1. The Draft EU Regulation on F-Gases – Containment & Monitoring
Tim G.A. Vink
Director Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe
Brussels, July 27, 2004

2. Agenda Global Warming Potential vs Global warming Impact Containment
Monitoring

3. What is Global Warming Potential (GWP)?
GWP = f (Atmospheric Lifetime – LA, Radiative characteristics)
GWP Absolute = Radiative Effect accumulated over the full LA; (mW.yr.m-2.ppm-1)
GWP Relative = Radiative Effect accumulated over a fixed period relative to the radiative effect of a reference substance
Reference Period = 100 years (by convention)
Reference Substance = CO2
Global Warming Impact ignored
The Absolute GWP of CO2
The reference period of 100 years is unfavourable for shorter lived substances

4. What really matters is the Warming Impact
Warming Impact =  [f (GWPA, emissions )]
Emissions = f (tightness, charge)
Consequently, the emission levels are crucial:
Tightness
Charge
Look at the interdependencies (TEWI)
Energy Efficiency of the system
Emissions

5. Critical Issue: Containment
All measures technically and economically feasible to prevent emissions
Design of equipment => CE marking
Quality of material, connections, installation =>Certified Personnel
Operating Conditions: Vibration, corrosion, degradation of materials
Preventive maintenance
Frequent leak-inspections >3 kg annually; >30 kg quarterly; >300 kg monthly
Accessibility of equipment
Energy Efficiency will be main driver
Charge loss means greater power consumption
Focus on total system performance: e.g. clean heat exchangers
Exemptions possible when leakage detection systems are in place (mandatory for > 300 kg)
Potential conflict with ventilation/safety requirements (EN 378)
Smaller charges and tighter circuits

6. Critical Issue: Monitoring
Purpose of Monitoring:
Adequate data on actual emissions
Tool for operators of equipment
Actual power consumption may be more effective
Data need to drive actions
Monitoring through:
Log Books for installations
Charge and type of Refrigerant used
Quantities recovered and added
Verification of Qualifications
Data reporting by Producers and Importers:
Incomplete picture because it does not cover the complete supply chain
Trade in Equipment containing F-gases?
Monitoring is Necessary but not Sufficient