Source: https://www.fluorocarbons.org/f-gas-regulation/annexes/fluorinated-greenhouse-gases/
Timestamp: 2019-11-17 15:09:00
Document Index: 513832253

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Annex I : Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases referred to in Point 1 of Art. 2 - Fluorocarbons
Annex I : Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases referred to in Point 1 of Art. 2
Annex I lists the fluorinated greenhouse gases that are defined in Article 2 of the F-Gas Regulation. It is split into 3 sections:
Section 1 on HFCs refers to hydrofluorocarbons.
HFCs are a family of chemicals that have characteristics that make them well suited to refrigeration. HFC refrigerants are used in a wide range of applications throughout the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump markets.
HFCs have a very high GWP (global warming potential) which means that any HFCs emitted to the atmosphere have a strong impact on global warming. For this reason, the FGas Regulation is aimed at minimising emissions of HFCs.
Section 2 on PFCs refers to perfluorocarbons.
PFCs are a family of chemicals that have a small number of specialist applications. They are never used in isolation as refrigerants but a small number of refrigerant blends include a tiny proportion of PFCs in their formulation.
PFCs have a very high GWP (global warming potential) which means that any PFCs emitted to the atmosphere have a strong impact on global warming. For this reason, the FGas Regulation is aimed at minimising emissions of PFCs.
More information on PFCs can be found in ‘Learn about … PFCs’.
Section 3 on SF6 refers to Sulphur Hexafluoride
SF6 is used primarily as an electrical insulation in power transmission systems.
The Global Warming Potentials (GWPs) are referenced from the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. For more information, please consult ‘Learn about … Selecting and using GWP values for refrigerants’.
F-Gas Regulation Implementation and Compliance
II. Containment
Art. 3-6: Leakage prevention during use, incl. record keeping
Art. 7: Emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in relation to production
Art. 8-9: Recovery & producer responsibility schemes
Art. 10: Training and certification
III. Placing on the market and control of use
Art. 11&13: Restrictions and control of use
Art. 12: Labelling, product and equipment information
Art.14: Pre-charging of equipment with HFCs
IV. Reduction of quantity of the HFCs placed one the market
Art. 15: Reduction of the quantity of HFCs placed on the market (phase-down)
Art. 16-18: Allocations of quota, authorization to use quota for HFCs in imported equipment
Art. 19: Reporting on HFC production, import, export, feedstock use and destruction
Art. 20: Collection of emissions data
Art. 21: Review
Art. 22: Exercise of the regulation
Art 23: Consultation Forum
Art. 24: Committee procedure
Art. 25: Penalties
Art. 26: Repeal
Art. 27: Entry into force and date of application
Annex II : Other Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases subject to reporting in accordance with Art. 19
Annex III : Placing on the market prohibitions referred to in Art. 11(1)
Annex IV : Method of calculating the total GWP of a mixture
Annex V : Calculation of the maximum quantity, reference values and quotas for placing HFCs on the market
Annex VI : Allocation mechanism referred to in Art. 16
Annex VII : Data to be reported pursuant to Art. 19
Documentation : DG Clima and other sources