Refrigerants and the environment: a case study in international cooperation.

Author(s) : BILLIARD F., DUPONT J. L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Two environmental issues profoundly affect the refrigeration sector: ozone depletion and global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions. In the former case, CFC and HCFC refrigerants are the main culprits, while in the latter CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs are among the substances incriminated. Everyone is aware that strict rules must be applied to effectively comabt both these global threats.

Details

  • Original title: Refrigerants and the environment: a case study in international cooperation.
  • Record ID : 2001-2546
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment, HFCs alternatives
  • Source: IEA HPC Newsl. - vol. 18 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2000/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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