Seminar 10 -- Low GWP Refrigerants and the Lessons Learned from the Past

This product is a zip file that contains files that consist of PowerPoint slides synchronized with the audio-recording of the speaker, PDF files of the slides, and audio only (mp3 format) as noted.A new generation of low GWP refrigerants is growing rapidly to help tackling the global warming challenge. Today and for the second time, we are facing another environmental challenge in which refrigerants contribute to. Therefore, an important question is appearing on the horizon “How can we avoid the same mistake that we did twice before with the previous generations of refrigerants (i.e. CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs) ?”. This seminar is spotting the light on this important question and trying to find answers. The speakers represent different sectors of the HVAC industry. They will share their perspectives on this matter.1. Review of Past Refrigerant Compromises that Could Lead to Future OpportunitiesStephen Kujak, Trane Technologies, La Crosse, WI2. Alternative Refrigerant Selection for Air Conditioning Applications: Past, Present and Future TrendsOmar Abdelaziz, PhD, The American University in Cairo, Agouzah, Egypt3. Review of Low GWP Refrigerants for Air-Conditioning Beyond 2030Ankit Sethi, Honeywell International, Buffalo, NY