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Management guideline for the phase-out of refrigerant R22: impact and strategies for building owners, operators and maintainers.

Type of monograph: Guide/Handbook

Summary

R22 is being phased out in accordance with Australia’s obligation to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The phase-out is being applied via a reduction in allowable imports of R22 into Australia. In 2014, Australia’s import quota was reduced by 75% compared to that of 2013, and this will be followed by a further reduction in 2016 when imports will remain at a stable minimum level until complete phase-out occurs in 2030. The continued use of R22 presents a risk to owners or managers of building assets. The ongoing reduction in imports is resulting in reduced availability and an elevated cost for this refrigerant, where obtainable. Availability of the refrigerant is expected to be highly constrained from 2016 onwards, when the import quota reduces to its lowest level. The aim of this guideline is to provide advice to building owners, operators and maintainers about the issues associated with the continued use of refrigerant R22 in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and to encourage the development of strategies for the planned management, recovery, reclamation or safe destruction of this ozone-depleting substance. This guideline provides background information and a series of recommendations to help building owners and facility managers develop audit procedures and management strategies to help them decide whether to retain and manage the R22 plant, retrofit the plant with an alternative refrigerant, replace the R22 equipment, or replace and upgrade the system.

Details

  • Original title: Management guideline for the phase-out of refrigerant R22: impact and strategies for building owners, operators and maintainers.
  • Record ID : 30015373
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Publication: Airah (australian institute of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating) - Australia/Australia
  • Publication date: 2015

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