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Policy contexts and implications of F-Gas refrigerant phase down.

• Author(s) : LAIL D.
• Publication date: 2018/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Standardization, Regulations, Generality, Safety, HFO, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Environment, Refrigerant
• Source: 1^st IIR international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants, Birmingham, September 2-5 2018.
• Formats : PDF

Non è solo un tesserino! certificarsi per avere certezza delle proprie capacità professionali. 185a lezione di base.

You need more than a badge! Have them certified to confirm their professional skills. 185th basic lesson.

• Author(s) : FANTONI P.
• Publication date: 2015/07
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Training, Staff, Regulations, European Union, Certification, F-gas (fluorinated gas)
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n.391
• Formats : PDF

Recommended by the IIR / IIR document

The environmental impact of HFOs from TEWI to PFAS. A review.

• Author(s) : FEDELE L., TRINI CASTELLI S., IELPO P., ZILIO C., BOBBO S.
• Publication date: 2023/08/21
• Languages : English
• Keywords : HFO, GWP, Environment, TEWI, Review, Regulations, F-gas (fluorinated gas)
• Source: Proceedings of the 26^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris , France, August 21-25, 2023.
• Formats : PDF

AREA F-Gas guide.

• Author(s) : AREA
• Publication date: 2024/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, Europe, F-gas (fluorinated gas), HFC, HFO, Certification, Labelling
• Formats : PDF

Manuale sull'uso degli F-Gas. 3a parte: i controlli di protezione e le valvole.

Guide on the use of fluorinated gases. Part 3: protection controls and valves.

• Author(s) : KELLY K., COOK M.
• Publication date: 2018
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Thermostat, Capillary tube, Valve (compressor), Loss, Pressure, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Condenser
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 42 - n.422
• Formats : PDF

Controlling Freon gases by reconstruction of the existing systems as a form of adjustment to new F-gases regulation.

• Author(s) : AKSIC N., GORDIC D.
• Publication date: 2017/12/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Refrigerating system, European Union, Control (automatic), F-gas (fluorinated gas), Construction, Refrigerant
• Source: 48^th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition.
• Formats : PDF

Commission implementing regulation (EU) No 1191/2014 of 30 October 2014 determining the format and means for submitting the report referred to in Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Publication date: 2014/11/05
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, HCFC, European Union, CFC, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Source: Journal officiel de l'Union européenne, L - vol. 57

IIR document

Overview of regulations restricting HFC use. Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation, 26th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : English, French
• Keywords : Regulations, European Union, Review, World, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Formats : PDF

Panoramica delle normative che limitano l’uso degli HFC. Focus sulla Regolamentazione Europea sui Gas Fluorurati.

Overview of Regulations Restricting HFC Use, Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Regulations, European Union, Review, World, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 39 - n. 385
• Formats : PDF

Visión general de normas que restringen el uso de HFC. Enfoque del reglamento de la UE sobre gases fluorados (F-Gas). 26a Nota Informativa del Instituto Internacional del Frío sobre Tecnología de Refrigeración.

Overview of Regulations Restricting HFC Use. Focus on the EU F-Gas Regulation. 26th IIR Note on Refrigeration Technologies.

• Author(s) : IIF-IIR, KAUFFELD M.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Regulations, European Union, Review, World, HFC, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Refrigerant
• Source: Frío Calor Aire acondicionado
• Formats : PDF

Evaluación del intercambiador intermedio usando fluidos fluorados como sustitutos de R134a.

Assessment of an intermediate exchanger using fluorinated fluids as R134a substitutes.

• Author(s) : MOTA BABILONI A., BARRAGÁN-CERVERA A., NAVARRO-ESBRÍ J.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : R134a, R1234ze, Substitute, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Energy efficiency, Refrigerant, Exchanger
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2022.Data reported by companies on the production, import, export and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union, 2007-2021

• Author(s) : EEA (European Environment Agency)
• Publication date: 2022/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, European Union, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Import, Export, Production, Statistics
• Formats : PDF

Recommended by the IIR / IIR document

A social study of the technicians dealing with refrigerant gases: Diagnosis of the behaviours, knowledge and importance attributed to the F-gases.

• Author(s) : MARTINHO G., CASTRO P. J., SANTOS P., ALVES A., ARAUJO J. M. M., PEREIRO A.
• Publication date: 2023/02
• Languages : English
• Keywords : F-gas (fluorinated gas), HFC, HFO, Mixture, Maintenance, Regulations, Survey, Staff
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 146
• Formats : PDF

Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2023.Data reported by companies on the production, import, export and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union, 2007-2022

• Author(s) : LUDIG S., JÖRß W., LISTE V.
• Publication date: 2023/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Regulations, European Union, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Import, Export, Production, Statistics
• Formats : PDF

Manuale sull'uso degli F-Gas.

Manual on the use of fluorinated gases.

• Author(s) : KELLY K., COOK M.
• Publication date: 2018
• Languages : Italian
• Keywords : Saturation, Direct expansion, Temperature, Pressure, F-gas (fluorinated gas), Enthalpy, Refrigerant, Condenser
• Source: Industria & Formazione - vol. 42 - n.420
• Formats : PDF

EU F-gas Consultation Forum: alternatives to fluorinated gases exist for single-split air conditioners

A document published by this forum underlines that it now seems possible to avoid the use of fluorinated gases in new small single split air conditioners by replacing them with propane, unless prohibition...

• Publication date : 2021/01/26
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Fluorinated gas emissions in Europe

The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently published its annual report on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

• Publication date : 2018/03/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

France: successful initiative to recover fluorinated refrigerants.

An initiative from the French association ACD3R has helped to avoid the emission of 45 million tonnes CO2 between 1993 and 2013.

• Publication date : 2017/01/25
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

France: a government decision sets a time limit for the use of equipment leaking fluorinated greenhouse gases (in French)

A French decision states that from July 1, 2017, the use of equipment leaking fluorinated greenhouse gases will be limited to 4 days.

• Publication date : 2017/05/09
• Subjects: Regulation

EU Regulation on fluorinated gas impacts

The revised regulation on fluorinated gas No 517/2014 was published on May 20, 2014 in the Official Journal of the European Union. It entered into force on June 9 and will apply from January 1, 2015.

• Publication date : 2014/08/08
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Imminent revised Japanese F-gas legislation

During ATMOsphere Asia 2014, M. Kumakura, from the Japanese Ministry of Environment (MOE), presented progress made on the revision of the Act on Ensuring the Implementation of Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons concerning Designated...

• Publication date : 2014/06/22
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives, Regulation

Slight increase in 2013 UK F-gas emission

A new report provides the latest provisional estimates of 2013 UK greenhouse gas emissions by source, and final estimates of 2012 UK greenhouse gas emissions by fuel type and end-user.

• Publication date : 2014/05/14
• Subjects: Environment, Figures, economy

Germany: fluorinated greenhouse gas use takes another dive in 2013

Use of HFCs, HCFCs and SF6 decreased by 7% in Germany in 2013, according to latest figures from the German government.

• Publication date : 2015/02/03
• Subjects: Figures, economy, HFCs alternatives

UK: uncertified persons can buy F-gases for the servicing of MAC systems

The UK government has confirmed that “F-gas” refrigerants can be sold to unqualified persons servicing mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems.

• Publication date : 2015/12/07
• Subjects: Regulation

Spain: a EUR 1.5 million plan to help supermarkets comply with the European regulation on fluorinated gas

The Spanish government has approved a plan for €1.5m in aid for the conversion or replacement of supermarket refrigeration systems to alternative low GWP refrigerants.

• Publication date : 2018/10/03
• Subjects: Regulation

Illicit HFC trade : a criminal network dismantled in Spain

110 tonnes of refrigerants worth €11 million were seized in Spain, illegally imported from China in violation of the EU F-gas regulation.

• Publication date : 2022/09/05
• Subjects: General information

Actions at European level to combat the illegal trade of HFCs

Various actions to tackle illegal imports of HFCs in the European Union are progressively being implemented: raising awareness of policy makers, good practice guidelines and a “single window” at the disposal of customs in particular.

• Publication date : 2019/10/30
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

For IIR members only

AREA publishes new F-gas guide for contractors

AREA’s new F-Gas GUIDE details crucial updates on leak checks, labeling requirements, and service bans for high-GWP refrigerants. 

• Publication date : 2024/10/25
• Subjects: Regulation

Last news on EU F-gas regulation

Find out the text of the new F-gas regulation which will come into force on March 11. 

• Publication date : 2024/02/22
• Subjects: Regulation

Approval of the revision of the F-Gas regulation by the European Parliament

On January 16, 2024, the European Parliament voted on the final version of the revision of the F-Gas regulation. 

• Publication date : 2024/01/26
• Subjects: Regulation

Review of F-gas regulation - IIR contribution

The IIR has responded to the European Commission consultation “Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)” which aims to collect opinions and suggestions about the update of the F-gas Regulation...

• Publication date : 2020/09/06
• Subjects: Regulation, Environment, HFCs alternatives

Past events: the IIR worldwide, April 2024

In March and April, the IIR attended Centro Studi Galileo, IIAR, and China Refrigeration conferences. Update on these three events

• Publication date : 2024/04/29

Corporate members of the IIR react to the draft revision of the F-Gas (in French)

The AFF, AFCE and Snefcca have communicated their reactions to the draft revision of the F-Gas. Both organisations draw attention to the difficulty of following the recommendations currently...

• Publication date : 2022/08/23
• Subjects: Regulation

REAL Alternatives: blended Learning for Alternative Refrigerants

Last week the REAL Alternatives Europe programme partners met at IIR head offices to elaborate plans to translate the e-learning project into more languages.

• Publication date : 2015/06/23

Paris Agreement adopted during COP21: an accepted common framework for all nations

The Paris Agreement which was adopted during the Conference of Parties (COP21) on climate change is of the utmost importance.

• Publication date : 2015/12/29

Member news: Mirai Intex ultra-low temperature refrigeration system at the ACHEMA trade show in Germany

Mirai Intex, corporate member of the IIR, will present its MC 15 C/W/T closed-cycle refrigeration machine at the ACHEMA trade show in August 2022 in Germany.

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: Technology

IIR member news: Cemafroid's experience in F-Gas certification recognized in Italy

Tecnea, majority shareholder in French company Cemafroid, benefactor member of the IIR, was recently accredited to grant certifications (certificates of competency) via its branch Tecnea Italia.

• Publication date : 2014/08/13
• Subjects: Regulation

Editorial by Didier Coulomb

As with every active institution, and even more so for each body of a scientific and technical vocation, the International Institute of Refrigeration must be present and able to meet the imperatives and challenges arising in the short-, medium-...

• Publication date : 2005/10/06

COP21 UN climate change conference 2015

The Conference of the Parties (COP21) organized by host country France in conjunction with United Nations.

• Publication date : 2015/02/26

Past events: The IIR around the world, August and September 2024

A look back at the IIR’s latest events during conferences (Gustav Lorentzen, Thermag, Compressors) and during sponsored vents (CHPC).

• Publication date : 2024/10/07

Join our training course and officially become a new Ambassador for clean cooling and heating!

Experts and representatives from three sister projects in different regions of the world: ENOUGH in Europe, INDEE+ in India and ACES in Africa are arranging a free one-hour training course on clean cooling and...

• Publication date : 2023/06/30
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

IIR takes part in RACHP European Conference

The 20th European RACHP Conference of Centro Studi Galileo was held in Milan at the beginning of June. The IIR presented the women in cooling brochure and held a booth to promote the projects ENOUGH...

• Publication date : 2023/06/28

Statement presented by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR during COP-28 Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 November - 12 December...

• Publication date : 2023/12/21

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 35

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-35) in Nairobi, Kenya (octobre 23 –...

• Publication date : 2023/11/07

IIR Informatory Notes on refrigerants designed to meet the needs of decision-makers

"We felt it was important to draft a collection of Notes on the most appropriate actions to take in this field, designed to meet the needs of decision-makers in order to be better prepared for the upcoming deadlines."

• Publication date : 2016/03/15