Gwp (global warming potential) refrigerants

R-466A May Pose Compatibility Issue In A/C Units

UC Davis case study also shows new refrigerant offers similar performance to R-410A

February 2, 2022

Refrigerants used in vapor-compression air conditioners and heat pumps have been the subject of environmental regulations, requiring the need to develop alternative solutions with lower GWP.

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Daikin Announces Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant

The first single zone system with R-32 in North America features impressive efficiency gains while reducing emissions vs. R-410A

January 18, 2022

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Daikin is launching a residential product featuring R-32.

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The Myth About Global Warming Potential (GWP)

January 10, 2022

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Moving to a lower GWP refrigerant and sacrificing efficiency is moving in the wrong direction.

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The Refrigerant Transition: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

January 9, 2022

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It’s time for the HVAC industry to transition to the next-generation refrigerants.

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R-32: More than a Number

January 9, 2022

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As a single component refrigerant, R-32 offers many benefits not seen since R-22 was phased out.

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of HVAC Systems by Using R-32 Refrigerant

January 9, 2022

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GWP is not the only measure of a refrigerant’s environmental impact when employed in HVAC systems.

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Transitioning to Low-GWP Refrigerants

What Contractors Need to Know About Ignition and A2Ls

January 7, 2022

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Transitioning to low-GWP refrigerants doesn’t mean compromising on safety.

New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

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January 2, 2022

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Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

Honeywell’s replacement for R-410A is a lower-GWP refrigerant

December 31, 2021

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Honeywell announced Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. will assist in driving the HVAC industry transition to Solstice® N41 (R-466A) by developing their product line of HVAC components as compatible.

Daikin Announces Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant

The first single zone system with R-32 in North America features efficiency gains while reducing emissions compared to R-410A

December 22, 2021

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For the first time in North America, Daikin launched a home comfort product featuring R-32, a refrigerant with one-third the GWP of the most common refrigerants currently being used in the United States and Canada.