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A refrigeration system operating with R-134a has a design pressure of 1800 kPa on the high side. According to CSA B52, what is the maximum permissible setting for the pressure relief valve (PRV) on this high-pressure side?

CSA B52 specifies that the pressure relief device shall be set to open at a pressure not exceeding the design pressure of the high side by more than 10%. Theref

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Question: A refrigeration system operating with R-134a has a design pressure of 1800 kPa on the high side. According to CSA B52, what is the maximum permissible setting for the pressure relief valve (PRV) on this high-pressure side?

Answer options:

  • 1800 kPa ✅ 1980 kPa
  • 2070 kPa
  • 2160 kPa

Correct answer: 1980 kPa

Explanation: CSA B52 specifies that the pressure relief device shall be set to open at a pressure not exceeding the design pressure of the high side by more than 10%. Therefore, 1800 kPa * 1.10 = 1980 kPa.

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