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