Análise de eficiência e impactos ao meio ambiente dos fluidos R600a (Isobutano), R134a (Tetrafluoretano), R290 (Propano) e R22 (Clorodifluorometano)

Abstract

When it comes to refrigeration and air conditioning, the discussion becomes excessively broad, but not in a bad way, as quite the opposite, after all, the potential benefits that this field of science brings ranges from well-being related to human comfort to preservation from equipment, medicines and hospital products essential for the survival of species, including humans, and sometimes their Habitat, including the automotive sector and various industrial sectors, even the food sector. Therefore, sudden variations in the applicability conditions of air conditioning and refrigeration of environments, equipment and other practical situations can be noted. The applications are so varied, so the most efficient refrigeration solutions become varied, therefore increasing the refrigeration efficiency of the systems and minimizing the possible risks of malfunction and dangers to the health of the individual and the community. The present work aims to compare characteristics between two refrigerant fluids and their applicability, observing the preservation of the environment, refrigeration potential, application risks to be minimized or avoided, ultimately obtaining a discussion that will lead to the conclusion about which fluid to use in the system of refrigeration for a given practical situation, making use of analytical analyzes and simulations through the CoolPack software of fluid performance in certain parameters.