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Nicholas Cox presented to the Transforming Technologies Conference at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London on developments and opportunities using hydrocarbon refrigerant blends. The presentation discussed test results from laboratories in Germany and the UK and introduced several hydrocarbon blends as potential replacements for HFC and HCFC refrigerants. Issues for various industry stakeholders regarding use of hydrocarbon refrigerants were also covered.

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Transforming Technologies Presentation

Nicholas Cox presented to the Transforming Technologies Conference at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London on developments and opportunities using hydrocarbon refrigerant blends. The presentation discussed test results from laboratories in Germany and the UK and introduced several hydrocarbon blends as potential replacements for HFC and HCFC refrigerants. Issues for various industry stakeholders regarding use of hydrocarbon refrigerants were also covered.

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Nicholas Cox, Managing Director Earthcare Products Ltd.

Developments and Opportunities Using Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Blends


Presented to the: Transforming Technologies Conference Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Refrigerant Control Matters !

Hydrocarbons

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Tests by the ILK Institute of Dresden in Germany

Tests by the Building Research Establishment in Watford


Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

HFC R134A / R152A / R-1234yf Replacement Options NBP -26c

R-1234yf Tetrafluorprop-1-ene A Red Herring?

R436A - R290/R600a (56.0/44.0) R436B - R290/R600a (52.0/48.0) R510A - RE170/R600a (88.0/12.0)

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

HFC R407C Replacement Options NPB -44c

HFC R404A Replacement Options NPB -47c

R-432A R1270/E170 (80.0/20.0)

R 1270, propene (propylene)

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

HFC R410A Replacement Options NPB -51c

HFC R32 / MO89 Replacement Options NPB -55c

ECP410A - R1270, R161 (75/25)

ECP717 - R170, R717 (65/35)

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

HFC R23 / R508A / R508B Replacement Options NPB -82c

COP Comparison With CO2


2.5 2.0 CO2 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 6000 CO2 air-on = 39C R41/R744 air-on = 27C R41/R744 (subcritical)

ECP744 - R744, R41 (50/50)

Cooling COP (-) .

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

Gas cooler pressure (kPa)


Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Sub-Critical and Transcritical COP


4 R41/R744 Maximum COP (-) . 3 CO2 R41/R744 2 CO2 transcritical (CO2) 0 10 20 30 Condenser/gas cooler air-on temperature (C)
Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Relative Cooling Capacity of ECP744 Vs CO2

transcritical (R41/R744) air conditioning (Tair = +15C) refrigeration (Tair = 0C) 40

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Largest HC Chiller: Church House


650 kW Cooling, 2 x 20Kg R290

Life-cycle Analysis

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Issues for system designers, contractors and end users


Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB) guidelines

The future for HC refrigerants?

EN378-2:2008
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) Safety Code of Practice for Refrigerating Systems Utilising A2 & A3 Refrigerants version 2008

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

HCFC R123 Replacement Options NPB + 27c

ECP123A non-toxic flammable A3 rating ECP123B non flammable toxic B1 rating ECP123C non flammable non toxic A1

Thank You
Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

Transforming Technologies Conference, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ

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