HFC
Greenhouse gas initials
HFC stands for hydrofluorocarbon, a class of synthetic compounds used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
HFCs replaced ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) but are themselves potent greenhouse gases, now being phased down under international agreements.
The technician recharged the AC unit with an HFC refrigerant.
Fluorinated cooling chemical
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- aerosolMist in gas
- air-conditioningMechanical indoor cooling
refrigeration · HVAC · charging · recovery · retrofit · drop-in · blend
Substances released into air
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- mitigationReduction of severity
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
compliance · reporting · quota
Acrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel
- isobutaneBranched four-carbon alkane
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- water-basedHaving water as medium
conversion · transition · replacement · retrofit · next-generation
Federal environmental regulator
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- banOfficial restriction on something
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- reportingConveying documented information
certification · reclamation · disposal · labeling · registration · enforcement · penalty · exemption
hydrofluorocarbon
Fluorinated cooling chemical
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- aerosolMist in gas
air-conditioning · refrigeration · HVAC · charging · recovery · retrofit · drop-in · blend
emissions
Substances released into air
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- mitigationReduction of severity
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
venting · compliance · reporting · quota
ammonia
Acrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel
- isobutaneBranched four-carbon alkane
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
water-based · conversion · transition · replacement · retrofit · next-generation
EPA
Federal environmental regulator
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- banOfficial restriction on something
- complianceAdhering to requirements
reporting · certification · reclamation · disposal · labeling · registration · enforcement · penalty · exemption