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A2L Refrigerant Safety and Regulations

The document confirms the submission of a Refrigerant Transition Test by Terrence Dawson, providing answers to various questions related to refrigerant safety and regulations. It includes details on the handling, storage, and characteristics of different refrigerants, as well as compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. The results indicate a score of 44 out of 50, reflecting an 88% success rate on the test.

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A2L Refrigerant Safety and Regulations

The document confirms the submission of a Refrigerant Transition Test by Terrence Dawson, providing answers to various questions related to refrigerant safety and regulations. It includes details on the handling, storage, and characteristics of different refrigerants, as well as compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. The results indicate a score of 44 out of 50, reflecting an 88% success rate on the test.

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Refrigerant Transition Test February 12, 2025

First Name Terrence

Last Name Dawson

Aggie Ponite, Preeminent Pointe,


Property Name
University Pointe

Email (Your certificate of completion will be


emailed to the email address you enter here. terrence@[Link]
Please ensure accuracy.)

1) Most, if not all, 2L refrigerants still fall under


EPA Section 608.
the jurisdiction of

2) Refrigerant cylinders should be transported


in the _______ position so that the pressure
Upright
relief valve is in contact with the vapor space
of the cylinder.

3) When working with any refrigerant,


flammable or non-flammable, always refer to
the _____________________for specific Safety Data Sheets
hazards and hazard mitigation actions, along
with recommended PPE.

4) DOT regulations require refrigerant


cylinders containing over 2.2 lbs. of a 2L
refrigerant to be equipped with a Pressure Relief Valve
____________________ instead of a rupture
disc.

5) OSHA requires that if flammable refrigerant


cylinders are to be stored in an enclosure, the
Secure and Ventilated
enclosure needs to be _____________and
_____________.

6) When servicing or installing equipment


charged with a flammable refrigerant, the
jobsite should be evaluated for safety hazards,
Prior to beginning any work.
such as possible ignition sources or the
presence of flammable vapors
__________________________.

7) Specific applications and use limitations for


Manufacturers Literature (Installation
the installation of A2L equipment can be found
Manual)
in the ___________________________.

8) With proper ventilation on a jobsite or work


area, flammable refrigerants can be kept
below their Low Flammability Limit (LFL)
_______________________________ should
a leak occur.

9) Which blend of refrigerant could


Zeotrope
fractionate?

10) Accumulation of a flammable refrigerant in


a confined space can lead to a severe ignition Asphyxiation
event or __________________.

11) Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) standards


require that systems charged with a
flammable refrigerant have a label affixed to Installing Technician.
the unit that is filled out by the
______________.

12) EPA Section 608 regulations require that if


a system is charged with a flammable
refrigerant, the equipment must have ______
Red
markings on the service and access valves
which must extend at least 1 inch in each
direction.

13)___________________________ is a
measurement of the amount of heat released
Heat of Flammability (HOF)
when a substance, in this case, a refrigerant,
burns.

14) The
____________________________________
is the minimum electrical spark energy, in Minimum ignition energy (MIE)
millijoules (mJ), required to ignite a flammable
gas/air mixture.

15) The
___________________________________ is
the lowest of three calculated limits for: refrigerant concentration limit (RCL)
toxicity, oxygen deprivation (asphyxiation),
and/or flammability.

16) The__________________ of a
combustible gas (flammable refrigerant) is the
Burning Temperature
rate at which a flame front spreads relative to
the unburned gas ahead of the flame.

17) Currently, the charge limit for systems


containing an A3 refrigerant is 150grams or 5.3 oz
_____ ounces.

18) When installing or service a system that is


charged with a flammable refrigerant, always
Class B
keep a ________, dry-powder, fire
extinguisher on the jobsite.

19) Refrigerant piping that is installed inside of


a wall or floorspace, where it passes through
Armaflex
joists or studs, must be protected by
_____________.

20) After installation, the refrigerant piping


must be pressurized to perform a Leak Test.
___________.

21) When evacuating an A2L system, the


vacuum pump must be rated for use with A2L True
refrigerants.

22) R-32 has an MIE of 30-100 mJ. True

23) When charging a new A2L system, the


total charge weight (and date of charge) must
True
be recorded on a label affixed to the unit by
the installing technician.

24) When performing repairs on a system that


is charged with an A2L refrigerant, capacitors Resister
should be discharged with a ____________.

25) The tools used for the recovery of A2L


refrigerants must be rated for use with Flammable gas
___________________.

26) The two most common non-condensables


found in HVACR systems are __________ Nitrogen and Air
and ___________.

27) Flammability, which indicates a


refrigerant’s ability to burn, is represented in
Letter
ASHRAE standards with a __________
designation.

28) Never fill a recovery tank beyond


80%
_________ of its capacity.

29) Toxicity, a term used to describe the


poisonous quality of a substance, is
Letter
represented in ASHRAE standards with a
____________designation.

30) The burning velocity of a combustible gas


with a rating 2L, spreads less then 10
__________cm per second (cm/s).

31) The maximum charge size for the A2L


equipment being installed will be limited by the
True
cubic feet of airspace served by the
equipment.

32) Mitigation strategies are designed and


installed to prevent accumulation and/or
Leak
ignition of flammable refrigerant vapors should
a __________ occur.

33) Active refrigerant __________ can


activate mechanical ventilation systems,
activate a solenoid to force the system into a
Sensors
pump down, de-energize the system
completely, or a combination of mitigation
responses using control logic electronics.

34) R-32 is a single-compound, HFC


675
refrigerant that has a GWP of ________.

35) R-32 is a single-compound, It can be


charged as a liquid or a vapor and does not
Temperature glide
fractionate or have a
_____________________.

36) R-454B is a near-azeotropic, refrigerant


466
blend that has a GWP of ________.

37) R-454B is an HFC/HFO blend made up


__________ and ___________. It is charged
R-32 and R-1234yf
as a liquid to avoid fractionation and has a
very low temperature glide (about 2.5°F).

38. When using an A2L, A2, or anA3 as a


refrigerant trace gas, the amount must not
exceed _____________ of the lower 10%
flammability level (LFL) for the refrigerant as
listed in ASHRAE Standard 34.

39. A digital micron gauge should always be


Evacuation
used during ______________.

40) The industry standard target for


500
evacuation is _______ microns (29.98 inHg).

41) Which oil is the most commonly used in


Polyol Ester oIl
new residential A/C equipment?

42) What can be created when oils absorb


Acid
moisture?

43) R-32 uses _______ percent less


refrigerant charge in a system when compared 50%
to R-410A.

44) Which refrigerant has the lowest Global


R-1234yf
Warming Potential (GWP)?

45) Fractionation can occur in R-32? False

46) R-454B is a lot like R-410A because it is a


True
blend but has a PT chart with no glide.

47) What percentage of R-410A is being


60%
produced from 2024 - 2029?

48) The last date R-410A equipment can be


Dec 31st 2024
manufactured is?

49) What year will this phase down be


2036
complete?

50) GWP uses what refrigerant for its


Co2
baseline?

Submit

Results: 44/50 (88.00%)

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To mitigate risks when using flammable refrigerants, it is essential to ensure proper ventilation to keep refrigerants below their LFL, use appropriate safety equipment such as Class B fire extinguishers, and conduct thorough site evaluations for potential ignition sources . Additionally, employing active refrigerant sensors can help manage leaks by triggering mitigation responses like mechanical ventilation or system shutdowns .

R-32 is a single-compound HFC refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 675, using 50% less refrigerant charge compared to R-410A . It is non-fractionating and doesn’t have a temperature glide, making it efficient for systems, and it has a minimum ignition energy (MIE) of 30-100 mJ .

Preventing refrigerant fractionation is vital because it can lead to inefficiencies and mechanical issues in the refrigeration cycle. Zeotropic blends are susceptible to fractionation, whereas R-32 is not, due to its single-compound nature . Fractionation can cause shifts in cooling properties, potentially affecting system reliability and performance.

OSHA requires that flammable refrigerant cylinders stored in an enclosure must be secure and ventilated .

R-454B, an HFC/HFO blend, has a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 466 compared to R-410A . Its lower GWP means decreased contribution to global warming, making it a more environmentally friendly option while maintaining performance similar to R-410A, with no glide and being charged as a liquid .

The implication of refrigerant systems being subject to EPA Section 608 regulations is that they must adhere to strict guidelines for handling, servicing, and disposing of refrigerants to minimize environmental harm, particularly concerning ozone depletion and greenhouse gas emissions .

Underwriters Laboratories’ standards require that systems charged with a flammable refrigerant have a label affixed by the installing technician. This labeling is significant as it provides critical information about the refrigerant used and ensures proper handling and maintenance, thereby enhancing safety and compliance .

When charging a new A2L refrigerant system, the installing technician must record the total charge weight and the date of charge on a label that is affixed to the unit. This information is crucial for maintenance, servicing, and ensuring safety standards are met .

Proper ventilation at a jobsite helps keep flammable refrigerants below their Low Flammability Limit (LFL), which is essential should a leak occur to prevent the risk of ignition and ensure the safety of personnel on site .

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are crucial when handling refrigerants because they provide specific hazard information, including hazard mitigation actions and recommended personal protective equipment (PPE), for both flammable and non-flammable refrigerants . This ensures safe and efficient handling, reducing the risk of accidents or exposure to harmful substances.

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