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What is a compound gauge?
Can only be used for low pressures - Has different unit scales
According to EPA regulations, system flushing with refrigerants is allowed.
False
What elements does a CFC contain?
Chlorine, fluorine, carbon
What color is a CFC-11 cylinder?
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What color is an HFC-134a cylinder?
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What does a chlorine atom combine with to form?
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What elements does an HCFC contain?
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What elements does an HFC contain?
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Alkylbenzene lubricants are associated with?
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What must all appliances manufactured or imported into the United States be equipped with?
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What color is a recovery cylinder?
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What is the maximum fill level for a refillable cylinder?
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What is a refrigerant heated above its boiling point called?
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A refrigeration system should not be recovered unless a gauge indicates a minimum pressure of _________ Psig within the system.
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Any vapor refrigerant vented from the top of a graduated charging cylinder while filling the cylinder with liquid must be recovered.
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As of January 1st, 1996, it is legal to import or manufacture CFCs in the United States.
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Recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993, must be certified to meet EPA standards.
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What indicates that a system may be properly dehydrated?
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What may happen to a technician who violates provisions of the CAA?
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Refrigerant cylinders should be transported in a ______________ position.
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An award of __________________ may be paid to a person providing information which leads to a penalty against a technician for violating CAA regulations.
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Before using an empty recovery cylinder, what should you do?
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Before using a recovery unit, what checks should be performed?
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Why do blended refrigerants leak from a system in uneven amounts?
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What does CAA stand for?
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Can ester-based oils be mixed with other oils?
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Can mixed refrigerants be reclaimed?
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Can state or local laws governing refrigerant be less strict than federal laws?
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Can you use an open flame to warm a refrigerant bottle?
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Why are CFCs considered more harmful to the ozone layer than HCFCs?
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Currently, almost all residential air conditioners use refrigerant ______________.
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For safety, a technician should always wear _____________ and ____________ when working around refrigerants.
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What can happen when heating a refrigerant cylinder with a torch?
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HCFC-123 is toxic.
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HFC-134a is a 'drop-in' replacement for CFC-12.
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Which family of lubricants do HFC refrigerants usually require?
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What does HFC-134a contain?
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How can ice be removed from a sight glass?
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How do we know the chlorine in the stratosphere is coming from CFCs?
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How do you leak check an HFC-134a system with a partial charge?
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How much is the reward for information leading to a conviction for a violation of the CAA?
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How should systems using a blended refrigerant be charged?
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How should you charge a system using 410a refrigerant?
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How often must a refillable tank be hydrostatically tested?
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How will high ambient temperatures affect recovery?
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If a large leak occurs in a confined area, what is the recommended course of action?
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If EPA regulations change after you become certified, you must comply with any future changes in the law.
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What must recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993, be able to do?
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Why is it important not to mix different refrigerants in the same container?
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If a refrigeration system fails to hold an applied vacuum, it indicates that the system has a leak.
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If the high pressure gauge's scale reads from 0 to 500, it means they are rated for 500 psig.
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Is CFC-12 a 'low' or 'high' pressure refrigerant?
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Is HCFC-123 a 'low' or 'high' pressure refrigerant?
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Is there a 'drop' in refrigerant for CFC-12?
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Is ozone depletion a problem for only the U.S.?
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How are non-condensable and moisture removed from a refrigeration system?
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What is the chemical symbol for ozone?
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What does ODP stand for?
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One chlorine atom may destroy up to ___________ ozone molecules.
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Over-evacuation of refrigeration system does not occur.
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Why should oxygen or compressed air never be used to pressurize a refrigeration system?
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What may ozone depletion cause?
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Ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere is a global problem.
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What will ozone depletion cause an increase in?
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At what temperature does R-22 boil?
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R-410a requires recovery tanks and recovery machines rated for at least what PSIG?
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Why can recovery equipment head pressure become excessive?
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What does recycled refrigerant mean?
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What does reclaimed refrigerant mean?
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What standard must reclaimed refrigerant meet?
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What is refrigerant recovery?
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What does refrigerant reclaiming require?
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Why is refrigerant recovery necessary?
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Under what conditions can non-toxic refrigerants decompose and form dangerous acids and phosgene gas?
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Why does refrigerant tend to migrate to the compressor crankcase?
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What must reclaimed refrigerant be purified and tested to meet?
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How often must recovery cylinders be hydrostatically tested?
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When can recovered refrigerant be resold?
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By what date must recovery equipment be certified by an EPA-approved agency?
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What is the minimum psig burst pressure and working pressure required for R-410a manifold gauge and hose sets?
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What does Section 608 of the CAA regulate?
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Can some state and local governments establish laws concerning recovery that contain stricter regulations than CAA/EPA rules?
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What must system-dependent recovery equipment be capable of?
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What is subcooling?
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What is superheat?
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By what date must technicians be certified to handle refrigerants?
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What is temperature glide associated with?
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How should ternary blend refrigerants be charged into the system?
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What is the amount of the fine for violating the provisions of the CAA?
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What is the typical use for the center port of a gauge manifold set?
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What color is the low-side gauge of a manifold set?
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What are examples of metering devices?
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What is the calibration range of the high-pressure gauge on a manifold gauge set (non-410a)?
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Where does the latest research indicate the chlorine in the upper atmosphere comes from?
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What is the leading cause of death from refrigerants?
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How fast is the level of chlorine detected in the atmosphere increasing compared to fluorine?
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What is the most hygroscopic family of oils?
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What is the Montreal Protocol?
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What is the most effective method of locating the general area of small leaks?
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Study Notes
Refrigerant Types and Properties
- CFCs contain chlorine, fluorine, and carbon and are considered more harmful to the ozone layer than HCFCs due to their persistence in the atmosphere.
- HCFCs contain hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, and HCFC-123 is classified as a low-pressure refrigerant.
- HFCs consist of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon, with HFC-134a being a common refrigerant that contains 0% chlorine.
- CFC-11 cylinders are identifiable by their orange color, while HFC-134a cylinders are sky blue or pale blue.
Regulations and Compliance
- Under EPA regulations, refrigerant system flushing with refrigerants is illegal.
- As of January 1, 1996, it became illegal to import or manufacture CFCs in the U.S.
- All recovery equipment must have low loss fittings and be certified by an EPA-approved agency as of November 15, 1993.
- Technicians must be certified to handle refrigerants by November 14, 1994, and must comply with any future regulatory changes.
Safety and Recovery Procedures
- Recovery cylinders must be gray with a yellow top and transported in a vertical position.
- A refillable cylinder can be filled to a maximum of 80% of its liquid weight.
- Recovery equipment must recover at least 90% of refrigerant from small appliances.
- Evacuate recovery cylinders before use, and check service valves and oil levels for recovery units.
Environmental Impact and Ozone Depletion
- Ozone depletion is a global concern that can cause increased skin cancer, cataracts, and destruction of marine ecosystems.
- One chlorine atom can destroy up to 100,000 ozone molecules.
- Ozone (O3) is critical for blocking harmful UV radiation in the atmosphere.
Refrigerant Handling and Leak Detection
- Blended refrigerants leak unevenly due to different vapor pressures, causing potential problems during recovery.
- When checking for leaks in an HFC-134a system, pressurized nitrogen can be used if a detector is unavailable.
- The recommended method to remove ice from a sight glass is with alcohol spray.
Recovery and Recycling of Refrigerants
- Recycled refrigerant is filtered and dehydrated, while reclaimed refrigerant is processed to meet ARI 700-93 standards.
- Mixed refrigerants should not be reclaimed as the mixture may be unrecoverable.
- Recovery is essential for preventing atmospheric release and maintaining adequate refrigerant supplies.
Miscellanea
- All manufactured appliances must have a service aperture for refrigerant removal.
- A recovery machine's head pressure can become excessive due to closed outlet valves or non-condensables in the cylinder.
- The most effective method for locating small leaks is using electronic detectors.
Additional Important Points
- A maximum fine of $32,500 can be imposed for violating the Clean Air Act (CAA).
- Ester-based oils cannot be mixed with other oils.
- System dependent recovery equipment must be able to recover 90% of the refrigerant from the system.
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