This document discusses technological innovations in refrigeration compressors for new HFO refrigerants. It summarizes BITZER Italia's CSH and CSW compact screw compressor ranges, which have been qualified for use with HFO refrigerants such as R1234yf and R1234ze(E). The document outlines the compressor models and performance levels with these refrigerants, showing they can provide cooling capacity and efficiency similar to R134a. It also discusses application limits, lubricant selection, safety considerations, and the lower discharge temperatures that can be achieved with HFO refrigerants compared to R134a due to their lower isentropic exponents.
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in conformity assessment and certification services in the areas of quality, health, safety, environment, and social responsibility. It has over 140 offices in 66,500 employees worldwide. Bureau Veritas provides inspection, testing, audit, certification, risk management, outsourcing, and training services to over 400,000 customers. The document discusses Bureau Veritas in Italy and its role in F-Gas certification as required by European and Italian regulations on fluorinated greenhouse gases. It outlines the legal framework, requirements for personnel certification and company registration, and Bureau Veritas' involvement in examinations and audits for compliance.
This document discusses technological innovations in refrigeration compressors for new HFO refrigerants. It summarizes BITZER Italia's CSH and CSW compact screw compressor ranges, which have been qualified for use with HFO refrigerants such as R1234yf and R1234ze(E). The document outlines the compressor models and performance levels with these refrigerants, showing they can provide cooling capacity and efficiency similar to R134a. It also discusses application limits, lubricant selection, safety considerations, and the lower discharge temperatures that can be achieved with HFO refrigerants compared to R134a due to their lower isentropic exponents.
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in conformity assessment and certification services in the areas of quality, health, safety, environment, and social responsibility. It has over 140 offices in 66,500 employees worldwide. Bureau Veritas provides inspection, testing, audit, certification, risk management, outsourcing, and training services to over 400,000 customers. The document discusses Bureau Veritas in Italy and its role in F-Gas certification as required by European and Italian regulations on fluorinated greenhouse gases. It outlines the legal framework, requirements for personnel certification and company registration, and Bureau Veritas' involvement in examinations and audits for compliance.
This document discusses alternative refrigerants that are available to replace high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. It provides information on several refrigerants in Chemours' Opteon line, including Opteon XP10, XP40, XP44, YF, XL20, XL40, XL41, and XL55. For each refrigerant, it lists properties like GWP, flammability class, commercial availability, and application areas. It also provides example evaluations and approvals for some of the refrigerants.
Kriwan Italia provides protection, communication, and diagnosis solutions for refrigeration systems. Their INT69 system uses PTC sensors for overheat protection and monitors phases, oil levels, and other parameters. It communicates data via USB, Modbus RTU, or internet connections to their INTelligence software. This allows users to view compressor conditions, faults, and maintenance needs on site or remotely. They provide case studies of implementing their solutions for industrial cooling and meat processing applications.
The document discusses the EPEE's "Gap-o-meter" project which aims to monitor and help achieve the European Union's phase down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The project has developed a roadmap identifying key actions needed like transitioning to lower global warming potential refrigerants for new and existing equipment, improving leak prevention, and increasing the use of reclaimed refrigerant. The roadmap estimates that these actions, if successfully implemented, could achieve the targeted HFC reductions. However, ongoing monitoring is needed to identify any gaps between the required and actual progress being made.
The document discusses the benefits of DC inverter technology for commercial refrigeration. It can provide considerable energy savings compared to AC induction technologies, especially at partial loads. DC inverter systems using BLDC compressors with modulating EEV valves and advanced control algorithms can achieve optimal temperature stability with minimum energy usage and waste. These systems also offer improved flexibility, reliability, and reduced environmental impact over traditional commercial refrigeration designs.
The document summarizes research from the AugERE Research Group at the University of Genoa on solar assisted heat pumps. It discusses using solar panels as the heat source for heat pumps to provide heating. Direct expansion solar assisted heat pumps and water solar assisted heat pumps are presented as options. A pilot plant using water solar assisted heat pumps with hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panels was built at the University of Genoa's sports center to provide heating and hot water. Expected performance figures and economic data from the pilot plant are given. Further research opportunities on hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panel technology are discussed.
The document discusses trends in refrigerants and energy efficiency for light commercial refrigeration equipment. It notes that hydrocarbons are becoming the main choice for plug-in commercial cabinets due to regulations phasing out hydrofluorocarbons. Some barriers to the adoption of hydrocarbon technology include the 150 gram charge limit, training requirements, and safety standard limits. The document presents Embraco's hydrocarbon compressor product ranges that meet the 150 gram charge limit for cabinets. It also discusses Embraco's new inverter compressor technologies for various refrigerants that provide increased energy efficiency and cost savings over traditional compressor types.
The document discusses an alternative technology called Lokring for joining metal tubes in refrigeration circuits. Lokring provides an hermetic, permanent mechanical connection that eliminates the need for brazing, removing the flame and fume risks associated with traditional joining methods. It creates a balanced stress connection between the Lokring and tubes, providing a leak-tight seal certified to below the regulatory leakage limit of 3g/year. The technology finds applications in manufacturing, repair, and servicing of appliances, vehicles, and other equipment using refrigerant gases.
1. The document summarizes the current situation of cold chain infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa, noting that 70% of crops are wasted due to inadequate cold chain. Production statistics are provided for various perishable foods showing annual growth rates between 3.6-11.9%.
2. An example project is described where cold rooms were constructed for a farm in Africa to store 400 tons of potatoes, onions, and garlic from annual harvests of 340,000 square meters each. The cold rooms are powered by an 88kW photovoltaic system.
3. The example demonstrates that cold chain infrastructure can be applied in developing countries without reliance on electricity grids and opens new business opportunities for Italian companies in the HV
This document discusses the use of propane (R290) as a refrigerant. It notes that R290 has a very low global warming potential and is an efficient, natural alternative to other refrigerants. However, R290 also has limitations due to its flammability. The document outlines refrigeration system architectures and trends toward lower global warming potential refrigerants. It presents performance data showing the high efficiency of variable speed scroll compressors with R290 over a wide range of speeds. Regulations and standards for R290 are also reviewed. The document concludes that R290 should be a future-proof refrigerant but requires a dedicated compressor design due to safety and reliability considerations stemming from its flammability.
The European F-gas Regulation 517/2014 aims to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases through two strategies: preventing leakage and emissions, and avoiding the use of F-gases. It defines rules around leakage prevention, training and certification requirements, bans on certain refrigerants, phase down of HFC supply quotas, and implications for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The regulation requires leak checks be based on refrigerant quantities in CO2-equivalent amounts and introduces bans on high-GWP refrigerants for certain applications from 2020 onward. It also establishes an HFC phase down schedule from 2015-2030 that will lower the maximum quantities available each year.
LU-VE has experience producing heat exchangers for refrigeration and HVAC, especially with natural refrigerants like CO2. They presented on CO2 heat exchangers and their work on the NXTHPG project. Their CO2 test facility in Europe allows them to test heat exchangers under stationary conditions. Software predictions of capacity and pressure drop generally match test results well within 10%. Testing of CO2 evaporators showed capacity increases with Reynolds number as expected. Their 5mm tube CO2 coil for the NXTHPG project was smaller and lighter than the standard design while maintaining performance. CFD analysis helped optimize the fan configuration to increase COP by 2%.
This document discusses technological innovations in refrigeration compressors and applications for hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants. It describes BITZER Italia's compact screw compressor range, which is optimized for high and low saturated discharge temperatures and features infinite or 4-step capacity control. Performance tests show HFO refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze(E) match well with screw compressors, though R1234ze(E) has around 25% lower cooling capacity than R134a. The document stresses the importance of individual risk assessments and applying relevant safety standards when designing systems using flammable HFO refrigerants.
This document discusses UNIDO's work on refrigeration and compliance with the Montreal Protocol. It summarizes that:
1) UNIDO assists developing countries comply with the Montreal Protocol through HCFC phase-out plans and projects worth $250 million in 78 countries.
2) Attention has expanded to greenhouse gases like HFCs which have high global warming potential and are rapidly increasing with air conditioning/refrigeration growth.
3) UNIDO is working on demonstration projects to introduce low-GWP alternatives through training, improved supply chains, and raising awareness, and has piloted natural refrigerant projects in Vietnam cold stores.
This document discusses alternative refrigerants that are available to replace high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. It provides information on several refrigerants in Chemours' Opteon line, including Opteon XP10, XP40, XP44, YF, XL20, XL40, XL41, and XL55. For each refrigerant, it lists properties like GWP, flammability class, commercial availability, and application areas. It also provides example evaluations and approvals for some of the refrigerants.
Kriwan Italia provides protection, communication, and diagnosis solutions for refrigeration systems. Their INT69 system uses PTC sensors for overheat protection and monitors phases, oil levels, and other parameters. It communicates data via USB, Modbus RTU, or internet connections to their INTelligence software. This allows users to view compressor conditions, faults, and maintenance needs on site or remotely. They provide case studies of implementing their solutions for industrial cooling and meat processing applications.
The document discusses the EPEE's "Gap-o-meter" project which aims to monitor and help achieve the European Union's phase down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The project has developed a roadmap identifying key actions needed like transitioning to lower global warming potential refrigerants for new and existing equipment, improving leak prevention, and increasing the use of reclaimed refrigerant. The roadmap estimates that these actions, if successfully implemented, could achieve the targeted HFC reductions. However, ongoing monitoring is needed to identify any gaps between the required and actual progress being made.
The document discusses the benefits of DC inverter technology for commercial refrigeration. It can provide considerable energy savings compared to AC induction technologies, especially at partial loads. DC inverter systems using BLDC compressors with modulating EEV valves and advanced control algorithms can achieve optimal temperature stability with minimum energy usage and waste. These systems also offer improved flexibility, reliability, and reduced environmental impact over traditional commercial refrigeration designs.
The document summarizes research from the AugERE Research Group at the University of Genoa on solar assisted heat pumps. It discusses using solar panels as the heat source for heat pumps to provide heating. Direct expansion solar assisted heat pumps and water solar assisted heat pumps are presented as options. A pilot plant using water solar assisted heat pumps with hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panels was built at the University of Genoa's sports center to provide heating and hot water. Expected performance figures and economic data from the pilot plant are given. Further research opportunities on hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panel technology are discussed.
The document discusses trends in refrigerants and energy efficiency for light commercial refrigeration equipment. It notes that hydrocarbons are becoming the main choice for plug-in commercial cabinets due to regulations phasing out hydrofluorocarbons. Some barriers to the adoption of hydrocarbon technology include the 150 gram charge limit, training requirements, and safety standard limits. The document presents Embraco's hydrocarbon compressor product ranges that meet the 150 gram charge limit for cabinets. It also discusses Embraco's new inverter compressor technologies for various refrigerants that provide increased energy efficiency and cost savings over traditional compressor types.
The document discusses an alternative technology called Lokring for joining metal tubes in refrigeration circuits. Lokring provides an hermetic, permanent mechanical connection that eliminates the need for brazing, removing the flame and fume risks associated with traditional joining methods. It creates a balanced stress connection between the Lokring and tubes, providing a leak-tight seal certified to below the regulatory leakage limit of 3g/year. The technology finds applications in manufacturing, repair, and servicing of appliances, vehicles, and other equipment using refrigerant gases.
1. The document summarizes the current situation of cold chain infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa, noting that 70% of crops are wasted due to inadequate cold chain. Production statistics are provided for various perishable foods showing annual growth rates between 3.6-11.9%.
2. An example project is described where cold rooms were constructed for a farm in Africa to store 400 tons of potatoes, onions, and garlic from annual harvests of 340,000 square meters each. The cold rooms are powered by an 88kW photovoltaic system.
3. The example demonstrates that cold chain infrastructure can be applied in developing countries without reliance on electricity grids and opens new business opportunities for Italian companies in the HV
This document discusses the use of propane (R290) as a refrigerant. It notes that R290 has a very low global warming potential and is an efficient, natural alternative to other refrigerants. However, R290 also has limitations due to its flammability. The document outlines refrigeration system architectures and trends toward lower global warming potential refrigerants. It presents performance data showing the high efficiency of variable speed scroll compressors with R290 over a wide range of speeds. Regulations and standards for R290 are also reviewed. The document concludes that R290 should be a future-proof refrigerant but requires a dedicated compressor design due to safety and reliability considerations stemming from its flammability.
The European F-gas Regulation 517/2014 aims to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases through two strategies: preventing leakage and emissions, and avoiding the use of F-gases. It defines rules around leakage prevention, training and certification requirements, bans on certain refrigerants, phase down of HFC supply quotas, and implications for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The regulation requires leak checks be based on refrigerant quantities in CO2-equivalent amounts and introduces bans on high-GWP refrigerants for certain applications from 2020 onward. It also establishes an HFC phase down schedule from 2015-2030 that will lower the maximum quantities available each year.
LU-VE has experience producing heat exchangers for refrigeration and HVAC, especially with natural refrigerants like CO2. They presented on CO2 heat exchangers and their work on the NXTHPG project. Their CO2 test facility in Europe allows them to test heat exchangers under stationary conditions. Software predictions of capacity and pressure drop generally match test results well within 10%. Testing of CO2 evaporators showed capacity increases with Reynolds number as expected. Their 5mm tube CO2 coil for the NXTHPG project was smaller and lighter than the standard design while maintaining performance. CFD analysis helped optimize the fan configuration to increase COP by 2%.
This document discusses technological innovations in refrigeration compressors and applications for hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants. It describes BITZER Italia's compact screw compressor range, which is optimized for high and low saturated discharge temperatures and features infinite or 4-step capacity control. Performance tests show HFO refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze(E) match well with screw compressors, though R1234ze(E) has around 25% lower cooling capacity than R134a. The document stresses the importance of individual risk assessments and applying relevant safety standards when designing systems using flammable HFO refrigerants.
This document discusses UNIDO's work on refrigeration and compliance with the Montreal Protocol. It summarizes that:
1) UNIDO assists developing countries comply with the Montreal Protocol through HCFC phase-out plans and projects worth $250 million in 78 countries.
2) Attention has expanded to greenhouse gases like HFCs which have high global warming potential and are rapidly increasing with air conditioning/refrigeration growth.
3) UNIDO is working on demonstration projects to introduce low-GWP alternatives through training, improved supply chains, and raising awareness, and has piloted natural refrigerant projects in Vietnam cold stores.
Eco-progettazione & LCA: dalla teoria alla praticaRomagna Tech
"Eco-progettazione & LCA: dalla teoria alla pratica", presentazione di Emanuela Scimia, docente ISIA ed esperta LCA. Cosa significa design sostenibile? Perché e come può essere adottato nei processi e nei prodotti di un’impresa? A quali costi e con quali vantaggi? E anche con quali competenze?
Strategie di Eco-Design, Life Cycle Thinking, Life Cycle Assessment, Sostenibilità aziendale, sostenibilità di prodotto/servizio. Approfondimenti teorici e laboratori pratici ci hanno spiegato come.
Avanzare lo stato dell’arte delle tecnologie utilizzate nelle turbomacchine per generazione di energia mirando a flessibilità, efficienza e bassissime emissioni.
Giancarlo Benelli, Enel - I costi della separazione-cattura della CO2: indica...WEC Italia
Slides presentate in occasione del convegno "Le strategie europee di de-carbonizzazione - Quale ruolo per la Cattura e Stoccaggio della CO2?" organizzato il 16/05/2013 da WEC Italia e AIDIC in collaborazione con Energia Media
Greenlab - Sistema di gestione del processo edile sostenibileSardegna Ricerche
La presentazione realizzata da Giampietro Tronci (Greenlab) nel corso dell'incontro "Progetto complesso Bioeconomia - Evento regionale" che si è tenuto il 30 novembre 2021 a Pula (CA).
Materiali e soluzioni per l'efficienza energetica - Tecnopolo FaenzaCertiMaC
Materiali e soluzioni innovative per l'involucro intelligente - presentazione linea di ricerca condotta dal Tecnopolo Materiali di Faenza in collaborazione con CNR ed ENEA.
Evoluzione degli strumenti di misura: IoT, dispositivi smart, reportistica pa...Centro Studi Galileo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
This document discusses CO2 refrigeration systems and the use of ejectors to improve efficiency. It provides an overview of Danfoss' experience with over 250 CO2 refrigeration installations using multi-ejector systems worldwide. Ejector systems have been shown to reduce energy consumption by 15-30% compared to conventional CO2 booster systems. The document also discusses opportunities to use recovered heat from refrigeration systems for heating buildings or selling to district heating networks. Danfoss is working to increase training and competence on CO2 systems through a mobile training unit and aim to train 800 people in 2017.
Nuovi compressori scroll dotati di speciale motore LSPM - P. Trevisan - BitzerCentro Studi Galileo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
Refrigeranti HFO a bassissimo GWP - E. Monfrinotti - ChemoursCentro Studi Galileo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
Refrigeranti a basso GWP per il condizionamento e le pompe di calore - B. Bel...Centro Studi Galileo
This document discusses refrigerants that can replace R410A in comfort applications to meet the F-gas phase down regulations. It finds that R32 demonstrates slightly better performance than R410A, increasing capacity by 6% and seasonal efficiency by 1-2%. HFO blends and propane offer alternatives for residential heat pumps. A2L refrigerants require safety modifications but can be used in existing R410A designs. The new IEC standard eases integration of electronics in A2L systems. Overall solutions exist to comply with regulations while maintaining performance.
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
Retrofit di sistemi di refrigerazione funzionanti con R404A/R507 - S. Fedeli ...Centro Studi Galileo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
Una soluzione efficiente e competitiva con un basso GWP - F. Flohr - DaikinCentro Studi Galileo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
Convegno Europeo
IL PASSAGGIO AI REFRIGERANTI ALTERNATIVI:
IMPATTO SU IMPIANTI NUOVI ED ESISTENTI
Le Ultime Tecnologie nel Condizionamento e nella Refrigerazione; Sistemi, Attrezzatura, Componenti, Formazione e Certificazione; il Phase Down
15 marzo 2018 | 14.00 - 18.30
Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
Centro Congressi Stella Polare: Sala Sagittarius
Organizzato da ATF - Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
The document discusses the challenges for refrigerants currently and in the future. It notes that the F-Gas regulation is strongly influencing the refrigeration market through a phase down of average GWP levels and bans on some HFCs for certain sectors. By 2030, the average GWP will need to be reduced to 800. This will require the use of natural refrigerants like CO2, ammonia, and hydrocarbons as shorter term HFC replacements may not be available or the situation could become chaotic. CO2 transcritical systems are presented as a long term solution for supermarkets.
Hydrofluoro-olefins (HFOs) for Commercial Refrigeration - E. Monfrinotti - Ch...Centro Studi Galileo
This presentation discusses alternative refrigerants available to replace high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. It introduces Chemours' Opteon line of hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blend refrigerants, including Opteon XP10, XP40, XP44, XL10, XL20, XL40, and XL55. The presentation reviews the properties and applications of these refrigerants, case studies on their use, and projections on how regulations like the Kigali Amendment and F-Gas Regulation will reduce the allowed GWP of refrigerants over time. Support resources available on opteon.com are also highlighted.
Developing Fit-for-Purpose Solutions: Gas Coolers - G. Dal Belin Peruffo - Al...Centro Studi Galileo
The document discusses CO2 gas coolers and their advantages over traditional HFC outdoor units. It provides an overview of gas cooler design considerations like high pressure requirements, single-phase fluid behavior at high air temperatures, and methods to reduce thermal bypassing. These include symmetrical tubing circuits, slits between tube rows, and future developments like inner grooved copper-iron alloy tubes. The document emphasizes Alfa Laval's laboratory testing and data collection to optimize gas cooler performance and ensure it through the Eurovent certification process.
Workshops on Commercial Refrigeration Argentina 4-6 December 2017Centro Studi Galileo
This document provides an agenda for a conference on commercial refrigeration and low global warming potential (GWP) technological alternatives. The conference will take place in Buenos Aires and Rosario, Argentina on December 4-6, 2017. It will feature presentations from experts in Italy and Argentina on their experiences with alternative refrigerants like carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons in commercial refrigeration systems. Topics will include the impact of the Montreal Protocol on refrigerant trends, European experiences with low-GWP technologies in food cold chains, and case studies of Italian companies using carbon dioxide, hydrofluoroolefins, and hydrocarbons in supermarket applications.
XVII CONVEGNO EUROPEO M. Creamer - EUROPEAN F-GAS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT: QU...Centro Studi Galileo
This document provides an overview and summary of the latest technology in refrigeration and air conditioning that was presented at the 17th European Conference in Milano, Italy on June 9-10, 2017. Key topics discussed include revisions to EU regulations on F gas assessments, refrigerant overviews and selection considerations, concerns regarding practical training requirements, and safety protocols for recovering A2L refrigerants.
XVII CONVEGNO EUROPEO M. Buoni - THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS, TRAININ...Centro Studi Galileo
1) Training and certification programs for technicians need to be updated to include alternative refrigerants like hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and ammonia as countries shift away from high global warming potential refrigerants.
2) While there are over 40 training centers in the EU that offer training on alternative refrigerants, training availability and facilities are uneven across Europe.
3) AREA has developed guidelines on minimum training requirements for contractors and equipment handling low global warming potential refrigerants to help with the transition.
XVII CONVEGNO EUROPEO T. Gabiel - EU F-GAS REGULATION: PERSPECTIVESCentro Studi Galileo
The document summarizes the EU F-Gas Regulation and its implications. It notes that the EU regulation will lead to significant reductions in HFCs by 37% in 2018, 55% in 2021, and 69% in 2024. This is more ambitious than reductions under the Kigali Amendment. The reductions are even larger than they appear because baseline exclusions and exemptions mean actual reductions will be 48% in 2018 and 64% in 2021. Early effects include HFC stockpiling, price increases, and risks of illegal trade and material shortages. The regulation provides an opportunity for European green technologies to be mainstreamed globally through the Montreal Protocol HCFC phase-out.
XVII CONVEGNO EUROPEO A. Kaschl - IMPLEMENTING THE EU PHASE DOWNCentro Studi Galileo
The document summarizes the EU's phase-down of F-gases, or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), under the F-gas Regulation to reduce emissions. It outlines that the regulation establishes an upstream quota system to reduce HFC imports and production in the EU by 80% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Companies must register and report HFC quantities and are issued annual quotas to place HFCs on the EU market. The goals of the phase-down are to stimulate innovation, support climate policy, and facilitate convergence with the Montreal Protocol, while emissions and consumption are already falling under the regulation.
The document summarizes the topics that will be covered during presentations at the Latest Technologies in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning conference in Milan on June 9-10, 2017. The three topics are: 1) how to apply F-gas regulations and ongoing actions to reduce gases, 2) challenges and solutions for cold chains internationally from political and technical perspectives, and 3) opportunities for renewable energy in cooling due to regulations and new technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning.
1. Le nuove tecnologie su impianti e componenti
Certificazioni e la rivoluzione legislativa europea
sui refrigeranti
Casale Capitale del Freddo promuove un progetto regionale sulle
innovazioni tecnologiche introdotte dall’adozione dei nuovi refrigeranti
M. Masoero
Politecnico di Torino
2. Progetto Green Gas: Oggetto della Proposta
• Investigare le innovazioni tecnologiche che potranno
essere introdotte dall’adozione di nuovi fluidi
refrigeranti in sostituzione degli attuali HFC, in termini
di prestazioni funzionali, energetiche ed ambientali
3. Soggetti coinvolti
Aziende della filiera del freddo:
Produttori di componenti primari, compressori e fluidi refrigeranti
Costruttori di attrezzature e impianti
Utilizzatori finali, GDO
Università
Istituti di Formazione
4. Argomenti del progetto
• Fluidi considerati:
• Fluidi naturali e sinetici
• Soluzioni «dropin» e «retrofit»
• Effetti sulle apparecchiature esistenti
• Fattibilità / progettazione di nuove apparecchiature / componenti
• Processi frigorigeni alternativi
• Recupero e smaltimento refrigeranti
• Analisi di ciclo di vita impianti
