Today, more than 8 million mini-split systems around the world are using R-32, and 80% of new cars sold in the U.S. use A2Ls in their air conditioners.
When replacing R-410A, engineers should consider commercially available, single-component, or azeotrope refrigerants that meet AHRI Standard 700 with zero ODP and a maximum 750 GWP.
Yurek stressed that the phasedown structure created by the bill would not affect equipment currently installed in homes and businesses nor HFC availability for current or future necessary applications.
Introduced by Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019 would authorize the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national phasedown schedule for a group of refrigerants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) because of their high global warming potential.
On September 27, the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will co-host a free educational workshop to help supermarket stakeholders prepare for future refrigerant regulations in New York State.
Refrigerant regulation, codes and standards, emerging technologies, and megatrends shaping the marketplace were just some of the central topics for the latest Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium.
The Chemours Company has petitioned the United States Supreme Court requesting a review of the recent D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.
The Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy (The Alliance) and The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) released their study: Economic Impact of Kigali Ratification & Implementation.