Ammonia as Refrigerant document approved

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) approved an Ammonia as a Refrigerant Position Document at its 2002

April 1, 2002

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) approved an Ammonia as a Refrigerant Position Document at its 2002 winter meeting. This document commits ASHRAE to these initiatives:

Promote authoritative information on ammonia by seminars and publications.
Continue research on ammonia topics such as handling, application, operation, control of emissions, and new technology.
Maintain and develop standards and guidelines for practical and safe application of ammonia in refrigeration systems.
Provide programs and publications on innovative designs and application of ammonia refrigeration.
Advise governments and code officials with information regarding ammonia.

Copies of the ASHRAE Ammonia as a Refrigerant Position Document may be downloaded for free at www.ashrae.org.