Update on R32 Air-conditioning

and Heat Pump Manufacturing and Sales

-Progress Since Last OEWG in Bangkok 2012-

29.6.2013
Mark Stanga
Daikin Industries Ltd.
 Contents

•  Progress in Japan
•  Progress in India
•  Progress in Europe
•  Daikin’s Contributions and Future Challenges
Looking back Daikin's Presentation 2012

•  Diversity of Refrigerant Choice

•  Evaluation of R32
–  Safety Comparison
–  Energy Efficiency
–  Total Emissions (LCCP comparison)
–  Comprehensive Comparison
•  Superior Performance of R32
–  Potential Down Sizing by R32 Compared to R22
–  Higher Cooling Capacity by R32
•  Patent Release for Developing Countries
•  Barriers for R32
–  Research of Local Regulation in India
–  Distribution of R32 Gas in India
•  R32 Technical Training Trial
•  Daikin's Challenge
Progress in Japan
 Launching R32 Room AC in Japan

Daikin launched the world’s first air conditioners to use

HFC32 into the Japanese market on November 1, 2012.
 R32 RAC Line-up Expansion
Premium Model Basic Model

2.2kW
2.5kW
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2.8kW
41 0Am
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Capacity

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3.6kW
4.0kW
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5.0kW
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5.6kW Fu
6.3kW
7.1kW
8.0kW
November, 2012: 4 models
Today : 53 models
 Why is Current Progress for Small Capacities?

Refrigeration Safety Regulations for Air Conditioners

Refrigeration Capacity

Refrigerant
3 ton 20 ton

R410A Standard installation procedure

R32 Special authorization required

Risk Assessment of Mildly Flammable Refrigerant in Japan
-Introduction of Progress Report by JSRAE-
Progress in India
 Capacity Building in India

R32 Service Technician Training in India

• Project conducted under Feasibility Study Program on Bilateral Offset
Credit Mechanism
• Daikin established a technician training program to expand the Indian
servicing network for R32
• 3,600 local installers were trained in this project

Through this project India is developing the necessary expertise to

service R32 equipment throughout the country.
R32 Installation and Service Manual
 Sales Promotion in India (November 2012)

Chennai Delhi Mumbai

 Distribution of R32 Gas in India

Japan China India

Factory
R32
Distribution
Company

Step I Refilling

R32 Service Center

Installation Site

Ton Cylinder
Step II
Infrastructure Building now
Step III Near future
Cooperation with local
ISO tank manufacturers in India
 Research of Local Regulation in India

Control authority : Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization Department of

Industrial Policy & Promotion (PESO)
•  Explosive Rules 2008
•  Gas Cylinder Rules 2004 License required over 200kg storage
•  Static & Mobile Pressure Rules (SMPV) 1981 License required over 1000kg pressure vessel
Control authority Factory Advice Service and Labor Institutes
•  Factory Act 1948

Storage Charging Transportation

Scope of SMPV Scope of Gas Cylinder Act Out of Scope of Gas Cylinder
Gas Cylinder Act
Over 1000kg pressure vessel Cylinders over 200kg Act

R32

Isolation of fire
License required Anti explosion of electric facility

Should be cleared without significant investment

Progress in Europe
First Launching of R32 in Europe in Autumn 2013
Daikin’s Contributions and Future Challenges
 Japan’s Contributions to HPMPs in 2012

Japanese manufacturers shared technical

knowledge with delegates from A5
countries such as Algeria, Bangladesh,
Brazil, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Philippines and Vietnam
 Kobe Symposium November 2012
New Refrigerant and Environment Technology 2012
JRAIA organized refrigerant conference in Kobe Japan November 8-9 2012
Most updated and significant research results have been reported
 Daikin's Challenges

•  Further research for risk assessment for larger refrigerant charges

•  New Product development with R32
•  Support adoption of A2L in safety standards, transport rules and
building codes
•  Capacity building for R32 installation and servicing
•  Develop R32 refrigerant supply and distribution infrastructure
•  Continue patent release offer and negotiations in A5 countries
•  Continue supporting HPMP development in A5 countries who are
adopting R32
Thank You!!