What is the primary goal of refrigerant recovery?

The primary goal of refrigerant recovery is to prevent environmental harm. This objective stems from the fact that many refrigerants used in HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) systems can have significant negative impacts on the environment if they are released into the atmosphere. Certain refrigerants are potent greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and can also deplete the ozone layer. Therefore, proper recovery and recycling processes are mandated to minimize these risks, ensuring that refrigerants are safely captured and managed instead of being vented freely.

While other options like reducing costs, improving efficiency, and increasing pressure might be secondary benefits associated with refrigerant recovery and management practices, they do not align with the fundamental environmental protection mandate established by regulatory bodies, such as the EPA. Protecting the environment from harmful refrigerant emissions is the primary and most critical focus of recovery efforts.