Publications & Videos

06/2020 Publication - Technical PublicationThermal destruction of (hydro)chlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons

The present paper focuses on one aspect of ODS Banks management: The destruction of ODS through thermal processes.

06/2020 Publication - Technical PublicationBanks and Emissions of CFC-11 and CFC-12

This study investigates the currently applied assumptions of global CFC banks models and compares it with data collected in specific countries.

06/2019 Publication - Technical PublicationGuidelines for the safe use of flammable refrigerants in the production of room air conditioners

A handbook for engineers, technicians, trainers and policy-makers - For climate-friendly cooling / insulation.

06/2019 Publication - Technical PublicationGuidelines for the safe use of flammable blowing agents in the production of extruded polystyrene boards (XPS)

A handbook for engineers, technicians, trainers and policy-makers - For climate-friendly cooling / insulation.

05/2019 Publication - BrochureSafe food and medicine with uninterrupted cold chains - Lessons from the field (EN)

Along the cold chain, a wide variety of cooling technologies are used by shipping, warehousing and handling companies. Improving the cold chain has the potential to provide significant benefits in developing countries.

05/2018 Publication - Technical PublicationImplications of natural refrigerants for cooling technologies - Converting from HFCs/HCFCs to natural refrigerants

A guide for refrigeration manufacturers providing arguments and guidance for changing directly from HFCs to natural refrigerants in energy efficient systems, rather than focusing on intermediate HFC-substitutes (such as HFOs).

09/2017 Publication - Technical PublicationGuideline: Management and Destruction of Existing Ozone Depleting Substances Banks (EN / ES / RS)

Guideline on the Manual Dismantling of Refrigerators and Air Conditioners

12/2016 Publication - Technical PublicationPromoting Food Security and Safety via Cold Chains

This concept paper presents different existing and potential cold chains for food products and give an overview of existing challenges and possible solutions towards better cold chain coverage, improved cold chain management and reduced food losses in developing countries.

07/2016 Publication - Technical PublicationGood Practices in Refrigeration (EN / BS / ES)

This updated manual provide professional guidance on how to service and maintain refrigeration systems operating with ozone-friendly alternative refrigerants to CFCs and HCFCs.