The shaft seal on an open compressor is more complicated than the gaskets and seals on other parts of the compressor because:

A) It must seal against a higher pressure.
B) It must seal a shaft that is turning.
C) It must seal in a vacuum.
D) It is subjected to both refrigerant and oil while other seals and gaskets are not.


B

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