Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #185 (Set 4)

The device shown in the illustration which is used for removing moisture from the liquid refrigerant in the system is labeled with what letter? GS-RA-12 Illustration GS-RA-12: the U.S. Coast Guard has not released this illustration.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — E

Letter E designates the liquid line filter-drier in standard marine refrigeration schematics. This vessel contains desiccant material specifically engineered to capture and chemically bind residual moisture and particulate contaminants circulating within the liquid refrigerant stream prior to the expansion valve.

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