<p>The accelerated phase-out schedule for HCFCs recently agreed on at the 19th Meeting of the Parties of the Montreal Protocol places increased urgency on the need to identify cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives. To support developing countries with this challenge the European Commission organised a technical meeting held on 5-6 April 2008 in Montreal, Canada.</p>
<p>The meeting offered an early opportunity for preparing the implementation of Decision XIX/6 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol by gathering and providing information on cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to HCFCs in the refrigeration/air-conditioning and foam sectors. The meeting also provided information on the technical tools for implementing viable alternatives.</p>
- climate change policy | international cooperation | ozone
- lørdag 5. april 2008, 02:00 - mandag 7. april 2008, 01:59 (CEST)
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- lørdag 5. april 2008, 02:00 - mandag 7. april 2008, 01:59 (CEST)
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Background document prepared by ICF International.
05 April 2008
Plenary: Opening Session
- Welcome and introduction to workshop objectives (Thomas Verheye, EC; Mark Wagner, ICF)
- Challenges and opportunities ahead (Marco Gonzalez, Ozone Secretariat)
- Overview of the problem: HCFC consumption, emissions, and intro to alternatives (Lambert Kuijpers and Paul Ashford, TEAP)
- Remarks from Multilateral Fund Secretariat (Maria Nolan)
- Remarks from Swedish EPA (Husamuddin Ahmadzai)
Plenary: Technical Case Studies I
Commercial Refrigeration
Moderator: Stephan Sicars,Multilateral Fund Secretariat
- R-22 retrofits with R-422D (Reiner Tillner-Roth, Epta)
- Retrofit and replacement options in commercial refrigeration (Mack McFarland, DuPont)
- CO2 supermarket system (Alvaro de Ono, Shecco)
- Hydrocarbons in small commercial systems (Heinz Jurgensen, Danfoss)
Plenary: Technical Case Studies II
Small/Medium AC & Heat Pumps
Moderator: Roberto de Aquiar Peixoto, Maua Institute of Technology (Brazil) and Coordinating Lead Author of AC Chapter of IPCC/TEAP, 2005
- Compressor reliability: HFCs in AC units – File 1: HFC in AC – File 2: HFC compressors (Hideto Nakao, Mitsubishi Electric)
- High efficiency technologies for small and medium AC units using R-410A – File 1: AC slides – File 2: AC paper (Yasutaka Yoshida, Hitachi Appliances)
- CO2 heat pump water heaters – File 1: slides – File 2: paper (Shigeharu Taira, Daikin)
Plenary: Technical Case Studies III
Other Refrigeration/AC
Moderator: Christianna Papazahariou, Secretary General of ECSLA
- Heat exchanger for natural refrigerants in high temperature conditions (Holger König, Jäggi/Güntner)
- CO2 in vending machines (Daiki Shiomi, Sanyo)
- Hydrocarbon retrofits of large systems (Bruce Peak, Energy Resources Group)
Plenary: Technical Case Studies IV
Large AC
Moderator: Dave Godwin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Ammonia screw compressors – File 1: slides – File 2: paper (John Ansbro, Johnson Controls)
- HFC Screw chillers (Jeff Moe, Trane)
05 April 2008
Plenary:
Summary of yesterday’s discussion (ICF International)
Plenary: Technical Case Studies V
Foams
Moderator: Mike Jeffs, ISOPA, Lead Author of 2006 FTOC Report
- Rigid foam: experience in Latin America, Europe, and U.S (Paulo Altoe, Dow Latin America)
- Polyurethane foam sector in China – File 1: slides – File 2: paper (Enshan Sheng, Huntsman)
- Implications of replacing HCFC foaming agents (Ulrich Seeseke-Koyro, Solvay Fluor)
- Experiences and potentials in replacing rigid foam manufacturing equipment in Article 5 countries (Jens Kompe, KraussMaffei, and Rolf Bohländer, Hennecke)
Project Implementation
Moderator: Thomas Verheye, European Commission
- Accelerated Phase-out of HCFCs: Techno-Economic Aspects and Phaseout Approaches (Suely Carvalho, UNDP)
- UNEP Perspective on HCFC Management Plan Implementation Issues (Blaise Horisberger, UNEP)
- UNIDO’s Role in Conversion of Refrigeration and Compressor Sector to Non-ODS Technologies (Sidi Menad Si-Ahmed, UNIDO)
- HCFC Phase-out Approaches: Issues and Options to Consider (Steve Gorman, World Bank)
Other case studies
The Use of Natural Refrigerants in Large AC Chillers (Earthcare Products Limited)
The Use of Natural Refrigerants in Small Air Conditioners & Heat Pump Split Systems (Earthcare Products Limited)
The Use of Natural Refrigerants in Supermarket Systems (Earthcare Products Limited)
Evaluation of HCFC Alternative Refrigerants (Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration)
Rooftop Air Conditioning Systems Using R-410A (ITELCO)
Trends and Perspectives in Supermarket Refrigeration (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Kauffeld)
Unilever Ice Cream Cabinets: Conversion to Natural Refrigerants (Unilever Foods)
HFC Scroll chillers - File 1: slides – File 2: paper (Todd Brown, McQuay)
Ammonia chillers (Michael Reeve, Star Refrigeration)
Results
Summary table on alternatives to HCFCs.