SPARES & ACCESSORIES
Weathering changing dynamics
Tom Burniston of Samon reveals how to future-roof refrigerant gas detection during the HFC phasedown.
With
thoughtful selection now, this does not mean
that the
refrigeration gas detection system will need to be replaced but simply modifi ed instead.
the phasedown of hydrofl uorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. HFCs, widely used in various applications including air conditioning, refrigeration, and insulation, have long-since been identifi ed as potent greenhouse gases with high global warming potential (GWP). In response to mounting concerns over their contribution to climate change, international eff orts have been underway to gradually phase out the production and consumption of HFCs.
A The dynamics of the global phasedown of HFC refrigerants
are in many cases driven by the regulatory frameworks driving change. This is taking place in major global economies and has wide-ranging implications for the refrigeration industry.
In the United States, in accordance with subsection (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, titled Management of Regulated Substances, the Environmental
s the global community continues to prioritise environmental sustainability and combat climate change, one signifi cant initiative gaining traction is
Protection Agency (EPA) is empowered to establish specifi c regulations aimed at maximising reclamation eff orts and reducing releases of select hydrofl uorocarbons (HFCs) and substitutes from equipment. The overarching objective of this program is to signifi cantly decrease HFC production and consumption, aiming for an 85% reduction from baseline levels by the year 2036. Broadly sharing a common objective with the AIM Act, the
European Union’s F-Gas Regulation has been in eff ect for over a decade, aimed at curbing the usage of hydrofl uorocarbons (HFCs) and mitigating their climate impact. Enacted in 2014, the F-Gas Regulation set a goal to reduce HFC use by two- thirds by 2023 from baseline levels. However, the recently published F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, released in February 2024, marks a signifi cant update. This regulation amends the previous Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and replaces the prior F-Gas Regulation (EU) 517/2014. Notably, the revised regulation sets an even more ambitious target: to reduce the amount of HFCs placed on the market by 98% by 2050, compared to 2015 levels.
24 July 2024 •
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