Real alternatives

Blended learning for alternative refrigerants

Educational material

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It must not sold, printed, copied or reproduced without prior written agreement from the Consortium. 

E-learning Platform

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Module Topics

  1. Introduction to Alternative Refrigerants – safety, efficiency, reliability and good practice (Mandatory)
  2. Safety and risk management for using alternative refrigerants (Mandatory)
  3. Design differences for alternative refrigerants 
  4. Containment of alternative refrigerants 
  5. Service and maintenance checklist for alternative refrigerants
  6. Retrofitting existing systems with low GWP refrigerants 
  7. Legislation and regulation checklist
  8. Measuring the cost of leakage of alternative refrigerants
  9. Guidance on giving advice to customers for reducing leakage 

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Modules

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Module Titles

  1. Introduction to Alternative Refrigerants – safety, efficiency, reliability and good practice 
  2. Safety and risk management for using alternative refrigerants 
  3. Design differences for alternative refrigerants 
  4. Containment of alternative refrigerants 
  5. Service and maintenance checklist for alternative refrigerants
  6. Retrofitting existing systems with low GWP refrigerants 
  7. Legislation and regulation checklist
  8. Measuring the cost of leakage of alternative refrigerants
  9. Guidance on giving advice to customers for reducing leakage