Events


Welcome & introduction Day 2
Policy, labels and R&D Session

Atsuhiro Meno - Current situation and challenges of emission control of fluorinated gases in Japan



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published on 10 February 2016

Atsuhiro Meno described the implementation of the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons and related matters in Japan. He gave an overview of the F-gas reduction measures under the revised act. He also spoke about different activities being undertaken by the Japanese government, including a training course on natural refrigerants for technicians and subsidies for R&D projects.
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Tetsuji Okada - The trend of the natural refrigerants in Japan



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Tetsuji Okada, president of the Japanese Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association, identified three pillars on which his association focuses: equipment energy savings, direct emission control of refrigerants, and acceleration of the shift to new alternative refrigerants.
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Anshu Kumar - Competencies on use of natural refrigerants in South Asia



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Anshu Kumar spoke about UNEP’s efforts to train in South Asian countries, highlighting their observations and the barriers that are preventing greater uptake of natural refrigerants.
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Klara Zolcer Skacanova - Policies shaping the natural refrigerant industry around the world



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Klára Skačanová presented the latest policy developments at supranational and national level that are driving forward the adoption of natural refrigerants in all applications and in various regions.
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High Ambient Technology Trends

Armin Hafner - Natural refrigerants, a complete solution - Latest technological advancements



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The presentation explored the latest technological advancements in natural refrigeration. Armin Hafner found that adapted ejector technology offers high system performance and argued that CO2 is a viable natural refrigerant PHASE-IN candidate for many applications around the globe
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