Inspection & Quality Control Flashcards
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A CAR inspector finds oil pooled beneath a refrigerator compressor. What does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Compressor seal failure that may have released refrigerant along with oil
Compressor oil leaks often accompany refrigerant leaks since both are contained in the sealed system, requiring immediate assessment before further processing.
Which of the following best describes 'incoming QC' versus 'in-process QC' at a recycling facility?
Answer: Incoming QC evaluates units at receipt; in-process QC monitors compliance during disassembly and processing
Incoming QC catches hazardous or non-conforming units at arrival, while in-process QC ensures proper procedures are followed during active disassembly and material separation.
A recycling facility wants to verify its refrigerant recovery equipment meets EPA requirements. What must the equipment have?
Answer: EPA Section 608 certification from an approved testing organization (e.g., UL, AHRI)
EPA Section 608 requires that recovery equipment be certified by an EPA-approved testing organization before it can be used for regulated refrigerant recovery.
During a QC audit, the auditor requests the facility's non-conformance log. What should this log contain?
Answer: Records of units or processes that deviated from standard procedures and corrective actions taken
A non-conformance log documents deviations from standard procedures and the corrective actions taken, which is a key indicator of a facility's quality management system effectiveness.
A QC inspector is evaluating a batch of refrigerators for foam insulation processing. What environmental concern is associated with the foam blowing agent in older units?
Answer: CFC or HCFC blowing agents trapped in foam that can be released during shredding
Older refrigerator foam insulation was blown with CFCs or HCFCs, which can be released during shredding and must be captured to comply with CAA regulations.
An inspector is reviewing a facility's corrective action records after a refrigerant release incident. Which element is most critical to include?
Answer: Root cause analysis and steps taken to prevent recurrence
Effective corrective action records must include a root cause analysis and preventive measures to demonstrate continuous improvement and regulatory diligence.
What is the primary reason CAR certification requires facilities to maintain records of refrigerant recovery amounts for each unit processed?
Answer: To demonstrate regulatory compliance and provide verifiable environmental accountability
Regulatory compliance under EPA Section 608 and CAR certification standards requires documented proof that refrigerants were recovered rather than released to the atmosphere.