[F-Gas Category I] 07, Global Warming Potential and Carbon Dioxide Equivalent

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures climate impact relative to carbon dioxide over a 100-year time horizon. - How to convert refrigerant mass in kilograms into tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). - Why system climate impact depends on both refrigerant charge mass and published GWP values. - How regulatory requirements differ between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the European Union. - Why low GWP ratings do not imply that a refrigerant is non-flammable or hazard-free. This independent study resource helps candidate technicians prepare for the City & Guilds 2079 Category I theory exam. For interactive practice questions and video prep tools, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/uk-city-guilds-2079-l2-fgas and https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fluorinated-gases-f-gases - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-required-to-work-on-equipment-containing-f-gas - https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/refrigeration-and-airconditioning/2079-f-gas-and-ods-regulations