9.16 Recover, Recycle, Or Reclaim

Question 1

EPA definition on recover refrigerant

Answer 1

To remover fridge in in any condition from a system installed in an external container without testing or processing it and any way

Question 2

EPA definition on recycle refrigerant

Answer 2

To clean the refrigerant by oil separation and single or multiple passes through devices, such as replaceable core filter dryers, which reduce moisture, acidity and particulate matter

Question 3

EPA definition on reclaim refrigerant

Answer 3

to process refrigerant to new product specifications by means which may include distillation