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The effects of ‘fluorocarbons’
Dear Editor,
With all the focus in the press for the controls in forestry to help combat the effect of global warming an important area in this same goal has been missed.
The effects of “fluorocarbons” used in the refrigeration industry also play are great part in the effect of global warming.
The use of some refrigerants has been banned in Europe for over 10 years, but can still be obtained over the counter in many countries in the developing world.
Europe is now going through the operation of removing the most common refrigerant (R22) from use, but with strict regulations until completion date is achieved.
The developing world has a bit longer to comply.
It is a well known fact that most systems will have leaks and need re-charging, but this does not follow the “Good Refrigeration Practices” to control discharge of “fluorocarbons” to the atmosphere. This is common throughout the developing world.
There are alternatives to using “fluorocarbons” that give negligible or no effect to the Global Warming Potential and require no modification to existing plant especially air conditioning systems.
These gases also give a saving on the amount of power consumed by the unit.
It’s time for change within the refrigeration industry.
Philip Rudland
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