Title: Vocabulary
Course: HET 190 EPA Certification Preparation > Section: HET 190 EPA Certification Preparation

Vocabulary

Terms

Term | Definitions
482°F | The temperature when decomposition of refrigerant products may include Hydrochloric Acid (HCI), Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and carbonyl halides.
80% | Target for recovery or recycling equipment manufactured before November 15, 1993 or the compressor in the appliance is not operating
90% | Target for recovery or recycling equipment manufactured when the technician uses recovery or recycling equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993, and the compressor in the appliance is operat ...
Decomposition | The breakdown of refrigerants into poisonous gases caused by subjecting it to open flame or live steam.
Final person in the disposal chain | Responsible for ensuring that refrigerant is recovered from equipment before the final disposal of the equipment.
Intentionally venting | The knowing release of a class I or class II refrigerant or their replacement.
Small appliance | Products that are fully manufactured, charged, and hermetically sealed in a factory with five pounds or less of refrigerant
Small appliance recovery requirements | Four inches of mercury vacuum