Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305578296
Author: John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 23, Problem 13RQ
What lubricates the refrigeration compressor?
A. Refrigerant
B. Moisture
C. Desiccants
D. Oil
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
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