Question 187Refrigeration & AC - 1st Asst/Chief

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The coil temperature measured at the expansion valve sensing bulb of an operating system is 10°F. The low side pressure with the compressor running as shown on the gauge illustrated indicates 15 psig. What adjustments or changes, if any, should be made to the system? Illustration GS-RA-16

Refrigeration Chief Question 187 diagram
AThe evaporator coils need to be steam cleaned or high-pressure washed.
BThe liquid line strainer is obviously fouled and needs to be cleaned.
CThe expansion valve should not be adjusted, as the degree of superheat is within the accepted range.
DThe filter drier needs to be changed to increase the suction pressure.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) The expansion valve should not be adjusted, as the degree of superheat is within the accepted range. This is the correct answer because the low side pressure of 15 psig and the coil temperature of 10°F indicates that the system is operating with a proper degree of superheat, which is typically between 6-12°F. Adjusting the expansion valve is not necessary, as the system is functioning within the acceptable parameters. The other options are incorrect because they suggest issues that are not indicated by the given information. Cleaning the evaporator coils or changing the filter drier are not necessary based on the provided data, and the liquid line strainer does not need to be cleaned if the system is operating properly.

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