EPA 608 Type II · Recovery Techniques · Medium
How can a technician legally and safely speed up the refrigerant recovery process?
Answer: A. Cool the recovery cylinder to lower its pressure.
- ACool the recovery cylinder to lower its pressure.✓ Correct
- BHeat the recovery cylinder with an open flame.
- CRecover refrigerant only in the vapor phase.
- DUse a smaller diameter recovery hose.
Why A is right
Cooling the recovery cylinder lowers its internal pressure, which increases the pressure differential between the system and the cylinder, speeding up the recovery process.
More Type II questions
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- What is the approved method to pinpoint a refrigerant leak after an electronic detector finds the general area?
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A practice question written for study, checked against 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F. It is not an official EPA exam question, and this site is not affiliated with the U.S. EPA.