F-Gas implementing regulations published
Climalife UK
The implementing regulations related to F-Gas and 517/2014, have now been published in the EU Official Journal.
Legislation & Standards
ASERCOM guide: the effect of refrigerant temperature glide
Climalife UK
Asercom have produced a useful guide on the effect of refrigerant temperature glide and gives an overview of the relation between the dew and mid temperature for non-azeotropic mixtures. It highlights the difference in performance and gives a recommendation for converting the performance of the compressor regulated by the existing standards to mid-temperature performance.
F-Gas Regulation - Defra guidance by Gluckman Consulting
Climalife UK
Climalife are pleased to share with you comprehensive guidance related to the new EU F-Gas regulation (517/2014) prepared by Gluckman Consulting and Jacobs. The guidance has been prepared on behalf of Defra (the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
30 information sheets are available for viewing and download....
ACRIB Guidance on the future use of R404A and the new F Gas Regulations
Climalife UK
ACRIB have written useful guidance on the future use of R404A.
The new F-Gas Regulations come into force on 1 January 2015, placing restrictions on the use of certain HFC refrigerants in certain applications. R404A has a GWP of 3922 and is therefore in the group of refrigerants with a GWP >2500 which will be most affected by the new regulations.
F-GAS - GWP and Leak Check Requirements
Climalife UK
Within the new F-Gas Regulation, the GWP or the means to calculate the GWP of refrigerant blends is defined based on the IPCC 4th Assessment criteria.
The new legislation continues to place high importance on minimising leaks and encouraging regular leak checks depending on the refrigerant charge and gives greater emphasis on leak checking of systems with higher GWP....
F-Gas Regulation Update May 2014
Climalife UK
The final text of the F-Gas Regulation was published on 20th May 2014 on the Official Journal of the European Union. This text will be known as EU Regulation 517/2014. It will enter into force on 9th June 2014 and apply from 1st January 2015.
F-Gas Regulation Update March 2014
Climalife UK
On 12th March 2014 the new F-Gas regulations were adopted as proposed by 644 votes to 19 with 16 abstentions by the Plenary session of the European Parliament.
The vote supports the text that was approved on 18th December 2013 after extensive negotiations.