Questions and answers about the effects of ozone depletion, UV radiation, and climate on humans and the environment
The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that protects the ozone layer, which protects our planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It limits the release of ozone-depleting chemicals into the atmosphere.
A study on the impacts of HFC consumption trends in Article 5 countries
As part of the workplan agreed under the workstream to complement the implementation of the Kigali Amendment, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC) has commissioned a study to provide a profile of current and projected hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) consumption in Montreal Protocol Article 5 countries (developing countries), and to outline opportunities for near-term control or reduction of HFC consumption.
European commission report promotes natural refrigerants as competitive edge for EU heat pump manufacturers
A newly released report by the European Commission (EC) pushes the adoption of heat pumps using natural refrigerants as a way to develop the European heat pump market against non-European competition.
EPA proposes allowance allocation methodology for hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption for 2024 and later years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend existing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, as enacted on December 27, 2020.
A proactive approach to reducing leaks over the lifetime of commercial refrigeration systems
Supermarket refrigeration is one of the leading sources of super-polluting hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant (HFC) emissions. Together with North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), U.S. supermarkets are taking steps to characterize and proactively reduce refrigerant leaks over the lifespan of refrigeration systems.
Advancing Kigali goals through HVACR - International Special Issue 2022- 2023
To provide an update on this global effort, The Centro Studi Galileo (CSG) and the Renewable Energy Institute (REI), with support from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), The United Nations Environment Programme-OzonAction, (UNEP- OzonAction) and The Air conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA), Ministero Della Transizione Ecologica, have collected experiences from around the world, compiled in this special publication, featuring papers from leading global institutions and experts, addressing the current situation, the challenges ahead, and sharing opinions from different National Ozone Units, on issues related among others to HVAC&R, training, and the role of women in the cooling industry.
Analys of the European market of commercial and industrial sites using natural refrigeration equipment
Based on a survey of key OEMs, ATMOsphere estimates that, as of September 2022, there are 55,000 stores with transcritical CO2 systems in Europe, including 50,000 using a centralized system (racks) and 5,000 using condensing units.
IoR briefs on heat pumps and circular economy
New publications on heat pumps and the circular economy have been published by the Institute of Refrigeration’s Beyond Refrigeration Initiative.
A guide to ammonia in North American ice arenas
ATMOsphere announced the release of the “North American Guide to Natural Refrigerants in Ice Arenas,” including information on ammonia systems.
Greenhouse gas inventory for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector in Kenya
This report contains the greenhouse gas inventory for the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector in Kenya.
Managing the carbon footprint related to leakage of refrigerants
UNDP upgrades methodology on assessing GHG emissions from refrigerants.
AHRTI publishes study on propane refrigerant
A new study on the risks associated with the use of propane (R290) in refrigeration and air conditioning will be used to support revisions of international safety standards.
IoR offers free-to-download F-gas guide
The Institute of Refrigeration’s updated 2019 F-Gas Handbook is free to download for a limited period.
IoR updates leak detection guidance
The IOR has updated its guidance note on fixed leak detection, which is now available for download.
F-gas reference manual gets an update
An essential reference guide to the European F-gas regulations has now received an update.
HFOs and HCFOs explained
The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) has produced a Q&A leaflet on the new low GWP HFO and HCFO refrigerants.
Results of the new study: Energy efficiency state
As an extension of the study published in 2014, AFCE publishes here the final report of this independent study launched end of 2017 entitled energy efficiency of possible alternatives . The study has been carried out by experts from EREIE – CEMAFROID and CITEPA.
Refrigerant gas recycling and the F-gas phase down
With rising refrigerant prices and restricted supply due to the European F-gas phase down, contractors have been reminded of the importance of recycling and careful cylinder management.
Appendix C to AHRI Standard 700-2014
The intent of this normative appendix is to establish definitive test procedures for determining the quality of new, reclaimed and/or repackaged refrigerants for use in new and existing equipment within the scope of AHRI.
Climalife Blue Book 2018
In this transitional period, new fluids are being developed to replace the high-GWP refrigerants. That’s why the blue book, an essential tool for all users of refrigerants, has just been republished and updated.