EPA 608 Certification Graded A+
1. On what date did restrictions on the sale of CFCs and HCFCs to certified refrigerant recovery
technicians begin? - ️ November 14, 1994
2. What does Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act mandate for technicians? - ️ Technicians are required to recover ...
EPA 608 Certification Graded A+
1. On what date did restrictions on the sale of CFCs and HCFCs to certified refrigerant recovery
technicians begin?
- ✔️ November 14, 1994
2. What does Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act mandate for technicians?
- ✔️ Technicians are required to recover all refrigerants.
3. The primary goal of the Clean Air Act is to safeguard what environmental aspect?
- ✔️ The earth's stratosphere.
4. What does the acronym HFC stand for?
- ✔️ Hydrofluorocarbons.
5. What does CFC stand for?
- ✔️ Chlorofluorocarbons.
6. What is the meaning of ODP?
- ✔️ Ozone Depletion Potential.
7. Which international treaty laid the groundwork for Section 608?
- ✔️ The Montreal Protocol.
8. What are six consequences of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?
- ✔️ 1. Crop losses
✔️ 2. Increased incidence of eye diseases
✔️ 3. Skin cancer
✔️ 4. Declines in marine life
, ✔️ 5. Deforestation
✔️ 6. Elevated ground-level ozone levels.
9. Describe the reaction of CFCs and HCFCs in the stratosphere when chlorine atoms are released?
- ✔️ These chlorine atoms attack ozone molecules, resulting in the formation of chlorine monoxide
(ClO). After colliding with another ozone molecule, this reaction produces two oxygen (O2) molecules
and leaves a free chlorine atom, which can continue the cycle, destroying up to 100,000 ozone
molecules.
10. What was the date when recovery equipment became mandatory to be certified by a lab, specifying
higher evacuation levels and low loss fittings?
- ✔️ November 15, 1993.
11. When was certification for technicians required?
- ✔️ November 14, 1994.
12. On what date was the production of CFCs phased out?
- ✔️ December 31, 1995.
13. Define EPA 608 Type I certification.
- ✔️ It is for individuals who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of small appliances containing 5
pounds of refrigerant or less.
14. What does EPA 608 Type II certification cover?
- ✔️ It is aimed at individuals who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of high and very high-pressure
appliances, excluding small appliances and vehicle air conditioning systems.
15. What is the focus of EPA 608 Type III certification?
- ✔️ It pertains to those who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of low-pressure appliances.
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