ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 59 No redesign. Just compliance. Prepare now for the upcoming F-Gas (EU) 2024/573 regulation with Rittal’s next-generation cooling. ble Learn more about R-1234yf www.rittal.ie Industry News for the use of this refrigerant in enclosure cooling units deemed it “low risk”. In the automotive industry, various tests and analyses for using R-1234yf have been performed. The results show the overall risk to be higher than when using R-134a, but they also show no relevant general increase in risk in the event of an accident. In Japan, R-1234yf has been used in enclosure cooling units and other cooling systems for many years now. As Rittal has been supplying units containing R-1234yf to the Japanese market since 2018, it has gathered a lot of experience with this substance. Machine manufacturers can therefore use Rittal cooling units and chillers in enclosures and other applications for the foreseeable future without having to make any major changes. This means they can sell their equipment worldwide and remain in compliance with the relevant regulations. Thanks to UL and IEC certifications, the very low volumes of A2L used, and a safety optimised design, these Rittal units can be used anywhere in the world without any need for additional safety measures. CREATING PLANNING CERTAINTY Rittal offers its customers a complete, future-proof portfolio that covers all applications. The cooling unit and chiller technology delivers a sustainable, energyefficient and viable solution for the long term – one that extends well beyond mere transitional technology. For special cases in which operators document an unacceptable risk in their application, Blue e units with the refrigerant R-513A (GWP 631) continue to be available. From 1 January 2027, cooling units with a cooling output of up to 12 kW must use refrigerants that meet this GWP limit. DID YOU KNOW? GWP-based reduction in the available volume of HFC refrigerant from 2015 to 2050. For further information: www.rittal.ie
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