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Refrigerants are the working fluids in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat-pumping systems. They absorb heat from one area, such as an air-conditioned space, and reject it into another, such as outdoors, usually through evaporation and condensation, respectively. These phase changes occur both in absorption and mechanical vapor compression systems, but not in systems operating on a gas cycle using a fluid such as air. (See Chapter 2 for more information on refrigeration cycles.) The design of the refrigeration equipment depends strongly on the selected refrigerants properties. Tables1 and 2 list standard refrigerant designations, some properties, and safety classifications from ASHRAE Standard 34.

Refrigerant Properties
Refrigerant Performance
Safety
Leak Detection
Compatibility with Construction Materials

ISBN: 978-1-939200-58-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1523-7230 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2017 ASHRAE Handbook -- Fundamentals: Chapter 29, Refrigerants

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Published: 2017 ISBN(s): 9781939200587 Number of Pages: 12Units of Measure:SIFile Size: 1 file , 890 KB Product Code(s): D-F292017SI