Refrigerant 22, widely used in numerous industrial applications, is being phased out. As the government mandated phaseout continues, those facilities that have equipment using this chemical are rushing to impose measures that enable them to meet the requirements of the law.
Numerous substances suspected of causing great harm to our climate, the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Refrigerant 22 has been on the list of substances to phase out, since the Montral protocol and US Clean Air Act moved to eliminate hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons found in various refrigeration and cooling systems. Other countries are following suit.
Refrigerant 22 is a known hydrochlorofluorocarbon found in commercial refrigeration units, as well as air-conditioning systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. This equipment is in operation throughout numerous industries, including retail supermarkets, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, food processing warehouses and manufacturers, just to name a few.
Refrigerant 22 causes damage to the environment when it is released, for example during a leak. The EPA now requires companies and municipalities to track usage and submit regular reports to better manage the use of this gas. As this can be a very time-consuming process, companies are turning to software that will automatically track and issue reports to comply with the regulations. Companies are wary of a penalty fee structure waiting for those who fail to comply.
Refrigerant 22 will no longer be made or used in new equipment shortly and eco-friendly refrigerants are being developed to serve as alternatives. Those companies with equipment that still use the refrigerant are not required to go out and buy a new system, but they are required to follow very strict guidelines as to the procedure for routine maintenance and repair.
Chemical manufacturers have up until January 1, 2020 to produce Refrigerant 22 for existing systems. Following that date the substance can no longer be manufactured. Only refrigerant that has been recovered and recycled may then be used in existing systems.
The history of refrigerant 22 as a greenhouse gas goes back over 40 years. Some natural greenhouse gases stabilize the Earth's temperature but man-made chemicals such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons can actually increase global average temperatures. Should no action be taken the makeup of the planet would change and cause major devastation.
There are number of alternatives to Refrigerant 22. These include R-410A, R404A and R407c, some of which are already in use in new refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, and found to be more energy efficient. The EPA specifies approved alternatives and facility managers can check with them for information. - 15790
Numerous substances suspected of causing great harm to our climate, the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Refrigerant 22 has been on the list of substances to phase out, since the Montral protocol and US Clean Air Act moved to eliminate hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons found in various refrigeration and cooling systems. Other countries are following suit.
Refrigerant 22 is a known hydrochlorofluorocarbon found in commercial refrigeration units, as well as air-conditioning systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. This equipment is in operation throughout numerous industries, including retail supermarkets, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, food processing warehouses and manufacturers, just to name a few.
Refrigerant 22 causes damage to the environment when it is released, for example during a leak. The EPA now requires companies and municipalities to track usage and submit regular reports to better manage the use of this gas. As this can be a very time-consuming process, companies are turning to software that will automatically track and issue reports to comply with the regulations. Companies are wary of a penalty fee structure waiting for those who fail to comply.
Refrigerant 22 will no longer be made or used in new equipment shortly and eco-friendly refrigerants are being developed to serve as alternatives. Those companies with equipment that still use the refrigerant are not required to go out and buy a new system, but they are required to follow very strict guidelines as to the procedure for routine maintenance and repair.
Chemical manufacturers have up until January 1, 2020 to produce Refrigerant 22 for existing systems. Following that date the substance can no longer be manufactured. Only refrigerant that has been recovered and recycled may then be used in existing systems.
The history of refrigerant 22 as a greenhouse gas goes back over 40 years. Some natural greenhouse gases stabilize the Earth's temperature but man-made chemicals such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons can actually increase global average temperatures. Should no action be taken the makeup of the planet would change and cause major devastation.
There are number of alternatives to Refrigerant 22. These include R-410A, R404A and R407c, some of which are already in use in new refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, and found to be more energy efficient. The EPA specifies approved alternatives and facility managers can check with them for information. - 15790
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