VATIS update : ozone layer protection. Vol. 4, No. 120, Sep-Oct 2013

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....

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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 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/2093
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Summary: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 : Antarctic ozone hole hits 2013 peak size -- Steps to phase-out ozone depleting substances -- International cooperation to preserve ozone layer -- R290 partners with CO2 for efficient industrial cooling -- Eco-friendly water-based adhesive for plastic-to-plastic bonding -- Low pressure mist technology -- Spray foam insulation offers environmentally sound option -- Researchers study organic alternatives to soil fumigants THE SCIENCE OF OZONE LAYER . 4 -- Antarctic ozone hole hits 2013 peak size -- Africa is warmer due to ozone hole over Antarctica -- Ozone hole over the South Pole shrinks -- Ozone hole closing but a slow process -- Ozone treaty accidentally slowed global warming ODS PHASE-OUT IN INDIA . 6 -- Steps to phase-out ozone depleting substances -- HCFC phase-out plan for Stage-I servicing sector -- MoEF to comply with HPMP Stage-I targets IN THE NEWS . 7 -- International cooperation to preserve ozone layer -- India’s interests on HFCs phase-out -- BASIC nations agree with India’s stand on HFCs -- Training for the technicians in Fiji -- Fiji targets ozone depleting substances -- Pakistan observes Ozone day -- Philippines campaign on the preservation of the ozone layer -- Indonesia committed to protecting ozone layer -- Protecting the ozone layer is everybody’s concern -- Arkema to invest €200 million for 1234yf refrigerant gas REFRIGERATION/AIR-CONDITIONING . 10 -- Power reduction for innovative cooling technology -- Naturally refrigerated trailer -- Keeping the world cooler with ozone-friendly refrigerants -- R290 partners with CO2 for efficient industrial cooling -- Cooling technology to replace drinks refrigeration -- Refrigeration system uses CO2 to reduce carbon footprint SOLVENTS . 12 -- ...