VATIS update : ozone layer protection. Vol. 4, No. 110, Jan-Feb 2012

• Main Authors: UN.ESCAP, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology 2012
• Subjects: BIOTECHNOLOGY; ENERGY POLICY; FOOD PROCESSING; ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS; OZONE LAYER; Arctic; Pacific
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/2082

VATIS Update Ozone Layer Protection is published 6 times a year to keep the readers up to date of most of the relevant and latest technological developments and events in the field of Ozone Layer Protection. The Update is tailored to policy-makers, industries and technology transfer intermediaries. Highlights : Halogenated organic molecules from the sea damage ozone -- Hot water-driven absorption chillers -- Water-based cleaners for electronic parts -- Non-ODS fire suppression system -- Environment-friendly spray foam insulation -- Bio-disinfection with semi-composted manure THE SCIENCE OF OZONE LAYER . 4 -- New satellite tool to monitor recovery of ozone layer -- Low temperatures enhance Arctic ozone degradation -- Halogenated organic molecules from the sea damage ozone -- Thinning ozone layer over Chile causes concern ODS PHASE-OUT IN INDIA . 6 -- First stage of HPMP gets ExCom’s nod -- ODS phase-out by small enterprises -- New production line for ozone-friendly air-conditioners -- CTC phase-out project in SAIL IN THE NEWS . 7 -- Regional project to combat illegal ODS trade in Asia -- New GIZ guideline on conversion of fridge production plants to hydrocarbons -- Stakeholders meet for ozone depletion control in Fiji -- Refrigeration industry turns ozone-friendly -- Indonesia reduces 8,989 MT of CFCs -- Viet Nam to phase out HCFCs by 2030 -- Islamic Republic of Iran phases out all CFC inhalers REFRIGERATION/AIR-CONDITIONING . 9 -- HFO1234ze prototype compressors -- Patent awarded for R441A HC blend -- Multi-refrigerant compressor range -- Complete automotive A/C refrigerant product line-up -- Hot water-driven absorption chillers -- 2.5 kW demonstration electrochemical compressor SOLVENTS . 11 -- Low-VOC cleaner to remove heavy greases -- Water-based cleaners for electronic parts -- Micro-refinery parts washer -- Environment-friendly adhesive remover -- Azeotrope-like solvent and mixed solvent compositions -- Production process for chlorinated rubber without CTC -- Industrial cleaner and coating system HALONS ...