Why Are Refrigerant Leaks Detected?

While natural refrigerants, hydrocarbons (HC) and some HFOs are not very polluting, HFC, CFC and HCFC gases are particularly hazardous to the ozone layer. Environmental impact of refrigerant leaks, This requires monitoring and controlling the use of gases. Leak detection in all refrigeration plants immediately treats gas leaks as soon as they are detected, thus reducing emissions to the atmosphere. helps reduce emissions.

Any refrigerant leak in the cold production installation, service or production interruption may cause . All refrigeration equipment is designed to operate optimally with a precise refrigerant charge. Underloading caused by refrigerant leaks from the device or the cold circuit immediately leads to malfunction and energy overconsumption. Leakage may also cause potential personal injury.

Low loading of cold production equipment therefore, it may result in a decrease in productivity and a general shutdown of the device, which may result in loss of production or service. Whether it is an air conditioning malfunction or an interruption in the cold system in a warehouse or process plant, the use of a detector or a complete refrigerant detection system provides insight and interfering with upstream makes it possible.

Refrigerant leakage, which is not an unusual occurrence in any circuit, replacement and refilling of refrigerant requires .

These additional operating expenses are not insignificant. On a supermarket scale, on average each year 20% to 25% of refrigerant is lost due to leaks It is estimated.

Considering the price factor (increasingly higher for the most polluting fluids), installing a detection system and a refrigerant leak management protocol provides real financial gains by reducing refrigerant purchases.

For example, a common situation, especially in the commercial refrigeration industry, is a refrigerant leak in an installation. 10% to 45% more power consumption in cooling equipment is to lead.

Energy overconsumption is not very costly and trivial at the scale of supermarkets, air-conditioned areas or large refrigeration plants.

Control of cold equipment using refrigerant detection devices, both by charging energy excess It ensures both prevention and immediate maintenance of the equipment when a leak is detected.

National and international regulations regulate the use of refrigerants. These regulations aim to control and reduce the environmental impact of these gases. Because, checking for refrigerant leaks It is a necessity in many countries. In France, failure to comply with refrigeration regulations can result in imprisonment of up to 2 years and a fine of 75,000 euros.

In most cases, compliance with these instructions, equipment operation and periodic regulatory leak checks It is facilitated by the use of refrigerant detection systems for .

Different models of portable gas detectors has . In the context of refrigerant use, the most commonly used portable equipment is leak detectors. These detectors are dedicated to the detection of refrigerants, such as the Tru Pointe IR refrigerant leak detector . They usually include a flexible probe to perform checks and long battery life.

Leak detection, It can also be performed using the PGM IR refrigerant leak analyzer (GD connection), which offers unmatched performance with a 1ppm detection threshold. this device , a refrigerant circuit Ideal for controlling refrigerated racks and installations of all sizes with great precision.

Conventional portable single gas detector natural refrigerants Available for use. A portable CO2 detector is actually used in facilities containing carbon dioxide. PPE (personal protective equipment) olarak kullanılabilir . Bu cihazlar örneğin Covid-19 aşılarının soğutulmuş taşınmasında CO2 tehlikesine karşı kullanılır .

In facilities operating with natural refrigerants and hydrocarbons such as propane, butane, isobutane and ammonia Workers can also be equipped with flammable gas detectors to ensure their safety.

Constant detection of refrigerant leaks, It is performed by one or more fixed detectors connected to a gas detection controller. This control unit acts as the brains of the system and triggers alarms as well as servo controls such as ventilation systems and remote alarm signals.

Some fixed equipment, such as the MGS 450 refrigerant detector, can be used as stand-alone equipment. They have an integrated audible and visual alarm signal to alert you in case of danger, without the need for a controller connection.

air conditioned An indoor space, a home, hotel room and any public space can be equipped with an air conditioner gas leak detector . Discreet and easy to use, a type of device such as the MVR 300 detector provides continuous monitoring and triggers an alarm when a refrigerant leak occurs.