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The state of the art of hydrocarbon technology in household refrigeration.

Author(s) : KRUSE H.

Summary

In conclusion the study shows that the use of hydrocarbons as refrigerant and foam blowing agent offers some significant advantages which have to be taken into account when selecting the appropriate technology, especially for Article 5 countries. First, hydrocarbons are an old and relatively simple technology, suited for production in Article 2 as well as in Article 5 countries. Secondly, the choice of hydrocarbons as alternative offers the advantage of independence from high-tech manufactured or patented substances, such as HFCs, HCFCs, and the synthetic oils. Certainly, hydrocarbons have excellent thermodynamic and thermophysical properties for the application as refrigerants in domestic refrigeration and freezers. This makes them superior to HFC-134a, especially in consideration of the warm and humid climate of most developing countries. Finally, hydrocarbons are environmentally benign fluids and are degraded within a few days into naturally identical substances, whereas HFC-134a and HCFC-141b significantly contribute to global warming. Therefore, hydrocarbons as blowing agents for the foam and refrigerant for the cycle are a long lasting alternative to the CFCs.

Details

  • Original title: The state of the art of hydrocarbon technology in household refrigeration.
  • Record ID : 1997-2709
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Environment
  • Source: International Conference on Ozone Protection Technologies. Conference proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1996/10/21
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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