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AN UPDATE ON FLUOROCARBONS AND SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE

Representing the European Fluorocarbons and Sulphur Hexafluoride Manufacturers
NEWSLETTER #155 MARCH 2018

 
 
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BRITISH “PUTTING INTO USE REPLACEMENT REFRIGERANTS” REPORT – 2018 EDITION

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has produced a 2nd edition of its PURR (Putting into Use Replacement Refrigerants) report.

PURR first edition was produced in 2015 to help industry to address the implications and requirements of the EU F-Gas Regulation 517 (2014), with specific reference to the urgent need for…

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R-404A FOR THE 2018 KOREA OLYMPICS

According to an Olympic statement, refrigerant R-404A has been used in all South Korea 2018 Olympic Games ice skating and hockey venues.

Several of them have been built since 2011, when South Korea was awarded the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, and the decision may have been based on the familiarity…

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R-407H TO REPLACE HCFC-22 IN AN AMERICAN COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE

R-407H (GWP 1,495) has been used to replace HCFC-22 in the refrigeration system of an American warehouse.

The refrigeration system had a charge of 1,450 kg was used to cool the 8,400 m3 between -1 and +1 C.

R-407H is a zeotropic non-flammable blend of

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HFO-1234ZE AS LOW GWP PROPELLANT FOR TECHNICAL AEROSOLS APPLICATIONS

HFO-1234zeE, with a GWP of <1, is being used as a propellant for aerosol applications including cleaners, warning systems, marine navigation and novelties.

It is non-flammable, is exempt from VOC regulations, and has a low toxicity.

In some aerosol applications, HFO-1234ze is directly replacing HFC-134a.

Source : Manufacturer Information

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NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG MARCH 2018

EFCTC POSITION PAPER ON THE EVALUATION OF THE EU ODS REGULATION (1005/2009)
The evaluation process of the ODS Regulation provides an opportunity to streamline the regulation to reflect the successes that have been achieved through the implementation of the current ODS Regulation 1005/2009. This would include the elimination of several time-limited provisions and repealed legal…

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