Question 44Refrigeration & AC - QMED

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

The correct answer is B. The expansion valve should not be adjusted, as the degree of superheat is within the accepted range. The coil temperature of 10°F and the low side pressure of 15 psig indicate that the system is operating within the normal range of superheat, which is typically between 6-12°F. Adjusting the expansion valve is not necessary in this case, as the system is functioning properly and the degree of superheat is appropriate. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) a fouled liquid line strainer would not cause the low side pressure and superheat to be within the normal range; C) changing the filter drier would not directly affect the superheat; and D) cleaning the evaporator coils is not necessary if the superheat is within the acceptable range.

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