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ASERCOM calls for heat pump clarification in F-Gas phase down


ASERCOM, along with Eurovent and EPEE, has called for clarification to some of the amendments to the F-Gas phase down, specifically with regards to heat pumps. “ASERCOM is the technical authority of the refrigeration and air conditioning component manufacturers,” said ASERCOM president Marco Masini. “We have analysed thousands of data sets and many findings around technical feasibility and technological advancement in the HVAC&R industry. Now we are counting


on the EU Parliament to use this science-based foundation to make decisions that effectively advance the decarbonisation of Europe. “In particular, the push for heat pump installations is a challenge - a phase down that is too fast means that there are not enough HFCs available for new heat pump installations, which, depending on location and national safety requirements, need both fluorinated and non-fluorinated refrigerants. It is not helpful to give the EU Commission the task of assessing


the demand for heat pumps on an annual basis and introducing new quotas if necessary. Component manufacturers in particular need a stable and reliable legal framework for medium and long-term planning.”


“Heat pump manufacturers cannot start qualifying new units without compressors - and compressor manufacturers need a time frame of three to five years before they’re able to market the compressor series that are needed,” Mr Masini continued. ‘“The heat pump manufacturer


conducts at least one laboratory test plus one field test - that is, a full winter season for each model. This means that another three to five years will pass before a complete heat pump product line with natural refrigerants can be available.” ASERCOM supports the proposal of the EU Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in principle. Together with its partners, the association has agreed on essential clarifications in the amendments for the plenary session on 29 March.


South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society Breakfast Briefing


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he South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWRS) is holding its first Technical Breakfast Meeting on 13 April 2023 in Radstock, Somerset. “Its great opportunity to network with local peers and become up to speed with ever changing products and refrigerants,” said Damian Wiszniewski, chairman of SWRS. “We will have four excellent speakers on the day to discuss heat pumps, CO2, apprenticeships and refrigerants. You will also be able to ask questions and actively take part – not to mention free bacon rolls, tea and coffee sponsored by Beijer Ref.” SWRS has been reinstated with new volunteers to offer more local networking opportunities. “In the past there have been


a number of initiatives locally including breakfast and evening talks, annual dinners etc.,” said Mr Wiszniewski. “We will be looking it bring it back with newly formed committee, but we need people’s help as without


Q Where: Batch College, Somer Valley Campus, Bath College, Wells Road, Radstock, BA3 3RW.


Programme 08:15 Registration 08:30 Welcome with tea, coffee and bacon rolls - sponsored by Beijer Ref commercial


09:30 Q-Ton CO2


solution. - Alan Harvey of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)


10:00 New high temperature heat pumps. The revolution is here. - Joe Raftery of Samsung Climate Solutions


10:30 Refrigerants update. Where are we today? - Phil Ralph of Climalife (IDS Refrigeration)


audience and interest we can’t go anywhere.”


The Technical Breakfast


Meeting is a free morning meeting for service engineers, technicians, projects, sales and management teams featuring practical advice from manufacturers and suppliers.


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Participants will get the chance to ask questions on topical issues and network with others working in the same area. Places are limited, so book early


to avoid disappointment. Q When: 13th April 2023 from 8.15 to 12 o’clock


11:00 Q&A 11:30 Networking 12:00 Close


To join SWRS Steering Group and become more involved please contact Damian Wiszniewski on d.wiszniewsk@samsung.com


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