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Arrêté du 29 février 2016 relatif à certains fluides frigorigènes et aux gaz à effet de serre fluorés.
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
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
Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2024.Data reported by companies on the production, import, export and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union, 2007-2023
Manuale sull'uso degli F-Gas.
Manual on the use of fluorinated gases.
Informacíon para el personal técnico y las empresas que trabajan con equipos que contienen gases fluorados de efecto invernadero.
Note to the technical staff and to companies working with equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.
IIR document
R4F-GAS reclamation of ultimate waste of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Evaluación del intercambiador intermedio usando fluidos fluorados como sustitutos de R134a.
Assessment of an intermediate exchanger using fluorinated fluids as R134a substitutes.
Prediction of critical properties and boiling point of fluorine/chlorine-containing refrigerants.
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.
Future refrigerant mix estimates as a result of the European Union regulation on fluorinated gases.
Décret n° 2015-1790 du 28 décembre 2015 relatif à certains fluides frigorigènes et aux gaz à effet de serre fluorés.
Decree n° 2015-1790 of 28 December 2015 on certain refrigerants and fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Survey of selected fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Fluorinated greenhouse gases 2018: data reported by companies on the production, import and export of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the European Union, 2007-2017
Thermodynamic properties of fluorocarbons: simulations and experiment.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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GL2012 highlights: Experience from the Danish regulation on fluorinated gas
In 2001 and 2002, Denmark introduced a national regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases: they were banned for certain purposes and a tax of DKK 100 (around 13 €) per tonne of CO2 equivalents was imposed on the importation of HFC/PFC/SF6....
Japan: revised Fluorinated gas legislation to encourage rationalised use and proper management of fluorocarbons
The Japanese Cabinet recently approved the “Bill for the Act for Partial Revision of the Act on Ensuring the Implementation of Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons concerning Designated Products.”
Fluorinated gas emissions in Europe
The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently published its annual report on fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
World demand for fluorocarbons to rise annually by 3.4% through 2016
According to a recent market report on fluorochemicals by Freedonia, global demand for fluorine containing chemicals is forecast to rise 3.9% per year to 3.5 million tonnes in 2016, valued at USD 19.7 million.
A new non-flammable mixture to boost the performance of CO2 systems
In a recent IJR article, researchers propose combining R744 with Dimethyl-ether (DME) to boost system performance while ensuring safety and low environmental impact, in a recent IJR...
Briefs: MAC: what refrigerant will replace HFC-134a?
Following the adoption of the new European Directive 2006/40 on emissions from mobile air-conditioning systems - which bans F-gases with a GWP higher than 150 (such as HFC-134a) as of 2011 for new models of cars and similar Californian...
State of the art on the flammability of HFOs
An article recently published in the IJR reviews the flammability characteristics of 48 HFOs and blends for various experimental conditions.
EU on track with the HFC phase-down under the F-gas Regulation
According to EEA’s Fluorinated greenhouse gases report 2024, HFCs in 2023 were 5% below the maximum quantity allowed to be placed on the EU market by the F-gas...
F-Gas regulation : European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement
After several months of discussion, the two European bodies have reached a provisional agreement aimed at further reducing fluorinated gas emissions, in line with the EU's climate objectives.
IIR news
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Member news: Mexichem Fluor changes name to Koura
The Mexichem branch specialized in the development and manufacturing of fluorinated products changes its name to become Koura.
Member news: Koura offers an alternative refrigerant to R1234yf for mobile air conditioning
Koura offers a direct replacement solution for R1234yf in mobile air conditioning.
Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across Europe
Real Alternatives is driving consistent and high-quality training on low-GWP alternative refrigerants across Europe, providing a comprehensive certification system to support the transition away from fluorinated...
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...
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.
The IIR participated in the EC consultation on the F-gas Regulation
In response to the European Commission (EC) consultation, the IIR sent comments on an EC report on the application, effects and adequacy of the F-gas Regulation.
IIR member news: Daikin signs a partnership on CO2 capture
Daikin recently signed a partnership with Doshisha University in Kyoto to work on CO2 capture and higher efficiency air conditioners.
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.
ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2021 to Address EU’s Phase Down of Super-Polluting Refrigerants
The replacement of HFCs with natural refrigerants is among the topics at the online event on September 28-29.
Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 25
Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25), in Madrid (December 2-13, 2019).
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...
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 –...
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...
25th Conference of the Parties on climate change
During COP25, the Director General of the IIR delivered a statement.
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."
