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Beyond HCFC-22 for air conditioners: an outlook.

Author(s) : AVINASH P., JABARAJ D. B., MOHAN LAL D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

HCFC-22, accepted as the most suitable refrigerant for air conditioners, has to be phased out due to its ozone-depleting potential. Hence, phasing out of ozone-depleting refrigerants has led to the quest for ecofriendly alternative refrigerants. Thermodynamic analyses for some of the refrigerants such as HFC-407C, propane, propane-isobutane mixture were made against that of HCFC-22, along with a comprehensive literature review. Of all the available alternative refrigerants, HFC-407C could be a candidate refrigerant for retrofitting. However, the performance of an air-conditioning system could be further enhanced with the addition of an HC blend to it.

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  • Original title: Beyond HCFC-22 for air conditioners: an outlook.
  • Record ID : 2005-1654
  • Languages: English
  • Source: IRHACE J. - vol. 17 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2005/01

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