LIFE FRONT project report: Standards revision to favour hydrocarbons uptake in Europe

An international standards revision to increase the charge limits on using hydrocarbons in HVAC&R systems should expand the market for these natural refrigerants, according to new market research conducted for LIFE FRONT, one of the projects where ECOS is partner.

The report, entitled “Impact of standards on hydrocarbon refrigerants in Europe“, found that standards limiting the refrigerant charge size and a lack of trained technicians are slowing down the uptake of hydrocarbons for RACHP applications in Europe. According to the research, industry is anticipating the implications of the F-Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. The report reveals that a standards revision for these systems is helping to improve system design and trigger research on the ignition causes for flammable refrigerants, encouraging manufacturers to invest in the development of systems using higher charges.

ECOS actively contributed to the report by authoring the section on standards.

To download the report click here or visit the LIFE FRONT project website.