Parts Recycling & Reuse Flashcards
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Which grading standard is most commonly used by automotive recyclers to classify used parts by condition?
Answer: ARA Interchange grading scale
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Interchange grading scale is the industry standard for classifying used parts by condition.
A catalytic converter recovered from a salvage vehicle is primarily valuable because it contains which materials?
Answer: Platinum group metals (platinum, palladium, rhodium)
Catalytic converters contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are precious metals with high market value.
When recycling a vehicle's airbag system, what is the safest first step?
Answer: Deploying the airbags before dismantling using an approved deployment tool
Deploying airbags with an approved tool before dismantling is the safest method to prevent accidental deployment during handling.
Which of the following best describes a 'core' in the context of automotive parts recycling?
Answer: A used part returned for remanufacturing credit
A 'core' is a used, rebuildable part that is returned to a remanufacturer in exchange for a credit toward a remanufactured replacement.
Under EPA regulations, which fluid must be properly drained and managed as a hazardous waste before a vehicle is dismantled?
Answer: Engine coolant (antifreeze)
Engine coolant (antifreeze) contains ethylene glycol and heavy metals, making it a regulated hazardous waste that must be properly drained and managed.
What does the term 'interchange' refer to in automotive parts recycling?
Answer: The list of vehicle models a part is compatible with
Interchange refers to the database or list identifying which vehicle makes, models, and years a specific used part will fit.
Which recycling method is most appropriate for processing end-of-life tires from salvage vehicles?
Answer: Crumb rubber processing or pyrolysis
Crumb rubber processing grinds tires for reuse in products, while pyrolysis recovers oil and carbon black, both being environmentally preferred methods.