ECO-FRIENDLY REFRIGERANTS IN THE LIGHT OF MONTREAL AND KYOTO PROTOCOLS

摘要

The successful implementation of the "Montreal Protocol's being appreciated for its significant reduction in emission level of ozone depleting substances in the atmosphere. The refrigeration industry accepted the challenge of CFC phase out and new refrigerant like HFCs and HCs are replacing CFC in all commercial and industrial application. But the recent finalization of "Kyoto Agreement" has again changed the concept of Eco-friendly refrigerant. This paper takes a fresh look at the alternative refrigerants that are being considered as replacement to CFC.