Use of propane (R290) for a centralized unitary air conditioning package.

Utilisation du propane (R290) pour un ensemble de climatisation monobloc centralisé.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article aims at giving the results of the application of propane in a centralized air conditioning unit, replacing R22. It also discusses advantages and disadvantages of propane utilization. The propane properties ressemble to those of R22. The utilization of propane has firstly been investigated by testing a centralized air conditioning unit of 8 kilowatts. Then, the compressor has been replaced by an equivalent-efficiency compressor with an 18% increased displacement; and the unit has been charged with propane. This paper is a translation of an article of the "International CFC and Halon alternatives Conference, Baltimore December 1991", mentionned in the Bulletin (abstract n. 92-0518).

Details

Original title: Utilisation du propane (R290) pour un ensemble de climatisation monobloc centralisé.
Record ID : 1993-0148
Languages: French
Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 82 - n. 5
Publication date: 1992/06
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See translations: APPLICATION OF PROPANE (R290) TO A SINGLE PACKAGED UNITARY AIR-CONDITIONING PRODUCT.

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Indexing

Themes: CFCs;
Other air-conditioning equipment;
Hydrocarbons
Keywords: Refrigerating circuit; CFC; Air conditioner; Substitute; Propane; Performance