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A refrigeration system with a nameplate charge of 15 kg of R-410A is being recovered. The recovery unit is rated for a maximum recovery rate of 0.5 kg/min. If the technician starts recovery at 10:00 AM and achieves 90% recovery before the system pressure equalizes, approximately what time would the initial recovery stage be completed?

The amount of refrigerant to recover is 15 kg * 0.90 = 13.5 kg. At a rate of 0.5 kg/min, the time required is 13.5 kg / 0.5 kg/min = 27 minutes. Therefore, the

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Question: A refrigeration system with a nameplate charge of 15 kg of R-410A is being recovered. The recovery unit is rated for a maximum recovery rate of 0.5 kg/min. If the technician starts recovery at 10:00 AM and achieves 90% recovery before the system pressure equalizes, approximately what time would the initial recovery stage be completed?

Answer options: ✅ 10:27 AM

  • 10:30 AM
  • 10:20 AM
  • 10:45 AM

Correct answer: 10:27 AM

Explanation: The amount of refrigerant to recover is 15 kg * 0.90 = 13.5 kg. At a rate of 0.5 kg/min, the time required is 13.5 kg / 0.5 kg/min = 27 minutes. Therefore, the recovery would be completed around 10:27 AM, assuming a consistent recovery rate.

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