Which of the following illustrated expansion valves is designed to maintain a constant evaporator pressure rather than a constant evaporator superheat? Illustration GS-RA-24 Illustration GS-RA-24: the U.S. Coast Guard has not released this illustration.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — C

Automatic expansion valves maintain a constant evaporator pressure rather than superheat, modulating refrigerant flow in response to evaporator pressure changes rather than bulb temperature, suitable for constant-load direct expansion applications.

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