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What should you look for when inspecting a hermetic system known to be leaking?
What should you look for when inspecting a hermetic system known to be leaking?
Traces of oil
Which gas should be used to help locate a leak when a trace gas becomes necessary?
Which gas should be used to help locate a leak when a trace gas becomes necessary?
Nitrogen with a trace amount of system design refrigerant
What leak rate requires repair for a chiller containing 50 pounds or more of R 123 starting in 2019?
What leak rate requires repair for a chiller containing 50 pounds or more of R 123 starting in 2019?
10%
How many days do you have to repair a leak in a comfort cooling appliance containing 50 pounds or more of R 22?
How many days do you have to repair a leak in a comfort cooling appliance containing 50 pounds or more of R 22?
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How long must owners and operators keep records of leak inspections and verification tests?
How long must owners and operators keep records of leak inspections and verification tests?
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What happens to any remaining vapor after refrigerant liquid has been recovered from an appliance?
What happens to any remaining vapor after refrigerant liquid has been recovered from an appliance?
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Why could a recycling or recovery machine with a hermetic compressor overheat during a deep vacuum?
Why could a recycling or recovery machine with a hermetic compressor overheat during a deep vacuum?
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What should be done before transferring refrigerant to an empty cylinder?
What should be done before transferring refrigerant to an empty cylinder?
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What steps should be taken before using a recovery unit to remove a charge?
What steps should be taken before using a recovery unit to remove a charge?
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When should refrigerant be removed from the condenser outlet?
When should refrigerant be removed from the condenser outlet?
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What should you do when servicing a unit with a receiver storage tank?
What should you do when servicing a unit with a receiver storage tank?
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How long must an HVAC servicing company keep records for each disposed appliance with a charge of between 5 and 50 pounds?
How long must an HVAC servicing company keep records for each disposed appliance with a charge of between 5 and 50 pounds?
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Which of the following statements about recycling and recovery equipment is false?
Which of the following statements about recycling and recovery equipment is false?
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Which part of a belt-driven non-hermetic compressor is most likely to leak if not used for several months?
Which part of a belt-driven non-hermetic compressor is most likely to leak if not used for several months?
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What should be done after reaching the required recovery vacuum on an appliance?
What should be done after reaching the required recovery vacuum on an appliance?
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Before making a major repair, to what level must a technician evacuate an appliance containing more than 200 pounds of R 410 A?
Before making a major repair, to what level must a technician evacuate an appliance containing more than 200 pounds of R 410 A?
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When can appliances containing refrigerants be recovered to atmospheric pressure?
When can appliances containing refrigerants be recovered to atmospheric pressure?
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Which repairs would be considered major under EPA regulations?
Which repairs would be considered major under EPA regulations?
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When is it against EPA regulations to use system dependent recovery equipment?
When is it against EPA regulations to use system dependent recovery equipment?
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What is the evaporation temperature of R 134A at 0 psi G?
What is the evaporation temperature of R 134A at 0 psi G?
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What is a reason to take an oil sample in a hermetic refrigeration system?
What is a reason to take an oil sample in a hermetic refrigeration system?
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What are refrigeration and air-conditioning compressor heaters used for?
What are refrigeration and air-conditioning compressor heaters used for?
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When dehydrating by the triple evacuation method, what is required to use dry nitrogen?
When dehydrating by the triple evacuation method, what is required to use dry nitrogen?
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What must every refrigeration system be protected by?
What must every refrigeration system be protected by?
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How can pressure relief valves only be installed?
How can pressure relief valves only be installed?
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What phase is the refrigerant removed to save recovery time when starting recovery?
What phase is the refrigerant removed to save recovery time when starting recovery?
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Where must you connect the hose to recover liquid refrigerant?
Where must you connect the hose to recover liquid refrigerant?
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Recovering refrigerant from a system in vapor phase will minimize the loss of what?
Recovering refrigerant from a system in vapor phase will minimize the loss of what?
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How can you speed up the removal of the refrigerant charge from a system?
How can you speed up the removal of the refrigerant charge from a system?
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What is the state of the refrigerant leaving the receiver in a refrigeration system?
What is the state of the refrigerant leaving the receiver in a refrigeration system?
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What is the best method to charge a system with both an air-cooled condenser and evaporator with a charge of 80 pounds?
What is the best method to charge a system with both an air-cooled condenser and evaporator with a charge of 80 pounds?
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How would you remove moisture from refrigerant in a system?
How would you remove moisture from refrigerant in a system?
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For what refrigerant is an equipment room refrigerant detector not required under ASHRAE standard 15?
For what refrigerant is an equipment room refrigerant detector not required under ASHRAE standard 15?
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When could a reciprocating compressor be damaged if energized?
When could a reciprocating compressor be damaged if energized?
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At what leak rate do EPA regulations require that leaking commercial and industrial process refrigeration be repaired?
At what leak rate do EPA regulations require that leaking commercial and industrial process refrigeration be repaired?
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What is the component directly following the condenser in a refrigeration system using a TXV?
What is the component directly following the condenser in a refrigeration system using a TXV?
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What can you do with the refrigerant recovered from an air conditioning system held in a refillable cylinder?
What can you do with the refrigerant recovered from an air conditioning system held in a refillable cylinder?
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Recovering refrigerant in the vapor phase will minimize the loss of what?
Recovering refrigerant in the vapor phase will minimize the loss of what?
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Where should recovery first occur when an air-cooled condenser is on the roof and the evaporator is on the first floor?
Where should recovery first occur when an air-cooled condenser is on the roof and the evaporator is on the first floor?
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What can happen when using a large vacuum pump to evacuate a system?
What can happen when using a large vacuum pump to evacuate a system?
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When can appliances containing CFCs be evacuated to atmospheric pressure?
When can appliances containing CFCs be evacuated to atmospheric pressure?
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What may recovered refrigerant contain?
What may recovered refrigerant contain?
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To start liquid charging off an R 410 A refrigeration system with a risk of freezing, what pressure should you begin with?
To start liquid charging off an R 410 A refrigeration system with a risk of freezing, what pressure should you begin with?
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What could happen to the hermetic refrigeration compressor motor windings when under a deep vacuum?
What could happen to the hermetic refrigeration compressor motor windings when under a deep vacuum?
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What should be used to remove ice from a sight glass?
What should be used to remove ice from a sight glass?
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What should you visually look for when inspecting a hermetic system known to be leaking?
What should you visually look for when inspecting a hermetic system known to be leaking?
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Which refrigerants can be mixed?
Which refrigerants can be mixed?
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What is an indicator of a leak in a high-pressure system?
What is an indicator of a leak in a high-pressure system?
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Starting in 2019, what is the maximum leak rate for chillers containing more than 50 pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant that must be repaired?
Starting in 2019, what is the maximum leak rate for chillers containing more than 50 pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant that must be repaired?
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For what refrigerant is an equipment room refrigerant detector not required under ASHRAE standard 15?
For what refrigerant is an equipment room refrigerant detector not required under ASHRAE standard 15?
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Study Notes
Traces of Oil
- Inspect hermetic systems for leaks by looking for traces of oil.
Leak Detection
- Use nitrogen containing a trace of refrigerant to locate leaks when necessary.
EPA Leak Rate
- Starting in 2019, chiller systems with over 50 pounds of R 123 must be repaired if the leak rate exceeds 10%.
Repair Timeline
- For comfort cooling appliances with R 22 leaking above threshold, repairs must occur within 30 days unless an extension is granted.
Record Keeping
- Owners of appliances with over 50 pounds of HCFC refrigerant must maintain leak inspection records for 3 years.
Refrigerant Recovery
- After recovering refrigerant liquid, any remaining vapor is removed by the recovery system.
Compressor Cooling
- A hermetic compressor may overheat during a deep vacuum, as it depends on refrigerant flow for cooling.
Transferring Refrigerant
- Before transferring refrigerant to an empty cylinder, first evacuate the cylinder.
Pre-Use Checks
- Check service valve positions and recovery oil levels before operating recovery units.
Refrigerant Removal Timing
- Remove refrigerant from the condenser outlet when it is located below the receiver.
Refrigerant Isolation
- For systems with a receiver, refrigerant should be pumped down and isolated during servicing.
Appliance Disposal Records
- HVAC servicing companies must retain records for 3 years for disposed appliances charged with 5 to 50 pounds of refrigerant.
Equipment Reporting
- Purchases of recycling and recovery equipment must be reported to the EPA.
Compressor Seals
- The rotating shaft seal is commonly the leak source in non-hermetic compressors that have not been used for a while.
Post-Recovery Pressure Check
- After achieving the required recovery vacuum, wait several minutes to monitor system pressure changes.
Evacuation Level Requirement
- Major repairs on appliances with over 200 pounds of R 410A require evacuation to a vacuum of 10 inches of HG.
Atmospheric Pressure Recovery
- Appliances with leaks that prevent recovery to the required level can be evacuated to atmospheric pressure.
Major Repairs
- Major repairs include replacement of the evaporator coil, compressor, condenser, and auxiliary heat exchanger.
System Dependency
- System-dependent recovery equipment cannot be used when the appliance contains over 15 pounds of refrigerant.
R 134A Evaporation Temperature
- The evaporation temperature of R 134A at 0 psi G is -15°F.
Oil Sample Collection
- Take oil samples when a compressor has burned out to assess system integrity.
Compressor Heaters
- Heaters in refrigeration compressors help reduce the refrigerant amount in the oil.
Dehydrating Method
- A pressure regulator is required when using dry nitrogen for the triple evacuation dehydration method.
Protection Requirement
- All refrigeration systems must include a pressure relief device for safety.
Installation of Relief Valves
- Pressure relief valves must be installed in parallel within systems.
Continuous Vapor Removal
- Recovering vapor phase refrigerant minimizes oil loss during recovery processes.
Recovery Speed
- Speed up refrigerant removal by cooling the recovery cylinder to lower its pressure.
Refrigerant State Leaving Receiver
- The refrigerant exiting the receiver is typically in a high-pressure subcooled liquid state.
Charging Method
- For an 80-pound charge with both air-cooled condenser and evaporator, liquid charge should be introduced through the liquid line service valve.
Moisture Removal Technique
- Use a filter dryer to eliminate moisture from refrigerant in the system.
ASHRAE Standard Exemption
- Under ASHRAE Standard 15, a refrigerant detector is not required for R 717 in ventilated equipment rooms.
Compressor Damage Risk
- Energizing a reciprocating compressor with a closed discharge service valve can cause damage.
Industrial Leak Repair Requirement
- EPA mandates 30% leak repair for commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
Receiver Component Position
- The component following the condenser in a TXV refrigeration system is the receiver.
Recovered Refrigerant Reuse
- Refrigerant recovered for condenser replacement can often be reused in the system.
Refrigerant Loss in Vapor Phase
- Recovering refrigerant in vapor phase conserves oil loss.
Initial Recovery Location
- Start refrigerant recovery from the liquid line entering the evaporator when dealing with roof-mounted condensers.
Vacuum Pump Caution
- Using large vacuum pumps may lead to freezing of water in the system.
CFC Appliances Atmospheric Pressure
- CFC-containing appliances can be evacuated to atmospheric pressure when leaks affect evacuation levels.
Recovered Refrigerant Composition
- Recoveries may include acids, moisture, and oil.
Initial Charge Pressure
- Begin liquid charging of R 410A systems under risk of freezing at approximately 110 PSIG.
Deep Vacuum Motor Risk
- Under deep vacuum, a hermetic compressor motor winding may sustain damage when energized.
Ice Removal Method
- Isopropyl alcohol effectively removes ice from sight glasses.
Leak Visual Inspection
- Check for traces of oil when inspecting hermetic systems for leaks.
Refrigerant Mixing
- No refrigerants should be mixed as per regulations.
High-Pressure Leak Indicator
- Excessive superheat is a significant indicator of leaks in high-pressure systems.
Chiller Leak Rate Repair Requirement
- Regulations necessitate the repair of chillers leaking 10% of their charge annually or more.
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