Volume 14, Issue 12

Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerants: Drivers of the Transition Towards Sustainable Air Conditioning

Author

Salman dawood alhussaini, Khaled e albuloushi

Abstract

Abstract:

The refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector is undergoing a radical transformation driven by global environmental agreements, most notably the Montreal Protocol and its amendments, such as the Kigali Amendment. This transformation aims to phase down hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and transition to low-GWP alternatives. This research highlights the key drivers of this transition – regulatory, environmental, technical, and economic – and provides a scientific analysis of the available alternatives, such as hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), natural refrigerants (e.g., Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbons), and new blends. It also discusses the challenges associated with this transition, such as flammability, toxicity, cost, and the need for technical upskilling, and concludes with strategies for embracing this shift towards more sustainable air conditioning systems.
 

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20252593

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