ASHRAE F29-2009 (I-P)

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. Tables 1 and 2 list standard refrigerant designations, some properties, and safety classifications from ASHRAE Standard 34.

Chapter Table of Contents

Refrigerant Properties
Refrigerant Performance
Safety
Leak Detection
Effect on Construction Materials

ISBN: 978-1-933742-54-0
ISSN: 1523-7222

Units: I-P

Citation: 2009 ASHRAE Handbook -- Fundamentals: Chapter 29, Refrigerants



Product Code(s): D-F292009IP