Analysis of non-CFC automotive air conditioning

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5233502

Mei, V C; Chen, F C ^[1]; Sullivan, R A ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
2. USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)

Concern about the destruction of the global environment by chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) fluids has become an impetus in searching for alternative non-CFC refrigerants and cooling methods for mobile air conditioning (MAC). While some alternative refrigerants have been identified, they are not considered a lasting solution because of their high global warming potential (GWP), which could result in their eventual phase-out. In view of this dilemma, environmentally acceptable alternative cooling methods have become important. This study discusses the advantages and the limits of some of the alternative automotive cooling methodologies. 19 refs., 6 figs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5233502
• Report Number(s): CONF-911256-1; ON: DE92000738
• Resource Relation: Conference: International chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and halon alternatives conference, Baltimore, MD (United States), 3-5 Dec 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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