Auxiliary

Machinery 2

2/E PETER RALPH B. GALICIA, Ph.D., FRIMarM

Module Writer

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CHAPTER 3
Refrigeration Systems

The refrigeration system provides a cool working place and accommodation

and cooled storage for reefer goods and provisions for seafarers’ onboard ship.
This chapter will learn the principle, components, operations, and troubleshooting
of a marine refrigeration system.

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Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the learners shall be able to:
1. Describe the system and operating principle of a marine refrigeration system;
2. Describe the components of a refrigeration system;
3. Operate a refrigeration system while maintaining normal operating conditions according
to manufacturers’ manual; and
4. Maintain the refrigeration system's normal operating condition according to a
manufacturer's specification even with faults and scheduled maintenance.
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Pretest

Multiple Choice: Select the correct answer from the choices given below each question. Write
the letter of your answer on the blank provided before each number.

__________ 1.) A refrigeration compressor was short cycling on the low-pressure cut-out switch,
the possible cause will be _________.
a. the system is overcharged with refrigerant
b. the system was low on refrigerant
c. suction valves were leaking slightly
d. relief valves are leaking slightly
__________ 2.) The refrigeration compressor in a water-cooled refrigeration system is short
cycling in the pressure cut-out switch. One reason for this cut-out is ________.
a. discharge valves are leaking excessively
b. discharge valves are leaking slightly
c. the high-pressure cut-out is improperly adjusted
d. the system is low on refrigerant
__________ 3.) Under normal conditions, the refrigerant enters the compressor in an operating
refrigeration system as a _________.
a. dry saturated gas
b. liquid
c. superheated gas
d. wet saturated gas
__________ 4.) Refrigerant enters the condenser as a ______________.
a. high-pressure liquid
b. high-pressure vapor
c. low-pressure vapor
d. low-pressure liquid
__________ 5.) Which of the refrigeration components does super heating of refrigerant takes
place?
a. drier
b. expansion valve
c. evaporator
d. receiver

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 EVALUATION

A. Key Points to Remember

Refrigerant Solenoid valve Receiver

Compressor Oil separator Drier
Condenser Low pressure side Overcharge
Thermostat High pressure side Undercharge
Evaporator Cooler Vapor

B. Questions
1. Describe the system and operating principle of a marine refrigeration system;
2. Describe the components of a refrigeration system;
3. Operate a refrigeration system while maintaining normal operating conditions according
to manufacturers’ manual; and
4. Maintain the refrigeration system's normal operating condition according to a
manufacturer's specification even with faults and scheduled maintenance.

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 REFERENCES

HVACR (n.d.). Basic refrigeration. Retrieved from: https://www.hvacrschool.com/

Kanchana, L. (n.d.). Refrigeration guide book for marine engineer. Retrieved from:
https://www.academia.edu/30630960/Refrigeration_Guide_Book_for_Marine_Engineer?e
mail_work_card=view-paper

Taylor, D.A. (2003). Introduction to Marine Engineering. Revised second edition. Great Britain
by Antony Rowe Ltd., Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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