Common refrigerant classifications and the phase-out regulations governing their use, tested on the EPA 608 exam.
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- What does ODP stand for?
- Ozone Depletion Potential
- What does GWP stand for?
- Global Warming Potential
- What are Class I refrigerants?
- Ozone-depleting substances including CFCs and halons
- What are Class II refrigerants?
- HCFCs with measurable but lower ozone depletion potential
- What is the typical ODP range for CFC refrigerants?
- 0.6 to 1.0
- What is the typical ODP range for HCFC refrigerants?
- 0.01 to 0.1
- What is the ODP of HFC refrigerants?
- Zero (no ozone depletion potential)
- What is the primary environmental concern with HFC refrigerants?
- High global warming potential (GWP)
- What does HFO stand for?
- Hydrofluoroolefin
- What is the ODP of HFO refrigerants?
- Zero (no ozone depletion potential)
- In what year was the CFC phase-out deadline in the United States?
- 1994 (January 1, 1994)
- When does the HCFC phase-out deadline occur in the United States?
- 2030 (January 1, 2030)
- What color are refrigerant cylinders for R-12?
- White
- What color are refrigerant cylinders for R-22?
- Green
- What color are refrigerant cylinders for R-410A?
- Rose or pink
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