REFRIGERANTS A2L Refrigerants
R454A, R454C, R455A, R447A and R452B which can offer a replacement for are gaining momentum and as well as R32 other products include: R452B, are mildly flammable and have an A2L classification. The A2L refrigerants A2L refrigerants have flammability characteristics. R1234yf and R1234ze
installers to prepare otherwise they will be ill-equipped to deal with the EPEE is actively promoting A2L refrigerants and advising contractors and R410a.
refrigerant phase downs. Natural Refrigerants
Isobutane – R600a and Propylene – R1270). Their low GWP makes them water, air, ammonia, carbon dioxide and the hydrocarbons (Propane - R290, Considerable focus has also been placed on natural refrigerants such as
Users of ammonia-based systems benefit from increased energy efficiencies, Ammonia is toxic and flammable, but it is ozone layer and climate friendly. quite some time and largely used in the food industry and leisure industry. trialled in a data centre in Germany. Ammonia chillers have been around for Water (R718) has unrivalled qualities and an R718 chiller has already been very attractive.
guidelines are followed and can offer a very cost-effective solution whilst sited external to mitigate any risks. But Ammonia can be safe if handling heat transfer and the lower operating costs. Plant rooms are usually
manufacturers who are attracted by a 20% -30% reduction in Carbon dioxide, has a GWP of one and is being used by beverage boosting a business’s green credentials
energy consumption. Synthetic refrigerants include R1234yf, which is a low GWP alternative to
to R134a, can be found in larger air condition R134a, used by the automotive industry, and
oning systems for example, using d R1234ze, which is an alternative hich is a low GWP alternative to
attractive with a zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) an R32 is proving a very popular replacemen centrifugal chillers.
675. As offers a higher cooling capacity, equipmen t for R410A. It is environmentally
uipment has a smaller footprint, ntial (ODP) and a low GWP of
Just switching to a lower GWP refrigerant though, does not guarantee that manufacturing of split systems and on larger hybrid VRF units. leading manufacturers to take advantage of
f the benefits particularly in the
needs to be assessed and sensible choices made that min a product or system will be better environmen
made that minimise the mentally, each application though, does not guarantee that er hybrid VRF units.
equipment manufacturers. Customers are faced with pretty complex choices Unprecedented challenges are being face environmental impact.
which are not solely dependent on the application factors including technological development
ts, life-cycle costs, zero ODP cation, but a whole host of aced with pretty complex choices
support customers to make the right choices for their busin Both refrigerant and product manufacturers are doing their best to and regulations.
s for their businesses but also ers are doing their best to
It is impossible to future proof systems. Customers should be reassured regulations will be ignored - that would be commercial suicide. Now that the UK has committed to leave the EU it is most un the planet.
the EU it is most unlikely EU
in a stronger position to meet future challen including comprehensive PPM services and g that by adhering to best practice, investing in
good leak detection, they will be in energy efficient technologies, Customers should be reassured commercial suicide.
nges. ed by the refrigerant industry and
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