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Comparison of ammonia with other refrigerants for district cooling plant chillers.

Author(s) : STOECKER W. F.

Summary

Four different refrigerants are analyzed in the paper for their suitability in large water chillers: R22 and R123 (both HCFCs), R134a (an HFC), and ammonia (R717). Ammonia is a proven refrigerant in the industrial scene and has no damaging effect on the ozone layer nor does it contribute to global warming. While it is efficient and has a very low cost, its major disadvantage is that low concentrations are considered toxic. New approaches to the design of chillers using ammonia are addressing this disadvantage.

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  • Original title: Comparison of ammonia with other refrigerants for district cooling plant chillers.
  • Record ID : 1994-3778
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions 1994.
  • Publication date: 1994
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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