EPA 608 part 5
How much is the fine for releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere?
$27,500 per day per violation.
What type of recovery device captures refrigerant with the assistance of components in the appliance?
(Passive) system-dependent
What type of recovery device has its own means to draw refrigerant out of the appliance?
(active) self-contained
Which section of the clean air act do technicians need to be certified in order to purchase refrigerant in amounts smaller than 20lbs?
609 motor vehicle air conditioning
A service aperture or stub is required on all equipment of what types?
Class I or "small appliance"
Who has to approve a recovery device?
EPA
Who regulates section 608 of the clean air act?
EPA
What type of oil is used in an R-134a system?
Esters
What type of refrigerant is R-134a?
HFC
Which type of refrigerant is considered ozone frielndly?
HFC
Which refrigerant is generally used to replace R-12?
R-134a
What type of oil is used with ternary blends?
alkyl benzene - AB Oil
What is the term for a refrigerant blend that does not have temperature-glide?
azeotropic
Knowingly releasing HCFCs, CFCs, or HFCs while repairing appliances, with the exception of {BLANK} releases will get your certification revoked.
de-minimus release
Why will the components of a refrigerant blend leak at different rates?
different vapor pressures
You can only add nitrogen to a system if it is ...
empty
To falsify or {BLANK} required records will get your certification revoked.
fail to keep
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that refrigerant has been removed from appliances before disposal?
final person in the disposal chain
Do you charge a system with a blended refrigerant in the high side or the low side?
high side
What type of oil has a high affinity for water?
hygroscopic
Do you charge a blend in liquid form or vapor form?
liquid
A recovery device must have what type of fittings?
low loss
Can esters be mixed with other oils?
no
Can you mix refrigerants into the same recovery tank?
no
Failure to {BLANK} refrigerant before opening or disposing of an appliance will get your certification revoked.
recover
What must you do if you discover that two or more refrigerants have been mixed in a system?
recover the mixture into a separate recovery tank
What steps must be taken to dispose of a disposable cylinder?
recover to 0 psig, render useless, recycle the metal.
Failure to reach {BLANK} prior to opening or disposing of appliances will get your certification revoked.
required recovery rates
What can happen if you cannot properly perform recovery/recycling?
revocation of certification
What are the 2 types of recovery equipment?
system-dependent and self-contained
What is the term used for a refrigerant blend that has multiple boiling points and condensing points?
temperature-glide
What do we call a 3-part blend?
ternary
A recovery device must be registered with the EPA(true or false)
true
What is the bounty for turning someone in?
up to $10,000
Can the EPA require you to demonstrate the ability to properly perform refrigerant recovery/recycling duties?
yes
Who gets fined?
you and your company
