How Do I Choose the Right Refrigerant Gas?
Typical refrigerant gases include fluorocarbons, which are compounds of carbon and fluorine. They were mainly developed as refrigerant gases for use in refrigerators and air conditioners. There is a wide range of fluorocarbons, such as CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs, with different chemical structures and compositions. In addition to fluorocarbons, other refrigerant gases include ammonia, carbon dioxide and propane. The purpose of this article is to analyse the different factors that must be considered when selecting the type of refrigerant gas for commercial refrigeration equipment, taking into account the temperature range of the chambers in which we want to operate. Factors to consider when choosing a refrigerant gas. The price of the refrigerant is in question. In the case of R404A, the price has increased sevenfold during 2017 and is currently over 120 euros/kg. GWP (Global Warming Potential). It is interesting to note that this index is as low as possible because the current Span