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Testing was performed with a nonazeotropic refrigerant mixture of R13B1/R152a to determine its ability to achieve (1) capacity control by adjusting the composition and (2) increased capacity, relative to R22, at low ambient temperatures. The selection of such a mixture could improve the efficiency of a heat pump by decreasing the cycling losses, which account for approximately 7-12% of the annual energy use, along with decreasing the amount of resistance heat required at low ambient temperatures. Results for the mixture show a potential capacity modulation from 12431 Btu/h (3643 W) at 17F (-8.3C) to 8550 Btu/h (2506 W) at 47F (8.3C) in heating and from 7451 Btu/t (2184 W) at 82F (27.8C) to 9188 Btu/h (2693 W) at 95F (35C) in cooling. An analysis of the coefficients of performance for the mixture and its pure components is presented along with a comparison against results obtained with R22. The comparison is based on maintaining equivalent inlet and exit water temperatures in the evaporator and condenser for both R22 and the mixtures.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, 1988, vol. 94, pt. 1, Dallas, TX

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Published: 1988 Number of Pages: 12File Size: 1 file , 890 KB Product Code(s): D-DA-88-3130