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Investigation of HFC236EA and HFC-236FA as CFC-114 replacements in high-temperature heat pumps

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:35145

The paper discusses a thermodynamic analysis of HFC-236ea and HFC-236fa as ozone-safe CFC-114 alternatives in a vapor-compression cycle at high-temperature heat-pump conditions. The cooling capacities and the coefficients of performance (COPs) are evaluated. Parameters assessed as criteria for performance evaluation and for reliable performance were: cooling capacity; electric power input, current, and voltage; COP; compressor volumetric and isentropic efficiencies; and discharge, winding, and oil temperatures. With all three refrigerants, the compressor ran 1800 hours without failure and without indication of excessive noise or vibration.

Research Organization:
Acurex Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
OSTI ID:
35145
Report Number(s):
PB--95-174777/XAB; CNN: Contract EPA-68-D4-0005
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English