Aim of Regulations
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
“Fluorinated greenhouse gases” (also known as F-gases) are man-made chemicals defined as molecules containing fluorine and are used in industrial and also commercial settings. They were first introduced to replace ozone-depleting substances as they did not affect the ozone layer but was later found they induce a significant greenhouse effect.
The greenhouse effect is determined by their global warming potential (GWP) which is the potential of a greenhouse gas relative to that of carbon dioxide (CO2).
What is the F-gas Regulation?
The F-gas regulation objective is to reduce the amount of F-gases measured in tonne(s) of CO2 equivalent placed on the market by producers and importers through quota allocations. The reduction started in 2015, and the amount of F-gases is further diminished on a regular basis until 2030. The ban of fluorinated greenhouse gases with a large GWP will also take place at established dates in this timeframe.
The regulation also establishes the requirement of certification programmes for personnel involved in the handling of F-gases. Thus, processes relating to F-gases are made more efficient to limit the unnecessary emissions of F-gases.
Aim of the Regulations
The aim of the relevant regulations is to safeguard the environment by reducing the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases through the imposition of rules and conditions on the marketing of F-gases.
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Replacement Refrigerant Gases
In order to effectively service modern society's need for refrigeration, long term and transitional replacement products have been developed for new applications and for the servicing of installed equipment.
