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Natural refrigerants

The consequences of the F-gas Regulation
for air conditioning, refrigeration, and building technology.

Achieving the aims of the F-gas Regulation requires state directives, i.e. a “phase down”.

The “F-gas Regulation” has been in force since January 1, 2015. It poses major challenges for operators and manufacturers alike. Leading innovation and technology company ebm-papst offers ventilation and drive technology solutions that satisfy flammable refrigerant standards, helping manufacturers and operators to switch for good.

F-gas Regulation

Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014
fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases)

Verordnung-diagramm

 

from January 1, 2015

  • Household refrigerators and freezers with HFC with a GWP of 150 or more

from January 1, 2020

  • Stationary refrigerating plants that contain or require HFC with a GWP of 2,500 or more, except equipment intended for applications for cooling products at less than -50°C
  • Refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (hermetically sealed equipment) containing HFC with a GWP of 2,500 or more

from January 1, 2022

  • Multi-part, centralized refrigerating plants for commercial use with a rated output of 40 kW or more that require or contain F-gases with a GWP of 150 or more, except in the primary refrigerant circuit in cascade systems in which F-gases with a GWP of less than 1,500 may be used
  • Refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (hermetically sealed equipment) containing HFC with a GWP of 150 or more