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Renz, BITZER GmbH
Contents
R290 and R1270 properties and their impact
Resulting design and layout criteria
Influence of hydrocarbons on compressor lubrication
Required measures for reliable operation
Summary
tc 40C, Dtoh 20 K
tc 40C, Dtoh 20 K
110
Relative COP [%]
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
COP does not reflect system bahaviour
30
20
R22 R404A/R507A R407F (Dew) R448A/R449A (Dew) R290 R1270
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
R22 R404A/R507A R407F (Dew) R448A/R449A (Dew) R 290 R 1270
Reduced cross sections in HX, suction and discharge lines vs. R22 / HFC
Due to far lower vapour density / pressure drop
Identical dimensions of liquid line as with R22
Higher liquid volume flow but less pressure drop lower density
Potential for minimum refrigerant charge
mass 40..60% vs. R22 / HFCs
71C 84C
10C
43.0C
-5C 43.0C
33.8C -5C
Polytropic
IHX Compression
~ 16% R290
~ 8% R290
vapour pressure (bar)
~ 7% R22
Temperature (C)
45C
Temperature (C)
High system efficiency and reliability can be reached with component and
system design precisely matched to the specific refrigerant properties
Source: Unichemie NL
Contact:
Hermann Renz
Eschenbruennlestr. 15, D-71065 Sindelfingen
Germany
+49 7031 932 240
+49 7031 932 5240
hermann.renz@bitzer.de