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Converting chillers to CFC-free refrigerants

Journal Article · · Plant Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:7117526
Phaseout of CFCs and its impact on cooling and refrigeration may be well known, but chiller conversion and replacement programs are not occurring rapidly enough to prevent serious, widespread CFC shortages by 1996. This article looks at the problems plants are facing as a result of the anticipated restricted supply. The author examines conversion and replacement options and discusses in detail the conversion of R-11-based chillers to R-123 and conversion of R-12 and R-500-based machines to R-134a.
OSTI ID:
7117526
Journal Information:
Plant Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Plant Engineering; (United States) Vol. 48:2; ISSN PLENAV; ISSN 0032-082X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English