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Article: Ultra-low-temp cascade systems and the search for a better refrigerant.(Suva 95 refrigerant)
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- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
- Article date:
- January 19, 1998
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What do you do when your alternative refrigerant causes more system problems, including broken discharge valves and piston rods, breakdown of refrigerant oil, and shorted motor windings? You look for an alternative alternative.
The early search for an interim alternative refrigerant replacement to R-13 and R-503 in ultra-low-temperature cascade systems led to R-23 gaining wide industry acceptance as an effective, efficient solution.
However, 23 was not the answer for all applications, according to Gregg Gilles, manager of research and development at Envirotronies, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich. designer, manufacturer, and repairer of environmental test ...