Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #398 (Set 8)

If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, besides an elevated box temperature, what would be an observable symptom?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — continuous running of the compressor

Insufficient refrigerant mass flow reduces the system's overall cooling capacity, preventing the refrigerated space from reaching its setpoint. Consequently, the low-pressure thermostat fails to satisfy, causing the compressor to run continuously in a futile cooling attempt.

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