Discussion on the Development and Application of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants in 2012

Core reminder: Today, natural refrigerants have been used in many fields around the world, so it is difficult to say where the market opportunities are greatest. But there is no doubt that every field is pregnant with huge room for development, whether it is based on past experience or ongoing innovation.

H: Which markets and applications will bring the greatest opportunities for natural refrigerants in 2012?

Brent Hoare (Australian Green Refrigeration Association): There are already many applications in the world today Natural refrigerants, so it is difficult to say where the market opportunities are greatest. But there is no doubt that every field is pregnant with huge room for development, whether it is based on past experience or ongoing innovation. At present, Australia has implemented a carbon tax on HFCs since July last year, which will drive more new demand; on the other hand, the North American commercial refrigeration market has opened its doors to CO2 and hydrocarbon refrigerants, and China’s air-conditioning manufacturing industry is also accelerating its distribution. The production of integrated hydrocarbon refrigerant systems will promote the development of natural refrigerants. I once thought about it for a long time and realized that it is only a matter of time before the European automobile manufacturing industry uses hydrocarbons to solve HFC.

Steven P. Mella (Consair International, USA): The US Environmental Protection Agency has opened the door to the US market for hydrocarbon refrigerants. The products involve household refrigerators, window air conditioners and small commercial freezing/refrigeration equipment. We It is believed that before the end of 2012, many OEM companies will take active actions to formulate a new round of market expansion plans. In fact, I can say that many international companies have already used our R441A HC refrigerant in the above-mentioned products and will soon promote it to other products.

Nicholas Cox (British Environmental Products Company): Automotive air-conditioning and supermarket refrigeration will still be the largest markets for natural refrigerants, but we will see that in the long-term development in the future, air-conditioning and heat pump products will catch up.

H: In the next 12 months, where are the potential obstacles to natural refrigerants?

Hoare: In addition to the global economic crisis and recession, from a policy perspective, if The parties to the Montreal Protocol cannot reach a new agreement on the use, reduction and control measures of HFCs at the 25th Annual Meeting, which will be the biggest obstacle to natural refrigerants. If no agreement can be reached on the HFC amendment, this year will miss the greatest opportunity to protect the environment by accelerating the use of natural refrigerants.

Richard Maruya (American A.S. Trust and Holding Company): There are many large companies that have obtained vested interests in addition to hydrocarbon refrigerants. This will cause potential problems for government agencies to promote the use of hydrocarbons in the United States.

Cox: The recession of the European economy is the biggest problem. With budget cuts, the rate of return on investment has become the primary issue. Another obstacle comes from unsaturated HFCs, or HFOs, if they introduce a price that is acceptable to the market.

H: In the next 12 months, how will the policies that affect the industry develop?

Hoare: There is no doubt that the HFCs carbon tax imposed in Australia and New Zealand will start to have an impact on the industry A huge impact, although it will take a few years to fully manifest. I am optimistic that this approach will become a role model, and other countries, policy makers, and the market will consider this approach feasible.

Cox: This year, the European F-gas regulations will definitely introduce new content. I have added it to my New Year’s resolutions, but I am not very keen on whether to adopt most of my suggestions. Great hope.

Maruya: What will hinder the use of hydrocarbons in the United States, that is, 'Opponents will pass laws to restrict the use of hydrocarbons in the United States.' The most obvious one is to limit the charging capacity, which will not affect R441A, but will affect other hydrocarbon refrigerants.

Mella: I don’t think the US government will take action against hydrocarbon refrigerants in the next few years. However, if the US Environmental Protection Agency approves the application of hydrocarbons to other fields, we believe that the market and customers will need safer HC products and prove the energy saving of such products by reducing energy costs and protecting the environment. Once the EPA opens the door, the market will take action and the industry will be full of demand.

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