Mahendra Senevirathne

Project CoordinatorNational Ozone Unit

Sri Lanka

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Why HCFCs need to be phased out

HCFC emission- destroy the ozone layer.

In 1989, Sri Lanka ratified the Montreal Protocol on

Substances that Deplete the Ozone. By ratifying the

Protocol and its amendments, Sri Lanka committed

to a collaborative, international effort to regulate

and phase out ozone-depleting substances April 19, 2023 2

The Phase out schedule for Sri Lanka (Article 5 countries)

ScheduleSchedule YearYearBaselineBaseline

FreezeFreeze90% import (reduction of 10%)90% import (reduction of 10%)60% import (reduction of 40%)60% import (reduction of 40%)0% import (reduction of 100%)0% import (reduction of 100%)2.5% annual average for service consumption till 1 January 2030

Average of 2009 Average of 2009 and 2010 importand 2010 import20132013201520152020202020252025

2025 to 20302025 to 2030April 19, 2023 3

Strategy in Achieving Phase out target

Sri Lanka need to 1.Limit the supply of HCFCs2.Reduce the demand of HCFCs for

manufacturing and servicing equipment3.Limit new demand for HCFC4.Reduce the emission of HCFC

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1. Limit the supply of HCFC

Restrict of import:

HCFC 22 :- 2013 -2025

Ban on import HCFC 22 – 2030 Ban on import of HCFC -141b and pre- blended polyols

with HCFC 141b from all applications From 1st Jan. 2015*Ban on import of HCFC blends (R 404 A, R 409 A) From

1st Jan 2015*

* under discussion

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Limit the supply of HCFC Continue..

In order to restrict import of refrigerant, introduce a‘quota’ system – This is already in force for ODS. New regulations have been drafted for HCFC and cabinet approval is pending for gazzetting

1. For HCFC 22- from 1st Jan 2013 until final target achieved

2. For HCFC 141 b – maximum 5 years from 01.01.2013

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2. Reduce the demand of HCFCs for manufacturing and servicing equipment

HCFC 22 use in assembly, services and installation – gradual phase out

HCFC 141 b use in foam blowing - – gradual phase out but within a short period

HCFC 141 b use for solvent application –stop as quickly as possible since many alternatives are available

Montreal Protocol identified awareness and technical

supports are needed to achieve this objective

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3. Limit new demand

Sri Lanka is planning to 1.Restrict import of HCFC based new equipment > Central Acs – 01st Jan. 2013 > Room Acs, industrial Ref services – 01st Jan 20152. adopt policy for restricting manufacturing of HCFC

equipment (Room Acs), foams using HCFCs3. adopt policy for converting used HCFC equipment

imported ,before selling at market 4. Quickly promote adoption of new alternative

technologiesApril 19, 2023 8

Alternative Refrigerant for RACRAC Subsector ODS

RefrigerantAlternative

Air Conditioning HCFC 22 R 407C, R 410 A, R 417 A, HC

Chillers HCFC 22 HFC 134A, R 410 A

Com. Refrigeration

HCFC 22 R 404 A*, R 407 C, NH3, HC, CO2

Ind. Refrigeration HCFC 22 HFCs, NH3, CO2

Transport Ref: HCFC 22 HFC 134A, R 410 A, R 507,R 407C

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4. Reduce the emissions of HCFC

Sri Lanka is planning to introduce new legislations to curtail intentional venting of HCFCs to the atmosphere.

Mandatory leakage checking- depending equipment capacity.

Give more powers to local environmental protection authorities.

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Policy enforcement mechanismsFor strengthening the policy implementationand trade control, Sri Lanka need to..train more Custom Officersbe vigilance on entry of HCFCs, HCFC blends

and HCFC-based equipment to the countryprovide information and technically advanced

tools to Customs for shipment inspection

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Policy enforcement mechanisms; Continue….

provide guidance and powers to Local Government Authority to act as an active partner in the servicing technician certification scheme

effectively maintain ODS database system and link with The Sri Lanka Customs.

Establish a solid coordination among BOI, SLPA, SL Customs, Import & Export Controller’s department, HPMP stakeholders, Associations etc

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Policy enforcement mechanisms Continue…

RAC servicing technicians should be equipped with tools and skills for efficient handling of refrigerants, especially HC and HC based ACs

promote Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim (3R)Train them in collaboration with government and

individual technical college/ vocational institutemotivate them to be allies in promoting HCFC-

free technologiesmandatory registration of technicianstrain them to prevent leaks through good

maintenance practices.;April 19, 2023 13

Policy enforcement mechanisms; Continue…educate technicians for record keepingregistration and certification of HCFC users, Registration and certification of HC based

equipment importers/distributers.Training and certification of Technicians on HC usesales of HCFCs between importer and registered

servicing workshop/certified techniciansStrengthening of the Environment Friendly

Refrigeration Associations in order to monitor technical developments concerning the certification of servicing technicians and elaboration of national standards.

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. NOU is intended to implement HCFC

phase out Management Plan (HPMP) successfully with the support of Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol, Government of Sri Lanka, Private institutions , all stakeholders and citizen of Sri Lanka, UNDP and UNEP

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