Which describes recycling refrigerant under the Section 608 definitions?

The three Rs · EPA 608 Core. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.

What recover, recycle and reclaim each mean.

The question

Which describes recycling refrigerant under the Section 608 definitions?

• AStoring it in a recovery cylinder without processing
• BReprocessing it to new-product specifications and testing every batch
• CCleaning it for reuse in the same owner's equipmentCorrect answer
• DDestroying it at an approved facility

Why “Cleaning it for reuse in the same owner's equipment” is correct

40 CFR 82.152 defines recycling as extracting refrigerant and cleaning it for reuse in equipment of the same owner, without meeting all reclamation requirements. Recycling typically uses oil separation and passes through replaceable core filter-driers to reduce moisture, acidity and particles.

Source: 40 CFR 82.152

Why the other answers are wrong

• Storing it in a recovery cylinder without processing — Removing and storing without processing is recovery.
• Reprocessing it to new-product specifications and testing every batch — Meeting new-product specs and testing each batch is reclamation.
• Destroying it at an approved facility — Destruction is a separate fate for refrigerant that cannot be reused.

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