Replacement of R12 by R134a in a reciprocating compressor unit.

Remplacement du R12 par du R134a dans un groupe avec compresseur à piston.

Summary

The author studies in detail the existing differences between R12 and R134a and the practical procedures which must be used to transform an existing R12 unit in an equivalent R134a unit. It is a water chiller with reciprocating compressor, shell and tube condenser and evaporator. The different stages of conversion are given together with the pitfalls to avoid. The results obtained are presented along with the cost of the operation.

Details

Original title: Remplacement du R12 par du R134a dans un groupe avec compresseur à piston.
Record ID : 1993-2502
Languages: French
Publication date: 1992/12/08
Source: Source: AICVF, Journ. Ozone 5, Paris
6 p.; 2 fig.; 2 tabl.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

Indexing

Themes: CFCs;
Compressors;
HFCs;
Chillers
Keywords: Refrigerating unit; R134a; CFC; Chiller; R12; Substitute; Performance; Shell and tube exchanger; Refrigerant; Reciprocating compressor