Above photograph : Prof T. Muneer, Edinburgh Napier University, presenting to Dr E. Buoni, Director Centro Studi Galileo, the quaick, the Scottish cup of friendship, as a simbol of cooperation and friendship between the University and the Institute. The cooperation is based on training and international conferences with the United Nations - UNEP and major international associations such as the intergovernmental IIR.

Second Session 

CHAIRMEN:

Speakers:  E. Macchi Politecnico of Milano - L. Lucas C.N.F. - S. Roaf - Heriot-Watt University-O. Sari University of Western Switzerland - C. Aprea, A. Greco Università di Napoli - H. Halozan Graz University of Technology, Austria - A. Presciutti University of Perugia -S. Filippini Luve Group - H. Renz, P. Trevisan Bitzer  - G. Pisano Off. Mario Dorin - P. Valero, Zgliczynski Embraco - G.L. Angelantoni - M. Zenobi  Angelantoni Industrie - J. Boone .Mayekawa Europe - A. DiCecca  ClimaSpace - - S. Pietrek Danfoss - M. Collantin consultant

Discussion with the participants in the conference

INTRODUCTION

R. Shende Head of OzonAction, United Nations  Environment Programme
D. Coulomb International Institute of Refrigeration
P. Owen, M. Avraamides, L. Antonini European Commission
A. Peru  Ministry of Environment

Speakers (open discussion):  R. Shende, H. Koppen OzonAction, United Nations  Environment Programme - P. Owen, M. Avraamides, L. Antonini European Commission - A. Peru  Ministero dell'Ambiente - D. Coulomb International Institute of Refrigeration - L. Lucas C.N.F. - A.F.F. -W. Chakroun  ASHRAE - D.Calabrese  AHRI
 - G. Fox AREA -A.Voigt European Partnership for Energy and Environment - L. Molinaroli Politecnico di Milano - D. Clodic Ecole des Mines - A. Messineo, G. Panno Universita' of Palermo - R. Camporese ITC CNR of Padova - M. Collantin consultant.- S. Ericsson BXV - N. Achaichia, G. Matteo Honeywell- L. Rollino consultant

Discussion with the participants in the conference

Fourth Session

CHAIRMEN

Fifth Session 

CHAIRMEN:

Speakers:  D. Coulomb International Institute of Refrigeration IIR - G. Cavalier Cemafroid - M. Masoero Politecnico of Torino -  - W. Bianchi Emerson Climate Technologies -T.Ferrarese  Carel -M. Franceschi, R. Camporese CNR di Padova -A. Sacchi Politecnico of Torino

GENERAL DISCUSSION WITH THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE

CONCLUSIONS ON THE FUTURE PROSPECTIVES OF REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING IN RELATION TO NEW REGULATIONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGES

S. Roaf - Heriot-Watt University
R.Shende Head of OzonAction, United Nations  Environment Programme
 

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The Path is set for RAC’s New Journey Towards Sustainability

A top-down and bottom-up approach is needed to meet targets for reduction on emissions of fluorinated refrigerants, say experts at the 14^th European gathering on refrigeration and air conditioning.  

Last week, leading authorities in refrigeration and air conditioning highlighted the need to strengthen and enforce existing regulations for fluorinated greenhouse gases. Yet, meeting environmental targets for green house gas emissions will also require end users to be educated and involved in taking responsibility for their refrigeration units.  

Nearly 200 delegates from over 23 countries across Europe, the United States, South Korea, India and Japan gathered in Milan for the second installment of the 14^th European Conference on Renewable Energy and Heating.  The conference, which was organized by the Centro Studi Galileo, European Energy Centre, UNEP, IIR and TERRE focused heavily on the latest technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) and setting an economically and environmentally sustainable vision for the industry. 

The head of OzonAction Branch of United Nations Environment Programme, Mr Shende, who chaired the conference said, “The destiny of refrigeration and air conditioning industry lies in forging a sustainable business model that cares for the environment.”  During his speech Mr Shende called to mind Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy about how beliefs and thoughts guide our habits, values and ultimately our destiny.  

“The RAC industry is starting a new journey amidst legislative threats. But on the way new job creation and other low-hanging fruits offer exceptional opportunities for a truly Green Economy.  Those opportunities should be part of our value system.” 

Yet, Didier Coulomb of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) stressed the importance of making careful choices when selecting new environmentally friendly technologies, “The selection of refrigerants needs to be linked to an energy efficient solution”. 

This was met with agreement by Marco Buoni, Vice President of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA), “AREA’s members are uniquely placed to give expert, but unbiased advice about the use of various refrigerants.  We know that CO₂ and other natural refrigerants are good for northern climates and supermarkets but they are not much used in Italy, Portugal or Spain.”  

Mr Buoni also called for more training of technicians and other staff handling natural refrigerants and not only HFCs, “the UK is trying to roll out a rapid changeover from HFC to CO₂ use because of political pressure, but the industry simply doesn’t have enough competent, fully trained field engineers to install, service and maintain them.” 

Many speakers, including the European Commission, expressed disappointment about the lack of implementation of ‘certification of personnel’ regulations in Italy, which is leading to a distortion of the EU market.  European Commission DG Climate Action, Lucia Antonini, about the future review of the F-gas regulation said  “If necessary, we will see upgrade and/or strengthen of existing legislation through clarification and enhancement of its effectiveness and efficiency”, she also also said that this could be foreseen ”to anticipate future developments by ensuring compatibility with potential international commitments for HFCs, in particular under the Montreal Protocol”. 

By implementing such changes along with increased involvement of end-users in directing the industry and helping to maintain units, it may be possible to achieve the ‘Systems Thinking’ approach which Professor Susan Roaf of Edinburgh Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh sees as an essential design principle for the future, “We must work together in strategic partnerships where the effect of each part of the industry, including the training needs of installers is considered in relationship to the health of the whole industry and our environment”. 

Written by Dr Ian Tennant

Presidents of the XIV European Conference

O R G A N I Z E D      B Y

UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme, the branch of the UN which provides leadership and encourages partnerships in caring for the environment.

IIR: International Institute of Refrigeration is a scientific and technical intergovernmental organization enabling the pooling of scientific and industrial know-how in all refrigeration fields on a worldwide scale.

E.E.C.: European Energy Centre, founded and based in the United Kingdom. The E.E.C. is the answer to the lack of highly skilled and qualified technicians in the renewable energy sector both in Europe and in developing countries.

CSG: Centro Studi Galileo, established for 36 years has held thousands of training courses in energy and climatisation, organised houndreds of conferences including thirteen European Conferences on the latest energy saving technology in climatisation; all of which identify the importance  of "Getting ready for Renewable Energy - GND"

TERRE: Centre for Technology, Education, Research and Rehabilitation of the Environment. An important centre in the University city of Pune, near Mimbai, India, TERRE with the European Energy Centre launched the Green New Deal in India.

ATF: Associazione dei Tecnici italiani del Freddo - Italian Association of Refrigeration Technicians, together with CSG, ATF has the target of developing renewable energies  and the GND.

GND: Green New Deal revolution, this is the development of new green technology. Its aim is energy saving and environment sustainability. This is seen by many experts in the field as the solution to overcoming the global recession.

THE PRESENTATION  OF THE XIII EUROPEAN CONFERENCE CSG-ATF--IIF-UNITED NATIONS UNEP
 IN THE PRESS CONFERENCE  IN  DOHA, QATAR
LAUNCHED BY UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF REFRIGERATION

From the left Alessandro Peru - Environment Ministry, ing. Didider Coulomb - director International Institute of Refrigeration , the Kuwait representative, Mr. Rajendra Shende - Head of OzonAction, UNEP and Qatar representative.
The presentation has been realized trough the publication of “International Special Issue 2008” Industria&Formazione, in the hands of the speakers which has been delivered, like already in the same ceremony of two years before to the Heads of States and Ministers of the 180 Nations who signed the Kyoto Protocol.