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Propane/ethane as a working fluid in propane refrigeration installation.

Number: pap. ID: 166

Author(s) : KHMELNIUK M., MARTYNIUK M., OSTAPENKO A., et al.

Summary

Temperature boundaries of natural gas separation process are a key performance of crude oil refinement and utilization. The problem of energy efficiency improvement for the propane refrigeration units (PRU) as a part of refrigerating system which provides a low temperature condensation of natural gas is studied. Opportunities to decrease the cooling flow temperature by replacement of pure propane by the propane/ethane (R290/R170) blend are discussed. The optimum operation modes of the PRU as well as its energy characteristics are given. Analysis and comparison of compressor performance demonstrate the advantages of propane/ethane (R290/R170) blend as a prospective natural refrigerant.

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  • Original title: Propane/ethane as a working fluid in propane refrigeration installation.
  • Record ID : 30001591
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Prague, Czech Republic, August 21-26, 2011. Overarching theme: Refrigeration for Sustainable Development.
  • Publication date: 2011/08/21

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