AN UPDATE ON FLUOROCARBONS
Representing the European Fluorocarbons and Manufacturers
NEWSLETTER #159 - JULY-AUGUST 2018
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The F-Gas Regulation and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol are contributing to the introduction of lower GWP refrigerants, including HFCs, HFC/HFO-blends and HFOs. EFCTC agrees with the conclusion of the recent RAC F-Gas Question Time discussion, which stated that improved containment and recycling is necessary for HFCs to minimise emissions… Share this article on
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The Channel Tunnel requires a cooling system due to heat generated by the high-speed trains. The large capacity chiller system using non-flammable HCFO-1233zd(E) has reduced energy use by 33% compared to the previous system. In addition, the HCFO has a GWP of 1, essentially eliminating any refrigerant emissions contribution to global warming.… Share this article on
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A new HFC-32 air-cooled scroll chiller range has improved seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) by 10% and reduced refrigerant GWP by 67% compared to the previous R-410A chiller range. The chillers comply with the efficiency requirements of the current European Legislation (Ecodesign Lot21) and are for cooling only or… Share this article on
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A UK-based ferry company has replaced its R-404A catering refrigeration units reducing energy consumption by 40% compared to the replaced units. The new units use the lower GWP HFC/HFO-refrigerant R-449A (GWP 64% lower than that of R-404A). As well as reducing energy consumption, the new units take account of the Share this article on
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Hybrid VRF combines variable refrigerant flow and chiller technologies. It uses water throughout the majority of the pipework to transfer simultaneous heating and cooling to different rooms and offers two-pipe heat recovery. The use of HFC-32 instead of R-410A provides high operational efficiency, while the hybrid VRF system avoids the need for… Share this article on
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It is over 20 years since the introduction of HFC MDIs, and CFCs, first used for MDIs in 1956, are no longer used globally. Recently fluorocarbon propellants with a GWP less than 150 are being evaluated for safety and technical performance, but no decisions have yet been taken on their suitability and possible commercial use.… Share this article on
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- EFCTC COMMENT ON THE UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN GLOBAL EMISSIONS OF OZONE-DEPLETING CFC-11
Find the complete statement here. - EXPLANATORY NOTE FOR JUNE IN BRIEF on HFOs and atmospheric breakdown products: The TFA (trifluoroacetic acid or acetate) yields have been determined using models and laboratory experiments; for example no TFA formation…
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