The effect of blowing agents on energy use and climate impact of a refrigerator.

Author(s) : JOHNSON R. W., BOWMAN J.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The phase-out of CFC-11 as a foam-blowing agent, as called for under the Montreal Protocol, is well underway. The most common replacements with zero ozone depletion potential have been c-pentane and mixtures of c-pentane with other hydrocarbons, along with some HFCs, including HFC-134a and HFC-245fa.

Details

  • Original title: The effect of blowing agents on energy use and climate impact of a refrigerator.
  • Record ID : 2004-1583
  • Languages: English
  • Source: www.appliancemagazine.com/euro - 5 p.; fig.; tabl.; 10 ref.
  • Publication date: 2004/01/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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