Which outcome occurs when the expansion valve fails closed in a refrigeration system with a positive displacement pump?

💡 Explanation

When the expansion valve sticks closed, refrigerant flow to the evaporator is severely restricted, causing a significant drop in inlet pressure to the positive displacement pump; because of liquid expansion, cavitation occurs. Therefore pump cavitation results, rather than overheating, frosting or oil starvation which require different failure modes.

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