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HVAC systems - and the refrigerant they use - are coming under increasing pressure to improve their environmental impact. As specialists in the field, we stay aware of evolving regulations and guidance, so you don't have to.
With refrigerant transition, flammability, and energy standards to consider, there's a lot to think about - and the rules are always changing. Here are just a few of the areas where Lennox can help.
Many of the refrigerants used in HVAC systems are greenhouse gases – often hundreds of times more powerful than CO2. So they’re subject to increasing limits and regulation, based on the global warming potential (GWP) of each refrigerant. Practically, these “F-Gas” rules affect your system in several ways, such as:
Bans on some uses of high-GWP refrigerants
Inspection and leak detection requirements
Advancing quotas based on GWP level, limiting refrigerant supply
CO2e means “carbon dioxide equivalent”. Where a refrigerant’s GWP measures its climate impact compared to the same amount of CO2, your CO2e is the total potential impact of all the refrigerant in your system – so it’s the refrigerant’s GWP multiplied by its charge.
This is important for two reasons:
A growing number of countries are introducing taxes based on CO2e
Your CO2e determines your inspection and leak detection arrangements.
Many of the modern, low-GWP refrigerants used in today’s HVAC systems – such as R32 – have a flammability classification of A2L. This means they’re mildly flammable, but have a low burning velocity.
With the precautions outlined in the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), these refrigerants are very safe to use. The directive gives guidance on:
Refrigerant charge limits
System design and use
Location and ventilation
Our dedicated Lennox specialists are here to help you:
Stay ahead of changing guidelines and laws
Choose the right refrigerant for your needs
Design a safe and compliant A2L system
Reduce GWP, charge level, and CO2e
Implement your leak detection and inspection regime