SKILLCAT EPA 608 TYPE 1 REVIEW
EXAM Q&A TESTED AND APPROVED NEWLY
MODIFIED!!!
What are considered de minimis releases of refrigerant? -- ANSWER--Minor,
insignificant releases that do not violate regulations.
What are HCFCs released during? -- ANSWER--When disconnecting hoses
equipped with low loss fittings.
What refrigerants are released due to catastrophic failure of equipment? --
ANSWER--HFCs.
Which substances are excluded from Section 608 refrigerant management
requirements? -- ANSWER--Carbon dioxide, Water, Nitrogen.
What constitutes a violation of the CAA Venting Prohibition? -- ANSWER-
Refrigerants released when disconnecting non low-loss hoses to service an
appliance.
Which refrigerants are considered natural? -- ANSWER--R-290, R-600a, R744.
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,What do you not need Section 608 certification to purchase? -- ANSWER-
Nitrogen.
Which refrigerants does the Venting Prohibition cover? -- ANSWER--CFCs,
HCFCs, and HFCs.
Which organizations can test recovery equipment used for R-12? -- ANSWER-
UL, AHRI.
Who does not need to maintain proper records of refrigerants? -- ANSWER-The
EPA.
What are considered de minimis releases? -- ANSWER--Catastrophic
equipment failure, Accidental release with timely repair of appliances, Releases
when connecting or disconnecting hoses with low loss fittings.
What must state and local regulations do in relation to federal CAA regulations?
-- ANSWER--They must be followed and may be stricter.
What does the Venting Prohibition require before opening or servicing
equipment? -- ANSWER--Recover affected refrigerant.
Who is responsible for ensuring refrigerant is removed before disposal? --
ANSWER--The final person in the disposal chain.
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, What appliances do Section 608 regulations apply to? -- ANSWER--Freezers
and other specified appliances.
What does SNAP stand for? -- ANSWER--Significant New Alternatives Policy.
What is the fine for violating the Clean Air Act (as of 2017)? -- ANSWER-
$44,539 per day per violation.
What is the Montreal Protocol? -- ANSWER--An international agreement
between 197 countries.
What is the purpose of Section 608? -- ANSWER--To protect the ozone layer
and regulate ozone-depleting chemicals.
What is the purpose of SNAP? -- ANSWER--To evaluate alternative
refrigerants and consider their effects on humans and the environment.
What should you do if you add Refrigerant B to a system that contained
Refrigerant A? -- ANSWER--Recover the mixture in a separate recovery
cylinder.
What needs to be done before disposing of equipment containing CFCs or
HCFCs? -- ANSWER--Recover the refrigerant.
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EXAM Q&A TESTED AND APPROVED NEWLY
MODIFIED!!!
What are considered de minimis releases of refrigerant? -- ANSWER--Minor,
insignificant releases that do not violate regulations.
What are HCFCs released during? -- ANSWER--When disconnecting hoses
equipped with low loss fittings.
What refrigerants are released due to catastrophic failure of equipment? --
ANSWER--HFCs.
Which substances are excluded from Section 608 refrigerant management
requirements? -- ANSWER--Carbon dioxide, Water, Nitrogen.
What constitutes a violation of the CAA Venting Prohibition? -- ANSWER-
Refrigerants released when disconnecting non low-loss hoses to service an
appliance.
Which refrigerants are considered natural? -- ANSWER--R-290, R-600a, R744.
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,What do you not need Section 608 certification to purchase? -- ANSWER-
Nitrogen.
Which refrigerants does the Venting Prohibition cover? -- ANSWER--CFCs,
HCFCs, and HFCs.
Which organizations can test recovery equipment used for R-12? -- ANSWER-
UL, AHRI.
Who does not need to maintain proper records of refrigerants? -- ANSWER-The
EPA.
What are considered de minimis releases? -- ANSWER--Catastrophic
equipment failure, Accidental release with timely repair of appliances, Releases
when connecting or disconnecting hoses with low loss fittings.
What must state and local regulations do in relation to federal CAA regulations?
-- ANSWER--They must be followed and may be stricter.
What does the Venting Prohibition require before opening or servicing
equipment? -- ANSWER--Recover affected refrigerant.
Who is responsible for ensuring refrigerant is removed before disposal? --
ANSWER--The final person in the disposal chain.
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, What appliances do Section 608 regulations apply to? -- ANSWER--Freezers
and other specified appliances.
What does SNAP stand for? -- ANSWER--Significant New Alternatives Policy.
What is the fine for violating the Clean Air Act (as of 2017)? -- ANSWER-
$44,539 per day per violation.
What is the Montreal Protocol? -- ANSWER--An international agreement
between 197 countries.
What is the purpose of Section 608? -- ANSWER--To protect the ozone layer
and regulate ozone-depleting chemicals.
What is the purpose of SNAP? -- ANSWER--To evaluate alternative
refrigerants and consider their effects on humans and the environment.
What should you do if you add Refrigerant B to a system that contained
Refrigerant A? -- ANSWER--Recover the mixture in a separate recovery
cylinder.
What needs to be done before disposing of equipment containing CFCs or
HCFCs? -- ANSWER--Recover the refrigerant.
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