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HCFC
- R401A
A blend
of R-22, R-152a, and R-124, intended for retrofitting R-12
refrigeration systems. The pressure and system capacity match
R-12 when the blend is running in a 10F to 20F evaporator,
and there is typically an 8F temperature glide in the evaporator.
Applications: direct expansion refrigeration and air conditioning
systems designed for R-12 or R-500; good success in any size
system, minor adjustment of controls needed. Discharge pressure
increases compared to R-12, also slight increase in discharge
temperature, however the increases are not as severe as some
other retrofit blends. There is a drop in capacity at lower
temperatures. R-152a content, an HFC, hurts the miscibility
with mineral oil. It is recommended to change some of the oil
to alkylbenzene unless the system is small and running at higher
evaporator temperatures.
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