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Higher Hydrocarbon Charges Unanimously Approved in IEC Standard for Home ACs and Heat Pumps
As much as 988g of R290 can be used in split AC systems with certain enhancements, according to new IEC 60335-2-40 standard.
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Initial Proposal on Higher Hydrocarbon Charge for ACs Passes
Member countries on IEC subcommittee approve changes to safety standard IEC 60335-2-40; next step is to prepare a final draft.
R290 Seen as ‘Excellent’ Refrigerant for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
R290’s thermodynamic properties make it an obvious refrigerant choice, not only for plug-in refrigeration cabinets, but also for air conditioning, according to IEC’s Marek Zgliczynski.
IEC Releases Proposal for Boosting Hydrocarbon Charges in Room ACs
Changes to global standard IEC 60335-2-40 would allow increasing the amount of R290 under specified circumstances; votes due by October 30.
IEC’s next HC charge-limit decision: room AC
An interim vote on hydrocarbon charges for room air conditioning may come by year’s end.
What impact will a 500-g HC charge limit have on commercial refrigeration?
Stakeholders see more adoption of hydrocarbon display cases, possibly impacting market share of CO2 and A2Ls
Europeans applaud IEC charge increase for HCs
New 500-g charge limit for flammable refrigerants in commercial cases expected to create new opportunities for stakeholders.
Opportunity seen with higher HC charge limit in U.S.
Texas grocer using R290 expects cost savings with a 500-g charge, but standards bodies and fire marshals have to weigh in.
Australia reacts to increased hydrocarbon charge limit
Participants in ATMO Australia 2019 said an increased hydrocarbon charge limit will reduce costs and accelerate adoption of propane in Australia.
In reversal, IEC approves increase of charge limit for flammable refrigerants
The global standards body approves 500-g charge limit for hydrocarbons after rejecting Malaysia vote, setting stage for wider use in commercial display cases.