The Current State of R-22 and the Future with New Generation Refrigerants
Freon® The DuPont™ Invented, Workhorse Refrigerant of the last 50 years.
A Low Cost Supply of R-22 Refrigerant Management Plan Recovered R-22 Use recovered R-22 to service other equipment Return to Wholesaler refrigerant reclaim center to get value ($) for R-22 Reclaim Replace Retrofit Recycle System 1 R-22 System 2 System 3 System 4 System 5 System 6 System 7 System 1 MO99™ New System R-410A
R-22 Replacement Refrigerants Mineral Oil Compatible Full change to POE lubricant required Air Conditioning Refrigeration R-438A R-407C R-438AR-407AR-422D
Comparing R-22 “No Oil Change” Products for Air Conditioning Applications ISCEON® MO99™ (R-438A) R-422DR-422BR-421A 1 Capacity (%) COP (%) Components R-32/125/134a/600/601a 8.5/45/44.2/1.7/0.6 R-125/134a/600a 65.1/31.5/3.4 R-125/134a/600a 55/42/3 R-125/134a 58/42 Disch P (psi) Disch T (F) Temp Glide (F) Mass Flow (%) Performance relative to R-22; (+) is increase, (-) is decrease Calorimeter Data at AHRI Standard 540 Air Conditioning Conditions; Performance relative to R F Avg Evap Temp / 115 F Avg Cond Temp / 65 F Return Gas Temp / 15 F Subcool from Avg Cond Temp 1 POE Oil Change typically recommended for ‘HFC Only’ Blends
R-22 to ISCEON® MO99™ (R-438A) Retrofit Procedure* 1.Review retrofit guidelines 2.Obtain Baseline Data on R-22 3.Recover R-22 4.Change filter driers 5.Change critical elastomeric seals 6.Evacuate system & leak check 7.Charge with MO99™ ; Start-up and monitor 8.Leak Check, Label system, and optimize set-points if needed *ISCEON® MO99™ Retrofit Guidelines and ISCEON® MO99™ Retrofit Video –
Summary of Oil Management Considerations MO99™ excels in most Residential A/C, Commercial A/C, and Refrigeration These considerations are true for ANY “No Oil Change” product Use of any 400-series retrofit blend is not recommended in systems with flooded evaporators SystemGuidance More complex systems with potential for challenging oil return Long pipe runs and/or poor line velocity design Liquid receivers but no oil separator present ~20% POE addition Trane™ 3-D™ Scroll / Danfoss Scroll Replace Oil in Compressor Sump with POE Screw compressors Detailed system evaluation recommended
OPTEON® A new generation of low-GWP refrigerants.
Why Do We Need New Refrigerants? Worldwide focus on Global Warming (Climate Change)
ApplicationUseGWP LimitYearLimitation RefrigerationNew All New Centralized >40kW New Centralized >40kW Primary of cascade Service > 40mtCO2 eq (10.2 kg 404A) EU F-Gas II – drivers for low GWP Pre-charge impact Cap reduction impact GWP 404A A F a1430 XP GWP Limits – 404A banned HFC Cap/Reduction DuPont Confidential
Effective Date RefrigerantProposed Unacceptable for:Applications 2021 Model Year R134aMobile AC 1/1/16R404A/R507A Supermarket (Direct/Indirect) Condensing Units Stand Alone Systems Vending Machines New and Retrofit 1/1/16 HFC-227ea, R407B, R421B, R422A, R422C, R422D, R428A, R434A Supermarket (Direct/Indirect) New and Retrofit 1/1/16 R134a and others* Stand Alone Systems Vending Machines New Systems Summary of EPA Proposed Changes to SNAP *R407A, R407C, R407F etc.No proposed limitations on service of existing HFC systems
Creating the Future of Refrigerants HFOs provide a safe, sustainable, cost effective transition Capital Costs + Operation Costs ______________ Total Cost of Ownership Efficiency + Capacity _____________ Performance √ Zero ODP Low GWP No or low flammability
HFO-1234yf (CF 3 CF=CH2) Very Similar to HFC-134a but with very low GWP Same operating conditions as 134a (similar P/T curve) Thermally stable under extreme use conditions Capacity and efficiency similar to R-134a Mildly flammability (A2L) Vapor Pressure Pressure, MPa Temperature, o C R-134aHFO-1234yf FormulaCH 2 FCF 3 CF 3 CF=CH 2 Molecular Weight ODP00 GWP 100 (AR5) T Critical Point102 ºC95ºC Boiling Point-26ºC-29ºC DuPont Confidential
How HFOs Work HFC Hydro fluorocarbon HFC Hydro fluorocarbon HFO Hydro fluoro olefin HFO Hydro fluoro olefin Weaker double bond in HFOs allows for quicker breakdown in the atmosphere, yet stable in systems Weaker double bond in HFOs allows for quicker breakdown in the atmosphere, yet stable in systems
Mobile Air Conditioning Commercialized in 2011 New Car Models Market Drivers GWP Regulation in EU, US and Japan Performance Benefits Direct 134a replacement Lower cost per vehicle vs. not-in-kind solutions
DuPont Opteon® Refrigerants NonflammableMildly Flammable CurrentGWPNameGWPNameGWP HFC-134a1430XP10631YF4 DR HFC-404A3902XP401397DR-7246 XP HFC-410A2088DR-5A460 HCFC DR-91988DR-3148 HCFC-12377DR-29 HFO based candidates AR4 GWP Values
Opteon® XP10 R-513A Replacement for 134a Azeotropic refrigerant Excellent capacity and efficiency match for 134a Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants Reduction in GWP of 56% GWP of 631 falls well below EU 1500/1000 lines Azeotropic refrigerant Excellent capacity and efficiency match for 134a Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants Reduction in GWP of 56% GWP of 631 falls well below EU 1500/1000 lines
XP10 Properties R-134aXP10 Chemical FormulaCF 3 CH 2 FAzeotrope 100 yr GWP (AR4) Toxicity/FlammabilityA1 Boiling Point °C (°F)-26 (-15)-29 (-20) Critical Point °C (°F)101 (214)98 (208) Temperature Glide °C (F)0Negligible (Azeotrope) DuPont Confidential
XP10 Calorimeter Testing -- Recip Compressor 2% better energy efficiency 5% higher capacity
XP10 Evaluation in Supermarket - Hybrid System - Retrofitted from R-134a Medium Temp; CO 2 in Low Temp - Running for four years DuPont Confidential
Annual Energy Use and TEWI Comparison TEWI reduced by 48% vs R-404A system DuPont Confidential
Opteon® XP44 R-452A Replacement for 404A/507 Matches discharge temperature of 404A/507 Critical for transport applications Matches mass flow rate of 404A/507 No TXV adjustments necessary Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants A1 non-flammable Reduction in GWP of 44% GWP of 2140 Matches discharge temperature of 404A/507 Critical for transport applications Matches mass flow rate of 404A/507 No TXV adjustments necessary Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants A1 non-flammable Reduction in GWP of 44% GWP of 2140
Opteon® XP40 R-449A Replacement for 404A/507 8-12% more energy efficient than 404A/507 Superior efficiency to CO2 Capacity equivalent to 404A/507 Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants A1 non-flammable TXV adjustment needed similar to 407 series retrofit Reduction in GWP of 67% GWP of 1397 falls below EU 1500 line 8-12% more energy efficient than 404A/507 Superior efficiency to CO2 Capacity equivalent to 404A/507 Compatible with existing equipment design/lubricants A1 non-flammable TXV adjustment needed similar to 407 series retrofit Reduction in GWP of 67% GWP of 1397 falls below EU 1500 line
XP40 Properties R-404AXP yr GWP FlammabilityNone Boiling Point °C (ºF)-47 (-53)-46 (-51) Critical Point °C (ºF)72 (162)82 (180) Vapor Pressure at 25°C in kPa (Psia) 1254 (182)1274 (185) Liquid Density at 25°C in kg/m3 (lb/ft 3 ) 1044 (65.2)1096 (68.4) Vapor Density at 25°C in kg/m3 (lb/ft 3 ) 65.3 (4.08)49.2 (3.07) DuPont Confidential
System Testing – Display Case with External Condensing Unit 2.5 m (8.0 ft) open food display case designed for R-404A, fully loaded with food simulator Reciprocating compressor with POE 32 oil Refrigerant charge size ~3.8 kg (8.4 lb), adjusted based on liquid density Tested per ASHRAE Standard Tested at two ambient temps: 28ºC (82ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF) in outdoor room, 24ºC (75ºF) in indoor room Only minor TXV adjustment made (1.6 turns closed) Tested at low and medium temp conditions Open Display Case in Indoor Room Condensing Unit in Outdoor Room DuPont Confidential
Condensing Unit/Display Case Low Temp Results Energy Cons Rel to R404A Mass Flow Rate kg/hr (lb/hr) Suct Press kPa (Psia) Disch Press kPa (Psia) Comp Ratio Avg Food Temp ºC (ºF) Comp Disch Temp ºC (ºF) Ambient T = 28ºC (82ºF) R-404A100%32 (71)112 (16)1438 (209)13-17 (1.4)78 (172) XP4097%26 (57)104 (15)1407 (204)14-17 (1.4)83 (181) Ambient T = 35ºC (95ºF) R-404A100%33 (73)127 (18)1722 (250)14-16 (3.2)87 (189) XP4096%26 (57)115 (17)1685 (244)15-15 (5.0)92 (198) ~3% lower energy consumption Similar pressures and compression ratio Modest increase in discharge T and slightly lower mass flow rate DuPont Confidential
Condensing Unit/Display Case Med Temp Results Energy Cons Rel to R404A Mass Flow Rate kg/hr (lb/hr) Suct Press kPa (Psia) Disch Press kPa (Psia) Comp Ratio Avg Food Temp ºC (ºF) Comp Disch Temp ºC (ºF) Ambient T = 28ºC (82ºF) R-404A100%38 (83)262 (38)1544 (224) (36)72 (161) XP4092%32 (71)262 (38)1496 (217) (36)75 (167) Ambient T = 35ºC (95ºF) R-404A100%41 (91)248 (36)1827 (265) (36)82 (180) XP4088%34 (74)283 (41)1792 (260) (37)84 (183) 8-12% lower energy consumption Similar pressures and compression ratio Less increase in discharge T and slightly lower mass flow rate DuPont Confidential
California Supermarket Conversion from 404A to Opteon® XP40 October 2014
DuPont Confidential Operational Data
DuPont Confidential Energy Data Daily Energy Usage and Average Temperature
DuPont Confidential Comparison Energy Data
DuPont Confidential California Retrofit Summary Energy benefit of 9% from mid-Oct to year end Potential for further benefit at higher ambient temps No changes to equipment, piping, lubricant or seals/gaskets Adjust TXVs for optimized performance Meets cooling demand Stable operation Energy benefit of 9% from mid-Oct to year end Potential for further benefit at higher ambient temps No changes to equipment, piping, lubricant or seals/gaskets Adjust TXVs for optimized performance Meets cooling demand Stable operation
DuPont Confidential 404A/507 Replacement Options Summary 404A/507XP40407A407FCO2 GWP < Energy Efficiency Base+8-12%== =/-* Capacity Base===NEW EQ TXV Adjustment BaseYes NEW EQ Oil POE NEW EQ * Poor at higher ambient conditions
Opteon® XP40 R-449A Replacement for R-22 Eliminates a retrofit to 407 series refrigerants Capacity equivalent to 404A/507 Minimal TXV adjustment Reduction in GWP of 22% GWP of 1397 falls below EU 1500 line Eliminates a retrofit to 407 series refrigerants Capacity equivalent to 404A/507 Minimal TXV adjustment Reduction in GWP of 22% GWP of 1397 falls below EU 1500 line
DuPont Confidential R-22 Replacement Options Summary R-22XP40407A407F GWP < Eliminates a retrofit ($)? BaseYesNo Energy Efficiency Base=== Capacity Base=== TXV Adjustment BaseNo Oil MOPOE
Projected Timeline 2015 Emerson approval of XP10 and XP40 US Commercialization of XP10, XP44 and XP40 Mar/Apr Jul/Aug