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Refrigerants and the Environment
Introduction to environmental issues related to engineering. Review of selected multilateral agreements that are directly related to refrigerants such as Montreal and Kyoto Protocol with emphasis on compliance strategies. Present available refrigerants as well as future technologies and alternatives. Management of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) programs, good practices and safety issues. Available standards in HVAC systems and the challenges in meeting efficiency targets
Prerequisites:
0600208
0630325
(3-0-3)