Refrigerant leak control

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It inspects cold circuits and replaces coolants with less impact options when renovating equipment.

Subject: Farms and livestockContext: Farms · Livestock · Rural environmentCost: mediumEffort: mediumLevel: recommendedStage: planning and operationMaturity: established
Principle of Control de fugas de refrigerantes
Operating principle

How it works

It inspects cold circuits and replaces coolants with less impact options when renovating equipment.

A farm can reduce losses and pressures on soil, water and climate through coordinated decisions on facilities, animals, people and inputs.

When does it make sense?

  • The holding can identify its starting position
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the measure
  • Its impact on well-being, resources and viability is verified

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Delimit the measurement and measure the starting position.

  2. 2

    Apply the measure with competent personnel and check for site-specific risks.

  3. 3

    Follow results, maintain the solution and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Lower pressure on resources

Better operation continuity

Less avoidable losses

Limitations and precautions

  • Handling requires enabled personnel and a solution compatible with safety and performance.
  • Results depend on climate, size, handling and supply chains.
  • The health and well-being of people and animals must be maintained.

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