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01.04.2015
UK MANUFACTURER SELECTS A NEW LOW GWP SUBSTITUTE FOR R-404A
In anticipation of the F-Gas Regulation 517 (2014) which will ban HFCs with a GWP higher than 2,500 by 2020 in stationary refrigeration equipment, new blends having a lower GWP alternative to R-404A (GWP of 3,922) continue to be introduced for specific applications.
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31.03.2015
HFO-1336MZZ(Z) FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMPS
Heat Pumps are favored for their ability to deliver heat from low temperature sources at more useful temperature levels, with the advantage of contributing significantly to reduce primary energy and CO2 emissions.
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30.03.2015
HFC BASED AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP CLAIMED TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT
New models of HFC based domestic air/water heat pump have been presented, claiming to present the highest possible seasonal performance on the market.
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29.03.2015
CUSTOM TRAINING MATERIAL TO FIGHT ILLEGAL TRADE
OzonAction, a branch of UNEPs DTIE, has produced a useful and comprehensive Training Manual for Customs Officers.
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28.03.2015
NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG APRIL 2015
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?
NEW ON FIGAROOFollowing the entry into force of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014, an updated Figaroo section will be available soon.
LOG-BOOK : UPDATED LOG-BOOK DOWNLOAD ON OUR SITE
NEW LINKS ADDED: Refrigeration
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01.03.2015
NEW REFRIGERANT R452A AS R404A REPLACEMENT: A LOWER GWP OPTION FOR TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION
In order to lower the Climate Impact of transport refrigeration equipment, a major manufacturer has launched a new line of trailer and self-powered truck units using R452A refrigerant, anticipating the 2014 F-Gas Regulation which will soon ban high GWP R404A.
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28.02.2015
NEW HFC-BASED GROUND HEAT PUMP : LARGEST FOR THE BRITISH POULTRY SECTOR
A 1,300 kW HFC based Ground Source Heat Pump will provide heating and cooling for a British 50,000 birds poultry farm.
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27.02.2015
HFO CHILLER AWARD RECOGNISES ENERGY SAVING AND LOW CLIMATE IMPACT
An HFO-1234ze high performance high capacity chiller has won the CIBSE Energy Saving of the Year 2015 Award, providing further recognition of the chiller significant energy saving and low climate impact.
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26.02.2015
ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF HVAC EQUIPMENT SUFFERS DUE TO POOR INSTALLATION
A recent study from the US NIST "Sensitivity analysis of installation faults on heat pump performance, quantifying efficiency losses due to common installation errors, has concluded that improper installation could increase household energy use for space heating and cooling by the order of 30 percent over what it should be.
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25.02.2015
NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG MARCH 2015
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?
NEW ON FIGAROOFollowing the entry into force of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014, an updated Figaroo section will be available soon
LOG-BOOK : UPDATED LOG-BOOK DOWNLOAD ON OUR SITEEFCTC presents its updated log book to download, which has been designed for operators of equipment containing F-Gases, in order to comply with Art. 6 of the 2014 F-Gas Regulation requirements on record keeping.
NEW LINKS ADDEDRefrigerationSWEDISH KTH LOW GWP REFRIGERANTS
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02.02.2015
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY 50% OF GLOBAL HFC EMISSIONS
A scientific paper on HCFCs and HFCs emissions has compared global emissions calculated from atmospheric measurements with HFC emissions reported annually by UNFCCC Annex 1 Parties.
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01.02.2015
IMPORTANCE OF THE COLD CHAIN FOR THE PHARMA SECTOR
The 2014 Fourth Conference on the Cold Chain for Health Products (Lyon, France) addressed the importance of refrigeration and the cold chain for pharma products.
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31.01.2015
UK GUIDANCE NOTES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE F-GAS REGULATION 2014
Comprehensive Guidance has been published on the detailed implementation of the new 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation 517/2014, prepared on behalf of the UK DEFRA.
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30.01.2015
IMPACT OF THE F-GAS 2014 REGULATION ON FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Besides the reduction of available material due to the progressive HFC phase-down, the new F-Gas Regulation 517/2014 will have some specific impacts on the Fire Protection Industry.
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29.01.2015
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28.01.2015
NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG FEBRUARY 2015
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?
NEW ON FIGAROO
LOG-BOOK : UPDATED LOG-BOOK DOWNLOAD ON OUR SITE
NEW LINKS ADDED
THE COMING EVENTS SECTION HAS BEEN UPDATED
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03.12.2014
NEW STUDY CONFIRMS EARLY ACTION ON HFCs BRINGS SMALL BENEFITS FOR LIMITING MAXIMUM WARMING
A recent scientific paper confirms and substantiates earlier statements that early action to limit by 2030 SLCFs (short-life climate forcers, i.e. CH4, black carbon, tropospheric ozone and HFCs) brings limited benefits for limiting maximum warming temperature, and even smaller benefits in maximum 2 °C warming scenarios.
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02.12.2014
NEW HIGHLY EFFICIENT HFC BASED GEOTHERMAL PROCESS FOR A FRENCH WINERY
An innovative geothermal R-410A heat pump system has been installed by an Alsace winery in its winemaking plant.
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01.12.2014
HFO COMPRESSOR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOT WATER
A prototype system has been developed and tested using HFO-1234ze. It is able both to raise the temperature of food products rapidly to close to 100 °C, and to immediately cool them down to 2 °C using chilled water.
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30.11.2014
2,500 HFC-BASED ICE ENERGY STORAGE UNITS PROVIDED BY AN AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY TO REDUCE UP TO 25 MW PEAK LOAD
In order to reduce summer peak loads, a Californian Utility Company will be providing 2,500 R-410A Ice Energy Storage Units to owners of typically 15-70 kW rooftop air conditioning (AC) systems, common for small to mid-size commercial buildings.
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29.11.2014
NEW ON FLUOROCARBONS.ORG DECEMBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?
LOG-BOOK : UPDATED LOG-BOOK DOWNLOAD (FREE OF CHARGE)
NEW ON FIGAROOFollowing the entry into force of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) n°517/2014, an updated Figaroo section will be available soon.
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28.11.2014
NEW IN OUR LIBRARY DECEMBER 2014 – JANUARY 2015
Regulatory Documents
EPEE FAQ on the new F-gas Regulation
EPEE's Factsheet on the F-Gas Regulation
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01.11.2014
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?
NEW BROCK & OLLIE VIDEO The Revised F-Gas Regulation: What does it mean?