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