Overview of FKT Position Papers

The Forschungsrat Kältetechnik e.V. (FKT) published the position papers
'Contribution of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Systems to Climate Protection'  - Improvement of Energy Efficiency Reduction of Greenhouse-related Emissions'
and 'Resource efficiency in refrigeration technology'.

Position paper 'Contribution of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Systems to Climate Protection - Improvement of Energy Efficiency Reduction of Greenhouse-related Emissions'

With the position paper 'Contribution of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Systems to Climate Protection - Improvement of Energy Efficiency Reduction of Greenhouse-related Emissions' the FKT created the foundation for activities about 'Energy efficiency of refrigerating systems', started by the German refrigeration industry in 2008.

The central meaning of the paper is that it is technically possible to achieve potential energy savings of 40 % up to 2020, if accompanying political measures will be taken.

Position paper 'Resource efficiency in refrigeration technology'

Refrigeration technology can be found in all areas of everyday life - from household refrigerators to air-conditioning systems, from entire cold chains in the food industry to industrial applications.

The Forschungsrat Kältetechnik e.V. considers it to be its social responsibility to economically and carefully use resources thereby ensuring sustainable fulfilment of basic needs such as nutrition, health and quality of life. The Research Council advocates the efficient use of natural resources.

The position paper defines the resources and the saving potential which are relevant for refrigeration technology. Possible target conflicts between energy efficiency and material efficiency are defined.