Webinar 28-Pioneering Natural Refrigerants a Grocery Case Study
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Pioneering Natural Refrigerants: A Grocery Case Study E360 Webinar • April 26, 2018 Speaker Andre Patenaude, C.E.T. Director – Food Retail Marketing & Growth Strategy, Cold Chain Emerson Andre is responsible for developing the North American marketing and strategy pertaining to Emerson’s food retail and chiller market. He was most recently responsible for Emerson’s global CO2 development. Andre has more than 34 years of industry experience in sales, marketing, training and business development of HVACR system architectures and applications with compression and component technologies. 2 Speaker Tristam Coffin Director – Sustainability & Facilities Whole Foods Market Tristam Coffin is the Director of Sustainability & Facilities for Whole Foods Market’s Northern California Division. Among his responsibilities, Tristam oversees the implementation of environmentally responsible programs and sustainable engineering initiatives for the 45 stores, regional office, distribution center, and 5 future stores that make up the company’s Northern California Region. Mr. Coffin is a LEED Accredited Professional, expert in resource management and holds a broad array of environmental expertise in areas including refrigeration systems, distributed energy resources, and energy efficiency. He is also a member of the company’s Global Green Mission Leadership Team. Prior to being employed by Whole Foods Market, Mr. Coffin worked in alternative energy and transportation for the Transportation Research Center of Vermont as well as in natural sciences and advocacy in Yellowstone National Park, Montana. Mr. Coffin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. 3 Speaker Drew Tombs President AHT Cooling Systems USA Drew has been working in the Refrigerated Equipment business since 2007. It began with ATC Group, a family business with AHT Cooling Distribution Rights for products in the C- Store and Consumer Goods channels. In 2012, upon AHT Cooling Systems acquisition of ATC Group, Drew became the Co-President of AHT USA with a focus on Sales and Service Operations within the company. Drew’s experience has been solely focused on Plug and Play, Self-Contained models for the Supermarket and Convenience Store industry with a shift in product offering from our standard core products to Self-Contained, Propane based Store Systems. In 2016, AHT USA began the process of planning and executing the ramp up of our 4th Manufacturing Facility in Charleston, SC. The organization transitioned to the new facility in March 2017 and began initial Vento Multi-deck assembly in April. In addition to our current staff, AHT USA expanding dramatically including key hires in Operations, Production, Store Planning, Field Installation and Service and Procurement. Prior to his current role, Drew worked as a Vice President in the Marketing and Advertising industry in Atlanta GA. Drew is based in Charleston, SC. 4 Disclaimer This presentation is intended to highlight changing developments in the law and industry topics. The law is frequently evolving and information and publications in this presentation may not reflect the latest changes in the law or legal interpretations. The statements and information provided in this presentation should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion regarding any specific facts or circumstances, but is intended for general informational purposes only. 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This presentation may not be copied or redistributed without the express written consent of Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. 5 The Latest Global Regulations Governing R-290 Use Andre Patenaude Director of Food Retail Marketing and Growth Strategy Emerson Full Circle for Natural Refrigerants No ODP No ODP Low to Very Low GWP Today Very Low GWP HFOs & Natural HFO Blends Refrigerants R1234yf, R448A, R513A CO2, NH3, Propane 2005+ 1930s HFC CFC R-404A, R-410A R-12 No Chlorine Chlorine No ODP High ODP High GWP 1990s 1980s Highest GWP HCFC R-22 Less Chlorine Lower ODP; High GWP Slide design compliments of AHT 7 Global Refrigerant Regulations Overview CARB Rulemaking #1: CARB Rulemaking #2: Adoption of EPA’s SNAP Rules 20 and 21 SLCP Strategy to Reduce HFCs Commercial Application GWP Limit Date • All refrigerant sales * 2,500 2020 • All refrigerant sales * 1,500 2024 • Non-residential refrigeration 150 2021 (> 50 lbs) • Non-residential refrigeration 1,500 2021 (20–50 lbs) • Chiller (refrig or AC) 150 2021 • AC (non-residential and 750 2021 residential) (2 or more lbs) • Sales ban on new and recycled • SLCP: Short Live Climate Pollutants Findings - Federal • EPA did not have authority to regulate HFCs as ozone- depleting substances • HFCs are no longer delisted • Supreme Court Appeal is expected within 90 days of Feb. 5, 2018 8 Global Refrigerant Regulations Overview F-Gas Europe (EU): effective May 20, 2014 Environment Canada Effective around April 18, 2018 Commercial Application GWP Date Commercial Application GWP Date Limit Limit Centralized Refrigeration - New 150 2022 Centralized Refrigeration systems – (was 1,500) 2,200 2020 - Except top side of cascade (>40kW) 1500 2022 (MT/LT racks) Self-Contained Refrigeration (Hermetic) 150 2022 Refrigeration – Condensing units 2,200 2020 Domestic Refrigeration 150 2015 Refrigeration – LT stand-alone 1,500 2020 Movable Room AC 150 2020 Single Split AC (<3kg of F-gas) 750 2025 Refrigeration – MT stand-alone (was 700) 1,400 2020 Stationary Refrigeration (<40kW) 2,500 2020 Mobile refrigeration 2,200 2025 Service (Unless Recycled or Reclaimed) 2500 2020 Chillers, refrig. and AC (was 700) 750 2025 Domestic refrigeration 150 2025 9 Refrigerant Properties Refrigerant GWP Critical LEL UEL Ignition temp. Theor. sys. MT theor. cap. MT theor. EER (safety group) (AR4) temp. (°F) (% vol.) (% vol.) (°F) charge R-404A (A1) 3922 161.7 Non-flam Non-flam Non-flam 100% 100% 100% R-22 (A1) 1810 205.1 Non-flam Non-flam Non-flam 101% 113% 91% R-134a (A1) 1430 213.9 Non-flam Non-flam Non-flam 62% 114% 85% R-290 (A3) 3 206.1 2.1% 9.5% 878 88% 112% 39% • Refrigerant grade R-290 does not have odorant • R-290 heavier than air Safety Group Higher flammability A3 B3 Lower flammability A2 B2 A2L* B2L* No flame propagation A1 B1 Increasing flammability Increasing * Max burning velocity <=10 cm/s Lower toxicity Higher toxicity Increasing toxicity 10 Perspective: Burning Velocity and Minimum Ignition Energy Class 2L Class 2 Class 3 11 Low-GWP Refrigerant Research • AHRI Flammability Research Subcommittee (FRS) • Cross-functional team working on several projects related to flammability of low-GWP refrigerants • ASHRAE and DOE sponsoring several studies • Other Research taking place through NFPA, AHAM, Japan, China Goal: To Use Science-Based Information To Fill Gaps In Safety Standards 12 AHRTI Final Report June 2017 – Leaks and Ignition Testing of A2Ls Key Learning out of this A2L Study Similar Study on A3 ongoing Now! For WebEx and Copy Of Report go to: https://goo.gl/6oLY6Z 13 The Global Refrigerant Standards and Codes ‘Process’ Revisions to Support 2L, 2 and 3 Refrigerants Refrigerant Safety Standards Standards/Regulations Equipment Application Building & Other Codes Local Codes Montreal Protocol IMC/UMC — International rd (GWP) UL 60335-2-40 3 Mechanical Code Heating and Cooling ASHRAE 15 (Developed State, County and City Equipment Safety for Commercial Developing) IRC — International Building Codes Refrigeration Systems Residential Code ASHRAE 34 UL 471 Commercial Refrigerators & IBC/IEBC — International Designation and Safety ASHRAE 15.2 Classification of Freezers Building Codes Safety for Residential Insurance Company Refrigerants Refrigeration Systems IFC — International Fire Rules UL 621 Code EPA SNAP Ice Cream Makers Flammable Significant New DOT Transportation Alternatives Policy Standards NFPA 1 — Fire Code Program ASME Section VIII Refrigerants Pressure Vessels U.S. Specific NFPA 101 — Safety Code Research ongoing Jan. 2018 2018–2021 2018–2029 International IEC 60335-2-40 6th B52 (Canada) Heating and Cooling Safety for Commercial Montreal Protocol Equipment Refrigeration (GWP) (Developed ISO-5149 IEC 60335-2-89 Developing) Safety & Environmental Commercial Refrigerating Requirements Local Building Codes? Appliances Country-Specific Building ISO-817 and Fire Codes Refrigerants — EN-378 IEC 60335-2-24 Designation and Safety Refrigerating Systems and Refrigerating Appliances, Classification Heat Pumps Ice-Cream and Ice Makers Insurance Company Rules Country Regulations Pressure Vessel Standard GHS Transportation (i.e., Switzerland, (PED, JIS, etc.) Standards Australia Source: Richard Lord, UTC Building & Industrial Systems 14 Summary Regarding Charge Limits — Now and