Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerants from UL Solutions

A new Kigali amendment reduction milestone will come into force in January 2025. Therefore, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration manufacturers need to identify alternative refrigerants to meet these new requirements to reduce products’ greenhouse emissions.

As you approach the A2L/A3 transition, consider the advantages of navigating the changing landscape of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) compliance and trade to gain access to new markets and offer safer products around the globe — protecting people, products and reputations.

UL Solutions is a leader in the HVAC/R industry and a trusted third party in the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) business. They have the knowledge, expertise and capabilities to help you navigate the transition.

Rely on their experts to understand the mitigation requirements for commercial refrigeration, as well as for air conditioners, heat pumps and dehumidifiers, including:

• UL 60335-2-89, second edition, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor
• IEC 40335-2-89, third edition
• UL 60335-2-40, fourth edition, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
• IEC seventh edition

Their customers benefit from low GWP advisory and training services on:

• Flammable refrigerant basics and mitigation techniques
• Component certification
• Recent adaptations of flammable refrigerants requirements
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) evaluation for compressors and refrigeration pressure vessels
• Training for laboratory technicians on proper use and hazards of flammable refrigerants

And from HVAC/R benchmarking services for low GWP transition:

• Preliminary refrigerant leak testing
• Components (including sparking parts) testing and evaluation
• Mitigation advisory services
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling
• Full-scale release testing
• Evaluation of mitigation techniques in the presence of refrigerant
• Fatigue pressure test
• Global regulatory advisory for systems containing flammable refrigerants