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Risk assessment of HFC-32 and HFC-32/134a (30-70 wt.%) in split residential heat pumps. Final report.

Author(s) : GOETZLER W., BENDIXEN L., BARTHOLOMEW P.

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

Flammable refrigerants such as HFC-32 and blends of HFC-32/134a have been proposed as HCFC-22 alternatives, due to concerns about the ozone depletion and global warming. Hydrocarbons such as propane have also been proposed and used as alternatives in a few cases, but to date their use has been limited as they are much more flammable than HFC-32. Therefore, in order to better understand the risks of the range of flammable refrigerants, a risk assessment focusing on marginally flammable refrigerants such as HFC-32 was performed, as such materials may be accepted even if hydrocarbons are deemed to be too hazardous.

Details

  • Original title: Risk assessment of HFC-32 and HFC-32/134a (30-70 wt.%) in split residential heat pumps. Final report.
  • Record ID : 1998-3937
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Publication: ARTI (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute) - United states/United states
  • Publication date: 1998/04
  • Source: Source: DOE-CE-23810-92; 141 p. (21.5 x 28); fig.; tabl.; append.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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