Alternative refrigerants: challenges, opportunities.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The author indicates the refrigerants likely to be substituted for CFCs in the near future and discusses the problems they pose in retrofitting old systems or replacement with new. Specific problems of ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, toxicity and flammability are mentioned, also the price variations likely in obtaining refrigerants and in the costs of retrofitting. The major points to be considered when making a decision for the future of an existing refrigeration need are explained and advice given as to the priorities of the factors involved. D.W.H.

Details

Original title: Alternative refrigerants: challenges, opportunities.
Record ID : 1993-1264
Languages: English
Source: Heat. Pip. Air Cond. - vol. 64 - n. 5
Publication date: 1992/05
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Indexing

Themes: CFCs;
HCFCs;
HFCs;
Ammonia;
Hydrocarbons;
Blends
Keywords: R134a; Ozone; CFC; Modernization; Profitability; R500; Ammonia; R22; R123; R12; R11; Substitute; Propane; Refrigerating plant; Greenhouse effect; Refrigerant; Water