Refrigerant Annualizing Method

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023551",
  "term": "Refrigerant Annualizing Method",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "(i) Step 1. Take the number of pounds of refrigerant added to the appliance to return it to a full charge, whether in one addition or if multiple additions related to same leak, and divide it by the number of pounds of refrigerant the appliance normally contains at full charge; (ii) Step 2. Take the shorter of the number of days that have passed since the last day refrigerant was added or 365 days and divide that number by 365 days; (iii) Step 3. Take the number calculated in Step 1 and divide it by the number calculated in Step 2; and (iv) Step 4. Multiply the number calculated in Step 3 by 100 to calculate a percentage. This method is summarized in the following formula:",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 82.152 (CFR 2017)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/refrigerant-annualizing-method/"
}