EPA- CORE
Which international agreement (treaty) regulated the production and use of CFCs, HCFCs, halons, methyl chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride?
Montreal Protocol
How much can a person by 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?
100,000
An ozone molecule contains;
3 oxygen atoms
Reusable refrigerant containers under high pressure must be hydrostatically tested how often?
5 years
The molecule found in CFCs and HCFCs that depletes ozone is:
Chlorine
Before shipping any used refrigerant cylinders, check that the cylinder meets what standards?
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Crop loss, eye disease, and skin cancer have been attributed to;
Depletion of the 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 risks to human health and the environment
A refrigerant cylinder designed to hold recovered refrigerant has a:
Grey body and yellow top
Which type of refrigerant contains no chlorine?
HFC's
Silicone elastomers, for use in seal and gaskets, are not compatible with which refrigerants?
HFOs
HCFC contain:
Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon
What refrigerant has a GWP of "1"?
R-1233zd
Which of the following refrigerants is an HFO? a) R-22 b) R-134 A c) R-410 A d) R-1234ze
R-1234ze
To process refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product specifications as determined by chemical analysis defines:
Reclaiming
Which ASHRAE classification means slightly flammable? a) A1 b) A2L c) A3 d) B1
b) A2L
The condenser
changes a high pressure vapor to a high pressure liquid
The compressor
changes a low pressure vapor to a high pressure vapor
Which of the following has the highest ozone depletion potential? a) HFOs b) HCFCs c) HFCs d) CFCs
d) CFCs
The low-side test pressure data-plate value should be used by a technician to determine a safe pressure for:
leak testing
HFCs
will not damage the stratospheric zone, but have high GWP
The chlorine in CFCs and HCFCs
will not dissolve in water
Clean refrigerant for re-use 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