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Thomas J. GormanApplied Chiller SystemsProduct Manager
Refrigerant Update
THE NEXT TRANSITION HAS BEGUN
Understanding the Timeline
There’s more to refrigerant selection than just ODP & GWP
ODP
GWP
Past (CFCs)
R-12, R-11, R-113 more…
Present (HCFCs & HFCs)
R-22, R-134a, R-410A, R-407C
R-123, R-404A R-245fa more…
Low-ODP
or no ODP
Reduced
GWP
Future (HFO & Blends)
R-1234yf, R-1234ze, R-1233zd,
R-513A, R-1336mzz, more…
Short Atmospheric Life
Reduces Impacts
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Markets
Using HFCs
86%
7%
4%
3%
0.0%
RACHP
Foam
Aerosals
Fire Protection
Solvents Percent of Tons of CO2
79%
12%
7%
2%
0.3%
RACHP
Foam
Aerosals
Fire Protection
Solvents Total Metric Tons
Source: UNEP Ozone Secretariat Fact Sheet 2
“Overview of HFC Market Sectors” (Oct 2015)
Global Consumption of HFCs
40%
25%
13%
9%
6%7%
R-134a
R-125
R-32
R-143a
R-152a
Other HFCs
Total Metric Tons
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65%
35%
Source: UNEP Ozone Secretariat Fact Sheet 2
“Overview of HFC Market Sectors” (Oct 2015)
Global HFC use in RACHPRACHP – “refrigeration, air-conditioning & heat pumps”
Air-Cond
Refrig
45%
36%
15%
4%
Air-Conditioning
Mobile
Chillers
Air-to-Air
Heat only HP
73%
20%
5%2%
Refrigeration
Commercial
Industrial
TransportDomestic
Reductions of HFC Use Already
European Union
Reductions of HFC Use Already
North America Region
9-26-2016 > EPA Final Ruling
Change status of certain HFCs to “unacceptable”
- All Chillers (Air and Water Cooled)
- Centrifugal & Positive Displacement (2024)
- Using R-134a, R-410A & R-407C
7-2-2015 > EPA Final Ruling
Change status of certain HFCs to “unacceptable”
- Retail Food Refrigeration (2017)
- Aerosol and propellants (2018)
- Motor Vehicles (2021 Model)
Concerns in A5 Countries
Middle East to India Region
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October 15, 2016
Nations, Fighting Powerful Refrigerant That Warms Planet, Reach Landmark Deal
KIGALI, Rwanda — Negotiators from more than 170 countries on Saturday reached
a legally binding accord to counter climate change by cutting the worldwide use of a
powerful planet-warming chemical used in air-conditioners and refrigerators.
Montreal Protocol HFC Amendment Agreement Kigali Amendment – Dubai Pathway on HFCs – Global Transitions Based on GWP
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October 15, 2016
Montreal Protocol HFC Amendment Agreement Kigali Amendment - Global Transitions Based on GWP
20442040 204220322028 203020262022 202420202016 2018 20382034 2036 20482046
90%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
80%
93
63
45
31
2421
90
60
40
20
15
90
70
50
20
European Union
A2 Courtiers (Developed)
A5 Courtiers (Group 2)Established Baseline Quantity
A5 Courtiers (Group 1)
90
80
70
15
2
1
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What is the INDUSTRY providing already…
Looking at Air & Water Cooled Chillers
using HFC alternatives…
… Just a few of the screw, scroll
and centrifugal chillers available now with
new HFO or HFO blend refrigerants.
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Questions: What will the impact be on….
• Safety
• Energy Consumption
• Cost Equipment
Refrigerant
• Application Requirements Capacity Range
High Ambient
With choices now available…
HVAC Industry Next Transition Begins…G
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ASME Construction
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Flammability Properties Vary
Class 2L“Slightly Flammable"
Class 3"Highly Flammable"
Class 2"Lesser Flammable"
Class 1“Non-Flam"
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Centrifugal Refrigerant Choices & ComparisonReplacements for HFC/HCFC Large Chiller Offerings
R-123
Low Pressure
1,000 ton
R-514A 1,000 ton
R-1233zd 35% gain over R-1231,350 ton
R-134a
Medium Pressure
1,000 ton
R-513A Slight gain over R-134a1,051 ton
R-1234yf
R-1234ze 25% loss over R-134a
5% loss over R-134a950 ton
750 ton
Questions