Transport Refrigeration Project Introducing hydrocarbons and improving insulation in South Africa’s refrigerated transport sector Side-event at the 27 th MOP, Dubai 2 nd November 2015 Seite 1 04.11.2015
1 Basic Project Information • Commissioned by: German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety under its International Climate Initiative (IKI) • Objective : Implement innovative technologies , improve energy- efficiency, reduce carbon footprint in transport refrigeration sector • Project type: Technology cooperation with the industry Pilot projects and capacity development • Governmental partners in South Africa: DTI Department of Trade and Industry, DEA Department of Environment other relevant departments • Possible cooperation partners: Companies and associations in the refrigerated transport sector R&D institutes (Transport & logistics, refrigeration, energy etc) Seite 2
2 Steering and Dialogue Structure Agreed structures to steer the implementation process • Steering Committee broad involvement of stakeholders, chaired by DTI Discussion of substantive matters : demonstration projects, activities • Working Groups : specific involvement of stakeholders Discussion of detailed technical questions on projects and activities WG I: Establishment of a thermal test chamber in SA WG II: Improvement of body manufacturing & design Bilateral activities: pilots on natural refrigerants • Discussion of organizational and financial matters In the background with relevant departments Seite 3
3 Sector study on refrigerated transport in SA Overview of world and South African refrigerated road vehicles according to size classes Size Loading Worldwide South Typical cooling Refriger- Typical Classes Volume vehicle African stock capacity ant used refrigerant in kW (@0 ° C) in m3 units (approx.) charge in kg Small trucks 134a/40 <20 1,600,000 5,500-6,500 4 2.5 and vans 4A Large trucks 20-59 1,200,000 4,000-4,500 7 404A 5.5 Trailers / >60 1,200,000 3,000-3,500 17 404A 7.5 Semi-Trailers 4,000,000 12,500- Total 14,500 Seite 4
3 Sector study on refrigerated transport in SA Assessment of identified mitigation options Ranking of Short Term Sector Options to Reduce Emissions Fuel and emissions savings through the establishment of a test chamber which enables SA to quantify and improve the thermal 20 000 performance of the insulation of refrigerated vehicle bodies: approx 17,500 t CO 2 p.a., which translates to 7,500 litres Diesel t CO 2 eq p.a. 15 000 or 74 t CO 2 for the trailers (lifetime) 10 000 5 000 0 Thermal Test Refrigeration Low GWP Logistic best Servicing best Chamber system Energy Refrigerant practices & practices & Efficieny standards standards Seite 5
4 Project activities Establishment of a Test Chamber for Refrigerated Vehicles International Technical Support of Exchange on Best Body Manufacturers Practises Technology Trainings on Development with Transport Domestic Industry Refrigeration Partners Technology Seite 6
4 Project activities: Thermal Test Chamber 1/2 • No facility to measure the thermal performance of refrigerated vehicles in (South) Africa • Single most important measure to reduce GHG emissions in refrigerated transport in SA • A road-map for the establishment of a TTC has been approved by the Steering Committee 04.11.2015 Seite 7
4 Project activities: Thermal Test Chamber 2/2 • Voluntary agreement on the future use of the test chamber was signed by key industry stakeholders to prove their commitment • Tendering processes have resulted in awarding of • SA Bureau of Standards as the operator (SABS Commercial) • Cemafroid as the ATP consultant (espec engineering, training) • Start of official operation expected for mid 2016 • A national standard for the testing of refrigerated vehicles is being drafted by a specifically established sub-committee at the Bureau of Standards • Further policy framework and organizational setup is being developed 04.11.2015 Seite 8
4 Project activities Establishment of a Test Chamber for Refrigerated Vehicles Technical Support International of Body Exchange on Best Practises Manufacturers Technology Trainings on Development with Transport Domestic Industry Refrigeration Partners Technology Seite 9
4 Project activities: Body Design & Manufacturing • Objective : Enable domestic manufacturers to improve thermal efficiency of their products • Outcomes : Estimated annual savings for a 13.4 m truck body: 3,500 - 5,000 l diesel; 10 - 15 t CO 2 p.a. 04.11.2015 Seite 10
4 Project activities: Body Design & Manufacturing The introduction of international standards might result in thermal requirements for bodies that cannot not be met at the moment Identified options to support South African body manufacturers • Individual manufacturing training and design support in order to build a pilot box according to the proposed adjustments by each beneficiary • Joint group training on general issues (insulation, thermodynamics etc) • Provision of a software tool to simulate the overall thermal performance Tendering processes has resulted in awarding the Italian company EGA Beneficiaries are all 5 major refrigerated body manufacturers Specific South African requirements are being considered espec strength and durability 04.11.2015 Seite 11
4 Project activities Establishment of a Test Chamber for Refrigerated Vehicles International Technical Support of Exchange on Best Body Manufacturers Practises Technology Trainings on Development Transport with Domestic Refrigeration Technology Industry Partners Seite 12
4 Project activities: Technology Development Pilot on hydrocarbons with Transfrig and Tshwane University • Cooperation to jointly develop, demonstrate and deploy the use of a refrigeration system with non-fluorinated hydrocarbons (propane R290) • Involvement of GIZ Proklima expert Daniel Colbourne and Prof Huan’s team from Tshwane University of Technology • Proposed Schedule • October 2014: leak simulation tests, check possible sources of ignition • End February 2015: conclude revised system design for R290, increased energy efficiency and reduced refrigerant charge • End May: build R290 prototype • June – December: testing and training (esp leakage and safety) • January – April 2016: field trial 04.11.2015 Seite 13
4 Project activities Establishment of a Test Chamber for Refrigerated Vehicles International Technical Support of Exchange on Best Body Manufacturers Practises Trainings on Technology Transport Development with Domestic Industry Refrigeration Partners Technology Seite 14
4 Project activities: Trainings Training Course on Transport Refrigeration • Train the trainer course on sealed system design, leakages detection, system commissioning and reporting from Nov 3-6 • Open Trade Training Centre (OTTC) is developing a training course on Transport Refrigeration Technologies • 6 modules of 1-2 weeks • 1st training was kicked off in May 2015 04.11.2015 Seite 15
4 Project activities Establishment of a Test Chamber for Refrigerated Vehicles International Technical Support of Exchange on Body Manufacturers Best Practises Technology Trainings on Development with Transport Domestic Industry Refrigeration Partners Technology Seite 16
Ngiyabonga! Thank you for your attention! Dankie vir jou aandag! Michael Schuster Jasmin Sewenig Focal Area Energy & Climate T: +27 (0)12 423 6328 M: +27 (0)81 013 4101 Proklima International Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit ( giz ) E: michael.schuster@giz.de Office Pretoria I: www.giz.de Seite 17
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