Question 141Refrigeration & AC - QMED

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In a refrigeration system, silica gel is found in what component?

Acondenser/receiver
Bcompressor suction scale trap
Cdehydrator or combination filter/drier
Dmoisture indicating liquid line sight glass
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) dehydrator or combination filter/drier. Silica gel is a desiccant commonly used in refrigeration systems to remove moisture from the refrigerant. It is typically found in the dehydrator or combination filter/drier component of the system. The dehydrator or filter/drier is designed to trap any contaminants and moisture in the refrigerant, preventing them from circulating through the system and causing damage to other components like the compressor. The other answer options are incorrect because the condenser/receiver, compressor suction scale trap, and moisture indicating liquid line sight glass do not typically contain silica gel. These components serve different functions in the refrigeration system.

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