F-Gas Reference Manual 2nd Edition

This updated 2nd Edition of the F-Gas reference manual has been written to support natural persons wishing to prove competency and undertake an assessment as stated within EU Regulation 517/2014 (F-Gas Regulations). A comprehensive reference manual with extensive contents and index for quick referencing enabling successful achievement of the mandatory European wide F-Gas Certificate. Created in line with the EU 2015/2067 syllabus. Includes forwards from: Didier Coulomb, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration. Marco Buoni, President of AREA, the European Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Contractors Association. Split into 4 sections this manual covers in detail: 1) Refrigerant properties and their environmental impact. Refrigerants that are covered within the manual include HFC's, HFO's, Hydrocarbons, Ammonia and CO2. 2) Legisilation and Regulations. Including a comprehensive section describing each article within the F-Gas Regulations. 3) Refrigeration theory and components. Including an overview of all major and ancilllary components found in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. The vapour compression cycles (sub and trans critical). Pressure Enthalpy charts and their use etc. 4) European Standards and guidance notes. The manual covers all of the theorectical information required by the regulation as well as step by step guides on the following practical activities: 1) Refrigerant recovery Component replacement 2) Pipework and brazing Pressure strength and tightness testing 3) Evacuation and de-hydration 4) Charging of refrigerants 5) Leak detection (direct and indirect)