Unlike the last transition, which shifted from the use of one nonflammable refrigerant to another, many of these new refrigerants are mildly flammable (A2L), so additional training will be needed in order to safely use them.
One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.
At the AHR Expo this year, Emerson highlighted solutions aimed at helping contractors and OEMs achieve regulatory requirements with ease and meeting the need for highly efficient, reliable systems.
At the AHR Expo this year, Chemours highlighted its 90+-year journey of refrigerant innovation, starting with Freon and building up to the Chemours Opteon portfolio.
In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.
The EPA recently announced that it had listed low-GWP refrigerant, R-1233zd(E), as an acceptable substitute refrigerant in its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.