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The Australian Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Code of Good Practice

Part 1: Reduction of Emissions of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants in Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Applications

Attention: This Code does not address the use of hydrocarbon or ammonia refrigerants.

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The Australian Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Code of Good Practice

Part 1: Reduction of Emissions of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants in Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Applications

Attention: This Code does not address the use of hydrocarbon or ammonia refrigerants.

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CONTENTS
1 2 3 FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 3.1 SCOPE 3.2 DEFINITIONS 4 DESIGN 4.1 COMPRESSORS 4.2 REFRIGERANT CONDENSERS AND EVAPORATORS 4.3 REFRIGERANT PIPELINES AND FITTINGS
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1 2 4 4 4 7 7 9 10 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 22 23 24 24 24 26

4.4 VALVES 4.5 RELIEF DEVICE 4.6 AIR PURGERS (NEGATIVE PRESSURE SYSTEMS) 4.7 PUMP DOWN CAPABILITY 4.8 OIL DRAINING 4.9 CHARGE MONITORS AND LEAK DETECTORS 5 DEVELOPMENT 5.1 SEALED SYSTEMS 5.2 PACKAGED SYSTEMS 5.3 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND SUBASSEMBLIES 6 MANUFACTURE 6.1 CLEANLINESS OF SYSTEMS 6.2 LEAK-TESTING 6.3 PUMP DOWN FACILITIES 6.4 HOLDING PRESSURES 7 8 TRAINING OF PERSONNEL INSTALLATION AND SERVICING 8.1 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 8.2 EVACUATION METHOD 8.3 SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT 8.4 CLEANING AND FLUSHING A CONTAMINATED SYSTEM 8.5 LABELLING 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9.2 ADVICE TO EQUIPMENT USERS 10 RETROFITTING

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RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERANTS 11.1 DURING MANUFACTURE, INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING, DECOMMISSIONING AND SERVICING 11.2 DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERANTS

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HANDLING AND STORAGE OF REFRIGERANTS 12.1 HANDLING AND STORAGE 12.2 CHARGING 12.3 REFRIGERANT TRANSFER BETWEEN CONTAINERS

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ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS AND LUBRICANTS 13.1 ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS

APPENDICES
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DEALING WITH THE RECOVERY OF FLUOROCARBONS MIXED WITH OTHER REFRIGERANTS FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS

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1 FOREWORD
Two issues have emerged in the last decade, which have focused the worlds attention on the atmosphere. These are the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer and the enhanced greenhouse effect (leading to global warming). Both effects are exacerbated by the avoidable emissions of many of the refrigerants used in refrigeration and air-conditioning. The objective of the Code of Good Practice is to assist in the reduction of emissions into the atmosphere of substances that deplete the ozone layer or contribute to global warming. This Code recognises the important role the Australian refrigeration and air-conditioning industry can have in helping achieve the objectives of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer by reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances. This Code also recognises the potential environmental effects on global warming, both directly through emissions of refrigerants and indirectly through inefficient use of energy. This Code should be adopted by relevant trade associations, education institutions and the industry in general, and should be supported by the Commonwealth and State governments. It is not exhaustive, but covers a wide range of applications related to the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry. To this end, the Code does not constitute a technical design document and must be used with other Standards and codes of practice already in existence. This Code has been revised to cover the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (see Appendix 2 and Appendix 3). The use of hydrocarbons (HCs) and ammonia in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment will need to be considered separately following the revision of Australian Standard AS 16771998. Compliance with this Code of Good Practice by those who manufacture, install and service refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment using ozone-depleting substances is a recommendation of the ANZECC Revised Strategy for Ozone Protection in Australia 1994, and a requirement of ozone protection legislation in most Australian States and Territories. Observance of this Code can assist organisations meet commitments made under Greenhouse 21C Challenge, help achieve the targets of the Australian Greenhouse Response Strategy and also assist in achieving the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The first edition of the Code of Good Practice was published in 1990 under the sponsorship of the Association of Fluorocarbon Consumers and Manufacturers (AFCAM) now the Australian Fluorocarbon Council. In 1992 the Code was revised and issued through Standards Australia as Handbook HB40. Because of rapid changes that have taken place in the development of new refrigerants and technologies within the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry, it was recognised that a further revision of the Code was necessary. This revision of the Code was sponsored by the Australian Fluorocarbon Council. Draft copies of the Code were distributed for industry comment and the Committee considered all submissions.
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Acknowledgment is also made of the following documents: ARI 580 (2000), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Performance of Non-Condensable Gas Purge Equipment for Use with Low Pressure Centrifugal Liquid Chillers ARI 700 (1999), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Standard for Fluorocarbon Refrigerants ARI 740 (1998), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Standard for Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Equipment Australian Standards AS 12101997 and amendments, Unfired pressure vessels AS 16771998 and amendments, Parts 1 & 2 Refrigerating systems AS 2030.11999 and amendments, Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene AS 43321995 and amendments, The storage and handling of gases in cylinders AS 29921987 and amendments, Labelling of compressed gas cylinders AS 4211.31996 and amendments, Gas recovery or combined recovery and recycling equipment, Part 3: Fluorocarbon refrigerants from commercial/domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems AS 44841997 and amendments, Industrial, medical and refrigerant compressed gas cylinder identification Australian Dangerous Goods Code (Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail). Sixth Edition

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AIRAH (1998), Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, Refrigerant selection guide Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council (ANZECC) Report No. 30. Revised Strategy for Ozone Protection in Australia, 1994 Commonwealth of Australia National Greenhouse Response, National Greenhouse Strategy 1998 Commonwealth Department of Environment, Sport and Territories 1995, Greenhouse 21C Challenge

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3 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 SCOPE
This Code is intended to cover all systems classifiable as commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including heat pumps, which use refrigerants, listed in Appendix 2, Appendix 3 or any other fluorocarbon refrigerant. Domestic refrigeration, room air-conditioners (RACs) and automotive airconditioning systems are the subjects of separate Codes. This Code has been developed with the intention of reducing emissions into the atmosphere of refrigerants listed in Appendix 2, Appendix 3 or any other fluorocarbon refrigerant. Environmental benefits and cost savings from reduced refrigerant losses can be expected from the application of this Code, including the use of alternative refrigerants (see also Section 13).

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3.2 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Code the following definitions apply: 3.2.1 Accreditation Means that the individual holds relevant State or Territory authorisation or accreditation to work with controlled refrigerants or articles. Alternative refrigerant Any standard refrigerant or refrigerant blend that does not contain any substance listed in Appendix 2 under CFCs/HCFCs can be used as a replacement refrigerant in existing systems or in new systems, provided it complies with the equipment manufacturers specifications. Azeotrope A mixture of two or more refrigerants, which when mixed in precise proportions behave as a single refrigerant. Blend A proprietary combination of two or more refrigerants, which form a single refrigerant with specified thermodynamic properties. Container A portable storage vessel used for the storage and transport of refrigerant liquid and refrigerant vapour. It encompasses terms such as drum, bottle, vessels, cylinder and similar, so as to distinguish its use solely for refrigerant. Contaminated refrigerant A refrigerant containing oil, acid, noncondensables and/or moisture, and/or other foreign substances. This could include mixed refrigerants (cocktails) that are not manufactured product.

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