US20200333051A1

US20200333051A1 - Refrigeration cycle

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Publication number: US20200333051A1
Application number: US16/954,973
Authority: US
Inventors: Eiji Kumakura; Takuro Yamada; Atsushi Yoshimi; Ikuhiro Iwata; Mitsushi Itano; Daisuke Karube; Yuuki YOTSUMOTO; Kazuhiro Takahashi; Tatsuya TAKAKUWA; Yuzo Komatsu; Shun OHKUBO
Original assignee: Daikin Industries Ltd
Current assignee: Daikin Industries Ltd
Priority date: 2017-12-18
Filing date: 2018-12-10
Publication date: 2020-10-22
Also published as: US20200362215A1; US20200392389A1; WO2019124409A1; KR102655073B1; KR102601018B1; CN111480038A; CN111479899B; EP3730580A1; KR20200100682A; KR102655619B1; KR20200100693A; EP3730866A4; JPWO2019124139A1; PH12020550899A1; PH12020550912A1; EP3730871A4; US11535781B2; EP3730866A1; AU2018387985A1; CN111480041B

Abstract

A refrigeration cycle is a refrigeration cycle using a mixed refrigerant which is a flammable refrigerant and which contains at least 1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), and includes a compressor (1), a heat-source-side heat exchanger (3), an expansion mechanism (4), a use-side heat exchanger (2), and a decompression mechanism (7). The decompression mechanism (7) decompresses, between an inlet and an outlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger (3), the mixed refrigerant flowing through the heat-source-side heat exchanger (3) that functions as an evaporator.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a refrigeration cycle.

BACKGROUND ART

PTL 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 57-198968) discloses a refrigeration cycle using a nonazeotropic mixed refrigerant.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Technical Problem

In a refrigeration cycle using a nonazeotropic mixed refrigerant, when a refrigerant is evaporated under a constant pressure in a heat-source-side heat exchanger, the capacity of heat exchange is not sufficiently provided.

Solution to Problem

A refrigeration cycle according to a first aspect is a refrigeration cycle using a mixed refrigerant which is a flammable refrigerant and which contains at least 1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), and includes a compressor, a heat-source-side heat exchanger, an expansion mechanism, a use-side heat exchanger, and a decompression mechanism. The decompression mechanism decompresses, between an inlet and an outlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger, the mixed refrigerant flowing through the heat-source-side heat exchanger that functions as an evaporator.
In this case, when the refrigerant evaporates in the heat-source-side heat exchanger, the decompression mechanism decreases the pressure of the refrigerant in the middle. Accordingly, the difference in evaporation temperature between the inlet and the outlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger generated when the refrigerant is evaporated under the constant pressure can be decreased. Consequently, the capacity of heat exchange can be ensured, and the performance of the refrigeration cycle can be increased.
A refrigeration cycle according to a second aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the first aspect, in which the decompression mechanism decompresses the mixed refrigerant flowing through the heat-source-side heat exchanger in accordance with a temperature gradient of the mixed refrigerant.
A refrigeration cycle according to a third aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the first aspect or the second aspect, in which the heat-source-side heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange section and a second heat exchange section. The decompression mechanism is disposed between the first heat exchange section and the second heat exchange section.
A refrigeration cycle according to a fourth aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, in which the use-side heat exchanger is disposed in a use unit. The use-side heat exchanger includes a third heat exchange section located on a front-surface side of the use unit, and a fourth heat exchange section located on a rear-surface side of the use unit. An upper portion of the fourth heat exchange section is located near an upper portion of the third heat exchange section. The third heat exchange section extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the front-surface side of the use unit. The fourth heat exchange section extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the rear-surface side of the use unit. A capacity of a refrigerant flow path of the third heat exchange section is larger than a capacity of a refrigerant flow path of the fourth heat exchange section.
In this case, the capacity of the refrigerant flow path of the third heat exchange section located on the front-surface side of the use unit is larger than the capacity of the refrigerant flow path of the fourth heat exchange section. Accordingly, the third heat exchange section having a larger capacity of the refrigerant flow path exchanges more heat between the mixed refrigerant and the air on the front-surface side of the use unit of which the velocity of the air passing through the heat exchange section tends to be high.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 5th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein, the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf).
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to those of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 6th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, CO, and OA that connect the following 7 points:
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0),
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0), and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments BD, CO, and OA);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments BD, CO, and OA are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 7th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments GI, IA, AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CG that connect the following 8 points:
point G (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments IA, BD, and CG);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments GI, IA, BD, and CG are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 8th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PN, NK, KA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:
point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point N (68.6, 16.3, 15.1),
point K (61.3, 5.4, 33.3),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments BD and CJ);
the line segment PN is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment NK is represented by coordinates (x, 0.2421x²−29.955x+931.91, −0.2421x²+28.955x−831.91),
the line segment KA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments JP, BD, and CG are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 9th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:
point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments BD and CJ);
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43)
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments JP, LM, BD, and CG are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 10th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TP that connect the following 7 points:
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and
point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment BF);
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2),
the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and
the line segments LM and BF are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 11th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LQ, QR, and RP that connect the following 4 points:
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point Q (62.8, 29.6, 7.6), and
point R (49.8, 42.3, 7.9),
or on the above line segments;
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment RP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and
the line segments LQ and QR are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 12th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to the 5th aspect, wherein, when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments SM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TS that connect the following 6 points:
point S (62.6, 28.3, 9.1),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and
point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),
or on the above line segments,
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2),
the line segment TS is represented by coordinates (x, −0.0017x²−0.7869x+70.888, −0.0017x²−0.2131x+29.112), and
the line segments SM and BF are straight lines.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 13th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein, the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) and trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123) in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and
the refrigerant comprises 62.0 mass % to 72.0 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 14th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein, the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and
the refrigerant comprises 45.1 mass % to 47.1 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 15th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein, the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), and difluoromethane (R32),
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a,
if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BD′, D′C, and CG that connect the following 6 points:
point G (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0, 0.0),
point I (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, 0.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0),
point A (0.0134a²−1.9681a+68.6, 0.0, −0.0134a²+0.9681a+31.4),
point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),
point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and
point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI, AB, and D′C (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, point D′, and point C);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895, 0.0),
point I (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, 0.0, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895),
point A (0.0112a²−1.9337a+68.484, 0.0, −0.0112a²+0.9337a+31.516),
point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W);
if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273, 0.0),
point I (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, 0.0, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273),
point A (0.0107a²−1.9142a+68.305, 0.0, −0.0107a²+0.9142a+31.695),
point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W);
if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014, 0.0),
point I (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, 0.0, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014),
point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),
point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W); and
if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098, 0.0),
point I (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, 0.0, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098),
point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),
point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W).
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to those of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 16th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein, the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), and difluoromethane (R32),
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a,
if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BD′, D′C, and CJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (0.0049a²−0.9645a+47.1, −0.0049a²−0.0355a+52.9, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0514a²−2.4353a+61.7, −0.0323a²+0.4122a+5.9, −0.0191a²+1.0231a+32.4),
point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),
point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and
point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′B, and D′C (excluding point J, point B, point D′, and point C);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:
point J (0.0243a²−1.4161a+49.725, −0.0243a²+0.4161a+50.275, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0341a²−2.1977a+61.187, −0.0236a²+0.34a+5.636, −0.0105a²+0.8577a+33.177),
point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′ and K′B (excluding point J, point B, and point W);
if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:
point J (0.0246a²−1.4476a+50.184, −0.0246a²+0.4476a+49.816, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0196a²−1.7863a+58.515, −0.0079a²−0.1136a+8.702, −0.0117a²+0.8999a+32.783),
point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′ and K′B (excluding point J, point B, and point W);
if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (0.0183a²−1.1399a+46.493, −0.0183a²+0.1399a+53.507, 0.0),
point K′ (−0.0051a²+0.0929a+25.95, 0.0, 0.0051a²−1.0929a+74.05),
point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),
point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714), and point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W); and
if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (−0.0134a²+1.0956a+7.13, 0.0134a²−2.0956a+92.87, 0.0),
point K′ (−1.892a+29.443, 0.0, 0.892a+70.557),
point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),
point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05), and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W).
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to those of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 17th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane(R32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf),
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JN, NE, and EI that connect the following 4 points:
point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
point J (48.5, 18.3, 33.2),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point E (58.3, 0.0, 41.7),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment EI;
the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.0236y²−1.7616y+72.0, y, −0.0236y²+0.7616y+28.0);
the line segment NE is represented by coordinates (0.012y²−1.9003y+58.3, y, −0.012y²+0.9003y+41.7); and
the line segments JN and EI are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 18th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MM′, MN, NV, VG, and GM that connect the following 5 points:
point M (52.6, 0.0, 47.4),
point M′(39.2, 5.0, 55.8),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1),
point V (11.0, 18.1, 70.9), and
point G (39.6, 0.0, 60.4),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);
the line segment MM′ is represented by coordinates (0.132y²−3.34y+52.6, y, −0.132y²+2.34y+47.4);
the line segment M′N is represented by coordinates (0.0596y²−2.2541y+48.98, y, −0.0596y²+1.2541y+51.02);
the line segment VG is represented by coordinates (0.0123y²−1.8033y+39.6, y, −0.0123y²+0.8033y+60.4); and
the line segments NV and GM are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 19th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ON, NU, and UO that connect the following 3 points:
point O (22.6, 36.8, 40.6),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point U (3.9, 36.7, 59.4),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ON is represented by coordinates (0.0072y²−0.6701y+37.512, y, −0.0072y²−0.3299y+62.488);
the line segment NU is represented by coordinates (0.0083y²−1.7403y+56.635, y, −0.0083y²+0.7403y+43.365); and
the line segment UO is a straight line.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 20th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QR, RT, TL, LK, and KQ that connect the following 5 points:
point Q (44.6, 23.0, 32.4),
point R (25.5, 36.8, 37.7),
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
point L (28.9, 51.7, 19.4), and
point K (35.6, 36.8, 27.6),
or on these line segments;
the line segment QR is represented by coordinates (0.0099y²−1.975y+84.765, y, −0.0099y²+0.975y+15.235);
the line segment RT is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874);
the line segment LK is represented by coordinates (0.0049y²−0.8842y+61.488, y, −0.0049y²−0.1158y+38.512);
the line segment KQ is represented by coordinates (0.0095y²−1.2222y+67.676, y, −0.0095y²+0.2222y+32.324); and
the line segment TL is a straight line.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 21st aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:
point P (20.5, 51.7, 27.8),
point S (21.9, 39.7, 38.4), and
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
or on these line segments;
the line segment PS is represented by coordinates (0.0064y²−0.7103y+40.1, y, −0.0064y²−0.2897y+59.9);
the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874); and
the line segment TP is a straight line.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, a refrigeration capacity (may also be referred to as a cooling capacity or a capacity) equal to those of R410A and classified with lower flammability (Class 2L) in the standard of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 22nd aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and difluoromethane (R32),
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IK, KB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GI that connect the following 6 points:
point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4),
point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),
point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GI);
the line segment IK is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),
the line segment HR is represented by coordinates (−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments KB′ and GI are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 23rd aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JR, RG, and GI that connect the following 4 points:
point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point J (57.7, 32.8, 9.5),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GI);
the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.0, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments JR and GI are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 24th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MP, PB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GM that connect the following 6 points:
point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),
point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),
point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GM);
the line segment MP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),
the line segment HR is represented by coordinates (−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments PB′ and GM are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 25th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MN, NR, RG, and GM that connect the following 4 points:
point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point N (38.5, 52.1, 9.5),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);
the line segment MN is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments JR and GI are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 26th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:
point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),
point S (25.4, 56.2, 18.4), and
point T (34.8, 51.0, 14.2),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (−0.0982z²+0.9622z+40.931, 0.0982z²−1.9622z+59.069, z),
the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z), and
the line segment PS is a straight line.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.
A refrigeration cycle according to a 27th aspect is the refrigeration cycle according to any of the 1st through 4th aspects, wherein the refrigerant comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32,
wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QB″, B″D, DU, and UQ that connect the following 4 points:
point Q (28.6, 34.4, 37.0),
point B″ (0.0, 63.0, 37.0),
point D (0.0, 67.0, 33.0), and
point U (28.7, 41.2, 30.1),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment B″D);
the line segment DU is represented by coordinates (−3.4962z²+210.71z−3146.1, 3.4962z²−211.71z+3246.1, z),
the line segment UQ is represented by coordinates (0.0135z²−0.9181z+44.133, −0.0135z²−0.0819z+55.867, z), and
the line segments QB″ and B″D are straight lines.
In this refrigeration cycle, the capacity of heat exchange can be increased when a refrigerant having a sufficiently low GWP, and a coefficient of performance (COP) equal to that of R410A is used.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an instrument used for a flammability test.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing points A to T and line segments that connect these points in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass %.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing points A to C, D′, G, I, J, and K′, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass %.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing points A to C, D′, G, I, J, and K′, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 92.9 mass % (the content of R32 is 7.1 mass %).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing points A to C, D′, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 88.9 mass % (the content of R32 is 11.1 mass %).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 85.5 mass % (the content of R32 is 14.5 mass %).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 81.8 mass % (the content of R32 is 18.2 mass %).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 78.1 mass % (the content of R32 is 21.9 mass %).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 73.3 mass % (the content of R32 is 26.7 mass %).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 70.7 mass % (the content of R32 is 29.3 mass %).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 63.3 mass % (the content of R32 is 36.7 mass %).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 55.9 mass % (the content of R32 is 44.1 mass %).

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing points A, B, G, I, J, K′, and W, and line segments that connect these points to each other in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 52.2 mass % (the content of R32 is 47.8 mass %).

FIG. 14 is a view showing points A to C, E, G, and I to W; and line segments that connect points A to C, E, G, and I to W in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass %.

FIG. 15 is a view showing points A to U; and line segments that connect the points in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass %.

FIG. 16 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a refrigeration cycle according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a vertical sectional view of a use unit.

FIG. 18 is a Mollier diagram indicating an operating state of the refrigeration cycle according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a refrigerant circuit diagram illustrating a refrigeration cycle according to a second embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

(1) Definition of Terms

In the present specification, the term “refrigerant” includes at least compounds that are specified in ISO 817 (International Organization for Standardization), and that are given a refrigerant number (ASHRAE number) representing the type of refrigerant with “R” at the beginning; and further includes refrigerants that have properties equivalent to those of such refrigerants, even though a refrigerant number is not yet given. Refrigerants are broadly divided into fluorocarbon compounds and non-fluorocarbon compounds in terms of the structure of the compounds. Fluorocarbon compounds include chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). Non-fluorocarbon compounds include propane (R290), propylene (R1270), butane (R600), isobutane (R600a), carbon dioxide (R744), ammonia (R717), and the like.
In the present specification, the phrase “composition comprising a refrigerant” at least includes (1) a refrigerant itself (including a mixture of refrigerants), (2) a composition that further comprises other components and that can be mixed with at least a refrigeration oil to obtain a working fluid for a refrigerating machine, and (3) a working fluid for a refrigerating machine containing a refrigeration oil. In the present specification, of these three embodiments, the composition (2) is referred to as a “refrigerant composition” so as to distinguish it from a refrigerant itself (including a mixture of refrigerants). Further, the working fluid for a refrigerating machine (3) is referred to as a “refrigeration oil-containing working fluid” so as to distinguish it from the “refrigerant composition.”
In the present specification, when the term “alternative” is used in a context in which the first refrigerant is replaced with the second refrigerant, the first type of “alternative” means that equipment designed for operation using the first refrigerant can be operated using the second refrigerant under optimum conditions, optionally with changes of only a few parts (at least one of the following: refrigeration oil, gasket, packing, expansion valve, dryer, and other parts) and equipment adjustment. In other words, this type of alternative means that the same equipment is operated with an alternative refrigerant. Embodiments of this type of “alternative” include “drop-in alternative,” “nearly drop-in alternative,” and “retrofit,” in the order in which the extent of changes and adjustment necessary for replacing the first refrigerant with the second refrigerant is smaller.
The term “alternative” also includes a second type of “alternative,” which means that equipment designed for operation using the second refrigerant is operated for the same use as the existing use with the first refrigerant by using the second refrigerant. This type of alternative means that the same use is achieved with an alternative refrigerant.
In the present specification, the term “refrigerating machine” refers to machines in general that draw heat from an object or space to make its temperature lower than the temperature of ambient air, and maintain a low temperature. In other words, refrigerating machines refer to conversion machines that gain energy from the outside to do work, and that perform energy conversion, in order to transfer heat from where the temperature is lower to where the temperature is higher.
In the present specification, a refrigerant having a “WCF lower flammability” means that the most flammable composition (worst case of formulation for flammability: WCF) has a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less according to the US ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. Further, in the present specification, a refrigerant having “ASHRAE lower flammability” means that the burning velocity of WCF is 10 cm/s or less, that the most flammable fraction composition (worst case of fractionation for flammability: WCFF), which is specified by performing a leakage test during storage, shipping, or use based on ANSI/ASHRAE 34-2013 using WCF, has a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less, and that flammability classification according to the US ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013 is determined to classified as be “Class 2L.”
In the present specification, a refrigerant having an “RCL of x % or more” means that the refrigerant has a refrigerant concentration limit (RCL), calculated in accordance with the US ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013, of x % or more. RCL refers to a concentration limit in the air in consideration of safety factors. RCL is an index for reducing the risk of acute toxicity, suffocation, and flammability in a closed space where humans are present. RCL is determined in accordance with the ASHRAE Standard. More specifically, RCL is the lowest concentration among the acute toxicity exposure limit (ATEL), the oxygen deprivation limit (ODL), and the flammable concentration limit (FCL), which are respectively calculated in accordance with sections 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 7.1.3 of the ASHRAE Standard.
In the present specification, temperature glide refers to an absolute value of the difference between the initial temperature and the end temperature in the phase change process of a composition containing the refrigerant of the present disclosure in the heat exchanger of a refrigerant system.

(2) Refrigerant

(2-1) Refrigerant Component

Any one of various refrigerants such as refrigerant A, refrigerant B, refrigerant C, refrigerant D, and refrigerant E, details of these refrigerant are to be mentioned later, can be used as the refrigerant.

(2-2) Use of Refrigerant

The refrigerant according to the present disclosure can be preferably used as a working fluid in a refrigerating machine.
The composition according to the present disclosure is suitable for use as an alternative refrigerant for HFC refrigerant such as R410A, R407C and R404 etc, or HCFC refrigerant such as R22 etc.

(3) Refrigerant Composition

The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure comprises at least the refrigerant according to the present disclosure, and can be used for the same use as the refrigerant according to the present disclosure. Moreover, the refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure can be further mixed with at least a refrigeration oil to thereby obtain a working fluid for a refrigerating machine.
The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure further comprises at least one other component in addition to the refrigerant according to the present disclosure. The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may comprise at least one of the following other components, if necessary. As described above, when the refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure is used as a working fluid in a refrigerating machine, it is generally used as a mixture with at least a refrigeration oil. Therefore, it is preferable that the refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure does not substantially comprise a refrigeration oil. Specifically, in the refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure, the content of the refrigeration oil based on the entire refrigerant composition is preferably 0 to 1 mass %, and more preferably 0 to 0.1 mass %.

(3-1) Water

The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may contain a small amount of water. The water content of the refrigerant composition is preferably 0.1 mass % or less based on the entire refrigerant. A small amount of water contained in the refrigerant composition stabilizes double bonds in the molecules of unsaturated fluorocarbon compounds that can be present in the refrigerant, and makes it less likely that the unsaturated fluorocarbon compounds will be oxidized, thus increasing the stability of the refrigerant composition.

(3-2) Tracer

A tracer is added to the refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure at a detectable concentration such that when the refrigerant composition has been diluted, contaminated, or undergone other changes, the tracer can trace the changes.
The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may comprise a single tracer, or two or more tracers.
The tracer is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used tracers. Preferably, a compound that cannot be an impurity inevitably mixed in the refrigerant of the present disclosure is selected as the tracer.
Examples of tracers include hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorocarbons, fluorocarbons, deuterated hydrocarbons, deuterated hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, fluoroethers, brominated compounds, iodinated compounds, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and nitrous oxide (N₂O). The tracer is particularly preferably a hydrofluorocarbon, a hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a chlorofluorocarbon, a fluorocarbon, a hydrochlorocarbon, a fluorocarbon, or a fluoroether.
The following compounds are preferable as the tracer.
FC-14 (tetrafluoromethane, CF₄)
HCC-40 (chloromethane, CH₃Cl)
HFC-23 (trifluoromethane, CHF₃)
HFC-41 (fluoromethane, CH₃Cl)
HFC-125 (pentafluoroethane, CF₃CHF₂)
HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, CF₃CH₂F)
HFC-134 (1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, CHF₂CHF₂)
HFC-143a (1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CF₃CH₃)
HFC-143 (1,1,2-trifluoroethane, CHF₂CH₂F)
HFC-152a (1,1-difluoroethane, CHF₂CH₃)
HFC-152 (1,2-difluoroethane, CH₂FCH₂F)
HFC-161 (fluoroethane, CH₃CH₂F)
HFC-245fa (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, CF₃CH₂CHF₂)
HFC-236fa (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, CF₃CH₂CF₃)
HFC-236ea (1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane, CF₃CHFCHF₂)
HFC-227ea (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, CF₃CHFCF₃)
HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane, CHClF₂)
HCFC-31 (chlorofluoromethane, CH₂ClF)
CFC-1113 (chlorotrifluoroethylene, CF₂=CClF)
HFE-125 (trifluoromethyl-difluoromethyl ether, CF₃OCHF₂)
HFE-134a (trifluoromethyl-fluoromethyl ether, CF₃OCH₂F)
HFE-143a (trifluoromethyl-methyl ether, CF₃OCH₃)
HFE-227ea (trifluoromethyl-tetrafluoroethyl ether, CF₃OCHFCF₃)
HFE-236fa (trifluoromethyl-trifluoroethyl ether, CF₃OCH₂CF₃)
The tracer compound may be present in the refrigerant composition at a total concentration of about 10 parts per million (ppm) to about 1000 ppm. Preferably, the tracer compound is present in the refrigerant composition at a total concentration of about 30 ppm to about 500 ppm, and most preferably, the tracer compound is present at a total concentration of about 50 ppm to about 300 ppm.

(3-3) Ultraviolet Fluorescent Dye

The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may comprise a single ultraviolet fluorescent dye, or two or more ultraviolet fluorescent dyes.
The ultraviolet fluorescent dye is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used ultraviolet fluorescent dyes.
Examples of ultraviolet fluorescent dyes include naphthalimide, coumarin, anthracene, phenanthrene, xanthene, thioxanthene, naphthoxanthene, fluorescein, and derivatives thereof. The ultraviolet fluorescent dye is particularly preferably either naphthalimide or coumarin, or both.

(3-4) Stabilizer

The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may comprise a single stabilizer, or two or more stabilizers.
The stabilizer is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used stabilizers.
Examples of stabilizers include nitro compounds, ethers, and amines.
Examples of nitro compounds include aliphatic nitro compounds, such as nitromethane and nitroethane; and aromatic nitro compounds, such as nitro benzene and nitro styrene.
Examples of ethers include 1,4-dioxane.
Examples of amines include 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropylamine and diphenylamine.
Examples of stabilizers also include butylhydroxyxylene and benzotriazole. The content of the stabilizer is not limited. Generally, the content of the stabilizer is preferably 0.01 to 5 mass %, and more preferably 0.05 to 2 mass %, based on the entire refrigerant.

(3-5) Polymerization Inhibitor

The refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure may comprise a single polymerization inhibitor, or two or more polymerization inhibitors.
The polymerization inhibitor is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used polymerization inhibitors.
Examples of polymerization inhibitors include 4-methoxy-1-naphthol, hydroquinone, hydroquinone methyl ether, dimethyl-t-butylphenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, and benzotriazole.
The content of the polymerization inhibitor is not limited. Generally, the content of the polymerization inhibitor is preferably 0.01 to 5 mass %, and more preferably 0.05 to 2 mass %, based on the entire refrigerant.

(4) Refrigeration Oil-Containing Working Fluid

The refrigeration oil-containing working fluid according to the present disclosure comprises at least the refrigerant or refrigerant composition according to the present disclosure and a refrigeration oil, for use as a working fluid in a refrigerating machine. Specifically, the refrigeration oil-containing working fluid according to the present disclosure is obtained by mixing a refrigeration oil used in a compressor of a refrigerating machine with the refrigerant or the refrigerant composition. The refrigeration oil-containing working fluid generally comprises 10 to 50 mass % of refrigeration oil.

(4-1) Refrigeration Oil

The refrigeration oil is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used refrigeration oils. In this case, refrigeration oils that are superior in the action of increasing the miscibility with the mixture and the stability of the mixture, for example, are suitably selected as necessary.
The base oil of the refrigeration oil is preferably, for example, at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyalkylene glycols (PAG), polyol esters (POE), and polyvinyl ethers (PVE).
The refrigeration oil may further contain additives in addition to the base oil. The additive may be at least one member selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, extreme-pressure agents, acid scavengers, oxygen scavengers, copper deactivators, rust inhibitors, oil agents, and antifoaming agents.
A refrigeration oil with a kinematic viscosity of 5 to 400 cSt at 40° C. is preferable from the standpoint of lubrication.
The refrigeration oil-containing working fluid according to the present disclosure may further optionally contain at least one additive. Examples of additives include compatibilizing agents described below.

(4-2) Compatibilizing Agent

The refrigeration oil-containing working fluid according to the present disclosure may comprise a single compatibilizing agent, or two or more compatibilizing agents.
The compatibilizing agent is not limited, and can be suitably selected from commonly used compatibilizing agents.
Examples of compatibilizing agents include polyoxyalkylene glycol ethers, amides, nitriles, ketones, chlorocarbons, esters, lactones, aryl ethers, fluoroethers, and 1,1,1-trifluoroalkanes. The compatibilizing agent is particularly preferably a polyoxyalkylene glycol ether.

(5) Various Refrigerants

Hereinafter, the refrigerants A to E, which are the refrigerants used in the present embodiment, will be described in detail.
In addition, each description of the following refrigerant A, refrigerant B, refrigerant C, refrigerant D, and refrigerant E is each independent. The alphabet which shows a point or a line segment, the number of an Examples, and the number of a comparative examples are all independent of each other among the refrigerant A, the refrigerant B, the refrigerant C, the refrigerant D, and the refrigerant E. For example, the first embodiment of the refrigerant A and the first embodiment of the refrigerant B are different embodiment from each other.

(5-1) Refrigerant A

The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is a mixed refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf).
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure has various properties that are desirable as an R410A-alternative refrigerant, i.e., a refrigerating capacity and a coefficient of performance that are equivalent to those of R410A, and a sufficiently low GWP.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is a composition comprising HFO-1132(E) and R1234yf, and optionally further comprising HFO-1123, and may further satisfy the following requirements. This refrigerant also has various properties desirable as an alternative refrigerant for R410A; i.e., it has a refrigerating capacity and a coefficient of performance that are equivalent to those of R410A, and a sufficiently low GWP.

Requirements

Preferable refrigerant A is as follows:
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, CO, and OA that connect the following 7 points:
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0),
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0), and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line CO);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3,
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and the line segments BD, CO, and OA are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A.
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf, based on their sum in the refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is respectively represented by x, y, and z, the refrigerant is preferably a refrigerant wherein coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within a figure surrounded by line segments GI, IA, AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CG that connect the following 8 points:
point G (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment CG);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments GI, IA, BD, and CG are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant A according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant A has a WCF lower flammability according to the ASHRAE Standard (the WCF composition has a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less).
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant according to the present disclosure is respectively represented by x, y, and z, the refrigerant is preferably a refrigerant wherein coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PN, NK, KA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:
point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point N (68.6, 16.3, 15.1),
point K (61.3, 5.4, 33.3),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment CJ);
the line segment PN is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment NK is represented by coordinates (x, 0.2421x²−29.955x+931.91, −0.2421x²+28.955x−831.91),
the line segment KA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments JP, BD, and CG are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant A according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant exhibits a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE Standard (the WCF composition and the WCFF composition have a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less).
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant according to the present disclosure is respectively represented by x, y, and z, the refrigerant is preferably a refrigerant wherein coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:
point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and
point (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment CJ);
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments JP, LM, BD, and CG are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant has an RCL of 40 g/m³or more.
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is respectively represented by x, y, and z, the refrigerant is preferably a refrigerant wherein coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TP that connect the following 7 points:
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and
point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment BF);
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2),
the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and
the line segments LM and BF are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 95% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant has an RCL of 40 g/m³or more.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LQ, QR, and RP that connect the following 4 points:
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),
point Q (62.8, 29.6, 7.6), and
point R (49.8, 42.3, 7.9),
or on the above line segments;
the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
the line segment RP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and
the line segments LQ and QR are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a COP of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and an RCL of 40 g/m³or more, furthermore, the refrigerant has a condensation temperature glide of 1° C. or less.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments SM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TS that connect the following 6 points:
point S (62.6, 28.3, 9.1),
point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),
point A′(30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and
point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),
or on the above line segments,
the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2),
the line segment TS is represented by coordinates (x, −0.0017x²−0.7869x+70.888, −0.0017x²−0.2131x+29.112), and
the line segments SM and BF are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, a COP of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and an RCL of 40 g/m³or more furthermore, the refrigerant has a discharge pressure of 105% or more relative to that of R410A.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Od, dg, gh, and hO that connect the following 4 points:
point d (87.6, 0.0, 12.4),
point g (18.2, 55.1, 26.7),
point h (56.7, 43.3, 0.0), and
point o (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the line segments Od, dg, gh, and hO (excluding the points O and h);
the line segment dg is represented by coordinates (0.0047y²−1.5177y+87.598, y, −0.0047y²+0.5177y+12.402),
the line segment gh is represented by coordinates (−0.0134z²−1.0825z+56.692, 0.0134z²+0.0825z+43.308, z), and
the line segments hO and Od are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf, based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments lg, gh, hi, and il that connect the following 4 points:
point 1 (72.5, 10.2, 17.3),
point g (18.2, 55.1, 26.7),
point h (56.7, 43.3, 0.0), and
point i (72.5, 27.5, 0.0) or
on the line segments lg, gh, and il (excluding the points h and i);
the line segment lg is represented by coordinates (0.0047y²−1.5177y+87.598, y, −0.0047y²+0.5177y+12.402),
the line gh is represented by coordinates (−0.0134z²−1.0825z+56.692, 0.0134z²+0.0825z+43.308, z), and
the line segments hi and il are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant has a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE Standard.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Od, de, ef, and fO that connect the following 4 points:
point d (87.6, 0.0, 12.4),
point e (31.1, 42.9, 26.0),
point f (65.5, 34.5, 0.0), and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the line segments Od, de, and ef (excluding the points 0 and f);
the line segment de is represented by coordinates (0.0047y²−1.5177y+87.598, y, −0.0047y²+0.5177y+12.402),
the line segment ef is represented by coordinates (−0.0064z²−1.1565z+65.501, 0.0064z²+0.1565z+34.499, z), and
the line segments fO and Od are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 93.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 93.5% or more relative to that of R410A.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z,
coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments le, ef, fi, and il that connect the following 4 points:
point l (72.5, 10.2, 17.3),
point e (31.1, 42.9, 26.0),
point f (65.5, 34.5, 0.0), and
point i (72.5, 27.5, 0.0),
or on the line segments le, ef, and il (excluding the points f and i);
the line segment le is represented by coordinates (0.0047y²−1.5177y+87.598, y, −0.0047y²+0.5177y+12.402),
the line segment ef is represented by coordinates (−0.0134z²−1.0825z+56.692, 0.0134z²+0.0825z+43.308, z), and
the line segments fi and il are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 93.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 93.5% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant has a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE Standard.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z,
coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Oa, ab, bc, and cO that connect the following 4 points:
point a (93.4, 0.0, 6.6),
point b (55.6, 26.6, 17.8),
point c (77.6, 22.4, 0.0), and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the line segments Oa, ab, and bc (excluding the points 0 and c);
the line segment ab is represented by coordinates (0.0052y²−1.5588y+93.385, y, −0.0052y²+0.5588y+6.615),
the line segment bc is represented by coordinates (−0.0032z²−1.1791z+77.593, 0.0032z²+0.1791z+22.407, z), and
the line segments cO and Oa are straight lines.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A.
The refrigerant A according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z,
coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments kb, bj, and jk that connect the following 3 points:
point k (72.5, 14.1, 13.4),
point b (55.6, 26.6, 17.8), and
point j (72.5, 23.2, 4.3),
or on the line segments kb, bj, and jk;
the line segment kb is represented by coordinates (0.0052y²−1.5588y+93.385, y, and −0.0052y²+0.5588y+6.615),
the line segment bj is represented by coordinates (−0.0032z²−1.1791z+77.593, 0.0032z²+0.1791z+22.407, z), and
the line segment jk is a straight line.
When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A; furthermore, the refrigerant has a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE Standard.
The refrigerant according to the present disclosure may further comprise other additional refrigerants in addition to HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf, as long as the above properties and effects are not impaired. In this respect, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure preferably comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, more preferably 99.75 mass % or more, and still more preferably 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
The refrigerant according to the present disclosure may comprise HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, 99.75 mass % or more, or 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
Additional refrigerants are not particularly limited and can be widely selected. The mixed refrigerant may contain one additional refrigerant, or two or more additional refrigerants.

Examples of Refrigerant A

The present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Examples of refrigerant A. However, refrigerant A is not limited to the Examples.
The GWP of R1234yf and a composition consisting of a mixed refrigerant R410A (R32=50%/R125=50%) was evaluated based on the values stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), fourth report. The GWP of HFO-1132(E), which was not stated therein, was assumed to be 1 from HFO-1132a (GWP=1 or less) and HFO-1123 (GWP=0.3, described in WO2015/141678). The refrigerating capacity of R410A and compositions each comprising a mixture of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf was determined by performing theoretical refrigeration cycle calculations for the mixed refrigerants using the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (Refprop 9.0) under the following conditions.
Further, the RCL of the mixture was calculated with the LFL of HFO-1132(E) being 4.7 vol. %, the LFL of HFO-1123 being 10 vol. %, and the LFL of R1234yf being 6.2 vol. %, in accordance with the ASHRAE Standard 34-2013.
Evaporating temperature: 5° C.
Condensation temperature: 45° C.
Degree of superheating: 5 K
Degree of subcooling: 5 K
Compressor efficiency: 70%
Tables 1 to 34 show these values together with the GWP of each mixed refrigerant.

TABLE 1

			Comp.	Comp.		Example		Comp.
		Comp.	Ex. 2	Ex. 3	Example	2	Example	Ex. 4
Item	Unit	Ex. 1	O	A	1	A′	3	B

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	R410A	100.0	68.6	49.0	30.6	14.1	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %		0.0	0.0	14.9	30.0	44.8	58.7
R1234yf	mass %		0.0	31.4	36.1	39.4	41.1	41.3
GWP	—	2088	1	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative to	100	99.7	100.0	98.6	97.3	96.3	95.5
	410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	100	98.3	85.0	85.0	85.0	85.0	85.0
capacity ratio	410A)
Condensation	° C.	0.1	0.00	1.98	3.36	4.46	5.15	5.35
glide
Discharge	% (relative to	100.0	99.3	87.1	88.9	90.6	92.1	93.2
pressure	410A)
RCL	g/m³	—	30.7	37.5	44.0	52.7	64.0	78.6

TABLE 2

		Comp.		Example		Comp.	Comp.	Example	Comp.
		Ex. 5	Example	5	Example	Ex. 6	Ex. 7	7	Ex. 8
Item	Unit	C	4	C′	6	D	E	E′	F

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	32.9	26.6	19.5	10.9	0.0	58.0	23.4	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %	67.1	68.4	70.5	74.1	80.4	42.0	48.5	61.8
R1234yf	mass %	0.0	5.0	10.0	15.0	19.6	0.0	28.1	38.2
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	2	1	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	95.0	95.0	95.0
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	107.4	105.2	102.9	100.5	97.9	105.0	92.5	86.9
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	0.16	0.52	0.94	1.42	1.90	0.42	3.16	4.80
glide
Discharge	% (relative	119.5	117.4	115.3	113.0	115.9	112.7	101.0	95.8
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	53.5	57.1	62.0	69.1	81.3	41.9	46.3	79.0

TABLE 3

		Comp.	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
		Ex. 9	8	9	10	11	12
Item	Unit	J	P	L	N	N′	K

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	47.1	55.8	63.1	68.6	65.0	61.3
HFO-1123	mass %	52.9	42.0	31.9	16.3	7.7	5.4
R1234yf	mass %	0.0	2.2	5.0	15.1	27.3	33.3
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative to	93.8	95.0	96.1	97.9	99.1	99.5
	410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	106.2	104.1	101.6	95.0	88.2	85.0
ratio	410A)
Condensation glide	° C.	0.31	0.57	0.81	1.41	2.11	2.51
Discharge pressure	% (relative to	115.8	111.9	107.8	99.0	91.2	87.7
	410A)
RCL	g/m³	46.2	42.6	40.0	38.0	38.7	39.7

TABLE 4

		Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-
		ple 13	ple 14	ple 15	ple 16	ple 17	ple 18	ple 19
Item	Unit	L	M	Q	R	S	S′	T

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	63.1	60.3	62.8	49.8	62.6	50.0	35.8
HFO-1123	mass %	31.9	6.2	29.6	42.3	28.3	35.8	44.9
R1234yf	mass %	5.0	33.5	7.6	7.9	9.1	14.2	19.3
GWP	—	1	2	1	1	1	1	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.1	99.4	96.4	95.0	96.6	95.8	95.0
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	101.6	85.0	100.2	101.7	99.4	98.1	96.7
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	0.81	2.58	1.00	1.00	1.10	1.55	2.07
glide
Discharge	% (relative	107.8	87.9	106.0	109.6	105.0	105.0	105.0
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	40.0	40.0	40.0	44.8	40.0	44.4	50.8

TABLE 5

		Comp. Ex.	Example	Example
		10	20	21
Item	Unit	G	H	I

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	72.0	72.0	72.0
HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	14.0	0.0
R1234yf	mass %	0.0	14.0	28.0
GWP	—	1	1	2
COP ratio	% (relative to	96.6	98.2	99.9
	410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	103.1	95.1	86.6
capacity ratio	410A)
Condensation glide	° C.	0.46	1.27	1.71
Discharge pressure	% (relative to	108.4	98.7	88.6
	410A)
RCL	g/m³	37.4	37.0	36.6

TABLE 6

		Comp.	Comp.	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 11	Ex. 12	ple 22	ple 23	ple 24	ple 25	ple 26	Ex. 13

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
HFO-1123	mass %	85.0	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0
R1234yf	mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	91.4	92.0	92.8	93.7	94.7	95.8	96.9	98.0
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	105.7	105.5	105.0	104.3	103.3	102.0	100.6	99.1
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	0.40	0.46	0.55	0.66	0.75	0.80	0.79	0.67
glide
Discharge	% (relative	120.1	118.7	116.7	114.3	111.6	108.7	105.6	102.5
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	71.0	61.9	54.9	49.3	44.8	41.0	37.8	35.1

TABLE 7

		Comp.	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 14	ple 27	ple 28	ple 29	ple 30	ple 31	ple 32	Ex. 15

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
HFO-1123	mass %	80.0	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
R1234yf	mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	91.9	92.5	93.3	94.3	95.3	96.4	97.5	98.6
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	103.2	102.9	102.4	101.5	100.5	99.2	97.8	96.2
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	0.87	0.94	1.03	1.12	1.18	1.18	1.09	0.88
glide
Discharge	% (relative	116.7	115.2	113.2	110.8	108.1	105.2	102.1	99.0
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	70.5	61.6	54.6	49.1	44.6	40.8	37.7	35.0

TABLE 8

		Comp.	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 16	ple 33	ple 34	ple 35	ple 36	ple 37	ple 38	Ex. 17

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
HFO-1123	mass %	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0
R1234yf	mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	92.4	93.1	93.9	94.8	95.9	97.0	98.1	99.2
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	100.5	100.2	99.6	98.7	97.7	96.4	94.9	93.2
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	1.41	1.49	1.56	1.62	1.63	1.55	1.37	1.05
glide
Discharge	% (relative	113.1	111.6	109.6	107.2	104.5	101.6	98.6	95.5
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	70.0	61.2	54.4	48.9	44.4	40.7	37.5	34.8

TABLE 9

		Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-
Item	Unit	ple 39	ple 40	ple 41	ple 42	ple 43	ple 44	ple 45

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0
HFO-1123	mass %	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
R1234yf	mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	93.0	93.7	94.5	95.5	96.5	97.6	98.7
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	97.7	97.4	96.8	95.9	94.7	93.4	91.9
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	2.03	2.09	2.13	2.14	2.07	1.91	1.61
glide
Discharge	% (relative	109.4	107.9	105.9	103.5	100.8	98.0	95.0
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	69.6	60.9	54.1	48.7	44.2	40.5	37.4

TABLE 10

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	46	47	48	49	50	51	52

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0
HFO-1123	mass %	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0
R1234yf	mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	93.6	94.3	95.2	96.1	97.2	98.2	99.3
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	94.8	94.5	93.8	92.9	91.8	90.4	88.8
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	2.71	2.74	2.73	2.66	2.50	2.22	1.78
glide
Discharge	% (relative	105.5	104.0	102.1	99.7	97.1	94.3	91.4
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	69.1	60.5	53.8	48.4	44.0	40.4	37.3

TABLE 11

Item	Unit	Example 53	Example 54	Example 55	Example 56	Example 57	Example 58

HFO-	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0
1132(E)
HFO-	mass %	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
1123
R1234yf	mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	94.3	95.0	95.9	96.8	97.8	98.9
	to 410 A)
Refriger-	% (relative	91.9	91.5	90.8	89.9	88.7	87.3
ating	to 410 A)
capacity
ratio
Conden-	° C.	3.46	3.43	3.35	3.18	2.90	2.47
sation
glide
Discharge	% (relative	101.6	100.1	98.2	95.9	93.3	90.6
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	68.7	60.2	53.5	48.2	43.9	40.2

TABLE 12

Item	Unit	Example 59	Example 60	Example 61	Example 62	Example 63	Comp. Ex. 18

HFO-	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0
1132(E)
HFO-	mass %	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0
1123
R1234yf	mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	95.0	95.8	96.6	97.5	98.5	99.6
	to 410 A)
Refriger-	% (relative	88.9	88.5	87.8	86.8	85.6	84.1
ating	to 410 A)
capacity
ratio
Conden-	° C.	4.24	4.15	3.96	3.67	3.24	2.64
sation
glide
Discharge	% (relative	97.6	96.1	94.2	92.0	89.5	86.8
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	68.2	59.8	53.2	48.0	43.7	40.1

TABLE 13

		Example	Example	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	64	65	Ex. 19	Ex. 20	Ex. 21

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0
HFO-1123	mass %	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
R1234yf	mass %	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	95.9	96.6	97.4	98.3	99.2
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	85.8	85.4	84.7	83.6	82.4
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	5.05	4.85	4.55	4.10	3.50
glide
Discharge	% (relative	93.5	92.1	90.3	88.1	85.6
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	67.8	59.5	53.0	47.8	43.5

TABLE 14

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	54.0	56.0	58.0	62.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	58.0
HFO-1123	mass %	41.0	39.0	37.0	33.0	41.0	39.0	37.0	35.0
R1234yf	mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	95.1	95.3	95.6	96.0	95.1	95.4	95.6	95.8
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	102.8	102.6	102.3	101.8	101.9	101.7	101.5	101.2
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	0.78	0.79	0.80	0.81	0.93	0.94	0.95	0.95
glide
Discharge	% (relative	110.5	109.9	109.3	108.1	109.7	109.1	108.5	107.9
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	43.2	42.4	41.7	40.3	43.9	43.1	42.4	41.6

TABLE 15

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	74	75	76	77	78	79	80	81

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	60.0	62.0	61.0	58.0	60.0	62.0	52.0	54.0
HFO-1123	mass %	33.0	31.0	29.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	34.0	32.0
R1234yf	mass %	7.0	7.0	10.0	12.0	12.0	12.0	14.0	14.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	96.0	96.2	96.5	96.4	96.6	96.8	96.0	96.2
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	100.9	100.7	99.1	98.4	98.1	97.8	98.0	97.7
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	0.95	0.95	1.18	1.34	1.33	1.32	1.53	1.53
glide
Discharge	% (relative	107.3	106.7	104.9	104.4	103.8	103.2	104.7	104.1
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	40.9	40.3	40.5	41.5	40.8	40.1	43.6	42.9

TABLE 16

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	82	83	84	85	86	87	88	89

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	56.0	58.0	60.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0	56.0
HFO-1123	mass %	30.0	28.0	26.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0
R1234yf	mass %	14.0	14.0	14.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	16.0
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	% (relative	96.4	96.6	96.9	95.8	96.0	96.2	96.4	96.7
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	97.5	97.2	96.9	97.3	97.1	96.8	96.6	96.3
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	1.51	1.50	1.48	1.72	1.72	1.71	1.69	1.67
glide
Discharge	% (relative	103.5	102.9	102.3	104.3	103.8	103.2	102.7	102.1
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	42.1	41.4	40.7	45.2	44.4	43.6	42.8	42.1

TABLE 17

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	90	91	92	93	94	95	96	97

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	58.0	60.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0
HFO-1123	mass %	26.0	24.0	40.0	38.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0
R1234yf	mass %	16.0	16.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0
GWP	—	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.9	97.1	95.4	95.6	95.8	96.0	96.3	96.5
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	96.1	95.8	96.8	96.6	96.4	96.2	95.9	95.7
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	1.65	1.63	1.93	1.92	1.92	1.91	1.89	1.88
glide
Discharge	% (relative	101.5	100.9	104.5	103.9	103.4	102.9	102.3	101.8
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	41.4	40.7	47.8	46.9	46.0	45.1	44.3	43.5

TABLE 18

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	98	99	100	101	102	103	104	105

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	54.0	56.0	58.0	60.0	36.0	38.0	42.0	44.0
HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0	44.0	42.0	38.0	36.0
R1234yf	mass %	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.7	96.9	97.1	97.3	95.1	95.3	95.7	95.9
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	95.4	95.2	94.9	94.6	96.3	96.1	95.7	95.4
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	1.86	1.83	1.80	1.77	2.14	2.14	2.13	2.12
glide
Discharge	% (relative	101.2	100.6	100.0	99.5	104.5	104.0	103.0	102.5
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	42.7	42.0	41.3	40.6	50.7	49.7	47.7	46.8

TABLE 19

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	106	107	108	109	110	111	112	113

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	46.0	48.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	58.0	34.0	36.0
HFO-1123	mass %	34.0	32.0	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0	44.0	42.0
R1234yf	mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	22.0	22.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.1	96.3	96.7	96.9	97.2	97.4	95.1	95.3
	to 410 A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	95.2	95.0	94.5	94.2	94.0	93.7	95.3	95.1
capacity ratio	to 410 A)
Condensation	° C.	2.11	2.09	2.05	2.02	1.99	1.95	2.37	2.36
glide
Discharge	% (relative	101.9	101.4	100.3	99.7	99.2	98.6	103.4	103.0
pressure	to 410 A)
RCL	g/m³	45.9	45.0	43.4	42.7	41.9	41.2	51.7	50.6

TABLE 20

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	114	115	116	117	118	119	120	121

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	38.0	40.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0
HFO-1123	mass %	40.0	38.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0
R1234yf	mass %	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	95.5	95.7	95.9	96.1	96.4	96.6	96.8	97.0
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	94.9	94.7	94.5	94.3	94.0	93.8	93.6	93.3
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.36	2.35	2.33	2.32	2.30	2.27	2.25	2.21
glide
Discharge	% (relative	102.5	102.0	101.5	101.0	100.4	99.9	99.4	98.8
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	49.6	48.6	47.6	46.7	45.8	45.0	44.1	43.4

TABLE 21

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	122	123	124	125	126	127	128	129

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	54.0	56.0	58.0	60.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0
HFO-1123	mass %	24.0	22.0	20.0	18.0	44.0	42.0	40.0	38.0
R1234yf	mass %	22.0	22.0	22.0	22.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.2	97.4	97.6	97.9	95.2	95.4	95.6	95.8
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	93.0	92.8	92.5	92.2	94.3	94.1	93.9	93.7
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.18	2.14	2.09	2.04	2.61	2.60	2.59	2.58
glide
Discharge	% (relative	98.2	97.7	97.1	96.5	102.4	101.9	101.5	101.0
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	42.6	41.9	41.2	40.5	52.7	51.6	50.5	49.5

TABLE 22

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	130	131	132	133	134	135	136	137

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	40.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0
HFO-1123	mass %	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0
R1234yf	mass %	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0	24.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.0	96.2	96.4	96.6	96.8	97.0	97.2	97.5
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	93.5	93.3	93.1	92.8	92.6	92.4	92.1	91.8
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.56	2.54	2.51	2.49	2.45	2.42	2.38	2.33
glide
Discharge	% (relative	100.5	100.0	99.5	98.9	98.4	97.9	97.3	96.8
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	48.5	47.5	46.6	45.7	44.9	44.1	43.3	42.5

TABLE 23

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	138	139	140	141	142	143	144	145

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	56.0	58.0	60.0	30.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0
HFO-1123	mass %	20.0	18.0	16.0	44.0	42.0	40.0	38.0	36.0
R1234yf	mass %	24.0	24.0	24.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.7	97.9	98.1	95.3	95.5	95.7	95.9	96.1
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	91.6	91.3	91.0	93.2	93.1	92.9	92.7	92.5
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.28	2.22	2.16	2.86	2.85	2.83	2.81	2.79
glide
Discharge	% (relative	96.2	95.6	95.1	101.3	100.8	100.4	99.9	99.4
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	41.8	41.1	40.4	53.7	52.6	51.5	50.4	49.4

TABLE 24

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	146	147	148	149	150	151	152	153

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	40.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0
HFO-1123	mass %	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0	20.0
R1234yf	mass %	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0	26.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.3	96.5	96.7	96.9	97.1	97.3	97.5	97.7
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	92.3	92.1	91.9	91.6	91.4	91.2	90.9	90.6
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.77	2.74	2.71	2.67	2.63	2.59	2.53	2.48
glide
Discharge	% (relative	99.0	98.5	97.9	97.4	96.9	96.4	95.8	95.3
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	48.4	47.4	46.5	45.7	44.8	44.0	43.2	42.5

TABLE 25

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	154	155	156	157	158	159	160	161

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	56.0	58.0	60.0	30.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0
HFO-1123	mass %	18.0	16.0	14.0	42.0	40.0	38.0	36.0	34.0
R1234yf	mass %	26.0	26.0	26.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.9	98.2	98.4	95.6	95.8	96.0	96.2	96.3
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	90.3	90.1	89.8	92.1	91.9	91.7	91.5	91.3
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.42	2.35	2.27	3.10	3.09	3.06	3.04	3.01
glide
Discharge	% (relative	94.7	94.1	93.6	99.7	99.3	98.8	98.4	97.9
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	41.7	41.0	40.3	53.6	52.5	51.4	50.3	49.3

TABLE 26

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	162	163	164	165	166	167	168	169

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	40.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0
HFO-1123	mass %	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0	20.0	18.0
R1234yf	mass %	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0	28.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.5	96.7	96.9	97.2	97.4	97.6	97.8	98.0
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	91.1	90.9	90.7	90.4	90.2	89.9	89.7	89.4
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.98	2.94	2.90	2.85	2.80	2.75	2.68	2.62
glide
Discharge	% (relative	97.4	96.9	96.4	95.9	95.4	94.9	94.3	93.8
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	48.3	47.4	46.4	45.6	44.7	43.9	43.1	42.4

TABLE 27

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	170	171	172	173	174	175	176	177

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	56.0	58.0	60.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0	42.0
HFO-1123	mass %	16.0	14.0	12.0	38.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	28.0
R1234yf	mass %	28.0	28.0	28.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	98.2	98.4	98.6	96.1	96.2	96.4	96.6	97.0
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	89.1	88.8	88.5	90.7	90.5	90.3	90.1	89.7
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	2.54	2.46	2.38	3.32	3.30	3.26	3.22	3.14
glide
Discharge	% (relative	93.2	92.6	92.1	97.7	97.3	96.8	96.4	95.4
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	41.7	41.0	40.3	52.4	51.3	50.2	49.2	47.3

TABLE 28

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	178	179	180	181	182	183	184	185

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	44.0	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	58.0
HFO-1123	mass %	26.0	24.0	22.0	20.0	18.0	16.0	14.0	12.0
R1234yf	mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.2	97.4	97.6	97.8	98.0	98.3	98.5	98.7
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	89.4	89.2	89.0	88.7	88.4	88.2	87.9	87.6
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.08	3.03	2.97	2.90	2.83	2.75	2.66	2.57
glide
Discharge	% (relative	94.9	94.4	93.9	93.3	92.8	92.3	91.7	91.1
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	46.4	45.5	44.7	43.9	43.1	42.3	41.6	40.9

TABLE 29

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	186	187	188	189	190	191	192	193

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	30.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0	40.0	42.0	44.0
HFO-1123	mass %	38.0	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	24.0
R1234yf	mass %	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.2	96.3	96.5	96.7	96.9	97.1	97.3	97.5
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	89.6	89.5	89.3	89.1	88.9	88.7	88.4	88.2
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.60	3.56	3.52	3.48	3.43	3.38	3.33	3.26
glide
Discharge	% (relative	96.6	96.2	95.7	95.3	94.8	94.3	93.9	93.4
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	53.4	52.3	51.2	50.1	49.1	48.1	47.2	46.3

TABLE 30

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	194	195	196	197	198	199	200	201

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	58.0	60.0
HFO-1123	mass %	22.0	20.0	18.0	16.0	14.0	12.0	10.0	8.0
R1234yf	mass %	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0	32.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.7	97.9	98.1	98.3	98.5	98.7	98.9	99.2
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	88.0	87.7	87.5	87.2	86.9	86.6	86.3	86.0
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.20	3.12	3.04	2.96	2.87	2.77	2.66	2.55
glide
Discharge	% (relative	92.8	92.3	91.8	91.3	90.7	90.2	89.6	89.1
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	45.4	44.6	43.8	43.0	42.3	41.5	40.8	40.2

TABLE 31

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	202	203	204	205	206	207	208	209

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	30.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	38.0	40.0	42.0	44.0
HFO-1123	mass %	36.0	34.0	32.0	30.0	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0
R1234yf	mass %	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	96.5	96.6	96.8	97.0	97.2	97.4	97.6	97.8
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	88.4	88.2	88.0	87.8	87.6	87.4	87.2	87.0
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.84	3.80	3.75	3.70	3.64	3.58	3.51	3.43
glide
Discharge	% (relative	95.0	94.6	94.2	93.7	93.3	92.8	92.3	91.8
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	53.3	52.2	51.1	50.0	49.0	48.0	47.1	46.2

TABLE 32

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	210	211	212	213	214	215	216	217

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	46.0	48.0	50.0	52.0	54.0	30.0	32.0	34.0
HFO-1123	mass %	20.0	18.0	16.0	14.0	12.0	34.0	32.0	30.0
R1234yf	mass %	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	36.0	36.0	36.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	98.0	98.2	98.4	98.6	98.8	96.8	96.9	97.1
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	86.7	86.5	86.2	85.9	85.6	87.2	87.0	86.8
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.36	3.27	3.18	3.08	2.97	4.08	4.03	3.97
glide
Discharge	% (relative	91.3	90.8	90.3	89.7	89.2	93.4	93.0	92.6
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	45.3	44.5	43.7	42.9	42.2	53.2	52.1	51.0

TABLE 33

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	218	219	220	221	222	223	224	225

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	36.0	38.0	40.0	42.0	44.0	46.0	30.0	32.0
HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	26.0	24.0	22.0	20.0	18.0	32.0	30.0
R1234yf	mass %	36.0	36.0	36.0	36.0	36.0	36.0	38.0	38.0
GWP	—	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative	97.3	97.5	97.7	97.9	98.1	98.3	97.1	97.2
	to 410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	86.6	86.4	86.2	85.9	85.7	85.5	85.9	85.7
capacity ratio	to 410A)
Condensation	° C.	3.91	3.84	3.76	3.68	3.60	3.50	4.32	4.25
glide
Discharge	% (relative	92.1	91.7	91.2	90.7	90.3	89.8	91.9	91.4
pressure	to 410A)
RCL	g/m³	49.9	48.9	47.9	47.0	46.1	45.3	53.1	52.0

TABLE 34

		Example	Example
Item	Unit	226	227

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	34.0	36.0
HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	26.0
R1234yf	mass%	38.0	38.0
GWP	—	2	2
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.4	97.6
	410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	85.6	85.3
capacity ratio	410A)
Condensation glide	° C.	4.18	4.11
Discharge pressure	% (relative to	91.0	90.6
	410A)
RCL	g/m³	50.9	49.8

These results indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, CO, and OA that connect the following 7 points:
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′(30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),
point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0),
point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0), and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment CO);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3,
the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),
the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and
the line segments BD, CO, and OA are straight lines,
the refrigerant has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A.
The point on the line segment AA′ was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting point A, Example 1, and point A′ by the least square method.
The point on the line segment A′B was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting point A′, Example 3, and point B by the least square method.
The point on the line segment DC′ was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting point D, Example 6, and point C′ by the least square method.
The point on the line segment C′C was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting point C′, Example 4, and point C by the least square method.
Likewise, the results indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AA′, A′B, BF, FT, TE, EO, and OA that connect the following 7 points:
point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),
point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),
point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),
point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2),
point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),
point E (58.0, 42.0, 0.0) and
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line EO);
the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),
the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),
the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2), and
the line segment TE is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.0067x²−0.2393x+36.475), and
the line segments BF, FO, and OA are straight lines,
the refrigerant has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP of 95% or more relative to that of R410A.
The point on the line segment FT was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting three points, i.e., points T, E′, and F, by the least square method.
The point on the line segment TE was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting three points, i.e., points E, R, and T, by the least square method.
The results in Tables 1 to 34 clearly indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of the mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf in which the sum of these components is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side, and the point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is on the right side, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on or below the line segment LM connecting point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0) and point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5), the refrigerant has an RCL of 40 g/m³or more.
The results in Tables 1 to 34 clearly indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of the mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123 and R1234yf in which their sum is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side, and the point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is on the right side, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on the line segment QR connecting point Q (62.8, 29.6, 7.6) and point R (49.8, 42.3, 7.9) or on the left side of the line segment, the refrigerant has a temperature glide of 1° C. or less.
The results in Tables 1 to 34 clearly indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of the mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf in which their sum is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side, and the point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is on the right side, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on the line segment ST connecting point S (62.6, 28.3, 9.1) and point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3) or on the right side of the line segment, the refrigerant has a discharge pressure of 105% or less relative to that of 410A.
In these compositions, R1234yf contributes to reducing flammability, and suppressing deterioration of polymerization etc. Therefore, the composition preferably contains R1234yf.
Further, the burning velocity of these mixed refrigerants whose mixed formulations were adjusted to WCF concentrations was measured according to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. Compositions having a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less were determined to be classified as “Class 2L (lower flammability).”
A burning velocity test was performed using the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 in the following manner. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 901 refers to a sample cell, 902 refers to a high-speed camera, 903 refers to a xenon lamp, 904 refers to a collimating lens, 905 refers to a collimating lens, and 906 refers to a ring filter. First, the mixed refrigerants used had a purity of 99.5% or more, and were degassed by repeating a cycle of freezing, pumping, and thawing until no traces of air were observed on the vacuum gauge. The burning velocity was measured by the closed method. The initial temperature was ambient temperature. Ignition was performed by generating an electric spark between the electrodes in the center of a sample cell. The duration of the discharge was 1.0 to 9.9 ms, and the ignition energy was typically about 0.1 to 1.0 J. The spread of the flame was visualized using schlieren photographs. A cylindrical container (inner diameter: 155 mm, length: 198 mm) equipped with two light transmission acrylic windows was used as the sample cell, and a xenon lamp was used as the light source. Schlieren images of the flame were recorded by a high-speed digital video camera at a frame rate of 600 fps and stored on a PC.
Each WCFF concentration was obtained by using the WCF concentration as the initial concentration and performing a leak simulation using NIST Standard Reference Database REFLEAK Version 4.0.
Tables 35 and 36 show the results.

TABLE 35

Item	Unit	G	H	I

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	mass %	72.0	72.0	72.0
	HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	9.6	0.0
	R1234yf	mass %	0.0	18.4	28.0

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10

TABLE 36

Item	Unit	J	P	L	N	N′	K

WCF	HFO-1132	mass %	47.1	55.8	63.1	68.6	65.0	61.3
	(E)
	HFO-1123	mass %	52.9	42.0	31.9	16.3	7.7	5.4
	R1234yf	mass %	0.0	2.2	5.0	15.1	27.3	33.3

Leak condition that results	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/
in WCFF	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
	92%	90%	90%	66%	12%	2%
	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
	liquid	liquid	gas	gas	gas	gas
	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
	side	side	side	side	side	side

WCFF	HFO-1132	mass %	72.0	72.0	72.0	72.0	72.0	72.0
	(E)
	HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	17.8	17.4	13.6	12.3	9.8
	R1234yf	mass %	0.0	10.2	10.6	14.4	15.7	18.2

Burning velocity	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	9	9	8 or less
(WCF)
Burning velocity	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10
(WCFF)

The results in Table 35 clearly indicate that when a mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf contains HFO-1132(E) in a proportion of 72.0 mass % or less based on their sum, the refrigerant can be determined to have a WCF lower flammability.
The results in Tables 36 clearly indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of a mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf in which their sum is 100 mass %, and a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base,
when coordinates (x,y,z) are on or below the line segments JP, PN, and NK connecting the following 6 points:
point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),
point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0)
point N (68.6, 16.3, 15.1)
point N′ (65.0, 7.7, 27.3) and
point K (61.3, 5.4, 33.3),
the refrigerant can be determined to have a WCF lower flammability, and a WCFF lower flammability.
In the diagram, the line segment PN is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),
and the line segment NK is represented by coordinates (x, 0.2421x²−29.955x+931.91, −0.2421x²+28.955x−831.91).
The point on the line segment PN was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting three points, i.e., points P, L, and N, by the least square method.
The point on the line segment NK was determined by obtaining an approximate curve connecting three points, i.e., points N, N′, and K, by the least square method.

(5-2) Refrigerant B

The refrigerant B according to the present disclosure is
a mixed refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) and trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123) in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and the refrigerant comprising 62.0 mass % to 72.0 mass % or 45.1 mass % to 47.1 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant, or
a mixed refrigerant comprising HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and the refrigerant comprising 45.1 mass % to 47.1 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant.
The refrigerant B according to the present disclosure has various properties that are desirable as an R410A-alternative refrigerant, i.e., (1) a coefficient of performance equivalent to that of R410A, (2) a refrigerating capacity equivalent to that of R410A, (3) a sufficiently low GWP, and (4) a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE standard.
When the refrigerant B according to the present disclosure is a mixed refrigerant comprising 72.0 mass % or less of HFO-1132(E), it has WCF lower flammability. When the refrigerant B according to the present disclosure is a composition comprising 47.1% or less of HFO-1132(E), it has WCF lower flammability and WCFF lower flammability, and is determined to be “Class 2L,” which is a lower flammable refrigerant according to the ASHRAE standard, and which is further easier to handle.
When the refrigerant B according to the present disclosure comprises 62.0 mass % or more of HFO-1132(E), it becomes superior with a coefficient of performance of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, the polymerization reaction of HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1123 is further suppressed, and the stability is further improved. When the refrigerant B according to the present disclosure comprises 45.1 mass % or more of HFO-1132(E), it becomes superior with a coefficient of performance of 93% or more relative to that of R410A, the polymerization reaction of HFO-1132(E) and/or HFO-1123 is further suppressed, and the stability is further improved.
The refrigerant B according to the present disclosure may further comprise other additional refrigerants in addition to HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123, as long as the above properties and effects are not impaired. In this respect, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure preferably comprises HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 in a total amount of 99.75 mass % or more, and more preferably 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
Such additional refrigerants are not limited, and can be selected from a wide range of refrigerants. The mixed refrigerant may comprise a single additional refrigerant, or two or more additional refrigerants.

(Examples of Refrigerant B)

The present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Examples of refrigerant B. However, the refrigerant B is not limited to the Examples.
Mixed refrigerants were prepared by mixing HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 at mass % based on their sum shown in Tables 37 and 38.
The GWP of compositions each comprising a mixture of R410A (R32=50%/R125=50%) was evaluated based on the values stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), fourth report. The GWP of HFO-1132(E), which was not stated therein, was assumed to be 1 from HFO-1132a (GWP=1 or less) and HFO-1123 (GWP=0.3, described in WO2015/141678). The refrigerating capacity of compositions each comprising R410A and a mixture of HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 was determined by performing theoretical refrigeration cycle calculations for the mixed refrigerants using the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (Refprop 9.0) under the following conditions.
Evaporating temperature: 5° C.
Condensation temperature: 45° C.
Superheating temperature: 5 K
Subcooling temperature: 5 K
Compressor efficiency: 70%
The composition of each mixture was defined as WCF. A leak simulation was performed using NIST Standard Reference Data Base Refleak Version 4.0 under the conditions of Equipment, Storage, Shipping, Leak, and Recharge according to the ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. The most flammable fraction was defined as WCFF.
Tables 1 and 2 show GWP, COP, and refrigerating capacity, which were calculated based on these results. The COP and refrigerating capacity are ratios relative to R410A.
The coefficient of performance (COP) was determined by the following formula.
COP=(refrigerating capacity or heating capacity)/power consumption
For the flammability, the burning velocity was measured according to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. Both WCF and WCFF having a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less were determined to be “Class 2L (lower flammability).”
A burning velocity test was performed using the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 in the following manner. First, the mixed refrigerants used had a purity of 99.5% or more, and were degassed by repeating a cycle of freezing, pumping, and thawing until no traces of air were observed on the vacuum gauge. The burning velocity was measured by the closed method. The initial temperature was ambient temperature. Ignition was performed by generating an electric spark between the electrodes in the center of a sample cell. The duration of the discharge was 1.0 to 9.9 ms, and the ignition energy was typically about 0.1 to 1.0 J. The spread of the flame was visualized using schlieren photographs. A cylindrical container (inner diameter: 155 mm, length: 198 mm) equipped with two light transmission acrylic windows was used as the sample cell, and a xenon lamp was used as the light source. Schlieren images of the flame were recorded by a high-speed digital video camera at a frame rate of 600 fps and stored on a PC.

TABLE 37

			Comparative
		Comparative	Example
		Example	2	Comparative	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Comparative
		1	HFO-	Example	ple	ple	ple	ple	ple	Example
Item	Unit	R410A	1132E		3	1	2	3	4	5	4

HFO-1132E	mass %	—	100	80	72	70	68	65	62	60
(WCF)
HFO-1123	mass %		0	20	28	30	32	35	38	40
(WCF)
GWP	—	2088	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP ratio	%	100	99.7	97.5	96.6	96.3	96.1	95.8	95.4	95.2
	(relative
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	%	100	98.3	101.9	103.1	103.4	103.8	104.1	104.5	104.8
capacity	(relative
ratio	to R410A)
Discharge	Mpa	2.73	2.71	2.89	2.96	2.98	3.00	3.02	3.04	3.06
pressure
Burning	cm/sec	Non-	20	13	10	9	9	8	8 or less	8 or
velocity		flammable								less
(WCF)

TABLE 38

		Comparative	Comparative							Comparative
		Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Example
		ple	ple	ple	ple	ple	Example	Example	Example	10
Item	Unit	5	6	7	8	9	7	8	9	HFO-1123

HFO-1132E	mass %	50	48	47.1	46.1	45.1	43	40	25	0
(WCF)
HFO-1123	mass %	50	52	52.9	53.9	54.9	57	60	75	100
(WCF)
GWP	—	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
COP	%	94.1	93.9	93.8	93.7	93.6	93.4	93.1	91.9	90.6
ratio	(relative
	to
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%	105.9	106.1	106.2	106.3	106.4	106.6	106.9	107.9	108.0
capacity	(relative
ratio	to
	R410A)
Discharge	Mpa	3.14	3.16	3.16	3.17	3.18	3.20	3.21	3.31	3.39
pressure

Leakage test	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	—
conditions	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
(WCFF)	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,

		92%	92%	92%	92%	92%	92%	92%	90%
		release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
		liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid
		phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
		side	side	side	side	side	side	side	side
HFO-1132E	mass %	74	73	72	71	70	67	63	38	—
(WCFF)
HFO-1123	mass %	26	27	28	29	30	33	37	62
(WCFF)
Burning	cm/sec	8 or less	8 or less	8 or	8 or	8 or	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	5
velocity				less	less	less
(WCF)
Burning	cm/sec	11	10.5	10.0	9.5	9.5	8.5	8 or less	8 or less
velocity
(WCFF)

ASHRAE flammability

2

2 L

classification

The compositions each comprising 62.0 mass % to 72.0 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire composition are stable while having a low GWP (GWP=1), and they ensure WCF lower flammability. Further, surprisingly, they can ensure performance equivalent to that of R410A. Moreover, compositions each comprising 45.1 mass % to 47.1 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire composition are stable while having a low GWP (GWP=1), and they ensure WCFF lower flammability. Further, surprisingly, they can ensure performance equivalent to that of R410A.

(5-3) Refrigerant C

The refrigerant C according to the present disclosure is a composition comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), and difluoromethane (R32), and satisfies the following requirements. The refrigerant C according to the present disclosure has various properties that are desirable as an alternative refrigerant for R410A; i.e. it has a coefficient of performance and a refrigerating capacity that are equivalent to those of R410A, and a sufficiently low GWP.

Requirements

Preferable refrigerant C is as follows:
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a,
if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BD′, D′ C, and CG that connect the following 6 points:
point G (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0, 0.0),
point I (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, 0.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0),
point A (0.0134a²−1.9681a+68.6, 0.0, −0.0134a²+0.9681a+31.4),
point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),
point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and
point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI, AB, and D′C (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, point D′, and point C);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895, 0.0),
point I (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, 0.0, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895),
point A (0.0112a²−1.9337a+68.484, 0.0, −0.0112a²+0.9337a+31.516),
point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W);
if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273, 0.0),
point I (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, 0.0, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273),
point A (0.0107a²−1.9142a+68.305, 0.0, −0.0107a²+0.9142a+31.695),
point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W);
if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014, 0.0),
point I (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, 0.0, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014),
point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),
point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W); and
if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:
point G (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098, 0.0),
point I (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, 0.0, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098),
point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),
point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W). When the refrigerant according to the present disclosure satisfies the above requirements, it has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and further ensures a WCF lower flammability.
The refrigerant C according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z,
if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BD′, D′C, and CJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (0.0049a²−0.9645a+47.1, −0.0049a²−0.0355a+52.9, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0514a²−2.4353a+61.7, −0.0323a²+0.4122a+5.9, −0.0191a²+1.0231a+32.4),
point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),
point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and
point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′B, and D′C (excluding point J, point B, point D′, and point C);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:
point J (0.0243a²−1.4161a+49.725, −0.0243a²+0.4161a+50.275, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0341a²−2.1977a+61.187, −0.0236a²+0.34a+5.636, −0.0105a²+0.8577a+33.177),
point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′ and K′B (excluding point J, point B, and point W);
if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:
point J (0.0246a²−1.4476a+50.184, −0.0246a²+0.4476a+49.816, 0.0),
point K′ (0.0196a²−1.7863a+58.515, −0.0079a²−0.1136a+8.702, −0.0117a²+0.8999a+32.783),
point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′ and K′B (excluding point J, point B, and point W);
if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (0.0183a²−1.1399a+46.493, −0.0183a²+0.1399a+53.507, 0.0),
point K′ (−0.0051a²+0.0929a+25.95, 0.0, 0.0051a²−1.0929a+74.05),
point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),
point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W); and
if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:
point J (−0.0134a²+1.0956a+7.13, 0.0134a²−2.0956a+92.87, 0.0),
point K′ (−1.892a+29.443, 0.0, 0.892a+70.557),
point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),
point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05) and
point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),
or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W). When the refrigerant according to the present disclosure satisfies the above requirements, it has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A. Additionally, the refrigerant has a WCF lower flammability and a WCFF lower flammability, and is classified as “Class 2L,” which is a lower flammable refrigerant according to the ASHRAE standard.
When the refrigerant C according to the present disclosure further contains R32 in addition to HFO-1132 (E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf, the refrigerant may be a refrigerant wherein when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a,
if 0<a≤10.0, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines that connect the following 4 points:
point a (0.02a²−2.46a+93.4, 0, −0.02a²+2.46a+6.6),
point b′ (−0.008a²−1.38a+56, 0.018a²−0.53a+26.3, −0.01a²+1.91a+17.7),
point c (−0.016a²+1.02a+77.6, 0.016a²−1.02a+22.4, 0), and
point o (100.0−a, 0.0, 0.0)
or on the straight lines oa, ab′, and b′c (excluding point o and point c);
if 10.0<a≤16.5, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines that connect the following 4 points:
point a (0.0244a²−2.5695a+94.056, 0, −0.0244a²+2.5695a+5.944),
point b′ (0.1161a²−1.9959a+59.749, 0.014a²−0.3399a+24.8, −0.1301a²+2.3358a+15.451),
point c (−0.0161a²+1.02a+77.6, 0.0161a²−1.02a+22.4, 0), and
point o (100.0−a, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the straight lines oa, ab′, and b′c (excluding point o and point c); or
if 16.5<a≤21.8, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines that connect the following 4 points:
point a (0.0161a²−2.3535a+92.742, 0, −0.0161a²+2.3535a+7.258),
point b′ (−0.0435a²−0.0435a+50.406, 0.0304a²+1.8991a−0.0661, 0.0739a²−1.8556a+49.6601),
point c (−0.0161a²+0.9959a+77.851, 0.0161a²−0.9959a+22.149, 0), and
point o (100.0−a, 0.0, 0.0),
or on the straight lines oa, ab′, and b′c (excluding point o and point c). Note that when point b in the ternary composition diagram is defined as a point where a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% relative to that of R410A and a COP ratio of 95% relative to that of R410A are both achieved, point b′ is the intersection of straight line ab and an approximate line formed by connecting the points where the COP ratio relative to that of R410A is 95%. When the refrigerant according to the present disclosure meets the above requirements, the refrigerant has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and a COP ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A.
The refrigerant C according to the present disclosure may further comprise other additional refrigerants in addition to HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 as long as the above properties and effects are not impaired. In this respect, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure preferably comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, more preferably 99.75 mass % or more, and still more preferably 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
The refrigerant C according to the present disclosure may comprise HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, 99.75 mass % or more, or 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
Additional refrigerants are not particularly limited and can be widely selected. The mixed refrigerant may contain one additional refrigerant, or two or more additional refrigerants.

(Examples of Refrigerant C)

The present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Examples of refrigerant C. However, the refrigerant C is not limited to the Examples.
Mixed refrigerants were prepared by mixing HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 at mass % based on their sum shown in Tables 39 to 96.
The GWP of compositions each comprising a mixture of R410A (R32=50%/R125=50%) was evaluated based on the values stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), fourth report. The GWP of HFO-1132(E), which was not stated therein, was assumed to be 1 from HFO-1132a (GWP=1 or less) and HFO-1123 (GWP=0.3, described in WO2015/141678). The refrigerating capacity of compositions each comprising R410A and a mixture of HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 was determined by performing theoretical refrigeration cycle calculations for the mixed refrigerants using the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (Refprop 9.0) under the following conditions.
For each of these mixed refrigerants, the COP ratio and the refrigerating capacity ratio relative to those of R410 were obtained. Calculation was conducted under the following conditions.
Evaporating temperature: 5° C.
Condensation temperature: 45° C.
Superheating temperature: 5 K
Subcooling temperature: 5 K
Compressor efficiency: 70%
Tables 39 to 96 show the resulting values together with the GWP of each mixed refrigerant. The COP and refrigerating capacity are ratios relative to R410A.
The coefficient of performance (COP) was determined by the following formula.
COP=(refrigerating capacity or heating capacity)/power consumption

TABLE 39

			Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Comp.	Ex. 2	Ex. 3	Ex. 4	Ex. 5	Ex. 6	Ex. 7	Ex. 8	Ex. 1
Item	Unit	Ex. 1	A	B	C	D′	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	R410A	68.6	0.0	32.9	0.0	72.0	72.0	47.1	61.7
HFO-1123	Mass %		0.0	58.7	67.1	75.4	28.0	0.0	52.9	5.9
R1234yf	Mass %		31.4	41.3	0.0	24.6	0.0	28.0	0.0	32.4
R32	Mass %		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
GWP	—	2088	2	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
COP ratio	% (relative to	100	100.0	95.5	92.5	93.1	96.6	99.9	93.8	99.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	100	85.0	85.0	107.4	95.0	103.1	86.6	106.2	85.5
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 40

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 9	Ex. 10	Ex. 11	Ex. 12	Ex. 13	Ex. 14	Ex. 15	Ex. 2
Item	Unit	A	B	C	D′	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132	Mass %	55.3	0.0	18.4	0.0	60.9	60.9	40.5	47.0
(E)
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	47.8	74.5	83.4	32.0	0.0	52.4	7.2
R1234yf	Mass %	37.6	45.1	0.0	9.5	0.0	32.0	0.0	38.7
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	49	49	49	50	49	50
COP	%	99.8	96.9	92.5	92.5	95.9	99.6	94.0	99.2
ratio	(relative
	to
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%	85.0	85.0	110.5	106.0	106.5	87.7	108.9	85.5
capacity ratio	(relative
	to
	R410A)

TABLE 41

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp. Ex.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 16	Ex. 17	18	Ex. 19	Ex. 20	Ex. 21	Ex. 3
Item	Unit	A	B	C = D′	G	I	J	K′

HEO-1132(E)	Mass %	48.4	0.0	0.0	55.8	55.8	37.0	41.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	42.3	88.9	33.1	0.0	51.9	6.5
R1234yf	Mass %	40.5	46.6	0.0	0.0	33.1	0.0	41.4
R32	Mass %	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.1	11.1
GWP	—	77	77	76	76	77	76	77
COP	%	99.8	97.6	92.5	95.8	99.5	94.2	99.3
ratio	(relative
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	%	85.0	85.0	112.0	108.0	88.6	110.2	85.4
capacity ratio	(relative
	to R410A)

TABLE 42

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 22	Ex. 23	Ex. 24	Ex. 25	Ex. 26
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	Ex. 4 K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	42.8	0.0	52.1	52.1	34.3	36.5
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	37.8	33.4	0.0	51.2	5.6
R1234yf	Mass %	42.7	47.7	0.0	33.4	0.0	43.4
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	100	100	99	100	99	100
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	99.9	98.1	95.8	99.5	94.4	99.5
Refrigerating	% (relative to	85.0	85.0	109.1	89.6	111.1	85.3
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 43

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 27	Ex. 28	Ex. 29	Ex. 30	Ex. 31
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	Ex. 5 K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	37.0	0.0	48.6	48.6	32.0	32.5
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	33.1	33.2	0.0	49.8	4.0
R1234yf	Mass %	44.8	48.7	0.0	33.2	0.0	45.3
R32	Mass %	18.2	18.2	18.2	18.2	18.2	18.2
GWP	—	125	125	124	125	124	125
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.0	98.6	95.9	99.4	94.7	99.8
Refrigerating	% (relative to	85.0	85.0	110.1	90.8	111.9	85.2
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 44

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Ex.
		Ex. 32	Ex. 33	Ex. 34	Ex. 35	Ex. 36	6
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	31.5	0.0	45.4	45.4	30.3	28.8
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	28.5	32.7	0.0	47.8	2.4
R1234yf	Mass %	46.6	49.6	0.0	32.7	0.0	46.9
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	150	150	149	150	149	150
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.2	99.1	96.0	99.4	95.1	100.0
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	85.0	85.0	111.0	92.1	112.6	85.1

TABLE 45

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 37	Ex. 38	Ex. 39	Ex. 40	Ex. 41	Ex. 42
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	24.8	0.0	41.8	41.8	29.1	24.8
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	22.9	31.5	0.0	44.2	0.0
R1234yf	Mass %	48.5	50.4	0.0	31.5	0.0	48.5
R32	Mass %	26.7	26.7	26.7	26.7	26.7	26.7
GWP	—	182	182	181	182	181	182
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.4	99.8	96.3	99.4	95.6	100.4
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	85.0	85.0	111.9	93.8	113.2	85.0

TABLE 46

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 43	Ex. 44	Ex. 45	Ex. 46	Ex. 47	Ex. 48
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	21.3	0.0	40.0	40.0	28.8	24.3
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	19.9	30.7	0.0	41.9	0.0
R1234yf	Mass %	49.4	50.8	0.0	30.7	0.0	46.4
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	200	200	198	199	198	200
COP ratio	% (relative to	100.6	100.1	96.6	99.5	96.1	100.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	85.0	85.0	112.4	94.8	113.6	86.7
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 47

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 49	Ex. 50	Ex. 51	Ex. 52	Ex. 53	Ex. 54
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	12.1	0.0	35.7	35.7	29.3	22.5
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	11.7	27.6	0.0	34.0	0.0
R1234yf	Mass %	51.2	51.6	0.0	27.6	0.0	40.8
R32	Mass %	36.7	36.7	36.7	36.7	36.7	36.7
GWP	—	250	250	248	249	248	250
COP ratio	% (relative to	101.2	101.0	96.4	99.6	97.0	100.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	85.0	85.0	113.2	97.6	113.9	90.9
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 48

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 55	Ex. 56	Ex. 57	Ex. 58	Ex. 59	Ex. 60
Item	Unit	A	B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	3.8	0.0	32.0	32.0	29.4	21.1
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	3.9	23.9	0.0	26.5	0.0
R1234yf	Mass %	52.1	52.0	0.0	23.9	0.0	34.8
R32	Mass %	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1
GWP	—	300	300	298	299	298	299
COP ratio	% (relative to	101.8	101.8	97.9	99.8	97.8	100.5
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	85.0	85.0	113.7	100.4	113.9	94.9
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 49

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex. 61	Ex. 62	Ex. 63	Ex. 64	Ex. 65
Item	Unit	A = B	G	I	J	K′

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	0.0	30.4	30.4	28.9	20.4
HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	21.8	0.0	23.3	0.0
R1234yf	Mass %	52.2	0.0	21.8	0.0	31.8
R32	Mass %	47.8	47.8	47.8	47.8	47.8
GWP	—	325	323	324	323	324
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	102.1	98.2	100.0	98.2	100.6
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	85.0	113.8	101.8	113.9	96.8

TABLE 50

		Comp.				Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	Ex. 66	Ex. 7	Ex. 8	Ex. 9	10	11	12	13

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	5.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	82.9	77.9	72.9	67.9	62.9	57.9	52.9	47.9
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to	92.4	92.6	92.8	93.1	93.4	93.7	94.1	94.5
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	108.4	108.3	108.2	107.9	107.6	107.2	106.8	106.3
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 51

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	14	15	16	17	Ex. 67	18	19	20

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0	65.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	72.9	67.9	62.9
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to	95.0	95.4	95.9	96.4	96.9	93.0	93.3	93.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	105.8	105.2	104.5	103.9	103.1	105.7	105.5	105.2
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 52

Item	Unit	Ex. 21	Ex. 22	Ex. 23	Ex. 24	Ex. 25	Ex. 26	Ex. 27	Ex. 28

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	57.9	52.9	47.9	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	93.9	94.2	94.6	95.0	95.5	96.0	96.4	96.9
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	104.9	104.5	104.1	103.6	103.0	102.4	101.7	101.0

TABLE 53

		Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 68	Ex. 29	Ex. 30	Ex. 31	Ex. 32	Ex. 33	Ex. 34	Ex. 35

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	65.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	17.9	67.9	62.9	57.9	52.9	47.9	42.9	37.9
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	97.4	93.5	93.8	94.1	94.4	94.8	95.2	95.6
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.3	102.9	102.7	102.5	102.1	101.7	101.2	100.7

TABLE 54

						Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 36	Ex. 37	Ex. 38	Ex. 39	Ex. 69	Ex. 40	Ex. 41	Ex. 42

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0	65.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9	12.9	62.9	57.9	52.9
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	96.0	96.5	97.0	97.5	98.0	94.0	94.3	94.6
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.1	99.5	98.9	98.1	97.4	100.1	99.9	99.6

TABLE 55

Item	Unit	Ex. 43	Ex. 44	Ex. 45	Ex. 46	Ex. 47	Ex. 48	Ex. 49	Ex. 50

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	47.9	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9	12.9
R1234yf	Mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	95.0	95.3	95.7	96.2	96.6	97.1	97.6	98.1
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	99.2	98.8	98.3	97.8	97.2	96.6	95.9	95.2

TABLE 56

		Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 70	Ex. 51	Ex. 52	Ex. 53	Ex. 54	Ex. 55	Ex. 56	Ex. 57

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	65.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	7.9	57.9	52.9	47.9	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9
R1234yf	Mass %	20.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	49	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	98.6	94.6	94.9	95.2	95.5	95.9	96.3	96.8
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	94.4	97.1	96.9	96.7	96.3	95.9	95.4	94.8

TABLE 57

						Comp
Item	Unit	Ex. 58	Ex. 59	Ex. 60	Ex. 61	Ex. 71	Ex. 62	Ex. 63	Ex. 64

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0	65.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	97.2	97.7	98.2	98.7	99.2	95.2	95.5	95.8
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	94.2	93.6	92.9	92.2	91.4	94.2	93.9	93.7

TABLE 58

Item	Unit	Ex. 65	Ex. 66	Ex. 67	Ex. 68	Ex. 69	Ex. 70	Ex. 71	Ex. 72

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0	60.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9	12.9	7.9	2.9
R1234yf	Mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	96.2	96.6	97.0	97.4	97.9	98.3	98.8	99.3
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	93.3	92.9	92.4	91.8	91.2	90.5	89.8	89.1

TABLE 59

Item	Unit	Ex. 73	Ex. 74	Ex. 75	Ex. 76	Ex. 77	Ex. 78	Ex. 79	Ex. 80

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	47.9	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9	12.9
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	95.9	96.2	96.5	96.9	97.2	97.7	98.1	98.5
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	91.1	90.9	90.6	90.2	89.8	89.3	88.7	88.1

TABLE 60

Item	Unit	Ex. 81	Ex. 82	Ex. 83	Ex. 84	Ex. 85	Ex. 86	Ex. 87	Ex. 88

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	50.0	55.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	7.9	2.9	42.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	99.0	99.4	96.6	96.9	97.2	97.6	98.0	98.4
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	87.4	86.7	88.0	87.8	87.5	87.1	86.6	86.1

TABLE 61

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 72	Ex. 73	Ex. 74	Ex. 75	Ex. 76	Ex. 77	Ex. 78	Ex. 79

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	40.0	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	12.9	7.9	2.9	37.9	32.9	27.9	22.9	17.9
R1234yf	Mass %	40.0	40.0	40.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	98.8	99.2	99.6	97.4	97.7	98.0	98.3	98.7
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	85.5	84.9	84.2	84.9	84.6	84.3	83.9	83.5

TABLE 62

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 80	Ex. 81	Ex. 82

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	12.9	7.9	2.9
R1234yf	Mass %	45.0	45.0	45.0
R32	Mass %	7.1	7.1	7.1
GWP	—	50	50	50
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	99.1	99.5	99.9
Refrigerating	% (relative to R410A)	82.9	82.3	81.7
capacity ratio

TABLE 63

Item	Unit	Ex. 89	Ex. 90	Ex. 91	Ex. 92	Ex. 93	Ex. 94	Ex. 95	Ex. 96

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	70.5	65.5	60.5	55.5	50.5	45.5	40.5	35.5
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	93.7	93.9	94.1	94.4	94.7	95.0	95.4	95.8
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	110.2	110.0	109.7	109.3	108.9	108.4	107.9	107.3

TABLE 64

			Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 97	Ex. 83	Ex. 98	Ex. 99	Ex. 100	Ex. 101	Ex. 102	Ex. 103

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	50.0	55.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	30.5	25.5	65.5	60.5	55.5	50.5	45.5	40.5
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	96.2	96.6	94.2	94.4	94.6	94.9	95.2	95.5
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	106.6	106.0	107.5	107.3	107.0	106.6	106.1	105.6

TABLE 65

					Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 104	Ex. 105	Ex. 106	Ex. 84	Ex. 107	Ex. 108	Ex. 109	Ex. 110

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	60.5	55.5	50.5	45.5
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	95.9	96.3	96.7	97.1	94.6	94.8	95.1	95.4
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	105.1	104.5	103.8	103.1	104.7	104.5	104.1	103.7

TABLE 66

							Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 111	Ex. 112	Ex. 113	Ex. 114	Ex. 115	Ex. 85	Ex. 116	Ex. 117

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0	10.0	15.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	40.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	15.5	55.5	50.5
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	95.7	96.0	96.4	96.8	97.2	97.6	95.1	95.3
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	103.3	102.8	102.2	101.6	101.0	100.3	101.8	101.6

TABLE 67

									Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 118	Ex. 119	Ex. 120	Ex. 121	Ex. 122	Ex. 123	Ex. 124	Ex. 86

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	55.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	45.5	40.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	15.5	10.5
R1234yf	Mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	95.6	95.9	96.2	96.5	96.9	97.3	97.7	98.2
Refrigerating capacity ratio	% (relative to R410A)	101.2	100.8	100.4	99.9	99.3	98.7	98.0	97.3

TABLE 68

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	125	126	127	128	129	130	131	132

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	50.5	45.5	40.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	15.5
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
COP ratio	% (relative to	95.6	95.9	96.1	96.4	96.7	97.1	97.5	97.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	98.9	98.6	98.3	97.9	97.4	96.9	96.3	95.7
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 69

			Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	133	87	134	135	136	137	138	139

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	50.0	55.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	10.5	5.5	45.5	40.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	99	99	100	100	100	100	100	100
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.3	98.7	96.2	96.4	96.7	97.0	97.3	97.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	95.0	94.3	95.8	95.6	95.2	94.8	94.4	93.8
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 70

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	140	141	142	143	144	145	146	147

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	40.0	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	15.5	10.5	5.5	40.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5
R1234yf	Mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.1	98.5	98.9	96.8	97.0	97.3	97.6	97.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	93.3	92.6	92.0	92.8	92.5	92.2	91.8	91.3
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 71

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	148	149	150	151	152	153	154	155

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	35.0	40.0	45.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	15.5	10.5	5.5	35.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	15.5
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.3	98.7	99.1	97.4	97.7	98.0	98.3	98.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	90.8	90.2	89.6	89.6	89.4	89.0	88.6	88.2
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 72

							Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	156	157	158	159	160	88	89	90

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	35.0	40.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	10.5	5.5	30.5	25.5	20.5	15.5	10.5	5.5
R1234yf	Mass %	40.0	40.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.9	99.3	98.1	98.4	98.7	98.9	99.3	99.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	87.6	87.1	86.5	86.2	85.9	85.5	85.0	84.5
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 73

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 91	Ex. 92	Ex. 93	Ex. 94	Ex. 95

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	25.5	20.5	15.5	10.5	5.5
R1234yf	Mass %	50.0	50.0	50.0	50.0	50.0
R32	Mass %	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
GWP	—	100	100	100	100	100
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.9	99.1	99.4	99.7	100.0
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	83.3	83.0	82.7	82.2	81.8
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 74

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	161	162	163	164	165	166	167	168

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	63.1	58.1	53.1	48.1	43.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	149	149	149
COP ratio	% (relative to	94.8	95.0	95.2	95.4	95.7	95.9	96.2	96.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	111.5	111.2	110.9	110.5	110.0	109.5	108.9	108.3
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 75

		Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	96	169	170	171	172	173	174	175

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	58.1	53.1	48.1	43.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	149	149	149
COP ratio	% (relative to	96.9	95.3	95.4	95.6	95.8	96.1	96.4	96.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	107.7	108.7	108.5	108.1	107.7	107.2	106.7	106.1
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 76

			Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	176	97	177	178	179	180	181	182

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	18.1	53.1	48.1	43.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	10.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	149	149	149
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.0	97.4	95.7	95.9	96.1	96.3	96.6	96.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	105.5	104.9	105.9	105.6	105.3	104.8	104.4	103.8
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 77

				Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	183	184	98	185	186	187	188	189

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	40.0	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	18.1	13.1	48.1	43.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	149	149	149
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.2	97.5	97.9	96.1	96.3	96.5	96.8	97.1
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	103.3	102.6	102.0	103.0	102.7	102.3	101.9	101.4
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 78

					Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	190	191	192	99	193	194	195	196

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	18.1	13.1	8.1	43.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	149	149	149
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.4	97.7	98.0	98.4	96.6	96.8	97.0	97.3
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	100.9	100.3	99.7	99.1	100.0	99.7	99.4	98.9
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 79

						Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	197	198	199	200	100	201	202	203

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	50.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	18.1	13.1	8.1	3.1	38.1	33.1	28.1
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	149	149	149	149	149	150	150	150
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.6	97.9	98.2	98.5	98.9	97.1	97.3	97.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	98.5	97.9	97.4	96.8	96.1	97.0	96.7	96.3
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 80

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	204	205	206	207	208	209	210	211

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	23.1	18.1	13.1	8.1	3.1	33.1	28.1	23.1
R1234yf	Mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.8	98.1	98.4	98.7	99.1	97.7	97.9	98.1
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	95.9	95.4	94.9	94.4	93.8	93.9	93.6	93.3
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 81

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	212	213	214	215	216	217	218	219

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	18.1	13.1	8.1	3.1	28.1	23.1	18.1	13.1
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.4	98.7	99.0	99.3	98.3	98.5	98.7	99.0
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	92.9	92.4	91.9	91.3	90.8	90.5	90.2	89.7
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 82

									Comp.
		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	220	221	222	223	224	225	226	101

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	30.0	35.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	10.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	8.1	3.1	23.1	18.1	13.1	8.1	3.1	18.1
R1234yf	Mass %	40.0	40.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	50.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150
COP ratio	% (relative to	99.3	99.6	98.9	99.1	99.3	99.6	99.9	99.6
	R410A)
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to	89.3	88.8	87.6	87.3	87.0	86.6	86.2	84.4
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 83

		Comp.	Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 102	Ex. 103	Ex. 104

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	15.0	20.0	25.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	13.1	8.1	3.1
R1234yf	Mass %	50.0	50.0	50.0
R32	Mass %	21.9	21.9	21.9
GWP	—	150	150	150
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	99.8	100.0	100.2
Refrigerating	% (relative to R410A)	84.1	83.8	83.4
capacity ratio

TABLE 84

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.
Item	Unit	227	228	229	230	231	232	233	105

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	55.7	50.7	45.7	40.7	35.7	30.7	25.7	20.7
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	199	199	199
COP ratio	% (relative to	95.9	96.0	96.2	96.3	96.6	96.8	97.1	97.3
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	112.2	111.9	111.6	111.2	110.7	110.2	109.6	109.0
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 85

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.
Item	Unit	234	235	236	237	238	239	240	106

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	50.7	45.7	40.7	35.7	30.7	25.7	20.7	15.7
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	199	199	199
COP ratio	% (relative to	96.3	96.4	96.6	96.8	97.0	97.2	97.5	97.8
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	109.4	109.2	108.8	108.4	107.9	107.4	106.8	106.2
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 86

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.
Item	Unit	241	242	243	244	245	246	247	107

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	45.7	40.7	35.7	30.7	25.7	20.7	15.7	10.7
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	199	199	199
COP ratio	% (relative to	96.7	96.8	97.0	97.2	97.4	97.7	97.9	98.2
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	106.6	106.3	106.0	105.5	105.1	104.5	104.0	103.4
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 87

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.
Item	Unit	248	249	250	251	252	253	254	108

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	45.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	40.7	35.7	30.7	25.7	20.7	15.7	10.7	5.7
R1234yf	Mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	199	199	199
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.1	97.3	97.5	97.7	97.9	98.1	98.4	98.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	103.7	103.4	103.0	102.6	102.2	101.6	101.1	100.5
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 88

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	255	256	257	258	259	260	261	262

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	40.0	10.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	35.7	30.7	25.7	20.7	15.7	10.7	5.7	30.7
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	199	199	199
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.6	97.7	97.9	98.1	98.4	98.6	98.9	98.1
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	100.7	100.4	100.1	99.7	99.2	98.7	98.2	97.7
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 89

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	263	264	265	266	267	268	269	270

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	10.0	15.0	20.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	25.7	20.7	15.7	10.7	5.7	25.7	20.7	15.7
R1234yf	Mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	199	199	199	199	199	200	200	200
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.2	98.4	98.6	98.9	99.1	98.6	98.7	98.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	97.4	97.1	96.7	96.2	95.7	94.7	94.4	94.0
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 90

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	271	272	273	274	275	276	277	278

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	25.0	30.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	10.0	15.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	10.7	5.7	20.7	15.7	10.7	5.7	15.7	10.7
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	45.0	45.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	200	200	200	200	200	200	200	200
COP ratio	% (relative to	99.2	99.4	99.1	99.3	99.5	99.7	99.7	99.8
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	93.6	93.2	91.5	91.3	90.9	90.6	88.4	88.1
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 91

				Comp.	Comp.
Item	Unit	Ex. 279	Ex. 280	Ex. 109	Ex. 110

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	20.0	10.0	15.0	10.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	5.7	10.7	5.7	5.7
R1234yf	Mass %	45.0	50.0	50.0	55.0
R32	Mass %	29.3	29.3	29.3	29.3
GWP	—	200	200	200	200
COP ratio	% (relative	100.0	100.3	100.4	100.9
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	87.8	85.2	85.0	82.0
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 92

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	281	282	283	284	285	111	286	287

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	10.0	15.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	40.9	35.9	30.9	25.9	20.9	15.9	35.9	30.9
R1234yf	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1
GWP	—	298	298	298	298	298	298	299	299
COP ratio	% (relative to	97.8	97.9	97.9	98.1	98.2	98.4	98.2	98.2
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	112.5	112.3	111.9	111.6	111.2	110.7	109.8	109.5
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 93

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	288	289	290	112	291	292	293	294

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	20.0	25.0	30.0	35.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	25.9	20.9	15.9	10.9	30.9	25.9	20.9	15.9
R1234yf	Mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R32	Mass %	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1
GWP	—	299	299	299	299	299	299	299	299
COP ratio	% (relative to	98.3	98.5	98.6	98.8	98.6	98.6	98.7	98.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	109.2	108.8	108.4	108.0	107.0	106.7	106.4	106.0
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 94

		Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	295	113	296	297	298	299	300	301

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	30.0	35.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	25.0	30.0	10.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	10.9	5.9	25.9	20.9	15.9	10.9	5.9	20.9
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	15.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1
GWP	—	299	299	299	299	299	299	299	299
COP ratio	% (relative to	99.0	99.2	99.0	99.0	99.2	99.3	99.4	99.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	105.6	105.2	104.1	103.9	103.6	103.2	102.8	101.2
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 95

		Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.	Ex.
Item	Unit	302	303	304	305	306	307	308	309

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	15.0	20.0	25.0	10.0	15.0	20.0	10.0	15.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	15.9	10.9	5.9	15.9	10.9	5.9	10.9	5.9
R1234yf	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0
R32	Mass %	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1	44.1
GWP	—	299	299	299	299	299	299	299	299
COP ratio	% (relative to	99.5	99.6	99.7	99.8	99.9	100.0	100.3	100.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	101.0	100.7	100.3	98.3	98.0	97.8	95.3	95.1
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 96

Item	Unit	Ex. 400

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0
HFO-1123	Mass %	5.9
R1234yf	Mass %	40.0
R32	Mass %	44.1
GWP	—	299
COP ratio	% (relative to R410A)	100.7
Refrigerating capacity	% (relative to R410A)	92.3
ratio

The above results indicate that the refrigerating capacity ratio relative to R410A is 85% or more in the following cases:
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a, in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass %, a straight line connecting a point (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0−a) is the base, and the point (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0) is on the left side, if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on, or on the left side of, a straight line AB that connects point A (0.0134a²−1.9681a+68.6, 0.0, −0.0134a²+0.9681a+31.4) and point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on, or on the left side of, a straight line AB that connects point A (0.0112a²−1.9337a+68.484, 0.0, −0.0112a²+0.9337a+31.516) and point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801);
if 18.2a<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on, or on the left side of, a straight line AB that connects point A (0.0107a²−1.9142a+68.305, 0.0, −0.0107a²+0.9142a+31.695) and point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682);
if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on, or on the left side of, a straight line AB that connects point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207) and point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714); and
if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on, or on the left side of, a straight line AB that connects point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9) and point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05).
Actual points having a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more form a curved line that connects point A and point B in FIG. 3, and that extends toward the 1234yf side. Accordingly, when coordinates are on, or on the left side of, the straight line AB, the refrigerating capacity ratio relative to R410A is 85% or more.
Similarly, it was also found that in the ternary composition diagram, if 0<a≤11.1, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on, or on the left side of, a straight line D′C that connects point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6) and point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0); or if 11.1<a≤46.7, when coordinates are in the entire region, the COP ratio relative to that of R410A is 92.5% or more.
In FIG. 3, the COP ratio of 92.5% or more forms a curved line CD. In FIG. 3, an approximate line formed by connecting three points: point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0) and points (26.6, 68.4, 5) (19.5, 70.5, 10) where the COP ratio is 92.5% when the concentration of R1234yf is 5 mass % and 10 mass was obtained, and a straight line that connects point C and point D′ (0, 75.4, 24.6), which is the intersection of the approximate line and a point where the concentration of HFO-1132(E) is 0.0 mass % was defined as a line segment D′C. In FIG. 4, point D′(0, 83.4, 9.5) was similarly obtained from an approximate curve formed by connecting point C (18.4, 74.5, 0) and points (13.9, 76.5, 2.5) (8.7, 79.2, 5) where the COP ratio is 92.5%, and a straight line that connects point C and point D′ was defined as the straight line D′C.
The composition of each mixture was defined as WCF. A leak simulation was performed using NIST Standard Reference Database REFLEAK Version 4.0 under the conditions of Equipment, Storage, Shipping, Leak, and Recharge according to the ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. The most flammable fraction was defined as WCFF.
For the flammability, the burning velocity was measured according to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. Both WCF and WCFF having a burning velocity of 10 cm/s or less were determined to be classified as “Class 2L (lower flammability).”
A burning velocity test was performed using the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 in the following manner. First, the mixed refrigerants used had a purity of 99.5% or more, and were degassed by repeating a cycle of freezing, pumping, and thawing until no traces of air were observed on the vacuum gauge. The burning velocity was measured by the closed method. The initial temperature was ambient temperature. Ignition was performed by generating an electric spark between the electrodes in the center of a sample cell. The duration of the discharge was 1.0 to 9.9 ms, and the ignition energy was typically about 0.1 to 1.0 J. The spread of the flame was visualized using schlieren photographs. A cylindrical container (inner diameter: 155 mm, length: 198 mm) equipped with two light transmission acrylic windows was used as the sample cell, and a xenon lamp was used as the light source. Schlieren images of the flame were recorded by a high-speed digital video camera at a frame rate of 600 fps and stored on a PC.
The results are shown in Tables 97 to 104.

TABLE 97

	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.

Item	6	13	19	24	29	34

WCF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	72.0	60.9	55.8	52.1	48.6	45.4
	HFO-1123	Mass %	28.0	32.0	33.1	33.4	33.2	32.7
	R1234yf	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0
	R32	Mass %	0.0	7.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	21.9

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 98

Item	Comp. Ex. 39	Comp. Ex. 45	Comp. Ex. 51	Comp. Ex. 57	Comp. Ex. 62

WCF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	41.8	40	35.7	32	30.4
	HFO-1123	Mass %	31.5	30.7	23.6	23.9	21.8
	R1234yf	Mass %		0	0	0	0	0
	R32	Mass %	26.7	29.3	36.7	44.1	47.8

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 99

	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.	Comp. Ex.

Item	7	14	20	25	30	35

WCF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	72.0	60.9	55.8	52.1	48.6	45.4
	HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0
	R1234yf	Mass %	28.0	32.0	33.1	33.4	33.2	32.7
	R32	Mass %	0.0	7.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	21.9

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 100

Item	Comp. Ex. 40	Comp. Ex. 46	Comp. Ex. 52	Comp. Ex. 58	Comp. Ex. 63

WCF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	41.8	40	35.7	32	30.4
	HFO-1123	Mass %	0	0	0	0	0
	R1234yf	Mass %	31.5	30.7	23.6	23.9	21.8
	R32	Mass %	26.7	29.3	36.7	44.1	47.8

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 101

Item	Comp. Ex. 8	Comp. Ex. 15	Comp. Ex. 21	Comp. Ex. 26	Comp. Ex. 31	Comp. Ex. 36

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	47.1	40.5	37.0	34.3	32.0	30.3
	HFO-1123	Mass %	52.9	52.4	51.9	51.2	49.8	47.8
	R1234yf	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	R32	Mass %	0.0	7.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	21.9

Leak	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/
condition	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
that	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
results	92%	92%	92%	92%	92%	92%
in	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
WCFF	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid
	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
	side	side	side	side	side	side

WCFF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	72.0	62.4	56.2	50.6	45.1	40.0
	HFO-1123	Mass %	28.0	31.6	33.0	33.4	32.5	30.5
	R1234yf	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.4	0.0	0.0
	R32	Mass %	0.0	50.9	10.8	16.0	22.4	29.5

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less
Burning velocity (WCFF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 102

Item	Comp. Ex. 41	Comp. Ex. 47	Comp. Ex. 53	Comp. Ex. 59	Comp. Ex. 64

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	29.1	28.8	29.3	29.4	28.9
	HFO-1123	Mass %	44.2	41.9	34.0	26.5	23.3
	R1234yf	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	R32	Mass %	26.7	29.3	36.7	44.1	47.8

Leak	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/
condition	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
that	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
results	92%	92%	92%	90%	86%
in	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
WCFF	liquid	liquid	liquid	gas	gas
	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
	side	side	side	side	side

WCFF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	34.6	32.2	27.7	28.3	27.5
	HFO-1123	Mass %	26.5	23.9	17.5	18.2	16.7
	R1234yf	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.4	0.0
	R32	Mass %	38.9	43.9	54.8	53.5	55.8

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8.3	9.3	9.6
Burning velocity (WCFF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 103

Item	Comp. Ex. 9	Comp. Ex. 16	Comp. Ex. 22	Comp. Ex. 27	Comp. Ex. 32	Comp. Ex. 37

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	61.7	47.0	41.0	36.5	32.5	28.8
	HFO-1123	Mass %	5.9	7.2	6.5	5.6	4.0	2.4
	R1234yf	Mass %	32.4	38.7	41.4	43.4	45.3	46.9
	R32	Mass %	0.0	7.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	21.9

Leak	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/
condition	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
that	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
results	0%	0%	0%	92%	0%	0%
in	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
WCFF	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
	side	side	side	side	side	side

WCFF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	72.0	56.2	50.4	46.0	42.4	39.1
	HFO-1123	Mass %	10.5	12.6	11.4	10.1	7.4	4.4
	R1234yf	Mass %	17.5	20.4	21.8	22.9	24.3	25.7
	R32	Mass %	0.0	10.8	16.3	21.0	25.9	30.8

TABLE 104

Item	Comp. Ex. 41	Comp. Ex. 47	Comp. Ex. 53	Comp. Ex. 59	Comp. Ex. 64

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	24.8	24.3	22.5	21.1	20.4
	HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	R1234yf	Mass %	48.5	46.4	40.8	34.8	31.8
	R32	Mass %	26.7	29.3	36.7	44.1	47.8

Leak	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/	Storage/
condition	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping	Shipping
that	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
results	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
in	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
WCFF	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
	phase	phase	phase	phase	phase
	side	side	side	side	side

WCFF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	35.3	34.3	31.3	29.1	28.1
	HFO-1123	Mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
	R1234yf	Mass %	27.4	26.2	23.1	19.8	18.2
	R32	Mass %	37.3	39.6	45.6	51.1	53.7

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less
Burning velocity (WCFF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10

The results in Tables 97 to 100 indicate that the refrigerant has a WCF lower flammability in the following cases:
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum in the mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % and a straight line connecting a point (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0−a) is the base, if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line GI that connects point G (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0, 0.0) and point I (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, 0.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0);
if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line GI that connects point G (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895, 0.0) and point I (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, 0.0, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895); if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line GI that connects point G (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273, 0.0) and point I (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, 0.0, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273); if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line GI that connects point G (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014, 0.0) and point I (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, 0.0, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014); and if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line GI that connects point G (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098, 0.0) and point I (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, 0.0, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098).
Three points corresponding to point G (Table 105) and point I (Table 106) were individually obtained in each of the following five ranges by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained.

TABLE 105

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥11.1	26.7 ≥R32 ≥18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	72.0	60.9	55.8	55.8	52.1	48.6	48.6	45.4	41.8
HFO-1123	28.0	32.0	33.1	33.1	33.4	33.2	33.2	32.7	31.5
R1234yf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

R32	a	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0.026a²− 1.7478a + 72.0	0.02a²− 1.6013a + 71.105	0.0135a²− 1.4068a + 69.727

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

−0.026a²+ 0..7478a + 28.0

−0.02a²+ 0..6013a + 28.895

−0.0135a²+ 0.4068a + 30.273

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

0

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	26.7	29.3	36.7	36.7	44.1	47.8
HFO-1132(E)	41.8	40.0	35.7	35.7	32.0	30.4
HFO-1123	31.5	30.7	27.6	27.6	23.9	21.8
R1234yf	0	0	0	0	0	0

R32	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0.0111a2 − 1.3152a + 68.986	0.0061a²− 0.9918a + 63.902

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

−0.0111a2 + 0.3152a + 31.014

−0.0061a²− 0.0082a + 36.098

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

0

Approximate
expression

TABLE 106

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥11.1	26.7 ≥R32 ≥ 18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	72.0	60.9	55.8	55.8	52.1	48.6	48.6	45.4	41.8
HFO-1123	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
R1234yf	28.0	32.0	33.1	33.1	33.4	33.2	33.2	32.7	31.5

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.026a²+ 0.7478a + 28.0

−0.02a²+ 0.6013a + 28.895

−0.0135a²+ 0.4068a + 30.273

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	x	x
HFO-1132(E)	0.0111a²− 1.3152a + 68.986	0.0061a²− 0.9918a + 63.902

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0111a²+ 0.3152a + 31.014

−0.0061a²− 0.0082a + 36.098

Approximate
expression

The results in Tables 101 to 104 indicate that the refrigerant is determined to have a WCFF lower flammability, and the flammability classification according to the ASHRAE Standard is “2L (flammability)” in the following cases:
When the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum in the mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a, in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % and a straight line connecting a point (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0−a) is the base, if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are on or below a straight line JK′ that connects point J (0.0049a²−0.9645a+47.1, −0.0049a²−0.0355a+52.9, 0.0) and point K′(0.0514a²−2.4353a+61.7, −0.0323a²+0.4122a+5.9, −0.0191a²+1.0231a+32.4); if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates are on a straight line JK′ that connects point J (0.0243a²−1.4161a+49.725, −0.0243a²+0.4161a+50.275, 0.0) and point K′(0.0341a²−2.1977a+61.187, −0.0236a²+0.34a+5.636, −0.0105a²+0.8577a+33.177); if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates are on or below a straight line JK′ that connects point J (0.0246a²−1.4476a+50.184, −0.0246a²+0.4476a+49.816, 0.0) and point K′ (0.0196a²−1.7863a+58.515, −0.0079a²−0.1136a+8.702, −0.0117a²+0.8999a+32.783); if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates are on or below a straight line JK′ that connects point J (0.0183a²−1.1399a+46.493, −0.0183a²+0.1399a+53.507, 0.0) and point K′ (−0.0051a²+0.0929a+25.95, 0.0, 0.0051a²−1.0929a+74.05); and if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates are on or below a straight line JK′ that connects point J (−0.0134a²+1.0956a+7.13, 0.0134a²−2.0956a+92.87, 0.0) and point K′(−1.892a+29.443, 0.0, 0.892a+70.557).
Actual points having a WCFF lower flammability form a curved line that connects point J and point K′ (on the straight line AB) in FIG. 3 and extends toward the HFO-1132(E) side. Accordingly, when coordinates are on or below the straight line JK′, WCFF lower flammability is achieved.
Three points corresponding to point J (Table 107) and point K′ (Table 108) were individually obtained in each of the following five ranges by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained.

TABLE 107

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥11.1	26.7 ≥R32 ≥ 18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	47.1	40.5	37	37.0	34.3	32.0	32.0	30.3	29.1
HFO-1123	52.9	52.4	51.9	51.9	51.2	49.8	49.8	47.8	44.2
R1234yf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

R32	a	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0.0049a²− 0.9645a + 47.1	0.0243a²− 1.4161a + 49.725	0.0246a²− 1.4476a + 50.184

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

−0.0049a^{2 −} 0.0355a + 52.9

−0.0243a²+ 0.4161a + 50.275

−0.0246a²+ 0.4476a + 49.816

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

0

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	26.7	29.3	36.7	36.7	44.1	47.8
HFO-1132(E)	29.1	28.8	29.3	29.3	29.4	28.9
HFO-1123	44.2	41.9	34.0	34.0	26.5	23.3
R1234yf	0	0	0	0	0	0

R32	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0.0183a²− 1.1399a + 46.493	−0.0134a²+ 1.0956a + 7.13

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

−0.0183a²+ 0.1399a + 53.507

0.0134a²− 2.0956a + 92.87

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

0

Approximate
expression

TABLE 108

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥ 11.1	26.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	61.7	47.0	41.0	41.0	36.5	32.5	32.5	28.8	24.8
HFO-1123	5.9	7.2	6.5	6.5	5.6	4.0	4.0	2.4	0
R1234yf	32.4	38.7	41.4	41.4	43.4	45.3	45.3	46.9	48.5

R32	x	x	x
HFO-1132(E)	0.0514a²− 2.4353a + 61.7	0.0341a²− 2.1977a + 61.187	0.0196a²− 1.7863a + 58.515

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

−0.0323a²+ 0.4122a + 5.9

−0.0236a²+ 0.34a + 5.636

−0.0079a²− 0.1136a + 8.702

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0191a²+ 1.0231a + 32.4

−0.0105a²+ 0.8577a + 33.177

−0.0117a²+ 0.8999a + 32.783

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	26.7	29.3	36.7	36.7	44.1	47.8
HFO-1132(E)	24.8	24.3	22.5	22.5	21.1	20.4
HFO-1123	0	0	0	0	0	0
R1234yf	48.5	46.4	40.8	40.8	34.8	31.8

R32

x

HFO-1132(E)

−0.0051a² + 0.0929a + 25.95

−1.892a + 29.443

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

0.0051a² − 1.0929a + 74.05

0.892a + 70.557

Approximate
expression

FIGS. 3 to 13 show compositions whose R32 content a (mass %) is 0 mass %, 7.1 mass %, 11.1 mass %, 14.5 mass %, 18.2 mass %, 21.9 mass %, 26.7 mass %, 29.3 mass %, 36.7 mass %, 44.1 mass %, and 47.8 mass %, respectively.
Points A, B, C, and D′ were obtained in the following manner according to approximate calculation.
Point A is a point where the content of HFO-1123 is 0 mass %, and a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% relative to that of R410A is achieved. Three points corresponding to point A were obtained in each of the following five ranges by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained (Table 109).

TABLE 109

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥ 11.1	26.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	68.6	55.3	48.4	48.4	42.8	37	37	31.5	24.8
HFO-1123	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
R1234yf	31.4	37.6	40.5	40.5	42.7	44.8	44.8	46.6	48.5

R32	a	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0.0314a²− 1.9681a + 68.6	0.0112a²− 1.9337a + 68.484	0.0107a²− 1.9142a + 68.305

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0134a²+ 0.9681a + 31.4

−0.0112a²+ 0.9337a + 31.516

−0.0107a²+ 0.9142a + 31.695

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	26.7	29.3	36.7	36.7	44.1	47.8
HFO-1132(E)	24.8	21.3	12.1	12.1	3.8	0
HFO-1123	0	0	0	0	0	0
R1234yf	48.5	49.4	51.2	51.2	52.1	52.2

R32

a

HFO-1132(E)

0.0103a²− 1.9225a + 68.793

0.0085a²− 1.8102a + 67.1

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0103a²+ 1.0929a + 31..207

−0.0085a²+ 0.8102a + 32.9

Approximate
expression

Point B is a point where the content of HFO-1132(E) is 0 mass %, and a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% relative to that of R410A is achieved.
Three points corresponding to point B were obtained in each of the following five ranges by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained (Table 110).

TABLE 110

Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0	18.2 ≥ R32 ≥ 11.1	26.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 18.2

R32	0	7.1	11.1	11.1	14.5	18.2	18.2	21.9	26.7
HFO-1132(E)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
HFO-1123	58.7	47.8	42.3	42.3	37.8	33.1	33.1	28.5	22.9
R1234yf	41.3	45.1	46.6	46.6	47.7	48.7	48.7	49.6	50.4

R32	a	a	a
HFO-1132(E)	0	0	0

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0.0144a²− 1.6377a + 58.7

0.0075a²− 1.5156a + 58.199

0.009a²− 1.6045a + 59.318

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0144a²+ 0.6377a + 41.3

−0.0075a²+ 0.5156a + 41.801

−0.009a²+ 0.6045a + 40.682

Approximate
expression

Item	36.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 26.7	46.7 ≥ R32 ≥ 36.7

R32	26.7	29.3	36.7	36.7	44.1	47.8
HFO-1132(E)	0	0	0	0	0	0
HFO-1123	22.9	19.9	11.7	11.8	3.9	0
R1234yf	50.4	50.8	51.6	51.5	52.0	52.2

R32

a

HFO-1132(E)

0

Approximate
expression

HFO-1123

0.0046a²− 1.41a + 57.286

0.0012a²− 1.1659a + 52.95

Approximate
expression

R1234yf

−0.0046a²+ 0.41a + 42.714

−0.0012a²+ 0.1659a + 47.05

Approximate
expression

Point D′ is a point where the content of HFO-1132(E) is 0 mass %, and a COP ratio of 95.5% relative to that of R410A is achieved.
Three points corresponding to point D′ were obtained in each of the following by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained (Table 111).

	TABLE 111

	Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0

R32	0	7.1	11.1
HFO-1132(E)	0	0	0
HFO-1123	75.4	83.4	88.9
R1234yf	24.6	9.5	0

	R32	a
	HFO-1132(E)	0
	Approximate
	expression
	HFO-1123
	Approximate	0.0224a²+ 0.968a + 75.4
	expression
	R1234yf
	Approximate	−0.0224a²− 1.968a + 24.6
	expression

Point C is a point where the content of R1234yf is 0 mass %, and a COP ratio of 95.5% relative to that of R410A is achieved.
Three points corresponding to point C were obtained in each of the following by calculation, and their approximate expressions were obtained (Table 112).

	TABLE 112

	Item	11.1 ≥ R32 > 0

R32	0	7.1	11.1
HFO-1132(E)	32.9	18.4	0
HFO-1123	67.1	74.5	88.9
R1234yf	0	0	0

	R32	a
	HFO-1132(E)	−0.2304a²− 0.4062a + 32.9
	Approximate
	expression
	HFO-1123	0.2304a²− 0.5938a + 67.1
	Approximate
	expression
	R1234yf
	0
	Approximate
	expression

(5-4) Refrigerant D

The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is a mixed refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (R32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf).
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure has various properties that are desirable as an R410A-alternative refrigerant; i.e., a refrigerating capacity equivalent to that of R410A, a sufficiently low GWP, and a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE standard.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JN, NE, and EI that connect the following 4 points:
point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
point J (48.5, 18.3, 33.2),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point E (58.3, 0.0, 41.7),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment EI);
the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.0236y²−1.7616y+72.0, y, −0.0236y²+0.7616y+28.0);
the line segment NE is represented by coordinates (0.012y²−1.9003y+58.3, y, −0.012y²+0.9003y+41.7); and
the line segments JN and EI are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 80% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 125 or less, and a WCF lower flammability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MINI′, M′N, NV, VG, and GM that connect the following 5 points:
point M (52.6, 0.0, 47.4),
point M′ (39.2, 5.0, 55.8),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1),
point V (11.0, 18.1, 70.9), and
point G (39.6, 0.0, 60.4),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);
the line segment MM′ is represented by coordinates (0.132y²−3.34y+52.6, y, −0.132y²+2.34y+47.4);
the line segment M′N is represented by coordinates (0.0596y²−2.2541y+48.98, y, −0.0596y²+1.2541y+51.02);
the line segment VG is represented by coordinates (0.0123y²−1.8033y+39.6, y, −0.0123y²+0.8033y+60.4); and
the line segments NV and GM are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 70% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 125 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ON, NU, and UO that connect the following 3 points:
point O (22.6, 36.8, 40.6),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point U (3.9, 36.7, 59.4),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ON is represented by coordinates (0.0072y²−0.6701y+37.512, y, −0.0072y²−0.3299y+62.488);
the line segment NU is represented by coordinates (0.0083y²−1.7403y+56.635, y, −0.0083y²+0.7403y+43.365); and
the line segment UO is a straight line. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 80% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 250 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QR, RT, TL, LK, and KQ that connect the following 5 points:
point Q (44.6, 23.0, 32.4),
point R (25.5, 36.8, 37.7),
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
point L (28.9, 51.7, 19.4), and
point K (35.6, 36.8, 27.6),
or on these line segments;
the line segment QR is represented by coordinates (0.0099y²−1.975y+84.765, y, −0.0099y²+0.975y+15.235);
the line segment RT is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874);
the line segment LK is represented by coordinates (0.0049y²−0.8842y+61.488, y, −0.0049y²−0.1158y+38.512);
the line segment KQ is represented by coordinates (0.0095y²−1.2222y+67.676, y, −0.0095y²+0.2222y+32.324); and
the line segment TL is a straight line. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 350 or less, and a WCF lower flammability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:
point P (20.5, 51.7, 27.8),
point S (21.9, 39.7, 38.4), and
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
or on these line segments;
the line segment PS is represented by coordinates (0.0064y²−0.7103y+40.1, y, −0.0064y²−0.2897y+59.9);
the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874); and
the line segment TP is a straight line. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 350 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ac, cf, fd, and da that connect the following 4 points:
point a (71.1, 0.0, 28.9),
point c (36.5, 18.2, 45.3),
point f (47.6, 18.3, 34.1), and
point d (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ac is represented by coordinates (0.0181y²−2.2288y+71.096, y, −0.0181y²+1.2288y+28.904);
the line segment fd is represented by coordinates (0.02y²−1.7y+72, y, −0.02y²+0.7y+28); and
the line segments cf and da are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 125 or less, and a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE standard.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ab, be, ed, and da that connect the following 4 points:
point a (71.1, 0.0, 28.9),
point b (42.6, 14.5, 42.9),
point e (51.4, 14.6, 34.0), and
point d (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ab is represented by coordinates (0.0181y²−2.2288y+71.096, y, −0.0181y²+1.2288y+28.904);
the line segment ed is represented by coordinates (0.02y²−1.7y+72, y, −0.02y²+0.7y+28); and
the line segments be and da are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 85% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 100 or less, and a lower flammability (Class 2L) according to the ASHRAE standard.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments gi, ij, and jg that connect the following 3 points:
point g (77.5, 6.9, 15.6),
point i (55.1, 18.3, 26.6), and
point j (77.5. 18.4, 4.1),
or on these line segments;
the line segment gi is represented by coordinates (0.02y²−2.4583y+93.396, y, −0.02y²+1.4583y+6.604); and
the line segments ij and jg are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% or more relative to R410A and a GWP of 100 or less, undergoes fewer or no changes such as polymerization or decomposition, and also has excellent stability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments gh, hk, and kg that connect the following 3 points:
point g (77.5, 6.9, 15.6),
point h (61.8, 14.6, 23.6), and
point k (77.5, 14.6, 7.9),
or on these line segments;
the line segment gh is represented by coordinates (0.02y²−2.4583y+93.396, y, −0.02y²+1.4583y+6.604); and
the line segments hk and kg are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 95% or more relative to R410A and a GWP of 100 or less, undergoes fewer or no changes such as polymerization or decomposition, and also has excellent stability.
The refrigerant D according to the present disclosure may further comprise other additional refrigerants in addition to HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf, as long as the above properties and effects are not impaired. In this respect, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure preferably comprises HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, more preferably 99.75 mass % or more, and still more preferably 99.9 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant.
Such additional refrigerants are not limited, and can be selected from a wide range of refrigerants. The mixed refrigerant may comprise a single additional refrigerant, or two or more additional refrigerants.

(Examples of Refrigerant D)

The present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Examples of refrigerant D. However, the refrigerant D is not limited to the Examples.
The composition of each mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf was defined as WCF. A leak simulation was performed using the NIST Standard Reference Database REFLEAK Version 4.0 under the conditions of Equipment, Storage, Shipping, Leak, and Recharge according to the ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. The most flammable fraction was defined as WCFF.
A burning velocity test was performed using the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 in the following manner. First, the mixed refrigerants used had a purity of 99.5% or more, and were degassed by repeating a cycle of freezing, pumping, and thawing until no traces of air were observed on the vacuum gauge. The burning velocity was measured by the closed method. The initial temperature was ambient temperature. Ignition was performed by generating an electric spark between the electrodes in the center of a sample cell. The duration of the discharge was 1.0 to 9.9 ms, and the ignition energy was typically about 0.1 to 1.0 J. The spread of the flame was visualized using schlieren photographs. A cylindrical container (inner diameter: 155 mm, length: 198 mm) equipped with two light transmission acrylic windows was used as the sample cell, and a xenon lamp was used as the light source. Schlieren images of the flame were recorded by a high-speed digital video camera at a frame rate of 600 fps and stored on a PC. Tables 113 to 115 show the results.

TABLE 113

		Comparative		Example		Example		Example
		Example 13	Example	12	Example	14	Example	16
Item	Unit	I	11	J	13	K	15	L

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	72	57.2	48.5	41.2	35.6	32	28.9
	R32	Mass %	0	10	18.3	27.6	36.8	44.2	51.7
	R1234yf	Mass %	28	32.8	33.2	31.2	27.6	23.8	19.4

Burning Velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 114

	Comparative
	Example 14	Example 19	Example 21

Item	Unit	M	Example 18	W	Example 20	N	Example 22

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	52.6	39.2	32.4	29.3	27.7	24.6
	R32	Mass %	0.0	5.0	10.0	14.5	18.2	27.6
	R1234yf	Mass %	47.4	55.8	57.6	56.2	54.1	47.8
Leak			Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,
condition			Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,
that			−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
results			0% release,	0% release,	0% release,	0% release,	0% release,	0% release,
in			on the gas	on the gas	on the gas	on the gas	on the gas	on the gas
WCFF			phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side
WCF	HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	72.0	57.8	48.7	43.6	40.6	34.9
	R32	Mass %	0.0	9.5	17.9	24.2	28.7	38.1
	R1234yf	Mass %	28.0	32.7	33.4	32.2	30.7	27.0

Burning Velocity(WCF)	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less
Burning Velocity(WCFF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10

TABLE 115

			Example		Example
			23	Example	25
Item	Unit		O	24	P

WCF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	22.6	21.2	20.5
	HFO-1123	Mass %	36.8	44.2	51.7
	R1234yf	Mass %	40.6	34.6	27.8

Leak condition that results	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,
in WCFF	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,
	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
	0% release,	0% release,	0% release,
	on the gas	on the gas	on the gas
	phase side	phase side	phase side

WCFF	HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	31.4	29.2	27.1
	HFO-1123	Mass %	45.7	51.1	56.4
	R1234yf	Mass %	23.0	19.7	16.5

Burning Velocity (WCF)	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less
Burning Velocity (WCFF)	cm/s	10	10	10

The results indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram shown in FIG. 14 in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are on the line segment that connects point I, point J, point K, and point L, or below these line segments, the refrigerant has a WCF lower flammability.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram shown in FIG. 14 are on the line segments that connect point M, point M′, point W, point J, point N, and point P, or below these line segments, the refrigerant has an ASHRAE lower flammability.
Mixed refrigerants were prepared by mixing HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf in amounts (mass %) shown in Tables 116 to 144 based on the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf. The coefficient of performance (COP) ratio and the refrigerating capacity ratio relative to R410 of the mixed refrigerants shown in Tables 116 to 144 were determined. The conditions for calculation were as described below.
Evaporating temperature: 5° C.
Condensation temperature: 45° C.
Degree of superheating: 5 K
Degree of subcooling: 5 K
Compressor efficiency: 70%
Tables 116 to 144 show these values together with the GWP of each mixed refrigerant.

TABLE116

			Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
		Comparative	Example 2	Example 3	Example 4	Example 5	Example 6	Example 7
Item	Unit	Example 1	A	B	A′	B′	A″	B″

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	R410A	81.6	0.0	63.1	0.0	48.2	0.0
R32	Mass %		18.4	18.1	36.9	36.7	51.8	51.5
R1234yf	Mass %		0.0	81.9	0.0	63.3	0.0	48.5
GWP	—	2088	125	125	250	250	350	350
COP Ratio	% (relative	100	98.7	103.6	98.7	102.3	99.2	102.2
	to R410A)
Refrigerating Capacity	% (relative	100	105.3	62.5	109.9	77.5	112.1	87.3
Ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 117

		Comparative		Comparative
		Example 8	Comparative	Example 10		Example 2		Example 4
Item	Unit	C	Example 9	C′	Example 1	R	Example 3	T

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	85.5	66.1	52.1	37.8	25.5	16.6	8.6
R32	Mass %	0.0	10.0	18.2	27.6	36.8	44.2	51.6
R1234yf	Mass %	14.5	23.9	29.7	34.6	37.7	39.2	39.8
GWP	—	1	69	125	188	250	300	350
COP Ratio	% (relative	99.8	99.3	99.3	99.6	100.2	100.8	101.4
	to R410A)
Refrigerating Capacity	% (relative	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5
Ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 118

		Comparative					Comparative
		Example 11		Example 6		Example 8	Example 12		Example 10
Item	Unit	E	Example 5	N	Example 7	U	G	Example 9	V

HFO-1132 (E)	Mass %	58.3	40.5	27.7	14.9	3.9	39.6	22.8	11.0
R32	Mass %	0.0	10.0	18.2	27.6	36.7	0.0	10.0	18.1
R1234yf	Mass %	41.7	49.5	54.1	57.5	59.4	60.4	67.2	70.9
GWP	—	2	70	125	189	250	3	70	125
COP Ratio	% (relative	100.3	100.3	100.7	101.2	101.9	101.4	101.8	102.3
	to R410A)
Refrigerating Capacity	% (relative	80.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	80.0	70.0	70.0	70.0
Ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 119

		Comparative
		Example 13		Example 12		Example 14		Example 16	Example 17
Item	Unit	I	Example 11	J	Example 13	K	Example 15	L	Q

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	72.0	57.2	48.5	41.2	35.6	32.0	28.9	44.6
R32	Mass %	0.0	10.0	18.3	27.6	36.8	44.2	51.7	23.0
R1234yf	Mass %	28.0	32.8	33.2	31.2	27.6	23.8	19.4	32.4
GWP	—	2	69	125	188	250	300	350	157
COP Ratio	% (relative to	99.9	99.5	99.4	99.5	99.6	99.8	100.1	99.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	86.6	88.4	90.9	94.2	97.7	100.5	103.3	92.5
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 120

		Comparative
		Example 14		Example 19		Example 21
Item	Unit	M	Example 18	W	Example 20	N	Example 22

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	52.6	39.2	32.4	29.3	27.7	24.5
R32	Mass %	0.0	5.0	10.0	14.5	18.2	27.6
R1234yf	Mass %	47.4	55.8	57.6	56.2	54.1	47.9
GWP	—	2	36	70	100	125	188
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.5	100.9	100.9	100.8	100.7	100.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating Capacity	% (relative to	77.1	74.8	75.6	77.8	80.0	85.5
Ratio	R410A)

TABLE 121

		Example		Example	Example
		23	Example	25	26
Item	Unit	O	24	P	S

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	22.6	21.2	20.5	21.9
R32	Mass %	36.8	44.2	51.7	39.7
R1234yf	Mass %	40.6	34.6	27.8	38.4
GWP	—	250	300	350	270
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.4	100.5	100.6	100.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	91.0	95.0	99.1	92.5
Capacity Ratio	R410A)

TABLE 122

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative			Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 15	Example 16	Example 17	Example 18	Example 27	Example 28	Example 19	Example 20

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
R32	Mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
R1234yf	Mass %	85.0	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0
GWP	—	37	37	37	36	36	36	35	35
COP Ratio	% (relative to	103.4	102.6	101.6	100.8	100.2	99.8	99.6	99.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	56.4	63.3	69.5	75.2	80.5	85.4	90.1	94.4
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 123

		Comparative	Comparative		Comparative		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 21	Example 22	Example 29	Example 23	Example 30	Example 24	Example 25	Example 26

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
R32	Mass %	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
R1234yf	Mass %	80.0	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
GWP	—	71	71	70	70	70	69	69	69
COP Ratio	% (relative to	103.1	102.1	101.1	100.4	99.8	99.5	99.2	99.1
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	61.8	68.3	74.3	79.7	84.9	89.7	94.2	98.4
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 124

		Comparative		Comparative			Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 27	Example 31	Example 28	Example 32	Example 33	Example 29	Example 30	Example 31

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
R32	Mass %	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R1234yf	Mass %	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0
GWP	—	104	104	104	103	103	103	103	102
COP Ratio	% (relative to	102.7	101.6	100.7	100.0	99.5	99.2	99.0	98.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	66.6	72.9	78.6	84.0	89.0	93.7	98.1	102.2
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 125

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 32	Example 33	Example 34	Example 35	Example 36	Example 37	Example 38	Example 39

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	25.0
R1234yf	Mass %	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0	65.0
GWP	—	138	138	137	137	137	136	136	171
COP Ratio	% (relative to	102.3	101.2	100.4	99.7	99.3	99.0	98.8	101.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	71.0	77.1	82.7	88.0	92.9	97.5	101.7	75.0
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 126

			Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 34	Example 40	Example 41	Example 42	Example 43	Example 44	Example 45	Example 35

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	10.0	20.0
R32	Mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0	30.0
R1234yf	Mass %	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0	60.0	50.0
GWP	—	171	171	171	170	170	170	205	205
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.9	100.1	99.6	99.2	98.9	98.7	101.6	100.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	81.0	86.6	91.7	96.5	101.0	105.2	78.9	84.8
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 127

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative				Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 46	Example 47	Example 48	Example 49	Example 36	Example 37	Example 38	Example 50

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0
R32	Mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
R1234yf	Mass %	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0
GWP	—	204	204	204	204	239	238	238	238
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.0	99.5	99.1	98.8	101.4	100.6	99.9	99.4
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	90.2	95.3	100.0	104.4	82.5	88.3	93.7	98.6
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 128

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 51	Example 52	Example 53	Example 54	Example 39	Example 55	Example 56	Example 57

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	50.0	60.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	10.0
R32	Mass %	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	45.0
R1234yf	Mass %	15.0	5.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0	45.0
GWP	—	237	237	272	272	272	271	271	306
COP Ratio	% (relative to	99.0	98.8	101.3	100.6	99.9	99.4	99.0	101.3
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	103.2	107.5	86.0	91.7	96.9	101.8	106.3	89.3
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 129

				Comparative	Comparative	Comparative		Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 40	Example 41	Example 58	Example 59	Example 60	Example 42	Example 61	Example 62

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0
R32	Mass %	45.0	45.0	45.0	45.0	50.0	50.0	50.0	50.0
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
GWP	—	305	305	305	304	339	339	339	338
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.6	100.0	99.5	99.1	101.3	100.6	100.0	99.5
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	94.9	100.0	104.7	109.2	92.4	97.8	102.9	107.5
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 130

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 63	Example 64	Example 65	Example 66	Example 43	Example 44	Example 45	Example 46

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	56.0	59.0	62.0	65.0
R32	Mass %	55.0	55.0	55.0	55.0	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0	41.0	38.0	35.0	32.0
GWP	—	373	372	372	372	22	22	22	22
COP Ratio	% (relative to	101.4	100.7	100.1	99.6	100.1	100.0	99.9	99.8
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	95.3	100.6	105.6	110.2	81.7	83.2	84.6	86.0
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 131

Item	Unit	Example 47	Example 48	Example 49	Example 50	Example 51	Example 52	Example 53	Example 54

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	49.0	52.0	55.0	58.0	61.0	43.0	46.0	49.0
R32	Mass %	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	9.0	9.0	9.0
R1234yf	Mass %	45.0	42.0	39.0	36.0	33.0	48.0	45.0	42.0
GWP	—	43	43	43	43	42	63	63	63
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.2	100.0	99.9	99.8	99.7	100.3	100.1	99.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	80.9	82.4	83.9	85.4	86.8	80.4	82.0	83.5
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 132

Item	Unit	Example 55	Example 56	Example 57	Example 58	Example 59	Example 60	Example 61	Example 62

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	52.0	55.0	58.0	38.0	41.0	44.0	47.0	50.0
R32	Mass %	9.0	9.0	9.0	12.0	12.0	12.0	12.0	12.0
R1234yf	Mass %	39.0	36.0	33.0	50.0	47.0	44.0	41.0	38.0
GWP	—	63	63	63	83	83	83	83	83
COP Ratio	% (relative to	99.8	99.7	99.6	100.3	100.1	100.0	99.8	99.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	85.0	86.5	87.9	80.4	82.0	83.5	85.1	86.6
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 133

Item	Unit	Example 63	Example 64	Example 65	Example 66	Example 67	Example 68	Example 69	Example 70

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	53.0	33.0	36.0	39.0	42.0	45.0	48.0	51.0
R32	Mass %	12.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R1234yf	Mass %	35.0	52.0	49.0	46.0	43.0	40.0	37.0	34.0
GWP	—	83	104	104	103	103	103	103	103
COP Ratio	% (relative to	99.6	100.5	100.3	100.1	99.9	99.7	99.6	99.5
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	88.0	80.3	81.9	83.5	85.0	86.5	88.0	89.5
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 134

Item	Unit	Example 71	Example 72	Example 73	Example 74	Example 75	Example 76	Example 77	Example 78

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	29.0	32.0	35.0	38.0	41.0	44.0	47.0	36.0
R32	Mass %	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	3.0
R1234yf	Mass %	53.0	50.0	47.0	44.0	41.0	38.0	35.0	61.0
GWP	—	124	124	124	124	124	123	123	23
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.6	100.3	100.1	99.9	99.8	99.6	99.5	101.3
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	80.6	82.2	83.8	85.4	86.9	88.4	89.9	71.0
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 135

		Example			Example		Example		Example
Item	Unit	79	Example 80	Example 81	82	Example 83	84	Example 85	86

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	39.0	42.0	30.0	33.0	36.0	26.0	29.0	32.0
R32	Mass %	3.0	3.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	9.0	9.0	9.0
R1234yf	Mass %	58.0	55.0	64.0	61.0	58.0	65.0	62.0	59.0
GWP	—	23	23	43	43	43	64	64	63
COP Ratio	%(relative to
	R410A)	101.1	100.9	101.5	101.3	101.0	101.6	101.3	101.1
Refrigerating	%(relative to	72.7	74.4	70.5	72.2	73.9	71.0	72.8	74.5
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 136

		Example			Example		Example		Example
Item	Unit	87	Example 88	Example 89	90	Example 91	92	Example 93	94

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	21.0	24.0	27.0	30.0	16.0	19.0	22.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	12.0	12.0	12.0	12.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
R1234yf	Mass %	67.0	64.0	61.0	58.0	69.0	66.0	63.0	60.0
GWP	—	84	84	84	84	104	104	104	104
COP Ratio	%(relative to	101.8	101.5	101.2	101.0	102.1	101.8	101.4	101.2
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	70.8	72.6	74.3	76.0	70.4	72.3	74.0	75.8
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 137

		Example		Example		Example			Example
Item	Unit
	95	Example 96	97	Example 98	99	Example 100	Example 101	102

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	28.0	12.0	15.0	18.0	21.0	24.0	27.0	25.0
R32	Mass %	15.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	18.0	21.0
R1234yf	Mass %	57.0	70.0	67.0	64.0	61.0	58.0	55.0	54.0
GWP	—	104	124	124	124	124	124	124	144
COP Ratio	%(relative to	100.9	102.2	101.9	101.6	101.3	101.0	100.7	100.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to
Capacity	R410A)	77.5	70.5	72.4	74.2	76.0	77.7	79.4	80.7
Ratio

TABLE 138

		Example		Example			Example		Example
Item	Unit	103	Example 104	105	Example 106	Example 107	108	Example 109	110

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	21.0	24.0	17.0	20.0	23.0	13.0	16.0	19.0
R32	Mass %	24.0	24.0	27.0	27.0	27.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
R1234yf	Mass %	55.0	52.0	56.0	53.0	50.0	57.0	54.0	51.0
GWP	—	164	164	185	185	184	205	205	205
COP Ratio	%(relative to	100.9	100.6	101.1	100.8	100.6	101.3	101.0	100.8
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	80.8	82.5	80.8	82.5	84.2	80.7	82.5	84.2
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 139

		Example		Example			Example		Example
Item	Unit	111	Example 112	113	Example 114	Example 115	116	Example 117	118

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	22.0	9.0	12.0	15.0	18.0	21.0	8.0	12.0
R32	Mass %	30.0	33.0	33.0	33.0	33.0	33.0	36.0	36.0
R1234yf	Mass %	48.0	58.0	55.0	52.0	49.0	46.0	56.0	52.0
GWP	—	205	225	225	225	225	225	245	245
COP Ratio	%(relative to	100.5	101.6	101.3	101.0	100.8	100.5	101.6	101.2
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	85.9	80.5	82.3	84.1	85.8	87.5	82.0	84.4
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 140

		Example	Example	Example	Example				Example
Item	Unit	119	120	121	122	Example 123	Example 124	Example 125	126

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	15.0	18.0	21.0	42.0	39.0	34.0	37.0	30.0
R32	Mass %	36.0	36.0	36.0	25.0	28.0	31.0	31.0	34.0
R1234yf	Mass %	49.0	46.0	43.0	33.0	33.0	35.0	32.0	36.0
GWP	—	245	245	245	170	191	211	211	231
COP Ratio	%(relative to	101.0	100.7	100.5	99.5	99.5	99.8	99.6	99.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	86.2	87.9	89.6	92.7	93.4	93.0	94.5	93.0
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 141

		Example		Example			Example		Example
Item	Unit	127	Example 128	129	Example 130	Example 131	132	Example 133	134

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	33.0	36.0	24.0	27.0	30.0	33.0	23.0	26.0
R32	Mass %	34.0	34.0	37.0	37.0	37.0	37.0	40.0	40.0
R1234yf	Mass %	33.0	30.0	39.0	36.0	33.0	30.0	37.0	34.0
GWP	—	231	231	252	251	251	251	272	272
COP Ratio	%(relative to	99.8	99.6	100.3	100.1	99.9	99.8	100.4	100.2
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	94.5	96.0	91.9	93.4	95.0	96.5	93.3	94.9
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 142

		Example		Example		Example			Example
Item	Unit	135	Example 136	137	Example 138	139	Example 140	Example 141	142

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	29.0	32.0	19.0	22.0	25.0	28.0	31.0	18.0
R32	Mass %	40.0	40.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	46.0
R1234yf	Mass %	31.0	28.0	38.0	35.0	32.0	29.0	26.0	36.0
GWP	—	272	271	292	292	292	292	292	312
COP Ratio	%(relative to	100.0	99.8	100.6	100.4	100.2	100.1	99.9	100.7
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	96.4	97.9	93.1	94.7	96.2	97.8	99.3	94.4
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 143

		Example		Example		Example		Example
Item	Unit	143	Example 144	145	Example 146	147	Example 148	149	Example 150

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	21.0	23.0	26.0	29.0	13.0	16.0	19.0	22.0
R32	Mass %	46.0	46.0	46.0	46.0	49.0	49.0	49.0	49.0
R1234yf	Mass %	33.0	31.0	28.0	25.0	38.0	35.0	32.0	29.0
GWP	—	312	312	312	312	332	332	332	332
COP Ratio	%(relative to	100.5	100.4	100.2	100.0	101.1	100.9	100.7	100.5
	R410A)
Refrigerating	%(relative to	96.0	97.0	98.6	100.1	93.5	95.1	96.7	98.3
Capacity	R410A)
Ratio

TABLE 144

Item	Unit	Example 151	Example 152

HFO-1132(E)	Mass %	25.0	28.0
R32	Mass %	49.0	49.0
R1234yf	Mass %	26.0	23.0
GWP	—	332	332
COP Ratio	% (relative to	100.3	100.1
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	99.8	101.3
Capacity Ratio	R410A)

The results also indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JN, NE, and EI that connect the following 4 points:
point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),
point J (48.5, 18.3, 33.2),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point E (58.3, 0.0, 41.7),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment EI),
the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.0236y²−1.7616y+72.0, y, −0.0236y²+0.7616y+28.0),
the line segment NE is represented by coordinates (0.012y²−1.9003y+58.3, y, −0.012y²+0.9003y+41.7), and
the line segments JN and EI are straight lines, the refrigerant D has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 80% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 125 or less, and a WCF lower flammability.
The results also indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MM′, M′N, NV, VG, and GM that connect the following 5 points:
point M (52.6, 0.0, 47.4),
point M′ (39.2, 5.0, 55.8),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1),
point V (11.0, 18.1, 70.9), and
point G (39.6, 0.0, 60.4),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM),
the line segment MM′ is represented by coordinates (0.132y²−3.34y+52.6, y, −0.132y²+2.34y+47.4),
the line segment M′N is represented by coordinates (0.0596y²−2.2541y+48.98, y, −0.0596y²+1.2541y+51.02),
the line segment VG is represented by coordinates (0.0123y²−1.8033y+39.6, y, −0.0123y²+0.8033y+60.4), and
the line segments NV and GM are straight lines, the refrigerant D according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 70% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 125 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.
The results also indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ON, NU, and UO that connect the following 3 points:
point O (22.6, 36.8, 40.6),
point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and
point U (3.9, 36.7, 59.4),
or on these line segments,
the line segment ON is represented by coordinates (0.0072y²−0.6701y+37.512, y, −0.0072y²−0.3299y+62.488),
the line segment NU is represented by coordinates (0.0083y²−1.7403y+56.635, y, −0.0083y²+0.7403y+43.365), and
the line segment UO is a straight line, the refrigerant D according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 80% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 250 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.
The results also indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QR, RT, TL, LK, and KQ that connect the following 5 points:
point Q (44.6, 23.0, 32.4),
point R (25.5, 36.8, 37.7),
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
point L (28.9, 51.7, 19.4), and
point K (35.6, 36.8, 27.6),
or on these line segments,
the line segment QR is represented by coordinates (0.0099y²−1.975y+84.765, y, −0.0099y²+0.975y+15.235),
the line segment RT is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874),
the line segment LK is represented by coordinates (0.0049y²−0.8842y+61.488, y, −0.0049y²−0.1158y+38.512),
the line segment KQ is represented by coordinates (0.0095y²−1.2222y+67.676, y, −0.0095y²+0.2222y+32.324), and
the line segment TL is a straight line, the refrigerant D according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 350 or less, and a WCF lower flammability.
The results further indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:
point P (20.5, 51.7, 27.8),
point S (21.9, 39.7, 38.4), and
point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),
or on these line segments,
the line segment PS is represented by coordinates (0.0064y²−0.7103y+40.1, y, −0.0064y²−0.2897y+59.9),
the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874), and
the line segment TP is a straight line, the refrigerant D according to the present disclosure has a refrigerating capacity ratio of 92.5% or more relative to R410A, a GWP of 350 or less, and an ASHRAE lower flammability.

(5-5) Refrigerant E

The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is a mixed refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and difluoromethane (R32).
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure has various properties that are desirable as an R410A-alternative refrigerant, i.e., a coefficient of performance equivalent to that of R410A and a sufficiently low GWP.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IK, KB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GI that connect the following 6 points:
point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4),
point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),
point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GI);
the line segment IK is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),
the line segment HR is represented by coordinates (−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments KB′ and GI are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has WCF lower flammability, a COP ratio of 93% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JR, RG, and GI that connect the following 4 points:
point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point J (57.7, 32.8, 9.5),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GI);
the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.0, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments JR and GI are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has WCF lower flammability, a COP ratio of 93% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MP, PB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GM that connect the following 6 points:
point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),
point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),
point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GM);
the line segment MP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),
the line segment HR is represented by coordinates (−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and
the line segments PB′ and GM are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has ASHRAE lower flammability, a COP ratio of 93% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MN, NR, RG, and GM that connect the following 4 points:
point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point N (38.5, 52.1, 9.5),
point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and
point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);
the line segment MN is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),
the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z),
the line segments NR and GM are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has ASHRAE lower flammability, a COP ratio of 93% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 65 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:
point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),
point S (25.4, 56.2, 18.4), and
point T (34.8, 51.0, 14.2),
or on these line segments;
the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (−0.0982z²+0.9622z+40.931, 0.0982z²−1.9622z+59.069, z),
the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z), and
the line segment PS is a straight line. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has ASHRAE lower flammability, a COP ratio of 94.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QB″, B″D, DU, and UQ that connect the following 4 points:
point Q (28.6, 34.4, 37.0),
point B″ (0.0, 63.0, 37.0),
point D (0.0, 67.0, 33.0), and
point U (28.7, 41.2, 30.1),
or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment B″D);
the line segment DU is represented by coordinates (−3.4962z²+210.71z−3146.1, 3.4962z²−211.71z+3246.1, z),
the line segment UQ is represented by coordinates (0.0135z²−0.9181z+44.133, −0.0135z²−0.0819z+55.867, z), and
the line segments QB″ and B″D are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has ASHRAE lower flammability, a COP ratio of 96% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 250 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Oc′, c′d′, d′e′, e′a′, and a′0 that connect the following 5 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point c′ (56.7, 43.3, 0.0),
point d′ (52.2, 38.3, 9.5),
point e′ (41.8, 39.8, 18.4), and
point a′ (81.6, 0.0, 18.4),
or on the line segments c′d′, d′e′, and e′a′ (excluding the points c′ and a′);
the line segment c′d′ is represented by coordinates (−0.0297z²−0.1915z+56.7, 0.0297z²+1.1915z+43.3, z),
the line segment d′e′ is represented by coordinates (−0.0535z²+0.3229z+53.957, 0.0535z²+0.6771z+46.043, z), and
the line segments Oc′, e′a′, and a′O are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a COP ratio of 92.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Oc, cd, de, ea′, and a′O that connect the following 5 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point c (77.7, 22.3, 0.0),
point d (76.3, 14.2, 9.5),
point e (72.2, 9.4, 18.4), and
point a′ (81.6, 0.0, 18.4),
or on the line segments cd, de, and ea′ (excluding the points c and a′);
the line segment cde is represented by coordinates (−0.017z²+0.0148z+77.684, 0.017z²+0.9852z+22.316, z), and
the line segments Oc, ea′, and a′O are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a COP ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 125 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Oc′, c′d′, d′a, and aO that connect the following 5 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point c′ (56.7, 43.3, 0.0),
point d′ (52.2, 38.3, 9.5), and
point a (90.5, 0.0, 9.5),
or on the line segments c′d′ and d′a (excluding the points c′ and a);
the line segment c′d′ is represented by coordinates (−0.0297z²−0.1915z+56.7, 0.0297z²+1.1915z+43.3, z), and
the line segments Oc′, d′a, and aO are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a COP ratio of 93.5% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 65 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure is preferably a refrigerant wherein
when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments Oc, cd, da, and aO that connect the following 4 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point c (77.7, 22.3, 0.0),
point d (76.3, 14.2, 9.5), and
point a (90.5, 0.0, 9.5),
or on the line segments cd and da (excluding the points c and a);
the line segment cd is represented by coordinates (−0.017z²+0.0148z+77.684, 0.017z²+0.9852z+22.316, z), and
the line segments Oc, da, and aO are straight lines. When the requirements above are satisfied, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure has a COP ratio of 95% or more relative to that of R410A, and a GWP of 65 or less.
The refrigerant E according to the present disclosure may further comprise other additional refrigerants in addition to HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32, as long as the above properties and effects are not impaired. In this respect, the refrigerant according to the present disclosure preferably comprises HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more, more preferably 99.75 mass % or more, and even more preferably 99.9 mass % or more, based on the entire refrigerant.
Such additional refrigerants are not limited, and can be selected from a wide range of refrigerants. The mixed refrigerant may comprise a single additional refrigerant, or two or more additional refrigerants.

(Examples of Refrigerant E)

The present disclosure is described in more detail below with reference to Examples of refrigerant E. However, the refrigerant E is not limited to the Examples.
Mixed refrigerants were prepared by mixing HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 at mass % based on their sum shown in Tables 145 and 146.
The composition of each mixture was defined as WCF. A leak simulation was performed using National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Data Base Refleak Version 4.0 under the conditions for equipment, storage, shipping, leak, and recharge according to the ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. The most flammable fraction was defined as WCFF.
For each mixed refrigerant, the burning velocity was measured according to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013. When the burning velocities of the WCF composition and the WCFF composition are 10 cm/s or less, the flammability of such a refrigerant is classified as Class 2L (lower flammability) in the ASHRAE flammability classification.
A burning velocity test was performed using the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 in the following manner. First, the mixed refrigerants used had a purity of 99.5% or more, and were degassed by repeating a cycle of freezing, pumping, and thawing until no traces of air were observed on the vacuum gauge. The burning velocity was measured by the closed method. The initial temperature was ambient temperature. Ignition was performed by generating an electric spark between the electrodes in the center of a sample cell. The duration of the discharge was 1.0 to 9.9 ms, and the ignition energy was typically about 0.1 to 1.0 J. The spread of the flame was visualized using schlieren photographs. A cylindrical container (inner diameter: 155 mm, length: 198 mm) equipped with two light transmission acrylic windows was used as the sample cell, and a xenon lamp was used as the light source. Schlieren images of the flame were recorded by a high-speed digital video camera at a frame rate of 600 fps and stored on a PC.
Tables 145 and 146 show the results.

TABLE 145

Item	Unit	I	J	K	L

WCF	HFO-1132(E)	mass %	72.0	57.7	48.4	35.5
	HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	32.8	33.2	27.5
	R32	mass %	0.0	9.5	18.4	37.0

Burning velocity (WCF)	cm/s	10	10	10	10

TABLE 146

Item	Unit	M	N	T	P	U	Q

WCF	HFO-	mass	47.1	38.5	34.8	31.8	28.7	28.6
	1132(E)	%
	HFO-1123	mass	52.9	52.1	51.0	49.8	41.2	34.4
		%
	R32	mass	0.0	9.5	14.2	18.4	30.1	37.0
		%

			Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,	Storage,
			Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,	Shipping,
			−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,	−40° C.,
			92%,	92%,	92%,	92%,	92%,	92%,
			release,	release,	release,	release,	release,	release,
			on the	on the	on the	on the	on the	on the

Leak condition that results in	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid	liquid
WCFF	phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side	phase side

WCF	HFO-	mass	72.0	58.9	51.5	44.6	31.4	27.1
F	1132(E)	%
	HFO-1123	mass	28.0	32.4	33.1	32.6	23.2	18.3
		%
	R32	mass	0.0	8.7	15.4	22.8	45.4	54.6
		%

Burning velocity	cm/s	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less	8 or less
(WCF)
Burning velocity	cm/s	10	10	10	10	10	10
(WCFF)

The results in Table 1 indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of a mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 in which their sum is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side, and the point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is on the right side, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on or below line segments IK and KL that connect the following 3 points:
point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),
point K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4), and
point L (35.5, 27.5, 37.0);
the line segment IK is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.00, z), and
the line segment KL is represented by coordinates (0.0098z²−1.238z+67.852, −0.0098z²+0.238z+32.148, z),
it can be determined that the refrigerant has WCF lower flammability.
For the points on the line segment 1K, an approximate curve (x=0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00) was obtained from three points, i.e., I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0), J (57.7, 32.8, 9.5), and K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4) by using the least-square method to determine coordinates (x=0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00, y=100−z−x=−0.00922z²+0.2114z+32.443, z).
Likewise, for the points on the line segment KL, an approximate curve was determined from three points, i.e., K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4), Example 10 (41.1, 31.2, 27.7), and L (35.5, 27.5, 37.0) by using the least-square method to determine coordinates.
The results in Table 146 indicate that in a ternary composition diagram of a mixed refrigerant of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 in which their sum is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side, and the point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is on the right side, when coordinates (x,y,z) are on or below line segments MP and PQ that connect the following 3 points:
point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),
point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4), and
point Q (28.6, 34.4, 37.0),
it can be determined that the refrigerant has ASHRAE lower flammability.
In the above, the line segment MP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z), and the line segment PQ is represented by coordinates
(0.0135z²−0.9181z+44.133, −0.0135z²−0.0819z+55.867, z).
For the points on the line segment MP, an approximate curve was obtained from three points, i.e., points M, N, and P, by using the least-square method to determine coordinates. For the points on the line segment PQ, an approximate curve was obtained from three points, i.e., points P, U, and Q, by using the least-square method to determine coordinates.
The GWP of compositions each comprising a mixture of R410A (R32=50%/R125=50%) was evaluated based on the values stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), fourth report. The GWP of HFO-1132(E), which was not stated therein, was assumed to be 1 from HFO-1132a (GWP=1 or less) and HFO-1123 (GWP=0.3, described in WO2015/141678). The refrigerating capacity of compositions each comprising R410A and a mixture of HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123 was determined by performing theoretical refrigeration cycle calculations for the mixed refrigerants using the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (Refprop 9.0) under the following conditions.
The COP ratio and the refrigerating capacity (which may be referred to as “cooling capacity” or “capacity”) ratio relative to those of R410 of the mixed refrigerants were determined. The conditions for calculation were as described below.
Evaporating temperature: 5° C.
Condensation temperature: 45° C.
Degree of superheating: 5K
Degree of subcooling: 5K
Compressor efficiency: 70%
Tables 147 to 166 show these values together with the GWP of each mixed refrigerant.

TABLE 147

					Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Example	Example	Example	Example
		Example	Example 2	Example 3	4	5	6	7
Item	Unit	1	A	B	A′	B′	A″	B″

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	R410A	90.5	0.0	81.6	0.0	63.0	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %		0.0	90.5	0.0	81.6	0.0	63.0
R32	mass %		9.5	9.5	18.4	18.4	37.0	37.0
GWP	—	2088	65	65	125	125	250	250
COP ratio	%	100	99.1	92.0	98.7	93.4	98.7	96.1
	(relative
	to
	R410A)
	%
Refrigerating	(relative	100	102.2	111.6	105.3	113.7	110.0	115.4
capacity	to
ratio	R410A)

TABLE 148

		Com-	Com-	Com-			Com-
		par-	par-	par-			par-
		ative	ative	ative			ative
		Ex-	Ex-	Ex-	Ex-		Ex-
		am-	am-	am-	am-	Ex-	am-
		ple 8	ple 9	ple	ple 1	am-	ple 11
Item	Unit	O	C	10	U	ple 2	D

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	100.0	50.0	41.1	28.7	15.2	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %	0.0	31.6	34.6	41.2	52.7	67.0
R32	mass %	0.0	18.4	24.3	30.1	32.1	33.0
GWP	—	1	125	165	204	217	228
COP ratio	% (relative	99.7	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	98.3	109.9	111.7	113.5	114.8	115.4
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 149

		Com-				Com-
		parative	Com-			parative
		Example	parative	Exam-	Exam-	Exam-
		12	Exam-	ple 3	ple 4	ple 14
Item	Unit	E	ple 13	T	S	F

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	53.4	43.4	34.8	25.4	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %	46.6	47.1	51.0	56.2	74.1
R32	mass %	0.0	9.5	14.2	18.4	25.9
GWP	—	1	65	97	125	176
COP ratio	% (relative	94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	105.6	109.2	110.8	112.3	114.8
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 150

		Com-				Com-
		parative				par-
		Exam-		Ex-		ative
		ple	Ex-	am-	Ex-	Exam-
		15	am-	ple 6	am-	ple 16
Item	Unit	G	ple 5	R	ple 7	H

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	38.5	31.5	23.1	16.9	0.0
HFO-1123	mass %	61.5	63.5	67.4	71.1	84.2
R32	mass %	0.0	5.0	9.5	12.0	15.8
GWP	—	1	35	65	82	107
COP ratio	% (relative	93.0	93.0	93.0	93.0	93.0
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	107.0	109.1	110.9	111.9	113.2
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 151

		Comparative				Comparative
		Example 17	Example 8	Example 9	Comparative	Example 19
Item	Unit	I	J	K	Example 18	L

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	72.0	57.7	48.4	41.1	35.5
HFO-1123	mass %	28.0	32.8	33.2	31.2	27.5
R32	mass %	0.0	9.5	18.4	27.7	37.0
GWP	—	1	65	125	188	250
COP ratio	% (relative	96.6	95.8	95.9	96.4	97.1
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	103.1	107.4	110.1	112.1	113.2
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 152

		Compara-
		tive
		Example	Example	Example	Example
		20	10	11	12
Item	Unit	M	N	P	Q

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	47.1	38.5	31.8	28.6
HFO-1123	mass %	52.9	52.1	49.8	34.4
R32	mass %	0.0	9.5	18.4	37.0
GWP	—	1	65	125	250
COP ratio	% (relative to	93.9	94.1	94.7	96.9
	R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative to	106.2	109.7	112.0	114.1
capacity ratio	R410A)

TABLE 153

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Example	Example	Example	Comparative	Comparative
Item	Unit	Example 22	Example 23	Example 24	14	15	16	Example 25	Example 26

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	80.0
HFO-1123	mass %	85.0	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0
R32	mass %	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
GWP	—	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35
COP ratio	% (relative	91.7	92.2	92.9	93.7	94.6	95.6	96.7	97.7
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	110.1	109.8	109.2	108.4	107.4	106.1	104.7	103.1
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 154

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative				Comparative	Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	27	28	29	17	18	19	30	31

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	90.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0
HFO-1123	mass %	5.0	80.0	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0
R32	mass %	5.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
GWP	—	35	68	68	68	68	68	68	68
COP ratio	% (relative	98.8	92.4	92.9	93.5	94.3	95.1	96.1	97.0
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	101.4	111.7	111.3	110.6	109.6	108.5	107.2	105.7
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 155

		Comparative						Comparative	Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit
	32	20	21	22	23	24	33	34

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	80.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0
HFO-1123	mass %	10.0	75.0	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0
R32	mass %	10.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0	15.0
GWP	—	68	102	102	102	102	102	102	102
COP ratio	% (relative	98.0	93.1	93.6	94.2	94.9	95.6	96.5	97.4
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	104.1	112.9	112.4	111.6	110.6	109.4	108.1	106.6
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 156

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	80.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0
HFO-1123	mass %	5.0	70.0	60.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
R32	mass %	15.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0	20.0
GWP	—	102	136	136	136	136	136	136	136
COP ratio	% (relative	98.3	93.9	94.3	94.8	95.4	96.2	97.0	97.8
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	105.0	113.8	113.2	112.4	111.4	110.2	108.8	107.3
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 157

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	70.0	10.0
HFO-1123	mass %	65.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	25.0	15.0	5.0	60.0
R32	mass %	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	25.0	30.0
GWP	—	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	203
COP ratio	% (relative	94.6	94.9	95.4	96.0	96.7	97.4	98.2	95.3
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	(relative	114.4	113.8	113.0	111.9	110.7	109.4	107.9	114.8
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 158

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative			Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit
	51	52	53	54	55	25	26	56

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0	60.0	10.0	20.0	30.0
HFO-1123	mass %	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0	55.0	45.0	35.0
R32	mass %	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0	35.0	35.0	35.0
GWP	—	203	203	203	203	203	237	237	237
COP ratio	% (relative	95.6	96.0	96.6	97.2	97.9	96.0	96.3	96.6
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	(relative	114.2	113.4	112.4	111.2	109.8	115.1	114.5	113.6
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 159

		Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative	Comparative
		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	57	58	59	60	61	62	63	64

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	40.0	50.0	60.0	10.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	50.0
HFO-1123	mass %	25.0	15.0	5.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	20.0	10.0
R32	mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0	40.0
GWP	—	237	237	237	271	271	271	271	271
COP ratio	% (relative	97.1	97.7	98.3	96.6	96.9	97.2	97.7	98.2
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	(relative	112.6	111.5	110.2	115.1	114.6	113.8	112.8	111.7
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 160

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	38.0	40.0	42.0	44.0	35.0	37.0	39.0	41.0
HFO-1123	mass %	60.0	58.0	56.0	54.0	61.0	59.0	57.0	55.0
R32	mass %	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.0
GWP	—	14	14	14	14	28	28	28	28
COP ratio	% (relative	93.2	93.4	93.6	93.7	93.2	93.3	93.5	93.7
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	107.7	107.5	107.3	107.2	108.6	108.4	108.2	108.0
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 161

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	43.0	31.0	33.0	35.0	37.0	39.0	41.0	27.0
HFO-1123	mass %	53.0	63.0	61.0	59.0	57.0	55.0	53.0	65.0
R32	mass %	4.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	8.0
GWP	—	28	41	41	41	41	41	41	55
COP ratio	% (relative	93.9	93.1	93.2	93.4	93.6	93.7	93.9	93.0
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	107.8	109.5	109.3	109.1	109.0	108.8	108.6	110.3
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 162

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	29.0	31.0	33.0	35.0	37.0	39.0	32.0	32.0
HFO-1123	mass %	63.0	61.0	59.0	57.0	55.0	53.0	51.0	50.0
R32	mass %	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0	17.0	18.0
GWP	—	55	55	55	55	55	55	116	122
COP ratio	% (relative	93.2	93.3	93.5	93.6	93.8	94.0	94.5	94.7
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	110.1	110.0	109.8	109.6	109.5	109.3	111.8	111.9
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 163

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit
	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	30.0	27.0	21.0	23.0	25.0	27.0	11.0	13.0
HFO-1123	mass %	52.0	42.0	46.0	44.0	42.0	40.0	54.0	52.0
R32	mass %	18.0	31.0	33.0	33.0	33.0	33.0	35.0	35.0
GWP	—	122	210	223	223	223	223	237	237
COP ratio	% (relative	94.5	96.0	96.0	96.1	96.2	96.3	96.0	96.0
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	112.1	113.7	114.3	114.2	114.0	113.8	115.0	114.9
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 164

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit
	59	60	61	62	63	64	65	66

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	15.0	17.0	19.0	21.0	23.0	25.0	27.0	11.0
HFO-1123	mass %	50.0	48.0	46.0	44.0	42.0	40.0	38.0	52.0
R32	mass %	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	35.0	37.0
GWP	—	237	237	237	237	237	237	237	250
COP ratio	% (relative	96.1	96.2	96.2	96.3	96.4	96.4	96.5	96.2
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	114.8	114.7	114.5	114.4	114.2	114.1	113.9	115.1
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 165

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	67	68	69	70	71	72	73	74

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	13.0	15.0	17.0	15.0	17.0	19.0	21.0	23.0
HFO-1123	mass %	50.0	48.0	46.0	50.0	48.0	46.0	44.0	42.0
R32	mass %	37.0	37.0	37.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
GWP	—	250	250	250	237	237	237	237	237
COP ratio	% (relative	96.3	96.4	96.4	96.1	96.2	96.2	96.3	96.4
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	115.0	114.9	114.7	114.8	114.7	114.5	114.4	114.2
capacity ratio	to R410A)

TABLE 166

		Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example	Example
Item	Unit	75	76	77	78	79	80	81	82

HFO-1132(E)	mass %	25.0	27.0	11.0	19.0	21.0	23.0	25.0	27.0
HFO-1123	mass %	40.0	38.0	52.0	44.0	42.0	40.0	38.0	36.0
R32	mass %	0.0	0.0	0.0	37.0	37.0	37.0	37.0	37.0
GWP	—	237	237	250	250	250	250	250	250
COP ratio	% (relative	96.4	96.5	96.2	96.5	96.5	96.6	96.7	96.8
	to R410A)
Refrigerating	% (relative	114.1	113.9	115.1	114.6	114.5	114.3	114.1	114.0
capacity ratio	to R410A)

The above results indicate that under the condition that the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum is respectively represented by x, y, and z, when coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass %, a line segment connecting a point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) and a point (0.0, 0.0, 100.0) is the base, and the point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0) is on the left side are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments that connect the following 4 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point A″ (63.0, 0.0, 37.0),
point B″ (0.0, 63.0, 37.0), and
point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a GWP of 250 or less.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments that connect the following 4 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point A′ (81.6, 0.0, 18.4),
point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4), and
point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a GWP of 125 or less.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments that connect the following 4 points:
point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),
point A (90.5, 0.0, 9.5),
point B (0.0, 90.5, 9.5), and
point (0.0, 100.0, 0.0),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a GWP of 65 or less.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are on the left side of line segments that connect the following 3 points:
point C (50.0, 31.6, 18.4),
point U (28.7, 41.2, 30.1), and
point D (52.2, 38.3, 9.5),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a COP ratio of 96% or more relative to that of R410A.
In the above, the line segment CU is represented by coordinates (−0.0538z²+0.7888z+53.701, 0.0538z²−1.7888z+46.299, z), and the line segment UD is represented by coordinates
(−3.4962z²+210.71z−3146.1, 3.4962z²−211.71z+3246.1, z).
The points on the line segment CU are determined from three points, i.e., point C, Comparative Example 10, and point U, by using the least-square method.
The points on the line segment UD are determined from three points, i.e., point U, Example 2, and point D, by using the least-square method.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are on the left side of line segments that connect the following 3 points:
point E (55.2, 44.8, 0.0),
point T (34.8, 51.0, 14.2), and
point F (0.0, 76.7, 23.3),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a COP ratio of 94.5% or more relative to that of R410A.
In the above, the line segment ET is represented by coordinates (−0.0547z²−0.5327z+53.4, 0.0547z²−0.4673z+46.6, z), and the line segment TF is represented by coordinates
(−0.0982z²+0.9622z+40.931, 0.0982z²−1.9622z+59.069, z).
The points on the line segment ET are determined from three points, i.e., point E, Example 2, and point T, by using the least-square method.
The points on the line segment TF are determined from three points, i.e., points T, S, and F, by using the least-square method.
The results also indicate that when coordinates (x,y,z) are on the left side of line segments that connect the following 3 points:
point G (0.0, 76.7, 23.3),
point R (21.0, 69.5, 9.5), and
point H (0.0, 85.9, 14.1),
or on these line segments,
the refrigerant has a COP ratio of 93% or more relative to that of R410A.
In the above, the line segment GR is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and the line segment RH is represented by coordinates
(−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z).
The points on the line segment GR are determined from three points, i.e., point G, Example 5, and point R, by using the least-square method.
The points on the line segment RH are determined from three points, i.e., point R, Example 7, and point H, by using the least-square method.
In contrast, as shown in, for example, Comparative Examples 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, and 18, when R32 is not contained, the concentrations of HFO-1132(E) and HFO-1123, which have a double bond, become relatively high; this undesirably leads to deterioration, such as decomposition, or polymerization in the refrigerant compound.

(6) First Embodiment

A refrigeration cycle illustrated in FIG. 16 is a vapor compression refrigeration cycle using a nonazeotropic mixed refrigerant. In FIG. 16, reference sign 1 denotes a compressor, 2 denotes a use-side heat exchanger, 3 denotes a heat-source-side heat exchanger, and 4 denotes a first capillary tube that acts as an expansion mechanism. The devices are connected via a four-way switching valve 5 to constitute a reversible cycle. Reference sign 6 denotes an accumulator.
In the present embodiment, the refrigeration cycle is filled with a refrigerant for performing a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. The refrigerant is a mixed refrigerant containing 1,2-difluoroethylene, and can use any one of the above-described refrigerants A to E.
In the refrigeration cycle, the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 is divided into a first heat exchange section 31 and a second heat exchange section 32. The first and second heat exchange sections 31 and 32 are connected in series via a second capillary tube 7 serving as a decompression mechanism. During heating operation, the second capillary tube 7 decreases the evaporation pressure of the mixed refrigerant while the mixed refrigerant flows through the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3. Reference sign 8 denotes a check valve provided to cause the mixed refrigerant to bypass the second capillary tube 7 during cooling operation.
The compressor 1, the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3, the first capillary tube 4, the four-way switching valve 5, the accumulator 6, and the second capillary tube 7 are disposed in a heat source unit 50 situated outside a room. The use-side heat exchanger 2 is disposed in a use unit 60 situated inside the room.
As illustrated in FIG. 17, the use unit 60 has a rear surface that is fixed to a side wall WL in the room. The indoor air flows into the use-side heat exchanger 2 from the front-surface side (the left side in FIG. 17) and the upper-surface side of the use unit 60. The use-side heat exchanger 2 includes a third heat exchange section 21 located on the front-surface side of the use unit 60, and a fourth heat exchange section 22 located on the rear-surface side of the use unit 60. An upper portion of the fourth heat exchange section 22 is located near an upper portion of the third heat exchange section 21. The third heat exchange section 21 extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the front-surface side of the use unit 60. The fourth heat exchange section 22 extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the rear-surface side of the use unit 60. The capacity of the refrigerant flow path of the third heat exchange section 21 is larger than the capacity of the refrigerant flow path of the fourth heat exchange section 22. The air velocity of the air passing through the third heat exchange section 21 is fast and the air velocity of the air passing through the fourth heat exchange section 22 is slow. The third heat exchange section 21 and the fourth heat exchange section are designed to have the capacities of the refrigerant flow paths in accordance with the air velocities. Thus, the efficiency of heat exchange of the use-side heat exchanger 2 is increased.
Next, setting of the decompression amount of each of the capillary tubes 4 and 7 is described based on the Mollier diagram in FIG. 18.
In FIG. 18, T1 is an isotherm indicating a frost limit temperature (for example, −3° C.) and T2 is an isotherm indicating a standard outside air temperature (for example, 7° C.) during heating operation.
The decompression amount of the first capillary tube 4 on the inlet side of the first heat exchange section 31 is set to a pressure P1 with which the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant at the inlet of the first heat exchange section 31 becomes a temperature T3 that is slightly higher than the frost limit temperature T1 during heating operation.
The decompression amount of the second capillary tube 7 disposed between the first and second heat exchange sections 31 and 32 is determined in accordance with the temperature gradient of the mixed refrigerant. Specifically, the decompression amount of the second capillary tube 7 is set to attain decompression to a pressure P2 with which the evaporation temperature at the inlet of the second heat exchange section 32 becomes a temperature T5 that is equal to or higher than the frost limit temperature T1 and the evaporation temperature at the outlet of the second heat exchange section 32 becomes a temperature T6 that is lower than the standard outside air temperature T2.
Next, the operation of the refrigeration cycle is described.
During heating operation, the four-way switching valve (5) is switched to the state indicated by solid lines in FIG. 16, thereby forming a heating cycle. When the compressor 1 is driven, the mixed refrigerant circulates through the compressor 1, the use-side heat exchanger 2, the first capillary tube 4, the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3, and the accumulator 6 in that order. A change in state of the mixed refrigerant due to the circulation is described using the Mollier diagram in FIG. 18.
The mixed refrigerant is discharged as a high-temperature high-pressure gas with a pressure P0 from the compressor 1 (point C1 in FIG. 18). Then, the gas refrigerant is condensed under the same pressure in the use-side heat exchanger 2, and hence the refrigerant is turned into the refrigerant in a liquid state (C2). Next, the refrigerant is expanded (decompressed) in the first capillary tube 4, the refrigerant becomes a state with the pressure P1, and the refrigerant flows into the first heat exchange section 31 of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 (C3).
The refrigerant which has flowed into the first heat exchange section 31 starts evaporating at a temperature T3 that is higher than the frost limit temperature T1 near the inlet of the first heat exchange section 31. Due to the evaporation, the evaporation temperature near the outlet of the first heat exchange section 31 increases to T4 (however, T2 or less) (C4). The mixed refrigerant which has flowed out from the first heat exchange section 31 is decompressed in the second capillary tube 7 again and the pressure thereof becomes the pressure P2. By this, the evaporation temperature at the inlet of the second heat exchange section 32 decreases to a temperature T5 that is lower than the evaporation temperature at the outlet of the first heat exchange section 31 and that is higher than the frost limit temperature T1 (C5).
By the evaporation in the second heat exchange section 32, the evaporation temperature of the refrigerant increases, and the refrigerant becomes the gas refrigerant at a temperature T6 that is lower than the standard outside air temperature T2 near the outlet of the second heat exchange section 32. Then, the refrigerant returns to the compressor 1 and is compressed again.
In this way, since the second capillary tube 7 serving as a decompression mechanism is provided between the first heat exchange section 31 and the second heat exchange section 32 of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3, the difference in the evaporation temperature between the inlet and the outlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 decreases. In other words, in the refrigeration cycle, the degree of increase in the evaporation temperature in the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 decreases. Accordingly, the evaporation temperature can be shifted within a proper evaporation temperature. The difference between the outside air temperature and the evaporation temperature can be ensured while frost (frosting) in the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 is avoided. With the advantageous effects, in the refrigeration cycle, the efficiency of heat exchange of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 increases.
Moreover, in the refrigeration cycle, even when a mixed refrigerant having a large temperature gradient of the evaporation temperature is used, a decrease in the capacity of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 is suppressed.
When the four-way switching valve 5 is switched to a state indicated by broken lines, a cooling operation can be performed. This is, however, like related art, and the description is omitted.

(7) Second Embodiment

A refrigeration cycle illustrated in FIG. 19 is a heat pump refrigeration apparatus using a nonazeotropic refrigerant similarly to the above-described refrigeration cycle according to the first embodiment. The different point from the first embodiment is that the composition of the mixed refrigerant is changed to allow the capacity to be increased or decreased in accordance with the load. Specifically, a gas-liquid separator 9 is provided between third and fourth capillary tubes 41 and 42 that operate as an expansion mechanism. A container 11 for storing a refrigerant is provided in a suction gas pipe 10. One end of the container 11 is connected to a gas region of the gas-liquid separator 9 via a first open-close valve 12. The other end of the container 11 is connected to the suction gas pipe 10 via the second open-close valve 13.
Bringing the second open-close valve 13 into a closed state and the first open-close valve 12 into an open state allows the mixed refrigerant with a large proportion of a low-boiling-point refrigerant to flow into the container 11 from the gas-liquid separator 9, and hence the refrigerant can be condensed and stored. Accordingly, the composition ratio of a high-boiling-point refrigerant in the circulating mixed refrigerant increases, and the capacity can be decreased.
Moreover, bringing the second open-close valve 13 into an open state and the first open-close valve 12 into a closed state allows the composition ratio of the mixed refrigerant to be returned to the original state and the capacity is increased.
The other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment, and hence the same reference sign as that of the configuration according to the first embodiment is applied in FIG. 19 and the description is omitted.
In each embodiment described above, the evaporation pressure in the heating operation has two steps; however, the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 may be divided into three or more sections, decompression mechanisms may be provided between the divided heat exchange sections, and the evaporation pressure may be changed by three or more steps.
In each embodiment described above, the capillary tube 7 is provided as a decompression mechanism; however, a decompression mechanism may be constituted by determining the inner diameter of the heat transfer tube of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 so as to obtain a proper decompression gradient.
Moreover, the decompression amount of the decompression mechanism may not be set such that the evaporation temperature at the inlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger 3 is equal to or higher than the frost limit temperature during heating operation.
The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and it is understood that the embodiments and details can be modified in various ways without departing from the idea and scope of the present disclosure described in the claims.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST

- 1 compressor
- 2 use-side heat exchanger
- 3 heat-source-side heat exchanger
- 4 first capillary tube (expansion mechanism)
- 7 second capillary tube (decompression mechanism)
- 21 third heat exchange section
- 22 fourth heat exchange section
- 31 first heat exchange section
- 32 second heat exchange section
- 41 third capillary tube (expansion mechanism)
- 42 fourth capillary tube (expansion mechanism)
- 60 use unit

CITATION LIST

Patent Literature

PTL 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 57-198968

Claims

1. A refrigeration cycle using a refrigerant which is a flammable refrigerant and which contains at least 1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), comprising:

a compressor;

a heat-source-side heat exchanger;

an expansion mechanism;

a use-side heat exchanger; and

a decompression mechanism that decompresses, between an inlet and an outlet of the heat-source-side heat exchanger, the mixed refrigerant flowing through the heat-source-side heat exchanger that functions as an evaporator.

2. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1, wherein

the decompression mechanism decompresses the refrigerant flowing through the heat-source-side heat exchanger in accordance with a temperature gradient of the refrigerant.

3. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1, wherein

the heat-source-side heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange section and a second heat exchange section, and

the decompression mechanism is disposed between the first heat exchange section and the second heat exchange section.

4. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1, wherein

the use-side heat exchanger is disposed in a use unit, and includes a third heat exchange section located on a front-surface side of the use unit, and a fourth heat exchange section located on a rear-surface side of the use unit,

an upper portion of the fourth heat exchange section is located near an upper portion of the third heat exchange section,

the third heat exchange section extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the front-surface side of the use unit,

the fourth heat exchange section extends obliquely downward from the upper portion thereof toward the rear-surface side of the use unit, and

a capacity of a refrigerant flow path of the third heat exchange section is larger than a capacity of a refrigerant flow path of the fourth heat exchange section.

5. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf).

6. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, CO, and OA that connect the following 7 points:

point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),

point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0),

point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0), and

point O (100.0, 0.0, 0.0),

or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments BD, CO, and OA);

the line segment AA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),

the line segment A′B is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0029x²−1.0268x+58.7, −0.0029x²+0.0268x+41.3),

the line segment DC′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0082x²−0.6671x+80.4, −0.0082x²−0.3329x+19.6),

the line segment C′C is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0067x²−0.6034x+79.729, −0.0067x²−0.3966x+20.271), and

the line segments BD, CO, and OA are straight lines.

7. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments GI, IA, AA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CG that connect the following 8 points:

point G (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),

point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),

point A (68.6, 0.0, 31.4),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),

point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and

point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),

or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments IA, BD, and CG);

the line segments GI, IA, BD, and CG are straight lines.

8. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PN, NK, KA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:

point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),

point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),

point N (68.6, 16.3, 15.1),

point K (61.3, 5.4, 33.3),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),

point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and

point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),

or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segments BD and CJ);

the line segment PN is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),

the line segment NK is represented by coordinates (x, 0.2421x²−29.955x+931.91, −0.2421x²+28.955x−831.91),

the line segment KA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),

the line segments JP, BD, and CG are straight lines.

9. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments JP, PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BD, DC′, C′C, and CJ that connect the following 9 points:

point J (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),

point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),

point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),

point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point D (0.0, 80.4, 19.6),

point C′ (19.5, 70.5, 10.0), and

point C (32.9, 67.1, 0.0),

the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43)

the line segment MA′ is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0016x²−0.9473x+57.497, −0.0016x²−0.0527x+42.503),

the line segments JP, LM, BD, and CG are straight lines.

10. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TP that connect the following 7 points:

point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),

point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),

point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and

point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),

or on the above line segments (excluding the points on the line segment BF);

the line segment PL is represented by coordinates (x, −0.1135x²+12.112x−280.43, 0.1135x²−13.112x+380.43),

the line segment FT is represented by coordinates (x, 0.0078x²−0.7501x+61.8, −0.0078x²−0.2499x+38.2),

the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and

the line segments LM and BF are straight lines.

11. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PL, LQ, QR, and RP that connect the following 4 points:

point P (55.8, 42.0, 2.2),

point L (63.1, 31.9, 5.0),

point Q (62.8, 29.6, 7.6), and

point R (49.8, 42.3, 7.9),

or on the above line segments;

the line segment RP is represented by coordinates (x, 0.00672x²−0.7607x+63.525, −0.00672x²−0.2393x+36.475), and

the line segments LQ and QR are straight lines.

12. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 5,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments SM, MA′, A′B, BF, FT, and TS that connect the following 6 points:

point S (62.6, 28.3, 9.1),

point M (60.3, 6.2, 33.5),

point A′ (30.6, 30.0, 39.4),

point B (0.0, 58.7, 41.3),

point F (0.0, 61.8, 38.2), and

point T (35.8, 44.9, 19.3),

or on the above line segments,

the line segment TS is represented by coordinates (x, −0.0017x²−0.7869x+70.888, −0.0017x²−0.2131x+29.112), and

the line segments SM and BF are straight lines.

13. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)) and trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123) in a total amount of 99.5 mass % or more based on the entire refrigerant, and

the refrigerant comprises 62.0 mass % to 72.0 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant.

14. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises 45.1 mass % to 47.1 mass % of HFO-1132(E) based on the entire refrigerant.

15. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), and difluoromethane (R32),

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, R1234yf, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, z, and a,

if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BD′, D′ C, and CG that connect the following 6 points:

point G (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0, 0.0),

point I (0.026a²−1.7478a+72.0, 0.0, −0.026a²+0.7478a+28.0),

point A (0.0134a²−1.9681a+68.6, 0.0, −0.0134a²+0.9681a+31.4),

point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),

point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and

point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),

or on the straight lines GI, AB, and D′C (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, point D′, and point C);

if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:

point G (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895, 0.0),

point I (0.02a²−1.6013a+71.105, 0.0, −0.02a²+0.6013a+28.895),

point A (0.0112a²−1.9337a+68.484, 0.0, −0.0112a²+0.9337a+31.516),

point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W);

if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:

point G (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273, 0.0),

point I (0.0135a²−1.4068a+69.727, 0.0, −0.0135a²+0.4068a+30.273),

point A (0.0107a²−1.9142a+68.305, 0.0, −0.0107a²+0.9142a+31.695),

point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:

point G (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014, 0.0),

point I (0.0111a²−1.3152a+68.986, 0.0, −0.0111a²+0.3152a+31.014),

point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),

point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W); and

if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines GI, IA, AB, BW, and WG that connect the following 5 points:

point G (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098, 0.0),

point I (0.0061a²−0.9918a+63.902, 0.0, −0.0061a²−0.0082a+36.098),

point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),

point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines GI and AB (excluding point G, point I, point A, point B, and point W).

16. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

if 0<a≤11.1, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R1234yf is (100−a) mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BD′, D′C, and CJ that connect the following 5 points:

point J (0.0049a²−0.9645a+47.1, −0.0049a²−0.0355a+52.9, 0.0),

point K′ (0.0514a²−2.4353a+61.7, −0.0323a²+0.4122a+5.9, −0.0191a²+1.0231a+32.4),

point B (0.0, 0.0144a²−1.6377a+58.7, −0.0144a²+0.6377a+41.3),

point D′ (0.0, 0.0224a²+0.968a+75.4, −0.0224a²−1.968a+24.6), and

point C (−0.2304a²−0.4062a+32.9, 0.2304a²−0.5938a+67.1, 0.0),

or on the straight lines JK′, K′B, and D′C (excluding point J, point B, point D′, and point C);

if 11.1<a≤18.2, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:

point J (0.0243a²−1.4161a+49.725, −0.0243a²+0.4161a+50.275, 0.0),

point K′ (0.0341a²−2.1977a+61.187, −0.0236a²+0.34a+5.636, −0.0105a²+0.8577a+33.177),

point B (0.0, 0.0075a²−1.5156a+58.199, −0.0075a²+0.5156a+41.801), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines JK′ and K′B (excluding point J, point B, and point W);

if 18.2<a≤26.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′B, BW, and WJ that connect the following 4 points:

point J (0.0246a²−1.4476a+50.184, −0.0246a²+0.4476a+49.816, 0.0),

point K′ (0.0196a²−1.7863a+58.515, −0.0079a²−0.1136a+8.702, −0.0117a²+0.8999a+32.783),

point B (0.0, 0.009a²−1.6045a+59.318, −0.009a²+0.6045a+40.682), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

if 26.7<a≤36.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:

point J (0.0183a²−1.1399a+46.493, −0.0183a²+0.1399a+53.507, 0.0),

point K′ (−0.0051a²+0.0929a+25.95, 0.0, 0.0051a²−1.0929a+74.05),

point A (0.0103a²−1.9225a+68.793, 0.0, −0.0103a²+0.9225a+31.207),

point B (0.0, 0.0046a²−1.41a+57.286, −0.0046a²+0.41a+42.714), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W); and

if 36.7<a≤46.7, coordinates (x,y,z) in the ternary composition diagram are within the range of a figure surrounded by straight lines JK′, K′A, AB, BW, and WJ that connect the following 5 points:

point J (−0.0134a²+1.0956a+7.13, 0.0134a²−2.0956a+92.87, 0.0),

point K′ (−1.892a+29.443, 0.0, 0.892a+70.557),

point A (0.0085a²−1.8102a+67.1, 0.0, −0.0085a²+0.8102a+32.9),

point B (0.0, 0.0012a²−1.1659a+52.95, −0.0012a²+0.1659a+47.05), and

point W (0.0, 100.0−a, 0.0),

or on the straight lines JK′, K′A, and AB (excluding point J, point B, and point W).

17. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (R32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf), wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JN, NE, and EI that connect the following 4 points:

point I (72.0, 0.0, 28.0),

point J (48.5, 18.3, 33.2),

point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and

point E (58.3, 0.0, 41.7),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment EI;

the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.0236y²−1.7616y+72.0, y, −0.0236y²+0.7616y+28.0);

the line segment NE is represented by coordinates (0.012y²−1.9003y+58.3, y, −0.012y²+0.9003y+41.7); and

the line segments JN and EI are straight lines.

18. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MM′, MN, NV, VG, and GM that connect the following 5 points:

point M (52.6, 0.0, 47.4),

point M′(39.2, 5.0, 55.8),

point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1),

point V (11.0, 18.1, 70.9), and

point G (39.6, 0.0, 60.4),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);

the line segment MM′ is represented by coordinates (0.132y²−3.34y+52.6, y, −0.132y²+2.34y+47.4);

the line segment M′N is represented by coordinates (0.0596y²−2.2541y+48.98, y, −0.0596y²+1.2541y+51.02);

the line segment VG is represented by coordinates (0.0123y²−1.8033y+39.6, y, −0.0123y²+0.8033y+60.4); and

the line segments NV and GM are straight lines.

19. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), difluoromethane (R32), and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene (R1234yf),

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments ON, NU, and UO that connect the following 3 points:

point O (22.6, 36.8, 40.6),

point N (27.7, 18.2, 54.1), and

point U (3.9, 36.7, 59.4),

or on these line segments;

the line segment ON is represented by coordinates (0.0072y²−0.6701y+37.512, y, −0.0072y²−0.3299y+62.488);

the line segment NU is represented by coordinates (0.0083y²−1.7403y+56.635, y, −0.0083y²+0.7403y+43.365); and

the line segment UO is a straight line.

20. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QR, RT, TL, LK, and KQ that connect the following 5 points:

point Q (44.6, 23.0, 32.4),

point R (25.5, 36.8, 37.7),

point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),

point L (28.9, 51.7, 19.4), and

point K (35.6, 36.8, 27.6),

or on these line segments;

the line segment QR is represented by coordinates (0.0099y²−1.975y+84.765, y, −0.0099y²+0.975y+15.235);

the line segment RT is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874);

the line segment LK is represented by coordinates (0.0049y²−0.8842y+61.488, y, −0.0049y²−0.1158y+38.512);

the line segment KQ is represented by coordinates (0.0095y²−1.2222y+67.676, y, −0.0095y²+0.2222y+32.324); and

the line segment TL is a straight line.

21. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), R32, and R1234yf is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:

point P (20.5, 51.7, 27.8),

point S (21.9, 39.7, 38.4), and

point T (8.6, 51.6, 39.8),

or on these line segments;

the line segment PS is represented by coordinates (0.0064y²−0.7103y+40.1, y, −0.0064y²−0.2897y+59.9);

the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (0.0082y²−1.8683y+83.126, y, −0.0082y²+0.8683y+16.874); and

the line segment TP is a straight line.

22. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

the refrigerant comprises trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132(E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), and difluoromethane (R32),

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IK, KB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GI that connect the following 6 points:

point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),

point K (48.4, 33.2, 18.4),

point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),

point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),

point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and

point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GI);

the line segment IK is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.00, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),

the line segment HR is represented by coordinates (−0.3123z²+4.234z+11.06, 0.3123z²−5.234z+88.94, z),

the line segment RG is represented by coordinates (−0.0491z²−1.1544z+38.5, 0.0491z²+0.1544z+61.5, z), and

the line segments KB′ and GI are straight lines.

23. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments IJ, JR, RG, and GI that connect the following 4 points:

point I (72.0, 28.0, 0.0),

point J (57.7, 32.8, 9.5),

point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and

point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GI);

the line segment IJ is represented by coordinates (0.025z²−1.7429z+72.0, −0.025z²+0.7429z+28.0, z),

the line segments JR and GI are straight lines.

24. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MP, PB′, B′H, HR, RG, and GM that connect the following 6 points:

point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),

point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),

point B′ (0.0, 81.6, 18.4),

point H (0.0, 84.2, 15.8),

point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and

point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segments B′H and GM);

the line segment MP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),

the line segments PB′ and GM are straight lines.

25. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments MN, NR, RG, and GM that connect the following 4 points:

point M (47.1, 52.9, 0.0),

point N (38.5, 52.1, 9.5),

point R (23.1, 67.4, 9.5), and

point G (38.5, 61.5, 0.0),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment GM);

the line segment MN is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z),

the line segments JR and GI are straight lines.

26. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments PS, ST, and TP that connect the following 3 points:

point P (31.8, 49.8, 18.4),

point S (25.4, 56.2, 18.4), and

point T (34.8, 51.0, 14.2),

or on these line segments;

the line segment ST is represented by coordinates (−0.0982z²+0.9622z+40.931, 0.0982z²−1.9622z+59.069, z),

the line segment TP is represented by coordinates (0.0083z²−0.984z+47.1, −0.0083z²−0.016z+52.9, z), and

the line segment PS is a straight line.

27. The refrigeration cycle according to claim 1,

wherein

when the mass % of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 based on their sum in the refrigerant is respectively represented by x, y, and z, coordinates (x,y,z) in a ternary composition diagram in which the sum of HFO-1132(E), HFO-1123, and R32 is 100 mass % are within the range of a figure surrounded by line segments QB″, B″D, DU, and UQ that connect the following 4 points:

point Q (28.6, 34.4, 37.0),

point B″ (0.0, 63.0, 37.0),

point D (0.0, 67.0, 33.0), and

point U (28.7, 41.2, 30.1),

or on these line segments (excluding the points on the line segment B″D);

the line segment DU is represented by coordinates (−3.4962z²+210.71z−3146.1, 3.4962z²−211.71z+3246.1, z),

the line segment UQ is represented by coordinates (0.0135z²−0.9181z+44.133, −0.0135z²−0.0819z+55.867, z), and

the line segments QB″ and B″D are straight lines.