The eradication of CFCs

Journal Article · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1993 · Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States)

OSTI ID:6505722

Brandt, E

This article discusses the difficulties that must be met to produce chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) substitutes. Many manufacturers have retrofitted to produce hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) but the transition to non-ozone depleting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) is virtually impossible in existing plants. The switchover to CFC substitutes will require close cooperation between manufacturers and their end users. There are an estimated 130 million motor vehicle air conditioners, 160 million home refrigerators, 5 million commercial refrigeration systems, and 80,000 building chillers, all of which must convert from CFCs.

• OSTI ID: 6505722
• Journal Information: Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States), Journal Name: Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States) Vol. 100:Supplement 2; ISSN CHEEA3; ISSN 0009-2460
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540120* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS
CONVERSION
COOLING SYSTEMS
COST
FLUIDS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION
ORGANIC CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
REFRIGERANTS
REFRIGERATORS
REMOVAL
RETROFITTING
VEHICLES
WORKING FLUIDS