Refrigerant Handling, Recovery & EPA 608 Practices

Syllabus

# HVC 115 — Refrigerant Handling, Recovery & EPA 608 Practices

Refrigerant chemistry and classifications, environmental regulation, recovery, recycling and reclaim, evacuation and dehydration, leak detection and repair requirements, cylinder handling, and record keeping aligned to EPA Section 608 topic areas.

## Topics
1. Introduction to Refrigerants and Environmental Regulations
2. Refrigerant Types, Classifications, and Applications
3. EPA Section 608 Certification Overview and Requirements
4. Refrigerant Recovery Equipment and Procedures
5. Hands-On Refrigerant Recovery and System Evacuation
6. Vacuum Pumps, Gauges, and Deep Vacuum Techniques
7. Leak Detection Methods and Repair Strategies
8. Refrigerant Charging Procedures and Calculations
9. Applied Assignment: Develop a Refrigerant Recovery Plan
10. Cylinder Safety, Storage, and Transportation
11. Disposal of Refrigerants and Contaminated Materials
12. Hands-On Leak Detection and Repair Practice
13. Midterm Review: EPA 608 Core and Type I/II/III Areas
14. Final Exam Review: Comprehensive EPA 608 Practice

## Grading
- Knowledge checks 10%
- Assignments and labs 30%
- Quizzes 25%
- Final exam 35%

A passing grade of 70% or better is required.