HCFC-124; Applications, properties and comparison with CFC-114
- DuPont Chemicals, Wilmington, DE (US)
- Spauschus Associates Inc., Atlanta, GA (US)
HCFC-124 (R-124) is the leading candidate to replace CFC-114 (R-114) as a refrigerant for marine refrigeration, in stationery chiller, as a component of ternary blends, and as a blowing agent. With an ozone depletion potential of 0.02 and a global warming potential of 0.10 R-124 offers attractive environmental properties. The article presents results of compatibility studies of R-124. A special focus is on its application in marine refrigeration (both shipboard and land-based) where disrupting service and without jeopardizing performance, safety or reliability of equipment. A three-phase investigation has been completed that determines general properties of R-124/lubricant mixtures, compatibility with metallic and polymeric compressor materials, and the effect of high moisture levels, which is a special consideration for marine systems. The baseline for comparison throughout these investigations was the R-114/paraffinic mineral oil mixture presently used in many marine refrigeration systems.
- OSTI ID:
- 5760645
- Journal Information:
- ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (USA) Vol. 33:2; ISSN ASHRA; ISSN 0001-2491
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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