EPA 608 Core · Recover, Recycle, Reclaim · Medium
According to EPA regulations, what is the strict definition of 'Reclaim' when referring to refrigerants?
Answer: A. Reprocessing a refrigerant to AHRI 700 specifications and verifying by chemical analysis
- AReprocessing a refrigerant to AHRI 700 specifications and verifying by chemical analysis✓ Correct
- BRemoving refrigerant from a system and storing it in an external cylinder without testing
- CCleaning refrigerant for reuse by oil separation and single or multiple passes through filter-driers
- DVenting the de minimis amount of refrigerant during service
Why A is right
Reclaiming means reprocessing the refrigerant to virgin product specifications (AHRI 700) and verifying it via chemical analysis. Recovering is simply removing it, and Recycling involves basic cleaning (oil separation/filtering) for reuse.
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