Rules

The european norm dedicated to safety requirements in refrigeration and heat pumps installations, so called EN 378, is being reviewed. Two of the most significant changes deal with refrigerant classification and get this norm consistent with pressure equipment directive (PED 97/23). The release of the reviewed EN378 is scheduled for mid-2007....

F-Gas regulation.

The European regulation related to use of F-Gases is applicable since July 4th 2006. The regulation will enter into force on July 4th 2007, within the European Community member states. In order to fulfil the requirements of Kyoto protocol, the F-Gas regulation aims to reduce refrigerant leaks and refrigerant load. Moreover, all staff who handle ref...

Cooling towers.

Since July 1st 2005, when a cooling tower is installed, the regulation for « classified installation for environment protection » applies. This regulation is applicable to all cooling towers where some water goes through an air flow. The installation is either classified under “declaration” or “authorisation” mode, according the cooling capacity (...