What type of refrigerant is R123?
Freon™ 123 refrigerant is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) replacement for the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) R-11 in centrifugal chillers. Benefits of using Freon™ 123 include: Low ozone depletion and excellent environmental properties. Proven R-11 replacement in chiller systems worldwide.
Is R123 is a natural refrigerant?
HFCs again have similar GWP values but a zero ODP value. Natural refrigerants have low to zero GWP values and zero ODP values….Sustainability metrics.
| Classification | HCFC |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant | R-123 |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0.06 |
| Global Warming Potential | 77 |
Is R123 still used?
Although a very efficient refrigerant with a GWP of just 77, R123 is an HCFC and will be banned from use in new equipment by 2020 due to its, albeit small, ozone depletion potential. In the US, it will still be allowed to be used to service existing equipment and for export until 2030.
What is the replacement refrigerant for R123?
R514A
2016. Assessment of next generation refrigerant R514A as replacement for R123 in centrifugal chillers.
Is R134A a HFC or HCFC?
R134a is a HFC, used in automotive air conditioning and as a replacement for R12 and R22 in medium and high temperature refrigeration applications, such as commercial and domestic refrigeration and chillers. R-134a is an HFC refrigerant, which requires polyolester (POE) lubricant to be used in the compressor.
Is R123 a low pressure refrigerant?
For environmental reasons, R-123 is now the low pressure centrifugal refrigerant of choice.
Why is 410A being phased out?
All new home AC units in North America uses R410a, also known as Puron. But this refrigerant will consequently be phased out. This is due to a continued focus on reducing compounds known to have an effect on the environment. The main issue is the refrigerant these units has to create the refreshing air we enjoy.
Are HFC refrigerants being phased out?
New EPA rules are phasing out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) due to their high global warming potential. When CFCs were banned two decades ago, the phase-out sparked concern about refrigerant cost, availability, and performance.
Is HFC 134a the same as R134a refrigerant?
Two names for the same thing.
When did they start using are 123 refrigerant?
This article aims at providing you with just that information. R-123 refrigerant is most likely a rare find nowadays. It was originally introduced in the 1990’s as a replacement for the now phased out refrigerant known as R-11. You see R-11 contained chlorine.
Why was R-123 used in centrifugal chillers?
This protocol banned CFC and HCFC refrigerants. When R-11 was banned R-123 began to see more and more use in larger low pressure centrifugal chillers. It was hugely efficient and it had a much lower Ozone Depletion Potential then its predecessor.
How is Freon 123 used in a chiller?
Chemours Freon™ 123 is available to chiller manufacturers for use in new and existing equipment. Chemours is also converting most of its own CFC-11 chillers to Freon™ 123. Freon™ 123 was selected as a replacement for CFC-11 because the two compounds will produce roughly the same operating pressures and temperatures in a chiller.
What can Freon 123 be used for in the workplace?
Because Freon™ 123 has a Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) of 50 ppm, its use is limited to applications where it can be effectively contained within the operating equipment. Chemours does not sell Freon™ 123 for use as blowing agents for polymer foams or aerosol propellants.