Question 115Refrigeration & AC - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Expansion valve maintenance should include the following procedures: 1) Ensuring that the thermal bulb is in good contact with the suction line and insulated - This helps the expansion valve accurately sense the temperature of the refrigerant and adjust the flow accordingly. 2) Cleaning of in-line strainers as necessary - Keeping the strainers clean prevents debris from clogging the expansion valve and disrupting its operation. 3) Checking that the thermal bulb is in the proper location - The bulb must be located correctly to accurately sense the refrigerant temperature for proper valve control. All of these maintenance steps are important to ensure the expansion valve is functioning properly and maintaining efficient refrigeration system operation.