HVAC - EPA Certification Practice Exam

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What is typically the source of non-condensables in an HVAC system?

Excess refrigerant
Oil leaks
Air
Water vapor

The correct answer is: Air

Non-condensables in an HVAC system are primarily attributed to the presence of air. Air can infiltrate the refrigerant side of the system during installation, maintenance, or if there are leaks. The introduction of air is problematic because it does not condense under normal operating pressures and temperatures, unlike the refrigerant. This accumulation of non-condensables can lead to reduced system efficiency, higher operating pressures, and potential damage to system components. Each of the other sources listed may have their own impacts, but they do not typically serve as the root cause of non-condensables. Excess refrigerant can lead to overcharging issues, not non-condensables, while oil leaks deal more with lubrication problems in the system. Water vapor can contribute to issues like freezing and corrosion, but it does not constitute non-condensables in the same way that air does; it's more about moisture content within the refrigerant cycle rather than introducing air as a non-condensable.