Refrigerant used in Air condition systems, refrigeration and other heat exchanger

in the Philippines.
A refrigerant is a unique human-made chemical compound. There are dozens of
various refrigerants, each with a slight change in composition. Most have a specific
combination of only three or four different elements. Over the years, chemists have
adjusted refrigerants to be safer and more environmentally friendly. 

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE REFRIGERANTS USED BY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

Chlorofluorocarbons

Chlorofluorocarbons like R12 are one type of refrigerant used in air

conditioners. However, they’ve been shown to contribute to the greenhouse
gas effect, which is harmful to the environment. With that in mind,
manufacturers stopped using it as a refrigerant, and the production of R12
stocks ceased in 1994.

R22

R22 is what is commonly known as Freon, and has been used as a central
air conditioning system refrigerant for decades. However, like R12, it’s been
linked to environmental damage such as ozone depletion. As a result, the
Clean Air Act of 2010 was passed, and residential furnace repair pros and
manufacturers have stopped using it. It will be completely phased out by
2020.

R410A
R410A (also known as Puron) is the R22 replacement for ACs. Due to the
lack of chlorine in the mixture, it’s less harmful to the environment while
still retaining the same cooling characteristics as R22. Systems that run on
Puron are also noted to be more efficient, offer better air quality, and
increase comfort and reliability. However, it cannot be used in systems that
used to run on R22, so an upgrade or replacement will likely be needed.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE REFRIGERANTS USED BY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

While R-12 was once the go-to choice for residential/domestic refrigeration
systems, Freon™ R-134a refrigerant is now most commonly used. Its versatility allows it
to work in home systems ranging from small under-the-counter refrigerators to family-
sized refrigeration/freezer systems with multiple cooling compartments.

R-12 Refrigerant
 Components: ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFC), Methane Based
 Uses: Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
 ODP: 1.0
 GWP: High (10900)
 Eco-Friendly: No
 Flammable: No
 Banned in 1994

R-22 Refrigerant
 Components: HydroChloroFluoroCarbons (HCFC), contains less
chlorine than CFCs
 Uses: Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
 ODP: 0.055
 GWP: Medium (1810)
 Eco-Friendly: No
 Flammable: No
 Will be banned by 2030
R-290 Refrigerant
 Components: HydroCarbons (HC), Propane based
 Uses: Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
 ODP: 0
 GWP: Low (6)
 Eco-Friendly: Yes
 Flammable: Yes

R-134a Refrigerant
 Components: HydroFluoroCarbon (HFC)
 Uses: Refrigerators, Car Air Conditioning
 ODP: 0
 GWP: 1430 (Medium)
 Eco-Friendly: Somewhat
 Flammable: No

R-404A Refrigerant
 Components: HydroFluoroCarbon (HFC)
 Uses: Freezers and Refrigerators
 ODP: 0
 GWP: High (3922)
 Eco-Friendly: No
 Flammable: No

R-410A Refrigerant
 Components: HydroFluoroCarbon (HFC)
 Uses: Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
 ODP: 0
 GWP: Medium (2088)
 Eco-Friendly: Somewhat
 Flammable: No

R-450A Refrigerant
  Components: HydroFluoroOlefin (HFO)
 Uses: Refrigerators, Car Air Conditioning
 ODP: 0
 GWP: Medium (547)
 Eco-Friendly: Yes
 Flammable: No

Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants

In order to comply with refrigerant regulations, here are some of the more
environmentally friendly refrigerants to choose from when purchasing new
heavy equipment online:

R-290
 Also known as Care 40
 Adheres to the SNAP Program passed by the EPA
 May have shipping restrictions due to its flammable nature

R-450A
 Was made as a replacement to R-134a
 Considered to be a high-efficiency and non-flammable option
 Great for refrigerators as well as beverage dispensers, vending
machines, and water chillers

R-513a Refrigerant
 Also known as Opteon XP10
 Features an ODP of 0 and a low GWP of 573
 Is a highly efficient option for medium temperature refrigeration and
air conditioning
R-600a Refrigerant
 Also known as Care 10 or Isobutane
 Becoming increasingly popular in commercial and residential
establishments
 Features an ODP of 0 and a low GWP of 3

HEAT EXCHANGER IN THE PHILIPPINES

Air preheaters, economizers, evaporators, superheaters, condensers, and cooling
towers used in a power plant are a few examples of heat exchangers.
The classic example of a heat exchanger is found in an internal combustion engine in
which a circulating fluid known as engine coolant flows through radiator coils and air
flows past the coils, which cools the coolant and heats the incoming air.
There are two main types of regenerative heat exchangers—static heat exchangers and
dynamic heat exchangers.
he shell-and-tube heat exchanger is probably the most common type found in industry. It
is widely used in the process industries as well as in many types of HVAC equipment.