Assessment of the commercial implications of ASHRAE A3 flammable refrigerants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Summary

The paper provides an overview of the current body of knowledge regarding the risks, benefits, and North American regulations associated with the use of highly flammable A3 refrigerants in air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems. The first phase of the study consisted of a review of regulatory issues associated with the use of A3 refrigerants in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The second phase of the study involved an evaluation of A3 refrigerant performance, benefits, risks, and costs.

Details

  • Original title: Assessment of the commercial implications of ASHRAE A3 flammable refrigerants in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Record ID : 2004-0039
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2002 annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. Volume 108, part 2 + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 2002

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