EPA core

The molecule found in CFCs and HCFCs that depletes ozone is:

Chlorine

How much can a person be fined per day violation for knowingly releasing a regulated substance that violates the Clean Air Act?

$44,539

Which type of refrigerants have the highest Ozone Depletion Potential?

CFCs

The condenser changes ___ to ___

Changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid

The compressor changes ___ to ___

Changes a low pressure vapor to a high pressure vapor

What is the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program?

EPA's program that identifies refrigerants with lower overall risks to human health and environment

What GWP do HFCs have and what effect do they have on the ozone?

HFCs will not damage stratospheric ozone, but have a high GWP

HCFC's contain

Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon

The low-side test-pressure data-plate value should be used by a technician to determine a safe pressure for:

Leak testing

An ozone molecule contains;

three oxygen atoms

A single chlorine atom can destroy how many ozone molecules?

100,000

Reusable refrigerant containers that are normally under high pressure, must be hydrostatically tested and date stamped every:

5 years

Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable?

A2L

Before shipping any used refrigerant cylinders, check that the cylinder meets what standards?

Department of Transportation

Silicone Elastomers, for use in seals and gaskets, are not compatible with which refrigerants?

HFOs

The chlorine in CFCs and HCFCs will:

Not dissolve in water

Give an example of an HFO refrigerant

R-1234ze

Which refrigerant has a GWP of 1?

R-1234ze

To process refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product specifications as determined by chemical analysis defines:

Reclaiming

Crop loss, eye disease, and skin cancer have been attributed to;

depletion of stratospheric ozone

Recover any remaining refrigerant and then render the cylinder useless, then recycle the metal is the proper disposal method for;

disposable cylinders

Cleaning refrigerant for reuse by separating the oil from the refrigerant and removing moisture from the refrigerant by passing it through one or more filter driers, is the definition of:

Recycle