EPA Core

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

$44,539

A single chlorine atom can destroy how many ozone molecules? 100 1,000 10,000 100,000

100,000

Reusable refrigerant containers under high-pressure must be hydrostatically tested how often?

5 years

Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable? A1 A2L A3 B1

A2L

Which has the highest ozone depletion potential?

CFC's

The molecule found in CFC's and HCFC's that depletes ozone is

Chlorine

Before shipping any used refrigerant cylinders, check that the cylinder meets what standards? Department of Transportation The Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Underwriters Laboratories All of the above

Department of Transportation

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

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

EPA's program that identifies refrigerants with lower overall risk to human health and the environment.

Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine? HCFC's HCFC Blends HFC's CFC's

HFC's

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

HFO's

Which international agreement (Treaty) regulated the production and use of CFC's, HCFC's, halons, methyl chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride?

Montreal Protocol

Which of the following refrigerants has a GWP of "1"? R-22 R-134a R-410A R-1234zd

R-1234zd

Which of the following refrigerants is an HFO? R-22 R-134a R-410A R-1234ze

R-1234ze

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

Reclaiming

Clean 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

An ozone molecule contains

Three oxygen atoms

The condenser

changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid

The compressor

changes a low pressure vapor to a high pressure vapor

A refrigerant cylinder designed to hold recovered refrigerant has a

grey body and yellow top

HCFC's contain

hydrogen chlorine fluorine carbon

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

leak testing

HFC's

will not damage stratospheric ozone, but have a high GWP

The chlorine in CFC's and HCFC's

will not dissolve in water