Refrigerant Management
Achieve your sustainability goals
Extend your equipment lifetime
Comply with regulations
With the global phase-down on HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) and quota system imposed by EU F-Gas regulation, pressure is increasing on price and availability of high GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants. This makes it even more vital that the industry and operators make a timely transition to refrigerants with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) and have a long-term plan about the type of refrigerant used in units.
Your trusted, global advisor for all refrigerant products
Trane is dedicated to reducing the energy intensity of the world. As part of our Corporate Climate Commitment, Trane offers high efficiency products with next generation, low to ultra-low GWP refrigerants. Trane's highly experienced Service Technicians are trained to handle all refrigerants. We will help you design the right refrigerant management plan for your business so that your investment – and the environment – are safe and well protected.
F-Gas 2024 highlights: Leak detection obligations
Frequency of mandatory leak testing based on tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Tonnes of C0² equivalent | Without permanent leak detection system | With permanent leak detection system |
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0-50 | every 12 months | every 24 months |
50-500 | every 6 months | every 12 months |
above 500 | every 3 months | Permanent leak detection system is mandatory |
Frequency of mandatory inspection visits based on refrigerant charge per circuit
R1234ze, R1233zd, R514a Charge per refrigerant circuit (kg) | Without permanent leak detection system | With permanent leak detection system |
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0 - 10kg | every 12 months | every 24 months |
10 - 100 kg | every 6 months | every 12 months |
Above 100 kg | every 3 months | Permanent leak detection system is mandatory |
Refrigerant Management
Refrigerant Leak Testing
- Leak detection routines
- Identify leak location
- Detect any refrigerant type (CFC, HCFC, HFC)
- Early corrective actions can prevent leakage and avoid unplanned downtime
- Ensure refrigerant stays within the chiller
Refrigerant Monitoring
- Permanent leak detector
- Optional carbon monoxide and oxygen sensors
- Multiple refrigerant sensing capability
- BMS interface capability
- Alarms
Refrigerant Retrofit
- For chillers from 200 to 1400 kW
- Replacement of HFC refrigerants (such as R134a or R404A) with low GWP refrigerant R513A
- Only 3% cooling capacity reduction
- 50% reduction of chiller carbon footprint
- Environmental protection
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