STATE OF THE ART, MARKET AND STANDARDS EVOLUTION UPON THE USE OF HYDROCARBON REFRIGERANTS ON A/C, HEAT PUMP AND COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

摘要

This paper reviews the current existing and forthcoming (available drafts) International and European standards for heat pumps, air-conditioners, and refrigeration equipment from the point of view of the use of Hydrocarbons as refrigerants. Second, this piece summarizes the main requirements that these standards impose to their employment on the specified type of equipment. Additionally, this paper comments upon the current availability of compressors for use with hydrocarbons, according to their specific typology and size.