EPA Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation

Question 1

What distinguishes refrigerant 'recycling' from refrigerant 'reclamation'?

Accepted Answer

Recycling cleans refrigerant on-site for reuse in the same owner's equipment; reclamation reprocesses it off-site to AHRI 700 purity standards

Answer

Recycling refers to on-site cleaning of refrigerant for reuse in the same or same owner's equipment, while reclamation involves off-site reprocessing at a certified facility to meet AHRI 700 purity standards.

Question 2

Which purity standard must reclaimed refrigerant meet before it can be resold to a different owner?

Accepted Answer

AHRI 700 (formerly ARI 700) purity standard

Answer

Reclaimed refrigerants must meet AHRI 700 (formerly ARI 700) purity specifications before they can be resold or transferred to a different owner.

Question 3

Who is authorized to reclaim refrigerants for resale under EPA Section 608 regulations?

Accepted Answer

Only EPA-registered reclaimers certified by an approved testing organization

Answer

Only reclaimers registered with the EPA and certified by an EPA-approved testing organization are authorized to reprocess refrigerant to AHRI 700 standards for resale.

Question 4

Recycled refrigerant that has NOT been reclaimed to AHRI 700 standards may be used in which systems?

Accepted Answer

The same system or other systems owned by the same person

Answer

Recycled refrigerant not meeting AHRI 700 standards may only be returned to the same system or other equipment owned by the same person, due to ownership restrictions.

Question 5

What contaminants does refrigerant recycling equipment typically remove?

Accepted Answer

Oil, moisture, and non-condensable gases

Answer

Refrigerant recycling equipment is designed to remove the three primary contaminants: oil, moisture, and non-condensable gases, making the refrigerant suitable for reuse.

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EPA Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation