Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy Presentation | Page 21

Status Quo , Safe Handling

R290 light commercial refrigeration units introduced into the South African market in excess of 37500 for 2020 and 44800 in 2021

Unitary Air conditioning suppliers are moving towards A2 and A2L refrigerants

“ Training needs to be at the forefront of advancements made by industry in introducing new technologies , safety aspects and procedures required to the technical and other personal working in the industry ”

Current training includes HCFS ’ s , HFC ’ s , HFO ’ s , Hydro Carbons , R32 , Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide at certain providers .

The latest safe handling of refrigerants curriculum includes all of the above mentioned refrigerants