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Foaming characteristics of HFC refrigerants

D. Yogi Goswami, D. O. Shah, C.K. Jotshi, Sunil S. Bhagwat, Michael K.H. Leung, A. Gregory

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A detailed study was conducted at the University of Florida to experimentally determine the absorption and desorption rates of HFC and blended refrigerants in polyolester lubricant and to define the characteristics of the foam formed when the refrigerant leaves the refrigerant/lubricant mixture after being exposed to a pressure drop. The alternative refrigerants examined include HFC-32 (R-32), R-125, R-134a, and R-143a. Also examined were blended refrigerants R-404A, R407C, and R410A. These refrigerants were tested with two ISO 68 polyolesters (Witco SL68 and ICI RL 68H). To establish baseline results, refrigerants R-12 and R-22 were tested with mineral oils ISO32 (3GS) and ISO 68 (4GS).

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A detailed study was conducted at the University of Florida to experimentally determine the absorption and desorption rates of HFC and blended refrigerants in polyolester lubricant and to define the characteristics of the foam formed when the refrigerant leaves the refrigerant/lubricant mixture after being exposed to a pressure drop. The alternative refrigerants examined include HFC-32 (R-32), R-125, R-134a, and R-143a. Also examined were blended refrigerants R-404A, R407C, and R410A. These refrigerants were tested with two ISO 68 polyolesters (Witco SL68 and ICI RL 68H). To establish baseline results, refrigerants R-12 and R-22 were tested with mineral oils ISO32 (3GS) and ISO 68 (4GS).

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A detailed study was conducted at the University of Florida to experimentally determine the absorption and desorption rates of HFC and blended refrigerants in polyolester lubricant and to define the characteristics of the foam formed when the refrigerant leaves the refrigerant/lubricant mixture after being exposed to a pressure drop. The alternative refrigerants examined include HFC-32 (R-32), R-125, R-134a, and R-143a. Also examined were blended refrigerants R-404A, R407C, and R410A. These refrigerants were tested with two ISO 68 polyolesters (Witco SL68 and ICI RL 68H). To establish baseline results, refrigerants R-12 and R-22 were tested with mineral oils ISO32 (3GS) and ISO 68 (4GS).

Key concepts: Refrigerant, Lubricant, Environmental science, Materials science, Process engineering, Waste management, Thermodynamics, Engineering

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