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Solar thermal technology for the destruction of CFC waste.

Author(s) : BLAKE D. M.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

The Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer will require significant changes in the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) over the next I0 years. The EPA proposed rule on CFCs closely follows the Montreal Protocol but it is not known whether there will be additional requirements and regulations introduced by the US Congress. A significant issue is what can be done to control the ultimate release of CFCs from machinery and appliances that will be discarded at the end of their service life. Options can include, for example: doing nothing; collection and recycle of CFCs; or collection and destruction of the CFCs. This paper will focus on the collection and innovative destruction option and possible processes that might be used to accomplish the conversion of CFCs to substances which are at least benign or, ideally, economically valuable. Processes to be discussed will cover refrigerants, as well as CFCs contained in foam insulation. These will include solar thermal or other energy-conserving technologies that can increase the efficiency and decrease the cost of the destruction of CFCs.

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  • Original title: Solar thermal technology for the destruction of CFC waste.
  • Record ID : 30001604
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 11 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1988/07

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