ASHRAE Document outlines commitment to natural refrigerants.
Press Release Summary:
In position document, ASHRAE outlines its support for research, assessment, and strategic growth in use of natural refrigerants in refrigeration systems and technologies. ASHRAE demonstrates commitment to application of natural refrigerants; development of strategic relationships to advance natural refrigerants; consideration of natural refrigerants in existing and new guidelines, codes, and standards; and provision of guidance and education to policy makers and public.
Original Press Release:
ASHRAE Position Document Outlines Commitment to Natural Refrigerants
ATLANTA - In a new position document, ASHRAE outlines its support for research, assessment and strategic growth in the use of natural refrigerants such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, air and water in refrigeration systems and technologies.
ASHRAE's Position Document on Natural Refrigerants can be read at http://www.ashrae.org/positiondocuments.
As the industry searches for alternatives that have low global-warming potential, natural refrigerants are gaining increased interest. These refrigerants offer the potential to improve the environmental performance of refrigeration systems, according to ASHRAE.
"In light of the current global scenario, ASHRAE's response to the demand for environmental sustainability is to promote the development of systems that use natural refrigerants, safely, economically and efficiently," Bill Harrison, ASHRAE president, said.
With this position document, ASHRAE demonstrates its commitment to:
the application of natural refrigerants
the development of strategic relationships to advance natural refrigerants
the consideration of natural refrigerants in existing and new guidelines, codes and standards
the provision of guidance and education to policy makers and the public
the creation and dissemination of methods and tools for environmental assessment of refrigeration systems
the publication of technical information highlighting best practices from a safety, reliability and efficiency standpoint
the promotion of authoritative information on natural refrigerants through seminars and publications
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
Contact: Jodi Dunlop
Public Relations
678-539-1140
jdunlop@ashrae.org
