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Natural Refrigerants Natural Refrigerants ‐ Natural Refrigerants Natural Refrigerants Safe Efficient and Reliable Use Safe Efficient and Reliable Use Safe, Efficient and Reliable Use Safe, Efficient and Reliable Use as Alternatives to HFC as Alternatives to HFC

Workshop on High Ambient Temperature, Dubai 31/10/2015 Workshop on High Ambient Temperature, Dubai 31/10/2015

  • Dr. Daniel Colbourne,
  • Dr. Daniel Colbourne,

Juergen Usinger Juergen Usinger

Commissioned by Commissioned by

GIZ Proklima GIZ Proklima GIZ Proklima GIZ Proklima

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Table of Content Introduction Performance of AC at high ambient f f g Product Safety Assessment Production Production Infrastructure After Sales (Examples from other sectors)

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INTRODUCTION

  • Natural refrigerants (NR) such as Ammonia, Hydrocarbons,

CO2 are increasingly used to replace substances with high GWP such as R410A R407C R32 because of the improved GWP such as R410A, R407C, R32, because of the improved performance of NR, specifically with regard to the higher energy efficiency

  • Key issues in the transition to NR are the development of

− design and production capacities of manufacturers − adequate standards that reflect state of the art − reliable infrastructures for quality services and supplies

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PERFORMANCE OF AC AT HIGH AMBIENT IN INDIA

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Example: India

At least two enterprises develop ACs using HC‐290 AC market in India AC market in India ‐ 2012 annual AC production about 10.5 m; demand now about 4 m/year ‐ Annual growth rate ~10% ‐ 1/5th for window units, remainder for split ACs ‐ 95% of the market is “1TR” (~3.5 kW) and “1.5TR” (~5.0 kW) ‐ Climate regions range from temperate to very Climate regions range from temperate to very high ambient

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Example: Production and Distribution of HC AC in India

Model Cooling capacity COP (EER) 2013 star rating Charge size

Production and Distribution of HC‐AC in India

GSC 12 FG 7 WMG 3375 W (“1TR”) 3.72 7‐star 0.31 kg GSC 18 FG 7 WMG 5000 W (“1.5TR”) 3.72 7‐star 0.36 kg GSC 18 FG 5 WMG 5000 W (“1.5TR”) 3.45 5‐star 0.36 kg

Extensive work carried

  • ut

previously to

  • ptimise

p y p efficiency and minimise refrigerant charge; see Devotta/Padalkar et al

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RESULTS: RELATIVE CAPACITY, COP, PRESSURE RATIO, DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE

80% 100% [%] HC‐290 HCFC‐22 80% 100% %] HC‐290 HCFC‐22

No performance degradation vs R22

20% 40% 60% Relative capacity 20% 40% 60% Relative COP [% 0% 20% 48 50 52 Ambient temperature [°C] R 0% 20% 48 50 52 Ambient temperature [°C] 3 4 5 io [‐] HC‐290 HCFC‐22

90 110 [°C] HC‐290 HCFC‐22

Improved working conditions vs R22

1 2 3 Compression rat 70 Discharge temp 35 48 50 52 Ambient temperature [deg C] C 50 35 48 50 52 Ambient temperature [°C]

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TEWI Comparison

Model Qe EER Ref Model A 5050 W 3.51 HCFC‐22 Model B 5300 W 3.58 HCFC‐22

Comparison of TEWI and efficiency against

  • de

5300 3 58 Model C 5200 W 3.55 R‐410A Model D 5275 W 3.60 R‐410A Model E 5200 W 3.60 HFC‐32

equivalent products

15 power refrigerant

3.70 3.75 1.5TR '7-star'

10 WI [tCO2-eq]

3.60 3.65 y (EER) [W/W] Model B Model D Model E

5 TEW

3.45 3.50 3.55 Efficiency Model A Model B Model C

1.5TR, 5-star 1.5TR, 7-star Model A Model B Model C Model D Model E

3.40 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Specific cooling cost [Rs/W] 1.5TR '5-star'

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Cycle performance and system efficiency of Split AC Cycle performance and system efficiency of Split AC

In many regions performance at high ambient conditions very important:

  • Test results for split air conditioner

at high outdoor temps

  • R290 and R22 performance very

R290 and R22 performance very close, but R410A and R32 drop off

Source: Chen Zhen Hua, GMCC R&D Centre, China

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Several manufacturers in

Other Air conditioners using R290

Several manufacturers in Europe, China, India, Australia primarily using R290 Charge sizes up to 1 kg/7 kW cooling capacity

―Very high efficiency ―Very high efficiency

Reversible systems available Major shift to R290 underway j y in China

―Availability will improve over time

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R290 production capacity for RAC in China

321,000 1,430,000 1,732,000 529,000 329,000 360,000 1,507,000

Source: MEP‐

, 316,000 61,000

Source: MEP FECO/CHEAA, 2013

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Ai di i li Air conditioners – split type

Gree products

―Several models developed

―Split, window, portable ―Reversible and cooling only ―Products have safety system integrated to reduce leak amount ―Lower cost than equivalent R22, R410A d l models

Capacity EER Charge Max Dimensions (mm) (kW) (W/W) (g) noise ID/OD (dB) 2 7 3 55 265 38/52 d 830×284×205 2.7 3.55 265 38/52 Indoor 830×284×205 Outdoor 760×257×541 3.5 3.52 330 41/52

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Air conditioners – split type

Mid d Midea products

− Currently two sizes developed − Both reversible − Other products developed − Safety systems under development

Model Indoor unit (mm) Outdoor unit (mm) Cooling capacity EER Heating capacity COP R290 charge KFR‐ 850 × 275 780 × 540 26GW/N7 Y‐Y(C4)

× 160 × 250

2.6 kW 3.4 2.8 kW 3.6 290 g KFR‐ 35GW/N7 900 × 285

× 160

780 × 540

× 250

3 kW 3 4 3 kW 3 6 3 0 35GW/N7 Y‐Y(C4)

× 160 × 250

3.5 kW 3.4 3.7 kW 3.6 350 g

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Air conditioners – split type

Benson air conditioning

Si l li l ibl d h li

p yp

―Single cooling‐only, reversible and heat‐ recovery splits

Safety aspects

―Designed to AS/NZS 1677 (similar to EN 378) ―Charge size up to 1000 g of R290

Cost of R290 systems less than R410A Efficiency (cooling and heating) better than Efficiency (cooling and heating) better than competing R410A and R22 products

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Ease of application of natural refrigerants

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PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT FOR AC WITH HC

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Safe design with flammable refrigerats: Safety standards

Relevant standards

EN 378: 2008 IEC & EN 60335 2 40 IEC & EN 60335‐2‐40 IEC & EN 60335‐2‐89

Within the USA, there are , similar standards

UL471 UL484 ASHRAE‐15 (comparable in scope to EN 378) scope to EN 378)

Also draft ISO 5149…

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Safety with flammability: Other safety features

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O S SS SS PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Quantitative risk assessment

  • Operation: on 12% of time, IDU airflow on 26%; include operating faults
  • Sources of ignition: In room ~4 arcs/sparks per m2 per 24 h + continuous SOI

(candle) for 1 h /24 h; non‐HC outdoor unit (20 arcs per 24 h) and cigarettes; (candle) for 1 h /24 h; non HC outdoor unit (20 arcs per 24 h) and cigarettes; electrical faults inside ODU and IDU; technicians replace faulty protected components with SOIs

  • Flammable quantities:

12 kW unit with additional

Model

1TR

1 5TR 12 kW

Flammable quantities: volumes, mass, times were modelled for the various leak sizes, into the rooms, Scenarios: safety measures

Model

1TR

1.5TR 12 kW Load 350 W/m2 170 W/m2 240 W/m2 Piping 15 m 15 m 15 m

IDU, ODU and outside

  • Leakage: annual leak rate

15%; frequency from

Charge 0.35 kg 0.42 kg 0.75 kg Room 10 m2 30 m2 50 m2 Persons 2 6 10

q y supermarkets; overall 7×10‐4 per year;

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PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Quantitative risk assessment

Safety valve limits amount of gas that can leak into room

Risk measure

1TR

1.5TR 12 kW

Quantitative risk assessment

Ign freq (room, unit off) (/y) 5.0E‐10 3.4E‐09 6.4E‐10 Ign freq (room, unit on) (/y) 1.3E‐10 1.5E‐10 2.1E‐10 Ign freq (IDU) (/y) 1 5E 16 1 2E 16 8 8E 17

Risk of ignition is >10,000 times lower than b k d i k

Ign freq (IDU) (/y) 1.5E‐16 1.2E‐16 8.8E‐17 Ign freq (ODU) (/y) 4.3E‐13 6.3E‐13 6.3E‐13 Ign freq (outside) (/y) 1.7E‐10 2.2E‐10 4.5E‐10

background risk

g eq (outs de) (/y) . . .5 Total ignition freq (/y) 8.0E‐10 3.8E‐9 1.3E‐9 Freq secondary fire (/y) 8E‐11 4E‐10 2E‐10

Background fire frequency (USA)

  • f ACs: 2×10‐5 y‐1

b k d

Max overpressure (kPa) 5.8 6.0 6.7

Can break windows

  • nly; requires an

instant 3.0 mm leak hole in IDU!

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PRODUCTION CONVERSION PRODUCTION CONVERSION FOR AC WITH HC

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PRODUCTION DESIGN

d / Requirements under Atex/EN 1127

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Appropriate equipment used for production

PRODUCTION LINE CONVERSION

  • Refrigerant storage and feeding system *
  • Evacuation lines
  • Strength pressure test and tightness test
  • Refrigerant charging equipment *
  • Performance and electrical test

Performance and electrical test equipment

  • Repair area *
  • A safety monitoring, alarm

and ventilation system * * Equipment and installation also conform to Atex

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INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Installation/servicing by non‐

competent technicians major concern – critical to implement (finance‐ based) incentive schemes )

  • Sales and supply in case of AC

— “Mandatory” free installation — Free warrantee (1 – 5 years) is void if non‐certified technician interferes — Disposal covered by “E‐waste” legislation (producer take‐back scheme) — Sales staff and technicians check installation details (room size, charge size pipe length etc) size, pipe length, etc) — All details recorded in database

  • Technicians must competent in

handling HCs

— Recruited through an examination, Recruited through an examination, subject to ranking scheme — Assessment & experience lead to higher ranking — High ranking technicians have HC training – those which pass are training those which pass are registered to handle HC — ~800 qualified to handle HC countrywide — Issued with appropriate tooling

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Summary of risk measures compared against values based for y p g “negligible” limits for worker (from UKG HSE)

  • For 450 g R290 split AC

Si ifi tl l th i k f i j f l ( fl bl )

  • Significantly lower than risk of injury from usual (non‐flammable)

refrigeration practice

  • Nevertheless, highlights importance for training
  • No notable variation within the range of charge sizes (250 – 750 g)

Risk measure Untrained/ no competence Good practice Limit service workers (HSE) competence workers (HSE) Total ignition freq (per visit) 1×10‐4 7×10‐6 < 5×10‐4 (per million; begin servicing) 106 7 500 Max overpressure (kPa) ~0 ~0 < 250 Max overpressure (kPa) < 250 Max thermal int (s (kW m‐2)4/3) 182 182 < 1000

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Quantitative risk assessment – extensively l t ll l t d

Preparation Opening system

evaluate all related procedures for different Service and Maintenance activities

Strength pressure test Remove refrigerant Break into system Charge refrigerant Close system Leak tightness test

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FINAL REMARKS

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Summary: Production and Distribution of HC‐AC in India Summary: Production and Distribution of HC‐AC in India

  • So far more than 100,000 HC‐290 split ACs introduced in India, Distribution in other

countries has just started (China, Australia, Europe)

  • S

i hi t f db k lit d t b d f t l i i li hi h

  • Service history, feedback, quality database and safety analysis implies high success
  • General, use of HCs

− Impose new responsibilities on manufacturers for safe production practices Requires additions and changes to the existing production processes − Requires additions and changes to the existing production processes − Products must be designed for safety, capacity and efficiency − Infrastructure must be established to ensure safe environment − Re‐training of technicians must be concurrent with development processes g p p

  • Safety issues related to high ambient

− Flammability risk is extremely low; >10,000 times below background fire risk − Risk to service and maintenance technicians is a concern but still comparatively low to other acceptable risks

  • Compared to competing products, HC‐290 has lower TEWI, low‐ to medium cost (per

kW) and higher efficiency A ti iti i t d th f d t

  • Activities are ongoing to expand the range of products
  • Developments include designs for greater integrated safety to further improve

intrinsic safety of systems

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FINAL REMARKS

Current status of R290 100000 ACs in the field

Dents, other external

  • From the quality database, main problems identified

A fault rate of <0.5% per year implies excellent level of safety and general

Compressors (at commissioning) , damage

excellent level of safety and general reliability

Cooling complaints Electrical faults (fan motors, circuit boards)

Leak rate < 0.3% is extremely low (typically 10 – 15% for Article 5

Leakage Cooling complaints

countries) Zero leaks from the IDU or IDU connecting

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Number of faults

IDU or IDU connecting joint

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FINAL REMARKS

B d SAC d i l Based on new SAC designs – low charge, high efficiency products, most applications achieved

Refrigerant charge compared to value in

  • bstructive AC standard (under review)

1000 1200 Max charge Equiv safety

/

Higher capacities in larger spaces

800 arge [g] Add meas

250 W/m2 200 W/m2

larger spaces resolved through additional

400 600 R290 cha

150 W/m2 100 W/m2

additional measures

200

Cases in the risk assessment

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Room area [m2]

assessment

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El t f UK l Elements of UK proposal

Releasable charge:

600 800 1000 t charge [g]

Releasable charge:

Additional charge permitted, if d t t d it t l k t

200 400 Refrigeran

demonstrated it cannot leak out

system off system on sys on; check temp; shut valve sys off; shut valve sys on; gas detector; shut valve leaked not leaked

  • ptional solenoid

valve in suction line indoor unit (e.g., evaporator) valve in suction line solenoid valve in liquid line

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Measures for ensuring reduced leakage

standard

Elements of UK proposal

f g g

  • Strength pressure test (mandatory)
  • Leak tightness test (mandatory)

M h i l i t t t standard ⎯ Mechanical impact test ⎯ Vibration (transport) test ⎯ Resonance test C li ⎯ Cycling test ⎯ Drop test (with/out packaging) ⎯ Conformity to tightness standard Improved leak tightness ⎯ Corrosion (salt spray) test ⎯ Components & joints to ISO 14903 ⎯ Additional design/construction tightness features (prevention of frost damage,

thermal cycling, etc)

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Good Prospects for Natural refrigerants Good Prospects for Natural refrigerants ..... how to proceed

  • Build risk awareness in the market and explain the difference between

perceived and actual risk using a product

  • Explain complexities associated with manufacturing and marketing of the
  • Explain complexities associated with manufacturing and marketing of the

products of new versus the old refrigerants

  • Develop competence of market actors in safe adoption and supply of new

technologies and products and create competitive environment

  • Implement awareness, training and certification to build capacity and

competence in developing new products and qualified services p p g p q

  • Develop or adapt the quality of technical standards for products and services
  • Adjust or put new incentives and regulation in place, including bans, taxes,

t f t d t d d b id li i i th t agreements, safety norms and standards, subsidy policies in the energy sector 03.11.2015 34

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Thank you for your attention Thank you for your attention

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APPLICATION OF NATURAL REFRIGERANTS APPLICATION OF NATURAL REFRIGERANTS IN OTHER FIELDS

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Comparison of energy consumption Comparison of energy consumption

Source: Danfoss, 2013

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Existing chillers with natural refrigerants Existing chillers with natural refrigerants

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Plug‐in chillers and freezers

Many commercial cabinets with R290, R1270, R600a

Plug‐in chillers and freezers

R290, R1270, R600a

―End users report 5 – 15% lower energy use

Numerous manufacturers within Numerous manufacturers within Europe, Japan, Central America, Southern Africa, China, SE Asia, etc Two general categories Two general categories

―Movable type appliances with charges up to 150 g ―Fixed appliances charges up to 1.5 kg Fixed appliances charges up to 1.5 kg

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HC hill

Several manufacturers using HCs

Benson Bright Earthcare Frigadon Futron

HC chillers

―Benson, Bright, Earthcare, Frigadon, Futron, Klima‐therm, Weatherite, York/JCI, others…

All produce chillers using HC and

  • ther refrigerants (HFC HCFC
  • ther refrigerants (HFC, HCFC,

ammonia, etc) Used for both refrigeration as well as air conditioning applications air conditioning applications

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HC chillers

Benson Benson

―Air‐cooled (scroll, screw) ―Water‐cooled (scroll, screw)

Safety aspects Safety aspects

―Designed to AS/NZS 1677 ―Charge size up to 25 kg of R290 (per circuit)

Cost of R290 systems not more than HFC Cost of R290 systems not more than HFC R290 gives higher efficiency than HFC

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HC chillers

Bundgaard Køleteknik

Air ooled and ater ooled hillers ―Air‐cooled and water‐cooled chillers

Safety aspects

―Designed to EN 378; up to 15 kg of R1270

Cost of R1270 systems marginally more than HFC products Capacity range: 10 – 600 kW

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Ammonia chillers

  • GEA

― Air‐cooled and water‐cooled R717

Ammonia chillers

Bank 2,400 kW

(ammonia) chillers

  • Safety aspects

― Designed to EN 378

Event hall 5,200 kW Railway station 1,250 kW

― Possible to install in public areas

  • Cost more than HFC/HCFC
  • R717 gives higher efficiency than

Institute 1,050 kW a ay stat o , 50

g g y HFC/HCFC

Shopping mall 1,020 kW Office complex, 4220 kW

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Plug‐in chillers and freezers – efficiency

Examples of data for chiller & f b

R134a R744: R600a:

freezer cabinets

Source: Pedersen, 2008

R744: ‐11.7 % R600a: ‐27,7 %

Source: King et al, 2011 Source: van Gerwen et al, 2008

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Small HC condensing units

Danfoss

R f R290 d i it

Small HC condensing units

―Range of R290 condensing units ―Smaller capacity range

Safety aspects

―Designed to EN 378/EN 6035‐2‐ 89

High efficiency

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Ducted with HCs

Aicool, Indonesia

Ducted with HCs

―Rooftop ducted and ducted split systems developed to use R290

Safety aspects Safety aspects

―Designed to EN 378; up to 2.5 kg of R290 per refrigerant circuit C t li htl hi h th R22 t ―Cost slightly higher than R22 systems

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Gram refrigeration

Plug‐in catering

Gram refrigeration

―Commercial stand‐alone cabinets; R290 is standard

Safety aspects

Designed to EN 60335 2 89 ―Designed to EN 60335‐2‐89 ―Charge size up to 150 g of R290 and R600a

Cost of R290 systems same as HFC products R290 has lo er energ cons mption than HFC options R290 has lower energy consumption than HFC options

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Professional food and drinks preparation

Other appliances

drinks preparation equipment

―Shake sundae machine ―Post‐mix beverage machine ―Juice dispenser

Ice makers Cold storage

―Meat freezers and chilled produce rooms produce rooms

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Viable application in larger coldstores Viable application in larger coldstores

NH3 HC s CO2 CO2

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TESTED R22 & R290 SPLIT ACS AT HAT

R22 d l R22 model R290 model

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Acceptable risk to Criteria Acceptable risk to public Risk from AC unit Frequency of ignition (per year) < 1×10‐5 5×10‐10 Ignition events per million per year 100 0.005 Number of units per ignition event 1 in 100,000 1 in 2,000 million Frequency of secondary fire (per year) < 1×10‐7 4×10‐12 Overpressure (kPa) < 15 4 Overpressure (kPa) < 15 4 Thermal intensity (s(kWm2)4/3) < 250 40 Frequency of fatality (per year) < 1×10‐6

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Source: Eurammon, 2013

Comparison of certain options Comparison of certain options

COP

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PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Regulations/ directives For flammable gas safety For pressure safety For electrical safety safety safety safety Atex LVD PED Harmonised standards EN 1127 1 EN 60335 2 24 EN 378 EN 1127‐1 EN 60079‐ EN 13463 EN 60335‐2‐24 EN60335‐2‐40 EN 60335‐2‐89 EN 378

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G ll li bl I t ti l St d d R l ti d G id li Generally applicable International Standards, Regulations and Guidelines

ISO 5149/2014 Part 1-4 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements EN 378/2012 Part 1-4 (Revi) Refrigerating systems and heat pumps safety and environmental requirements ( ) ISO 817 Refrigerants -designation and safety classification EN 13313:2010 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps competence of personnel EN 50110 2 100 O ti f l t i l I t ll ti EN 50110-2-100 Operation of electrical Installations DIN EN ISO 13585:2012 Brazing - Qualification test of brazers and brazing operators EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment - General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons 17024:2012 y q p g p ADR P200 European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road DOT - 4B, 4BA, 4BW… Department of Transport (US) Welded steel cylinders made of definitely prescribed steels H h ld & i il l t i l li S f t P t 2 t 24 EN60335-2-24:2010 Household & similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2 to 24: Refrigerating appliances, ice‐ cream appliances & ice makers EN60335-2-40:2003 Household & similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2 to 40: Electrical heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers Household & similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2 to 89: EN60335-2-89:2010 Household & similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2 to 89: Commercial refrigerating appliances, incorporated/remote condensing unit or compressor

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Specific Standards and Guidelines for flammable Refrigerants

EN6007:2009 Explosive atmospheres – Equipment - general requirements p p q p g q EN60079-10- 1:2009 Explosive atmospheres - Classification of areas – explosive gas atmospheres EN60079-14:2008 Explosive atmospheres – Electrical installations design, selection and erection EN60079-15:2010 Explosive atmospheres - Equipment protection by type of protection “n” EN 60079-15:2011-02 Equipment protection by type of protection "n“ (Gas detectors for leakage analysis) EN 60079-0 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements (Gas detectors) p p q p q ( )

Specific Guidelines for Natural Refrigerants

VDMA 24243-1/1:2006 Refrigerating machines and systems - Leak tightness of refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Leak detection/leak testing Part 1: Basic principles VDMA 24020-3 Operational Requirements for Refrigerating Systems – Part 3: Refrigerating Systems with Flammable Refrigerants VDMA 24020-1 Operational requirements for refrigerating systems Part 1: Ammonia refrigerating systems VDMA 24020-4 Operational requirements for refrigerating systems Part 4: CO2 refrigeration systems

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PRODUCT SAFETY ASSESSMENT

A t f f diff t l k h l i d i t d

1.0E+0

Account for a range of different leak hole sizes and associated leak frequency

1.0E‐1 cy [/y] 1.0E‐3 1.0E‐2 eak frequenc 1.0E‐5 1.0E‐4 Le 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Leak hole size [mm]

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Comparative risk assessment – fridge vs. split RAC

  • HC fridge/freezers excellent safety record

― Amongst approx. 700 million HC fridge/freezers, ignition frequency about 1×10‐8 per year… lower than “negligible”

vs.

― Comparison of risk enables understanding of significance of HCs in split AC Risk lower by factor of >100×

1.E‐06 1.E‐04 1/1,000,000 1/10,000

0.02 0.03 0.04 centration (kg/m3) mean (measurement) mean (model) 0 10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 entration (kg/m3) mean model

1.E‐08 1/100,000,000 / , ,

0.00 0.01 100 200 300 400 Time (s) Floor conc 0.00 0.05 0.10 50 100 150 Time (s) Conce

150 g from refrigerator gives

1.E‐10 public fire fridge/freezer split RAC 1/10,000,000,000

refrigerator gives higher concentration than 400 g from AC