Main Title |
Evaluation of Ikon-12 (Trade Name) Refrigerant for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning. |
Author |
Jetter, J. J. ;
Smith, N. D. ;
Ratanaphruks, K. ;
Ng, M. S. ;
Tufts, M. W. ;
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CORP Author |
Acurex Environmental Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
Publisher |
1997 |
Year Published |
1997 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-D4-0005; EPA/600/A-97/025; |
Stock Number |
PB97-192850 |
Additional Subjects |
Air conditioning ;
Refrigerants ;
Performance evaluation ;
Compatibility ;
Stability ;
Motor vehicles ;
Hydrofluorocarbons ;
Environmental chemical substitutes ;
Lubricants ;
Energy efficiency ;
Durability ;
Coefficient of performance ;
Comparative evaluations ;
Alternatives ;
Ikon-12 ;
HFC-134a ;
Refrigeration capacity
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Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB97-192850 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
8p |
Abstract |
The paper gives results of an evaluation of a proprietary refrigerant, Ikon-12, as an alternative to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a for automotive air conditioning. In preliminary tests, Ikon-12 was found to be compatible with a polyolester lubricant and engineering materials. Refrigeration capacity and efficiency for Ikon-12 compared favorably to those for HFC-134a. In a preliminary durability test, Ikon-12 refrigerant showed no significant chemical breakdown after extended operation with an elevated compresssor discharge temperature. |