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IIAR’s ‘huge opportunity’ with hydrocarbons

Code consultant Jeff Shapiro thinks the trade group can offer safety guidelines for flammable refrigerants where ASHRAE and code bodies fall short. Read more

China refutes CFC11 emission claims

The Chinese government has refuted allegations that China is the source of large-scale illegal use of CFC11. Read more

Study confirms source of CFC-11 is northeastern China

Provinces of Hebei and Shandong are pinpointed as contributing 40%-60% of the increase of CFC-11 emissions since 2012, supporting EIA study. Read more

IEC amends hydrocarbon charge size limits after vote reversal

Initial industry responses appear mixed after motion to increase charge size for flammable refrigerants is passed due to the rejection of a dissenting vote for procedural reasons. Read more

Daikin looks to replace R32 in 2023

Daikin hopes to introduce a low GWP refrigerant replacement for the current R32 in air conditioners in 2023. Read more

Maritime sector urged to replace HFCs with natural refrigerants

A new report for the Nordic Council of Ministers highlights the efficiency and environmental benefits of adopting CO₂ and ammonia in maritime applications. Read more

Expansion of hydrocarbon use dealt blow by IEC vote

Decision not to extend amounts of flammable gas allowed in refrigeration cabinets will now be reviewed over the next year; rejection will slow switch towards lower carbon alternatives, industry has warned. Read more

Ammonia use to grow ‘significantly’ in developing economies

The development of low-charge ammonia systems will increase uptake of this natural refrigerant in developing economies, according to Dr. Andy Pearson of Star Refrigeration. Read more

CO₂ system efficiency can approach that of NH₃, says U.S. operator

Henningsen Cold Storage improves efficiency of transcritical system after commissioning. Read more

North American countries differ on HFCs

Canada reduction plan starts in 2019; Mexico approves Kigal; U.S. on sidelines. Read more

IEC votes down HC charge-limit increase

Proposed standard falls one vote short of approval, preventing charge limit for A3 refrigerants from rising to 500 g from 150 g in commercial refrigeration. Read more

Rise of the disposable “refillable”

A clampdown on the supply of refrigerant in illegal disposable cylinders has created a new illicit market in refrigerant being sold in refillable cylinders. Read more

Doors Wide Open. Part 2

On April 9, the Environmental Investigation Agency released a new Climate report and wanted to give you first sight of its findings. Read more

Doors Wide Open. Part 1

Today the Environmental Investigation Agency releases a new Climate report and wants to give you first sight of its findings. Read more

IIAR’s hydrocarbon-standard effort underway

Safety standard will focus on commercial and industrial applications in machine rooms or outside buildings, including chillers and heat pumps. Read more