When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration compressor discharge line, it discharges high pressure refrigerant vapor to what location?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — suction side of the compressor

Refrigeration system safety relief valves discharge high-pressure vapor directly to the compressor suction side to prevent overpressurization of the crankcase while avoiding the release of regulated fluorinated refrigerants into the machinery space or atmosphere.

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