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The technical criteria for using hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), as refrigerants in the vapor compression cycle, is presented. If thermodynamic performance is to be optimzed, particular attention must be paid to the fluid's critical point and molar heat capacity. A reasonable balance between volumetric capacity, which implies equipment size, and coefficient of performance is best achieved by selecting a refrigerant of appropriate vapor pressure. To achieve these balances for the many different applications, both azeotropic and zeotropic mixtures of HFCs are now in use. The characteristics and performance advantages and disadvantages of these mixtures are discussed. Additional physical considerations, i.e. toxicity and flammability, are also discussed.
Proceedings Title
International Congress of Refrigeration, 20th Proceedings
Didion, D.
(1999),
The Application of HFCs as Refrigerants, International Congress of Refrigeration, 20th Proceedings, Sydney, AS, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860801
(Accessed October 31, 2024)