Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #808 (Set 15)

The surging that occurs in a centrifugal air conditioning compressor is a result of what conditions?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — low pressure in the evaporator at low load

Centrifugal compressor surge occurs when low evaporator loads reduce suction volume and pressure below the aerodynamic stability limit, causing flow reversal, severe vibration, and mechanical stress.

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