The chlorofluorocarbon (CF) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant fluids used in cooling systems today are considered to be powerful greenhouse gases.
To prevent climactic changes and global warming, the European Commission has adopted a roadmap for reducing global emissions by 2050.This directive, which relates to EU regulation No. 517/2014, is called F-Gas.
This decree is for all companies that install, maintain and sell equipment containing refrigerant fluids, as well as those that handle and distribute them.
All equipment must be designed to prevent accidental discharge of greenhouse gas. Technical measures are taken upstream to reduce leaks to a minimum.
The equipment must have a leak protection system that alerts the owner or a maintenance provider company in the event of leaks (see (EU) regulation No. 517/2014 specifying the leak monitoring methods).
The program calls for gradual reduction of the fluids available on the market from 2015 to 2030.
HFC quantities are reduced to 21% in 2030.
