Question 91Refrigeration & AC - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) store the refrigerant charge. The primary purpose of the receiver in a refrigeration plant is to store the refrigerant charge. The receiver acts as a reservoir to hold the excess refrigerant in the system, ensuring there is a sufficient supply available for proper operation. Without the receiver, the refrigerant charge could not be adequately contained, leading to an imbalance in the system and potential performance issues. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the main function of the receiver. The receiver does not superheat the refrigerant liquid (B), cool the refrigerant gas (C), or condense the refrigerant (D); these are tasks typically performed by other components in the refrigeration system.