ACHR News recently shared an article on how standard recovery units may not have the safety features needed for mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerants. 

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The local Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has requested HFC refrigerant import / export data for 2015 to 2018 to update its HFC (pure and blended) inventory. Submissions are due 8 November 2019. 

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Initially, the proposed standard has fallen one vote short of approval, preventing the hydrocarbon (HC) charge limit for A3 refrigerants from rising to 500g from 150g in HVAC&R applications. However, in May, a recount saw the new standard approved. 

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By Cyril Macquet-Maurel of Shosholoza Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Checking and setting superheat at commissioning stage is important to ensure the efficient running and long life of the refrigeration equipment.

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