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Specialty Expressions: HOLDING CHARGE

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Holding chargePhysicsA small quantity of refrigerant vapor or an inert gas, nitrogen, which is charged into a component of a refrigeration system whilst it is awaiting assembly; the charge is at slightly higher than atmospheric pressure in order to avoid the ingress of air and moisture into the component. Source: European Union. (references)

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