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