How to minimise the impact of HFCs on the greenhouse effect ?
The reduction of the potential impact of HFCs on the greenhouse effect is based on the minimisation of leaks and on the recovery of used HFC material. In refrigeration applications for example, leakage rates for new HFC systems, which are now generally of a much higher /design standard than CFC systems, are significantly much lower than was the case with CFCs. With technological progress these rates are continuing to improve. HFC systems are now matching the low leakage rates which are mandatory – for safety reasons – for alternative hydrocarbon and ammonia systems. This makes both environmental and economic sense.
