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Use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in on-farm milk cooling equipment.

Author(s) : CLELAND D. J., KEEDWELL R. W.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The objective of this work was to assess the performance of hydrocarbon refrigerants as drop-in replacements for CFC-12 in the type of milk silo commonly used in New Zealand (vertical silos with refrigerated dimple pads in the floor). The system was successively charged with three refrigerants: CFC-12 and mixtures of iso-butane (R600a) and propane (R290). Converting farm refrigeration systems operating on CFC-12 to iso-butane/propane mixtures appears to be very attractive compared with alternatives such as HFC-134a or HCFC refrigerants.

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  • Original title: Use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in on-farm milk cooling equipment.
  • Record ID : 1999-3724
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 52 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 1998/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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