measured at the expansion valve sensing bulb of an...
AThe filter drier needs to be changed to increase the suction pressure.
BThe evaporator coils need to be steam cleaned or high-pressure washed.
CThe liquid line strainer is obviously fouled and needs to be cleaned.
DThe expansion valve should not be adjusted, as the degree of superheat is within the accepted range.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) The expansion valve should not be adjusted, as the degree of superheat is within the accepted range. The explanation is as follows: 1. Confirm the correct answer: D is the correct answer. 2. Explanation: With a coil temperature of 10°F and a low-side pressure of 15 psig, the degree of superheat at the expansion valve sensing bulb is within the accepted range, typically 6-12°F. This indicates the expansion valve is functioning properly and does not require adjustment. 3. Why other options are incorrect: Changing the filter drier (A), cleaning the evaporator coils (B), or cleaning the liquid line strainer (C) are not necessary based on the given information, as the system appears to be operating within the proper parameters. 4. Concise explanation: The degree of superheat is within the accepted range, so the expansion valve should not be adjusted.

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