Articles Tagged with ''GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants''

California Unveils Aggressive Plan Targeting HFCs

Includes a ban on the sale of all virgin HFC refrigerants with a high GWP

May 2, 2016

California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a proposed strategy aimed at curbing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The proposal targets near term emission reductions that will help California meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Honeywell Partners with Juhua to Produce 1234yf in China

Production is expected to begin by the end of 2016

May 2, 2016

Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement with a Chinese manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice® yf (HFO-1234yf), further extending its global supply base for this low-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant.

California Proposes Ban on Sale of High-GWP HFC Refrigerants in 2020

Proposed emissions reduction strategy includes several measures targeting HFCs

April 15, 2016

California’s Air Resources Board (ARB) has released a proposed strategy aimed at curbing emissions that includes prohibitions on high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

Honeywell Partners with Indian Manufacturer to Increase Supply of Low-GWP Refrigerant

Technology and supply partnership will help meet growing global demand

April 5, 2016

Honeywell announced it has entered into a supply agreement and technology license with an Indian manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice® yf, an automobile refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1. The company noted that the refrigerant is also being used in a growing number of stationary applications.

Using the latest technology in modern refrigeration systems, application engineers provide instruction and training for personnel and service technicians from all over the world at Bitzer’s new Schaufler Academy in Germany.

HVAC Refrigerants Continue to Evolve

Regulatory requirements are prompting manufacturers to utilize low-GWP alternatives

Kimberly Schwartz

March 28, 2016

As manufacturers research the viability of low-GWP and other natural refrigerants, they face the concurrent challenges of ensuring compressors are efficient, safe, and reliable.

ORNL test results for the R-22 unit at AHRI Standard 210/240 A, B

Alternative Refrigerant Evaluation for Mini-Split Air Conditioners

Finding R-22 and R-410A alternatives for high-ambient-temperature environments

March 7, 2016

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) High-Ambient-Temperature Evaluation Program for low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants aims to develop an understanding of the performance of low-GWP alternative refrigerants to HCFC and HFC refrigerants in mini-split air conditioners under high-ambient-temperature conditions.

Climate Change Conundrum is Changing HVACR

Nicole Krawcke

March 7, 2016

Whether you believe in it or not, global warming potential is having a real impact on HVAC refrigerants.

Tecumseh Continues Testing, Outlines Its Position on Refrigerant Transition

Latest update includes approvals for HC and HFO refrigerants

February 29, 2016

In follow-up to the document that Tecumseh issued in June 2015 regarding recommended refrigerants, the company has continued to test various low-global warming potential (GWP) options with the objective of determining suitable replacements for R-404A and R-134a.

DOE and Stakeholders Consider Best Approach to Major HVACR Research Effort

Workshops solicit input regarding the needed technical focus

February 22, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office (BTO) recently convened two workshops to discuss the potential launch of a major research effort for advanced HVACR technologies.

Keilly Witman, owner of KW Refrigerant Management Strategy.

NASRC Dedicated to the Future of Natural Refrigerants

Organization built on technician training, price, and regulatory activity surrounding natural gases

Ron Rajecki

February 8, 2016

The environmental nonprofit organization is focusing its efforts on promoting the use of naturals in supermarket and grocery store refrigeration.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.