report regional... · Web viewAdditionally it was believed that lack of training and tooling of...
13
Regional Technical Meeting on Refrigeration Grand Coastal Inn Plantation Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara Guyana
Transcript of report regional... · Web viewAdditionally it was believed that lack of training and tooling of...
Regional Technical Meeting on RefrigerationGrand Coastal Inn
Plantation Le Ressouvenir, East Coast DemeraraGuyana
National Ozone Action Unit, Hydrometeorological Service
Ministry of Agriculture
March 30-31, 2011Meeting objective
The meeting was organised around the overarching themes of certification of refrigeration technicians, alternative technologies and management of refrigeration associations. This was to provide a forum for the deliberations at regional level on these pertinent areas as it relates to the refrigeration industry and their role in the assisting countries in maintaining compliance to the Montreal Protocol by achieving phase out targets.
Opening Ceremony
An official ceremony to observe the opening of the technical meeting on refrigeration was held on March 31, 2011. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks by Mr. Garvin Cummings, Chief Hydrometeorological Officer (ag) who reiterated the importance of these deliberations to all present.
Ms. Artie Dubrie, representative of the United Nations Environment Programme, expressed thanks to the Government of Guyana for affording her the opportunity to participate in this meeting on air-conditioning and refrigeration. She recognized the eagerness of the participants to standardize their industry. In this regard she urged participants to - keep abreast with new technologies as well as to provide the highest service to clients, in keeping with national and international requirements. Participants were also encouraged to become involved in international issues that are likely to impact their industry. Ms. Dubrie acknowledged the participation of Haiti in air-condition and refrigeration meeting as part of the Caribbean region, pointing to the dedication of the Haitian Government to the protection of the environment and man, even the country focuses its efforts on rebuilding their economy.
In the keynote address delivered by Honourable Robert Persaud, Minister of Agriculture, participants were welcomed to the meeting. Minister Persaud confirmed that Guyana has maintained compliance under the Montreal Protocol and pointed that this is an indication that Guyana continues to play its part in the protection of the environment. This he said has given impetus to the success of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). He highlighted the importance of the meeting and urged technicians to ensure that the refrigeration industry limits their impact on climate change thereby contributing to the
safety of our planet. He cautioned that historical neglect of issues related to climate change has resulted in the negative environmental impacts we currently face. To this end, he commended the commitment of regional countries in addressing the challenges of ozone depletion and climate change, which he said was demonstrated through the presence and participation of the various regional representatives. He concluded by wishing participants to the meeting fruitful and productive deliberations.
Certification of Refrigeration Technicians1. Discussions regarding certification of refrigeration technicians were opened with a
presentation from CARICOM outlining the major elements of the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), free movement of labour in the CSME, imperatives for workforce development, Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) reform, the establishment of the system of Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) and the importance of CVQs to CSME.
2. It was pointed out that CVQs were implemented as a means of facilitating free movement of categories of workers that were not previously covered by the Caricom free movement initiative. Among the new categories of workers targeted under the CVQ programme are refrigeration and air conditioning technicians. On this regard, participants agreed on the importance of CVQ in standardizing the training and certification of refrigeration technicians regionally.
3. It was outlined that only three countries in the region are currently approved to issue CVQs. These are Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica. Countries were therefore encouraged to utilize resources available in these countries that are advanced in the implementation of the CVQ to avoid duplication of efforts and misuse of resources.
4. In the spirit of promoting regional collaboration on this regard, level one standard for refrigeration and air conditioning prepared by Trinidad and Tobago was presented and reviewed by participants present. This standard is slated to be submitted to CARICOM for approval in July, 2011. Following its approval, this standard will be available for use in all Caribbean territories desirous of issuing CVQ for refrigeration and air conditioning.
5. To ensure that adequate emphasis is placed on the environment in regional
curricula, the CARICOM representative advised that this should be brought to the attention of CANTA through a formal letter to ensure adequate consideration is given to the incorporation of environmental issues during review of regional standards. Participants were advised that the development of standards is coordinated through local TVET bodies and regionally, through CANTA.
Alternative Technologies6. On the matter of short term alternatives the meeting examined the implications for
the current alternatives 410a and 407C to refrigerant HCFC 22 to be phased out under the second schedule of the Montreal Protocol. Among these were, reluctance of equipment owners to retrofit existing equipment to new alternatives especially in cases where the cost for conversion is high. Additionally it was believed that lack of training and tooling of technicians to handle technologies, may create safety concerns, particularly in the case of R410a.
7. Hydrocarbon, Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide were explored by participants as viable longer term alternative refrigerants for the refrigeration industry. These refrigerants were hailed for their low cost as well as low environmental impact. Availability of these refrigerants regionally and training on safe handling and their applications continues to be major challenges for their exclusive adoption by the regional industry.
8. The meeting considered appropriate building designs as a response to ozone depletion and climate change. It was emphasized that appropriate building designs can assist in reducing the demand for mechanical cooling (air conditioning) in contemporary buildings as countries seek to address both ozone depletion and climate change. Primary consideration for the designing of such buildings include siting and orientation of settlements and building, building shape and form, choice of building materials and wall shading. Architects, building owners and policy makers (state) can collectively encourage movement towards more environmentally conscious buildings.
Management of Refrigeration Associations
9. With regard to the role of the refrigeration association as representatives of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, the need for refrigeration associations to be industry driven was underlined. Roles identified for refrigeration associations included, but were not limited to, regularization of the refrigeration industry, promotion of training and certification of refrigeration technicians, sharing of information, provision of technical assistance and organisation of members into collective groups for the purpose of bargaining on behalf of the industry.
10.On the issue of the role of the refrigeration industry in sustainable development, participants agreed that the refrigeration industry is critical to the implementation and compliance of countries that are parties to the Montreal Protocol. With regard to this obligation, participants voiced that the lack of facilities to store and or destroy recovered refrigerants was becoming a growing concern in the industry. This, they added, is often a deterrent to recovery of refrigerants. Participants were advised to make representation on this issue through organised groups or refrigeration associations to their respective Ozone Offices or line Ministry. It was pointed out that information on the volume of stored ODS available for destruction nationally was necessary, before a national or regional strategy can be devised. This responsibility was charged to National Ozone Offices. Notwithstanding, participants were encouraged to make full use of the recovery equipment as this will reduce future volume of stored refrigerants as well as the demand for new refrigerants.
11.Among the challenges identified by refrigeration associations were recruiting and retaining of members. This participants believe is as a result of misunderstanding of the role of associations, as many believe its primary function should be to improve the economic base of its members. Participants considered examples of regional associations which provide training and other incentives / disincentives to attract new members as well as to encourage existing members. Other challenges
identified by associations include personality clashes, poor attitudes of some members and lack of respect for line authority.
12.Technicians present were encouraged to seek opportunities through their governments to become involved in the rebuilding process in Haiti, as it was explained that there is a shortage of skills, especially in this sector. This would further assist in training / retraining of technicians and the transfer of current technologies and practices in Haiti. In this regard it was suggested that a regional refrigeration meeting be hosted in Haiti to support this process. Haitian representatives are to follow up on this request.
Figure 1: Presenter: Mr. Henry Fredrick, Grenada Figure 2: Site Visit - Demerara Distillers Limited, CO2 Plant
Participant List
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Winston SteeleTechnical Manager (Owner)Antigua and Barbuda Refrigeration Air-Conditioning AssociationBathlodge, P.O. Box 2806 St. John’s [email protected]@hotmail.com
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Lyndon GageTechnician & ManagerGage Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration ServicesAll Saints Village, St. John Antigua268-460-7070 [email protected]
BAHAMAS
William SturrupSenior Craft InstructorRSES Bahamas Bahamas Technical and Vocational InstituteP.O. Box N4934 Old Trail Road, Nassau, [email protected] [email protected]
BAHAMAS
David RamseyACR Certification LecturerRefrigeration Service Engineers Society Bahamas ChapterMinistry of National Security, Nassau, Bahamas242-392-8996 [email protected]
BARBADOS
Hyrone BoyceSupervisor, Air-Conditioning DepartmentRefrigeration and Air-conditioning Association of BarbadosFonta Belle, St. Michael246-430-5600 Ext 5648 243-6269 (C) [email protected]
GRENADA
John CampbellAir-Condition TechnicianSt. George’s University School of MedicineTrue Blue Campus, St. George’s, Grenada473-444-1406 (W) 473-444-1740 (H) 473-409-0025 (C) 473-414-5786 (C)473-444-1770
GRENADA
Henry FrederickGrenada Airports AuthorityPoint Salines, St. George’s, Grenada
GUYANA
Philip RudlandConsultant EngineerCool Natural
Figure 3: Site Visit Figure 4: Site Visit
386 Block 8, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, [email protected]
GUYANA
Jerry SimpsonSenior TVET OfficerCouncil for TVETGTI Compound, 113 Woolford Avenue, Non Pariel Park, Georgetown, Guyana592-227-8784/[email protected]
GUYANA
Shurish BaijnauthDeputy Chief Education Officer (Technical)Ministry of Education113 Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, [email protected]
GUYANA
Onwuzirike Patrick ChineduPrincipalGovernment Technical InstituteWoolford Avenue & Camp Street, Georgetown, Guyana592-227-1197
GUYANA
Delon DouglasAir-Condition TechnicianDemerara Distillers LimitedDiamond Plantation, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 592-265-6002 [email protected]
GUYANA
Marven DublinSenior Refrigeration TechnicianDemerara Distillers LimitedDiamond Plantation, East Bank Demerara, Guyana592-265-6022 [email protected]
GUYANA
Shane AdamsDemerara Distillers LimitedDiamond Plantation, East Bank Demerara, Guyana592-265-6022 [email protected]
GUYANA
Imran KhanAir-Condition TechnicianDemerara Distillers LimitedDiamond Plantation, East Bank Demerara, Guyana592-265-6022 [email protected]
GUYANA
Neil GeorgeTechnicianGuyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GT&T)79 Brickdam, Georgetown, [email protected]
GUYANA
General ManagerN. K. Electrical Services136 Section ‘C’ Enterprise, East Coast Demerara, Guyana592-270-4595 [email protected]
GUYANA
Mahendra SaywackEnvironmental OfficerEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Ganges Street, Sophia Greater Georgetown, [email protected]
GUYANA
Keino EastmanAntartic Maintenance & Refrigeration101 Third Street, Albertown, Georgetown, Guyana592-223-6320 592-223-6330
GUYANA
Orel RockeliffeAir-Condition TechnicianOrel Rockeliffe Temporacy Specialist with Steele Refrigeration Airy Hall Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, Guyana592-628-4144
GUYANA
Allan DeJongeLecturer/General ManagerGovernment Technical Institute/Guyana Air-Conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation Association (GARVA)113 Woolford Avenue, Non Pariel Park, Georgetown Guyana592-225-0117 [email protected]
GUYANA
Sandra BrittonHead, Energy and Energy Statistics Division, Guyana Energy AgencyGuyana Energy Agency295 Quamina Street, Georgetown, [email protected]
GUYANA
Karyl ArthurLecturer Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of GuyanaTurkeyen, East Coast Demerara, Guyana
GUYANA
Dwarka SinghSupervisor, Maintenance DepartmentNoble House Seafoods LimitedBlocx ‘X’ Eccles, East Bank Demerara, [email protected]
GUYANA
Khemraj HariprasadRefrigeration TechnicianB.E.V. ProcessorsArea ‘K’ Houston, East Bank Demerara, Guyana592-225-2111 [email protected]
GUYANA
Zainool RahamanNational Consultant - TPMPNational Ozone Action UnitHydrometeorological ServiceMinistry of Agriculture18 Brickdam, StabroekGeorgetownTel: 592 - 225-9303 / 226-0341Fax: 592 – 226-1460
GUYANA
Odessa ShakoNational Ozone OfficerNational Ozone Action UnitHydrometeorological ServiceMinistry of Agriculture18 Brickdam, StabroekGeorgetownTel: 592 - 225-9303 / 226-5403Fax: 592 – 226-1460
JAMAICA
Michael HeronDirector, Air-Conditioning Sales and ServiceJamaican Air-Conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation Association2 Piccadilly Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica876-999-3831 876-926-3340/[email protected]
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
HAITI
Stephane LherissonPresidentApex Training Center, Miami, FloridaApex Centre Oe Formation Professionvelle Haiti424 Pointe de Delmas, Port-Au-Prince, [email protected]
SURINAME
Satiesh SandjoiTeacherAir-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Association Suriname (ARVAS)Mr. Y. Hachmonstraat 180 [email protected]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Badassee NananDirectorARIA 13 Fifth St., San Juan Trinidad and TobagoSuite, 20 Centropolis Mall Ramsaran Street [email protected]
SURINAME
Anjani RamdjanamsinghAssistant Ozone OfficerNational Institute for Environment and Development in SurinameOna fhankelylkheids [email protected]
SURINAME
HSEC CoordinatorARVASDr. S. Redmonstraat 217597-497-7038 [email protected] [email protected]
UNEP
Paul Judex EdouarzinConsultantBlvd T. Louverture and Clercine 18, Minustah, Logbase, BP 557, Port-Au-Prince, [email protected]
UNEP / ROLAC
Artie DubriePolicy and Enforcement OfficerPanama City, PANAMAApto. Postal: 0843-03590507 -305-3161 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: (507) 305-3105 [email protected]
EXPERT
Vernon RamjattanNational Training AgencyTrinidad and [email protected]
