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12/08/2010

In development is a Ammonia Code of Practise which has been produced by Refrigeration Industry professionals, WorkSafe Victoria, CFA and the MFB. 

This document is currently out for industry comment.

The expected Release date is October 2010.

 

10/08/2010

Ammonia (Type B2) Refrigerant, Unrestricted Charge Category III Occupancy

Most refrigerated buildings are classified as “Class 7b” this classification is determined by the purpose for which it is designed, constructed or adapted to be used. A Class 7b building is one used “ for storage, or display of goods or produce for sale by wholesale”. a plant or machinery room must have the same classification as the part of the building in which it is situated.

 

16/03/2010

Since March this year ISECO has been working with one of our supermarket clients and their refrigeration contractors to develope a CO2/R134a cascade Refrigeration Design. This has now been approved and is in construction with a microchannel Condenser. The current R290 Chest freezers, together with the new Cascade Refrigeration System will provide a low TEWI option at a workable cost for our client.

The target completion date is  the fourth quater 2011.

 

18/11/2009

As part of our ongoing review of the proposed CPRS we have put together a TEWI comparison table of the current refrigerants and there natural alternatives.

 

17/12/2008

ISECO Consulting Services has interpreted the Greenhouse and Energy Reporting ACT 2010 and the Energy Efficiency Opportunities ACT 2006 to determine the Compliance Duties that affect the refrigeration energy Users.

 

As most food processing  and distribution companies are large refrigeration and energy users, this legislation will have an effect on your business. To simplify these new requirements, ISECO have prepared an interpretation of the two Acts and supporting regulations. This documents is intended to provide a simple overview of the current situation and what may be expected in the near future by way of compliance requirements and carbon offset costs. 

 

Reports in PDF Format

 

1)Requirements For Ammonia Refrigeration Systems and Cool room ConstructionBuilding Code of Australia (BCA) – 2007 Compliance, ISECO Consulting Services Interpretation

                                  Click Here    

 

2)National Greenhouse Reporting Review

                                   Click Here 

 

3)Refrigerant TEWI Comparison Table

                                   Click Here