Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #523 (Set 11)

What is true concerning highly contaminated refrigerant recovered from burned out small appliances?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — The recovered refrigerant should be sent to a designated reclamation facility for processing.

EPA regulations mandate that heavily contaminated refrigerants from burned-out hermetic systems contain breakdown acids and sludge that standard field recovery cylinders and recycling filters cannot adequately process, requiring specialized reclamation facilities.

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