Best practice examples

Promoting the use of hydrocarbons through training and education. The SIT leads an on-going project that offers rebates for households replacing their old CFC-12 and R134a refrigerators, with new, more energy efficient hydrocarbon refrigerators. The regular training of technicians from industry and private owned businesses is also part of the SIT's responsibility. The emphasis during the trainings is on good practices in refrigeration and air conditioning, including the safe use and application of natural refrigerants, as well as proper refrigerant recovery and retrofitting. …

on using hydrocarbons as refrigerant and development of an awareness raising booklet on saving energy for various RAC applications This project is part of Papua New Guinea’s focus on environmentally sound technologies in the energy efficiency sector. The Government of PNG through Conservation, Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in collaboration with Coca Cola and Department of Works has conducted the training of trainers and technicians that has taken place on using hydrocarbons as refrigerant. The Government of PNG through PNG Power Limited booklet has produced a booklet highlighting the energy use of various appliances for raising consumer awareness on saving energy. The energy regulator will be the Department of Petroleum and Energy. …

Lagos, Nigeria- 17 representatives from the Nigerian Transmission Company and its affiliate partners have successfully completed a training course on the financial aspects of renewable energies. The course was conducted by the EEC and the European Centre of Technology, and funded by the World Bank. The course focused on the latest developments and international aspects of carbon finance, and the participants learned how their individual companies could prepare for the economic consequences of climate change. The relevant sector-specific targets outlined in Nigeria’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the Paris agreement, (hydro, off-grid solar, agriculture and public transport), were also discussed. At the end of the training, participants had the opportunity to receive the internationally recognized Galileo Master Certificate (GMC). The GMC boasts a reputation as a renowned and authoritative certificate in the global sustainability sector. …

For over 5 years, the Department of Engineering of the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT) has been offering various training courses for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians. The Department of Engineering offers several training courses for RAC technicians, addressing both apprentices and more advanced technicians. The duration of the course varies between 4 months and 1 year, and costs lie between 2000 and 26000 Maldivian Rufiyaa per month. With these courses, the MIT is the leading institute in the Maldives, training service technicians on the safe handling and application of natural refrigerants in the RAC sector. …

Casale Monferrato, Italy, September 2016 – A group of Iraqi HVAC&R experts receive specialized training on the safe use natural refrigerants in domestic and commercial refrigeration. The training was hosted as a joint effort between Centro Studio Galileo and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and funded by the Multilateral Fund (MLF). During the week of theoretical and practical training, including field visits, the Iraqi experts gained the necessary skills and knowledge to support the introduction of hydrocarbon and low global warming potential refrigerants in the domestic and commercial refrigeration sectors. The training is part of Iraq’s national strategy for phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) while reducing dependency on high-GWP refrigerants. The participants were certified after successful completion of the course, such that they are now responsible for conducting training courses for local Iraqi engineers and technicians. Centro Studi Galileo and UNEP have worked together for over 10 years to build the capacity of technicians in developing countries and to support the introduction of local certification schemes for refrigeration technicians. …

August 2015: In supporting the implementation of the Hydrofluorocarbon Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) in Nigeria, the National Ozone Office (NOO) together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a training for ice machine makers on the installation and maintenance of low pressure foaming machines. The training was held in Abuja on August 11th and 12th, and in Ibadan on August 27th and 28th. The NOO of the Federal Ministry of Environment inaugurated the trainings for ice machine makers under HPMP Stage I. The training in 2015 was so successful that another one was held in June 2017. HPMP Stage I has been successfully completed and Stag II is well under way. Under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, Nigeria, as every other developing country, has committed to completely phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 2040. The year 2009/2010 is used a baseline, with a 10% phase out by 2015, a 35% phase out by 2020 and a 67.5% phase out by 2025. …

Thanks to the experience gained over the years in the world of R744 natural refrigerant products, Rivacold integrates their NatRef portfolio with the MHX, a new range of Transcritical CO2 condensing units with semi-hermetic compressors. The MHX circuits have been optimized to achieve high performance and energy efficiency. The semi-hermetic compressors, the EC fans, the specific components required by the use of the R744 gas and a customized electronic control software allow savings of 7% compared to a traditional R404a system with semi-hermetic compressor and AC fans. MHX meets all the needs of the food retail, c-stores, large distribution and logistics sectors, ensuring high performance, maximum reliability, safety and energy saving, also thanks to the inverter on the compressor. Furthermore, the integrated gas cooler makes this solution compact, easy to transport and install, even in residential areas thanks to the optional soundproofing levels. These units offer capacities up to 120000 BTU/h and are sized to operate in ambient temperatures up to 110°F, always guaranteed by Rivacold quality. Energy efficiency, eco-sustainability and perfect food conservation are always guaranteed by Rivacold. UL Listed and DOE /AWEF Approved. …

Customer with toxic waste gas - we develop him a solvent recovery plant with an oil free air refrigeration machine from Mirai Intex that recovers 99% of the toxins so he can recycle them for his process with -75°C. …