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  • Phasing out of HCFC

    According to the article 5 of Regulation EC N° 2037/ 2000 concerning substances that deplete the ozone layer, the use of HCFC (R22) is forbidden as from 2015. Some Member States, such as Austria and Denmark, are pushing to advance the deadline to...

    • Publication date : 2005/02/03
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  • HCFC phase-down in Brazil

    A few figures from the Brazilian Ministry of Environment.

    • Publication date : 2018/04/05
    • Subjects: Regulation, Developing country
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  • The HCFC phase-out challenge

    - The Montreal Protocol (MP) is unanimously considered as a resounding success of the international community. As of 2006, according to UNEP, the 191 Parties which have ratified the MP have reduced their consumption of ozone-depleting...

    • Publication date : 2008/02/12
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  • HCFC phase-out in Russia.

    At the 7th edition of Climate World Expo (Mir Klimata), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) prepared HVAC&R experts for HCFC phase-out in Russia. Ammonia is actively promoted by UNIDO through various industry-led...

    • Publication date : 2011/06/09
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  • HCFC phase-out is moving forward

    China launched in December 2011 the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP), a USD 270 million project for complete phase-out of use of HCFCs by January 2015.

    • Publication date : 2012/07/26
    • Subjects: Regulation
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  • 2015 HCFC consumption in Cuba

    The government of Cuba reported a consumption of 13.17 Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) tonnes of HCFC in 2015.

    • Publication date : 2016/12/09
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  • HCFC phase-down in Morocco

    Under the Montreal Protocol, Morocco is reducing its consumption and imports of R22.

    • Publication date : 2018/03/30
    • Subjects: Developing country
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  • The HCFC phase-out challenge (3)

    The decision taken in September 2007 by the signatory countries of the Montreal Protocol to accelerate by 10 years the HCFC phase-out schedule entered into force and became binding to all Parties on May 14, 2008 (see the official notification:

    • Publication date : 2008/08/12
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  • The HCFC phase-out challenge (4)

    The results of a recent study* sponsored by the refrigerants manufacturer DuPont show that 65% of refrigerating plants in 9 key European Union markets were still using HCFC refrigerants 18 months before the ban on use of virgin HCFCs in EU...

    • Publication date : 2008/10/25
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  • The HCFC phase-out challenge (2)

    - Following the decision taken in September 2007 by the signatory countries of the Montreal Protocol to accelerate by 10 years the phase-out schedule of HCFCs, the IIR has decided to have a regular section in the Newsletter dedicated to this...

    • Publication date : 2008/05/13
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  • China’s plans to accelerate HCFC phase out

    Through the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP), 45 000 metric tonnes of HCFCs are to be eliminated

    • Publication date : 2012/04/22
    • Subjects: Regulation
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  • China announces HCFC shutdown

    China has announced closure of five HCFC refrigeration production lines, nearly 16% of total production, by 2015.

    • Publication date : 2014/11/11
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  • Cuban plans for HCFC phase-out

    Over 130 tons or R12 and R22 stored in Cuba will be destroyed thanks to the establishment of a refrigerant treatment plant in the second half of 2012. Located at Sibanicu Cement Factory in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, the plant is to use Japanese...

    • Publication date : 2012/02/14
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  • China announces HCFC shutdown

    China has announced it will close five of its HCFC refrigeration production lines, nearly 16% of total production, by 2015.

    • Publication date : 2014/10/10
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  • New HCFC phase-out guides by UNEP

    UNEP has produced two guides to assist developing countries in their phase-out of HCFC.

    • Publication date : 2015/04/23
    • Subjects: Regulation
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  • International events: HCFCs

    A national conference on HCFCs took place in Algiers, Algeria, on March 18, 2008, organized by Mr Ahmed Chikouche, Delegate of Algeria to the IIR, in order to raise the awareness of decision-makers and to discuss HCFC replacement solutions in...

    • Publication date : 2008/05/13
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  • The IIR participated in the South African Road Show

    The Department of Environmental affairs of the Republic of South Africa (DEA), in collaboration with UNIDO, organised a Road Show in South Africa on June 11-22, 2018.

    • Publication date : 2018/08/08
    • Subjects: Developing country, HFCs alternatives, Regulation
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  • International events

    - Montreal: MOP 19 The United Nations Conference on the ozone layer was held in Montreal, September 17-21, 2007. The 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol was celebrated on a special day (September 16, 2007) and throughout the week. All...

    • Publication date : 2007/11/20
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  • Editorial by Didier Coulomb

    In the previous issue of the Newsletter, a special issue on the environment, I announced proposals, from the G8 in particular, concerning accelerated phase-out of HCFCs, along with the importance of the UN Conference on the ozone layer in this...

    • Publication date : 2007/11/20
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  • Editorial by Mrs. Sylvie Lemmet

    The refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry is remarkable for its contribution to sustainable development and indeed to the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. Preservation of perishable food and medicines has resulted in...

    • Publication date : 2007/08/05
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  • International events: ECSLA

    The General Assembly of ECSLA (European Cold Store and Logistics Association) took place on June 17, 2008 and enabled a debate with the European Commission on the phase-out of HCFCs, which could be implemented earlier than previously decided, to...

    • Publication date : 2008/08/12
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  • IIR Conference: Auckland

    Innovative Equipment and Systems for Comfort and Food Preservation , an IIR conference, will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 16-18, 2006. Deadlines: June 1, 2005 for abstracts and September 16, 2005 for papers. December 9, 2005:...

    • Publication date : 2005/06/14
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  • UNEP publications

    - Ozzy Goes Polar focuses on the effects that ozone depletion, climate change and persistent organic pollutants are exerting on polar ecosystems and communities and the ensuing consequences around the world. This animated cartoon book, prepared by...

    • Publication date : 2007/08/05
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  • CRH 2015 - China Refrigeration 2015

    Continued focus on providing persistent improvement and innovation in the HVAC&R industry. Highlights included a Demonstration Pavilion for cold chain solutions, Ozone2Climate Roadshow & Roundtable, and a side-event covering EU F-gas...

    • Publication date : 2015/04/15
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  • Conference overview: Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors

    In partnership with the UNEP, ASHRAE and UNIDO, the IIR organised a conference in Bangkok (Thailand) in April 2017 on the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine Sector and Offshore Fisheries.

    • Publication date : 2017/05/31
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  • Interview: Director General of the IIR gives an overview of the trends of the refrigeration sector

    In the 2018-2019 international special issue of the Industria & Formazione magazine, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Didier Coulomb, gives an overview of the impact of the refrigeration sector on climate...

    • Publication date : 2019/02/19
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  • The IIR at 34th OEWG in Paris

    This week the IIR attended the 34th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.

    • Publication date : 2014/07/18
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  • Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 21

    Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris (November...

    • Publication date : 2020/03/29
    • Subjects: Regulation, Environment
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  • Hot off the press: Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems

    Be the first to read the newly published IIR Handbook on Indirect Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems.

    • Publication date : 2015/08/05
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  • OEWG36: Tough week of negotiations, no agreement except possible additional meetings

    OEWG 36 spent much of its time focusing on moving the discussion on HFCs management forward.

    • Publication date : 2015/07/29
    • Subjects: Regulation
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  • Thermophysical properties of HFC refrigerants

    Thermophysical properties of over 100 HFC refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

    • Last update : 2022/06/17
    • Langues : English
    • Themes : HFCs, Blends, HFO et HCFO
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  • Global warming potential (GWP) of HFC refrigerants

    Using the latest updated data from UNEP’s RTOC 2022 report, we have compiled the 100-year GWP and 20-year GWP values of hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) refrigerants. Our table includes...

    • Last update : 2023/09/15
    • Langues : French, English
    • Themes : HFCs
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  • Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector

    This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...

    • Last update : 2022/01/20
    • Langues : English
    • Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)
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  • Hydrocarbon refrigerants

    Hydrocarbons such as R290 (propane), R600a (isobutane) or R1270 (propene/propylene) are low GWP non-toxic natural refrigerants with excellent thermodynamic properties. They offer an...

    • Last update : 2022/06/22
    • Langues : French, English
    • Themes : Hydrocarbons, Containment, refrigerant charge reduction
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  • Thermophysical properties of HFO refrigerants

    Thermophysical properties of over 50 HFO refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

    • Last update : 2022/06/17
    • Langues : English
    • Themes : Blends, HFO et HCFO
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  • Thermophysical properties of hydrocarbon refrigerants

    Thermophysical properties of over 20 hydrocarbon refrigerants, including single-component and blends.

    • Last update : 2022/06/17
    • Langues : English
    • Themes : Hydrocarbons, Blends
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  • Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

    This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

    • Last update : 2022/11/17
    • Langues : French, English
    • Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)
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  • Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

    From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

    • Last update : 2023/06/30
    • Langues : French, English
    • Themes : Ice creams
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