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Safe use of ammonia as a refrigerant in urban areas.

Author(s) : HAUKÅS H. T.

Summary

Non-industrial use of ammonia as a refrigerant has shown an increasing trend during the last 10-15 years, especially in the Nordic countries, along with increasing pressure on the HFCs. Ammonia use in populated areas requires additional safety issues to be addressed. In the paper a strategy for safe use of ammonia is discussed, including methods for minimising ammonia release and methods to minimise the consequences of a release. Provided that realistic release scenarios are analysed and relevant measures taken to minimise identified hazards, it is the author's opinion that ammonia can be safely used for practically any purpose where it is found of interest technically.

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  • Original title: Safe use of ammonia as a refrigerant in urban areas.
  • Record ID : 30002844
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 4th Conference on Ammonia Refrigeration Technology. Proceedings: Ohrid, North Macedonia, April 14-16, 2011.
  • Publication date: 2011/04/14

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