New and evolving regulations on refrigerants can make it a challenge to stay up to date on current trends, with new regulations impacting everything from component selection to designing future systems.
This whitepaper is examining the trends and drivers in selecting refrigerants for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. It contains a summarized look at Danfoss’ experience and knowledge, describing the background, trends, and drivers that frame the scenarios for present and future refrigerant selection.
Exploring trends and drivers in refrigerant selection
The whitepaper discusses the history of refrigerants, predicts the continued dominance of vapor-compression systems, and anticipates a dramatic increase in refrigerant consumption due to the growing demand for green energy and emerging economies. Selecting suitable refrigerants is a decision that will impact users for years to come, and experts suggest that safety, affordability, and environmental friendliness are the most important factors to consider when building a system. However, a balance of these factors can't be found in just one refrigerant for all applications. Selecting new alternatives implies investments, costs, and educational burdens, but we believe that if these selections are made correctly, and with an innovative approach, they can open doors to new opportunities.
The whitepaper also covers the impact of regulations, including national and international regulation, GWP limits, and taxes on high-GWP refrigerants, and provides an overview of the most promising alternative refrigerants currently available on the market.
Subjects covered in the whitepaper include:
- Refrigerant regulations: A discussion of national and international regulations, including GWP limits and taxes on high-GWP refrigerants.
- The REACH restriction on PFAS: An overview of the process schedule and risk assessment for PFAS restrictions.
- Sustainability: A focus on the importance of sustainability in the selection of refrigerants.
- Refrigerant options: A discussion of the most promising alternative refrigerants, including hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and natural refrigerants.
