Question 149Refrigeration/AC - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the weight of an empty cylinder.
The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to the weight of the empty cylinder, without any refrigerant contents. This is an important specification, as it allows the user to determine the net weight of the refrigerant stored in the cylinder by subtracting the tare weight from the total weight of the filled cylinder.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the definition of "tare weight." Option A refers to the total weight of a fully charged cylinder, option C includes the weight of the current contents, and option D specifies the maximum weight of the refrigerant, which is a different specification.
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