EPA Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation 2

Question 1

What information must be displayed on refrigerant recovery cylinder labels?

Accepted Answer

The refrigerant type, date of recovery, and processing status (recovered, recycled, or reclaimed)

Answer

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.

Question 2

What must happen to refrigerant that cannot be recycled or reclaimed?

Accepted Answer

It must be sent to an EPA-approved destruction facility

Answer

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.

Question 3

Can recycled (but not reclaimed) refrigerant be sold or transferred to a new owner?

Accepted Answer

No, recycled refrigerant not meeting AHRI 700 standards can only be used by the same owner

Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the certification requirement for refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993?

Accepted Answer

Equipment must be certified by an EPA-approved equipment testing organization

Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the primary role of an EPA-registered refrigerant reclaimer?

Accepted Answer

To reprocess recovered refrigerant to AHRI 700 purity standards for resale

Answer

EPA-registered reclaimers operate off-site facilities that reprocess recovered refrigerant to AHRI 700 purity standards, enabling the refrigerant to re-enter commerce.

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EPA Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation 2