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The effect of blowing agent choice on energy use and global warming impact of a refrigerator.

Author(s) : JOHNSON R. W.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

A study, comparing the effect of blowing agent selection on energy consumption and the life cycle climate performance (LCCP) of a typical European refrigerator is discussed. The energy consumption of prototype European-style refrigerators made with a foam formulation with HFC-245fa as the blowing agent was measured and compared with energy consumption of the same model as currently produced (using a foam with a pentane blend for the blowing agent). Results were used in a LCCP study, considering both direct and indirect climate impacts due to blowing agent emissions and energy consumption in manufacturing processes and over the life cycle of the refrigerator. An assumption is made that the refrigerator is built and used in the European market.

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  • Original title: The effect of blowing agent choice on energy use and global warming impact of a refrigerator.
  • Record ID : 2005-0184
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 27 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 2004/11

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