Guidelines for the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in static refrigeration and air conditioning systems
With the introduction of the revised EU Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation and the introduction of a Climate Change Policy by the UK Government, it is considered likely that more refrigeration system designers and users will be turning to alternative refrigerants such as hydrocarbons. The increased application of this technology will bring with it many technical and safety issues. People working in this industry have relatively little practical or theoretical knowledge about hydrocarbon refrigerants. It is therefore in the interests of the industry to make available as much technical and safety information as possible. Much of the knowledge and expertise already exists, and ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board) has brought this together into a comprehensive guide by reference to the range of detailed documentation available, as well as some of the basic information necessary for engineers working with refrigeration systems using hydrocarbons.
This document is intended to highlight the differences between hydrocarbon refrigerants and other refrigerants and to direct readers to the authoritative documents that should be consulted …
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