Johnson Controls SABROE ComPAC, Operating Manual

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Operating manual - ComPAC
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Safety
Note: The occurrence of air is usually an indication of poor maintenance or lack of thoroughness
at installation.
Note: Ammonia systems should be purged on a regular basis to avoid atmospheric air and other
non-condensable gases.
2.3.10 F-gas regulation (fluorinated greenhouse gases)
In the European F-gas regulation, No 517/2014, about reduction of harmful gases in the atmos-
phere, the European Parliament (EU) has established guidelines for the regulation of certain fluo-
rinated greenhouse gases. The following is an extract from the guidelines and is relevant for end
users and operators.
Fluorinated refrigerants are included in the category of greenhouse gases and therefore fall under
the F-gas regulation. The table below lists a few of the relevant refrigerants and their respective
GWP (Global Warming Potential) according to the F-gas regulation. The so-called “HFOs” and nat-
ural refrigerants do not fall under the scope of the regulation.
Refrigerant GWP (Global Warming Potential)
R134a 1300
R407C 1650
R404A 3785
R507 3850
Requirements of the F-gas regulation include:
• Bans and limitations
• Labelling
• Leakage test
• Recovery of refrigerant
• Certification of personnel
• Record keeping.
Bans on GWP
R404A/R507A and other refrigerants with a GWP over 2500 are banned from new stationary sys-
tems after 2020. Existing systems can be serviced with reclaimed refrigerant until 2030, provided
that proper-quality refrigerant is available. Read the local regulations.
Labelling
The unit must be fitted with a label (name plate). Refrigerant type, charge in kg and CO
2
Equiva-
lent (CO
2
eq) must be stated on the plate.
Leakage test
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the unit is checked for leakages by a competent
person. For units charged with fluorinated greenhouse gases, the following conditions apply de-
pending on type of plant and amount of charge: