Member Briefing JAPAN Presented by: Tetsuji Okada, JRAIA
Top 3 issues in 2017 - JRAIA 1. Revision of the legislation in Japan under Kigali Amendment 2. Global action for Kigali Amendment Detailed regulations Safety Issues( IEC, ISO..) 3. Follow up the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons Designated products(new, added) Promotion of products with alternative refrigerants in each sectors
Regulation Update in Japan and Symposium in Kobe
Timeline of Regulations and Protocols History of Symposium in Kobe 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 Vienna Convention Global Montreal Protocol UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol Copenhagen Accord Dubai Pathway. Kigali Amendment. Paris Decision. Japan Ozone Layer Protection Law Global Warming Countermeasure Plan HCFC produce regulation starts Revised Freon Act HFC introduction Automotive Recycle Act Home Appliance Recycle Act Amendment Freon Recovery &Destruction Act Symposium in Kobe Sympo #1(R22 & R502) Sympo. #2-5 (HCFC alternative) Sympo. #6-12 (New refrigerants & Environment) Co-sponsor +ARI +HRAI, Eurovent, CRAA +ICARHMA, KRAIA, ABRAVA +EPEE, AREMA
Abstract of Symposium in Kobe 2016 (since 1994) Date : 1, 2 of Dec. 2016 Venue : International Conference Centre Kobe, Main Hall, Kobe city, Japan Technical Session : (9 sessions) 1 : Environmental issues International presenters from IGSD(US), AHRI, EPEE, GPMI(Ch) and JRAIA(ASEAN) 2 : Compressors and Lubricants Research of Compressors and Lubricants for Alternative refrigerants 3, 4 : Safety of 2L Refrigerants 1, 2 Risk assessment for A2L refrigerants, Standards and Guidelines( Final reports) 5, 6 : Energy Conservation 1, 2 Introduction of High energy efficiency products 7, 8, 9 : New Refrigerants and Their System 1, 2, 3 Alternative refrigerants, Element development and Products for them
Global environmental protection policy Agreement at MOP 28 and situation in Japan Japan kco2-t % 120 HFC phase down now 10 yr later 20 yr later 30 yr later freeze NonA5 A5-G1 A5-G2 70,000 100 60,000 80 50,000 40,000 30,000 60 40 Prospects of Japan 20,000 10,000 20 HFC B.L. Non A5 HFC B.L. A5-G1 HFC B.L. A5-G2 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050
Legislation in Japan :Target GWPs Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons sets target GWP and its schedule (plan) for each designated product Designated Products Target GWP (Weighted Average GWP) Target year Room air conditioning (Mini-Split) 750 2018 Commercial air conditioning (Split) 750 2020 Mobile air conditioning 150 2023 Condensing unit and refrigerating unit 1500 2025 Cold storage warehouses 100 2019 Urethane foam 100 2020 Dust blowers 10 2019
Actual data of HFC reduction kco2-t Trend of HFC Shipment CONTENT OF HFC SHIPMENT 60,000 50,000 40,000 52,803 47,734-10% Not bad!! 42,400 R143a 9% etc. 12% R32 12% 30,000 20,000 10,000 R134a 32% R125 35% 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 (target) Data by METI(14-Dec-2016)
Global efforts Regulatory overview of each region U.S. Europe Japan Legislation/ Act Clean Air Act SNAP F Gas Regulation, Act Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons High pressure gas safety act National legislation Building Code IMC, UMC, etc. Building Code High pressure gas safety act International standards Standard / regulations (define ref types) Standard / regulations (safety) ASHRAE34 ASHRAE15 UL60335-2-40 UL484, etc. ISO817(refrigerant classification) Relevant standards based on ISO EN378 EN60335-2-40 ISO5149(safety) High pressure gas safety act High pressure gas safety act JIS C9335-2-40 JRA standards, etc.
Legislation in Japan :Revision of Classification 1. What is High Pressure Gas Safety Act? This act is the regulation for high pressure gas, but covers toxicity and flammability of the refrigerants, and applies to HVAC equipment of the size above certain refrigerant volume. 2. Step toward revision of classification for A2L refrigerants (legislations to assure safety) Legal action Step toward revision Evaluation of Performance (Efficiency) Risk Assessment 09-2016 11-2016 High Pressure Gas Safety Act Building Act Fire Service Act reference Market launch Including product and installation, etc. JRA standards & guidelines Revision of classification 10
JRA Standards and Guidelines No. of Std. Title References JRA GL20 JRA 4068 JRA GL14 JRA GL15 JRA 4070 JRA GL16 Appropriate measures to prevent combustion against refrigerant gas leakage from the refrigerant charge equipment using semi-inert gas Requirements of refrigerant leak detector and alarm for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment Guideline for prevention of refrigerant leakage from refrigerating and air conditioning equipment and systems using fluorocarbon Guideline of design construction for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from chiller using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants Requirements for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial air conditioners using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants Guideline of design construction for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial air conditioners using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants ISO 817 ISO 5149-1, -3:2014 IEC 6033-2-40 61D/338/INF:2016 ISO 5149-1, -3:2014 ISO 14903 ISO 5149-2, -3, -4 IEC 60335-2-40 IEC 60079-10-1 ISO 5149-1, -2, -3, -4 ISO 5149-1/Amd1 ISO 5149-1, -2, -3, -4 ISO 5149-1/Amd1
JRA Standards and Guidelines No. of Std. Title References JRA 4072 JRA GL18 JRA 4073 JRA GL19 Requirements for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial refrigeration equipment using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants Guideline of design construction for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial refrigeration equipment using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants Requirements for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial packaged air conditioner for facilities using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants Guideline of design construction for ensuring safety against refrigerant leakage from commercial packaged air conditioner for facilities using lower flammability(a2l) refrigerants ISO 14903 IEC 60079-10-1:2015 IEC 60335-2-40:2013 ISO 5149-1 IEC 60079-10-1:2015 IEC 60335-2-40:2013 IEC 60335-2-40 61D/338/INF:2016 IEC 60335-2-40 61D/338/INF:2016 IEC 60335-2-40 61D/338/INF:2016
Main Point of the relaxation of High pressure gas safety Act 1. Revised classification A2L refrigerants.(r32, R1234yf, R1234zd) 2. Reference of JRA Standards and Guidelines. Refrigerants Refrigeration capacity** -22kW 22-37kW 37-148kW 148-370kW 370kW- Fluorocarbon (inert gas) Not applicable* Applicable* Notification required Fluorocarbon (particular inert gas) R32, R1234yf, R1234zd Fluorocarbon, NH3 (excl. inert gas) Not applicable* Not applicable* Applicable* Applicable* Notification required Notification required Approval required Others(CO2, A3) Notification required Approval required *: approval or notification is not required **: originally defined by JRT(Japanese Refrigerant Ton)
Global environmental protection policy Plan for Global Warming Countermeasure (May 2016;Cabinet Decision) CO2 Emission (M t-co2) FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Reduction ratio(vs.2013) Energy-originated CO2 1,219 1,235 927-24.9% Industrial 457 429 401-6.5% Commercial 239 279 168-39.8% Residential 180 201 122-39.3% Transport 240 225 163-27.6% Energy Transformation 104 101 73-27.7% 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs) 12.7 31.8 21.6-32.1% Trend of Final energy consumption in each fields(m kl) Energy Transformation, 101, 8% 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs), 31.8, 2% 1,400 1,200 12.7 31.8 104 101 Based on MOE documents Transport, 225, 18% Industrial, 429, 34% 1,000 800 600 240 225 180 201 21.6 73 163 122 Residential, 201, 16% Commercial, 279, 22% 400 200 0 239 279 168 457 429 401 FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Industrial Commercial Residential Transport Energy Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs)
Global environmental protection policy Plan for Global Warming Countermeasure (May 2016;Cabinet Decision) CO2 Emission (M t-co2) Countermeasure for 4 Fgas(HFCs) Promotion of low Reduction GWP or Non fluorinated refrigerants FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Leak prevention ratio(vs.2013) of fluorinated gases 1,219 >> 1,235 periodical 927 inspection -24.9% etc. Industrial 457 Recovery 429 401 of refrigerants -6.5% from Refrigerators or Acs Commercial 239 279 168-39.8% Complying with the revised act on Fgas. Energy-originated CO2 Residential 180 201 122-39.3% Transport 240 225 163-27.6% Energy Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs) Energy Transformation, 101, 8% 104 101 73-27.7% 12.7 31.8 21.6-32.1% Trend of Final energy consumption in each fields(m kl) 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs), 31.8, 2% 1,400 1,200 12.7 31.8 104 101 Based on MOE documents Transport, 225, 18% Industrial, 429, 34% 1,000 800 600 240 225 180 201 21.6 73 163 122 Residential, 201, 16% Commercial, 279, 22% 400 200 0 239 279 168 457 429 401 FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Industrial Commercial Residential Transport Energy Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs)
Global environmental protection policy Plan for Global Warming Countermeasure (May 2016;Cabinet Decision) CO2 Emission (M t-co2) FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Reduction ratio(vs.2013) Energy-originated CO2 1,219 1,235 927-24.9% Industrial 457 429 401-6.5% Commercial 239 279 168-39.8% Residential 180 201 Industrial 122 HP -39.3% Transport 240 225 163-27.6% Energy Transformation 104 101 73-27.7% 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs) 12.7 31.8 21.6-32.1% Energy Transformation, 101, 8% Countermeasure in commercial sector Spread of AC with High energy efficiency 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs), 31.8, 2% 1,200 104 101 Based on MOE documents Energy Saving of New and Renewal buildings >>Mandating energy-saving standards Spread HP hot water systems(29k 140K units) Trend of Final energy consumption in each TR program fields(m operation kl) 1,400 12.7 31.8 BEMS Transport, 225, 18% Industrial, 429, 34% 1,000 800 600 240 225 180 201 21.6 73 163 122 Residential, 201, 16% Commercial, 279, 22% 400 200 0 239 279 168 457 429 401 FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Industrial Commercial Residential Transport Energy Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs)
Global environmental protection policy Plan for Global Warming Countermeasure (May 2016;Cabinet Decision) CO2 Emission (M t-co2) FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Reduction ratio(vs.2013) Energy-originated CO2 1,219 1,235 927-24.9% Industrial 457 429 401-6.5% Commercial 239 279 168-39.8% Residential 180 201 122-39.3% Transport 240 225 163-27.6% Energy 104 101 73-27.7% Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs) 12.7 TR program 31.8 21.6 operation -32.1% Energy Transformation, 101, 8% Countermeasure in residential sector Energy Saving of New and Renewal housings >>Mandating energy-saving standards, ZEH Spread HP hot water systems(4.2m 14M units) Trend of Final energy consumption HEMS in each fields(m kl) 1,400 Promotion of nationwide campaigns 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs), 31.8, 2% 1,200 12.7 31.8 104 101 Based on MOE documents Transport, 225, 18% Industrial, 429, 34% 1,000 800 600 240 225 180 201 21.6 73 163 122 Residential, 201, 16% Commercial, 279, 22% 400 200 0 239 279 168 457 429 401 FY2005 FY2013 FY2030 Industrial Commercial Residential Transport Energy Transformation 4 fluorinated gases(hfcs)
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