Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation Flashcards
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What information must be displayed on refrigerant recovery cylinder labels?
Answer: The refrigerant type, date of recovery, and processing status (recovered, recycled, or reclaimed)
Recovery cylinders must be labeled with the refrigerant type, recovery date, and the status of the refrigerant to maintain proper identification and chain of custody.
What must happen to refrigerant that cannot be recycled or reclaimed?
Answer: It must be sent to an EPA-approved destruction facility
Refrigerant that cannot be recycled or reclaimed must be sent to an EPA-approved destruction facility, as venting any refrigerant is prohibited under Section 608.
Can recycled (but not reclaimed) refrigerant be sold or transferred to a new owner?
Answer: No, recycled refrigerant not meeting AHRI 700 standards can only be used by the same owner
Recycled refrigerant that has not been reclaimed to AHRI 700 purity standards is restricted to use by the same owner; it cannot be transferred to a different person or company.
What is the certification requirement for refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993?
Answer: Equipment must be certified by an EPA-approved equipment testing organization
Recovery and recycling equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993 must be certified by an EPA-approved equipment testing organization to ensure it meets performance standards.
What is the primary role of an EPA-registered refrigerant reclaimer?
Answer: To reprocess recovered refrigerant to AHRI 700 purity standards for resale
EPA-registered reclaimers operate off-site facilities that reprocess recovered refrigerant to AHRI 700 purity standards, enabling the refrigerant to re-enter commerce.
Which action is PROHIBITED under EPA Section 608 during the refrigerant recycling process?
Answer: Knowingly venting recovered or recycled refrigerant during operations
Knowingly venting refrigerant at any stage—including during recovery, recycling, or reclamation operations—is explicitly prohibited under EPA Section 608 regulations.
If reclaimed refrigerant fails to meet AHRI 700 purity standards, what must the reclaimer do?
Answer: Reprocess it until it meets AHRI 700 standards or send it to an approved destruction facility
Refrigerant that fails AHRI 700 purity specifications must either be reprocessed to achieve the required standard or be sent to an EPA-approved destruction facility.