Fixed refrigerant detection systems for HFCs, HFC/HFO blends, HFOs and HCFCs
Guidance Note 20
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Guidance Note
Abstract
Useful to those with a role in the specification, design and installation and operation of multi point fixed refrigerant detection systems for monitoring hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC), hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), HFC/HFO blends and hydro-chloro-fluorocarbon (HCFC). This guidance note discusses reasons for installing a system, technologies available and system maintenance.
History
Supersedes Guidance Note 20, 'Guidance note on fixed refrigerant detection systems' (IOR, 2010). Revised March 2019.
Subjects
- Building services
- Refrigeration systems
- Air conditioning/ventilation
Publisher History
The Institute of Refrigeration is an independent organisation, run for refrigeration and air conditioning professionals. They publish a number of codes of practice for the safe construction and use of refrigeration systems.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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