US20200362214A1 - Low gwp refrigerant blends - Google Patents

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US20200362214A1
US20200362214A1 US16/764,817 US201816764817A US2020362214A1 US 20200362214 A1 US20200362214 A1 US 20200362214A1 US 201816764817 A US201816764817 A US 201816764817A US 2020362214 A1 US2020362214 A1 US 2020362214A1
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  • This invention relates to refrigerant compositions which can be used in thermal pumps to pump heat from a lower temperature to a higher temperature by the input of work.
  • thermal pumps When such devices are used to generate lower temperatures, they are typically called refrigerators or air conditioners. ere they are used to produce higher temperatures, they are typically termed heat pumps. The same device may supply heating or cooling depending upon the user's requirement.
  • This type of thermal pump may be called a reversible heat pump or reversible air conditioner.
  • Chlorofluorocarbons such as CFC-12 and R502 and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) such as HCFC-22 have been widely used as refrigerants, but migrate to the stratosphere where they are broken down by ultra violet light producing chlorine atoms that destroy the ozone layer.
  • ODS Ozone Depleting Substances
  • HFCs hydrofluorocarbons
  • R502 was the main refrigerant of choice due largely to its lower discharge temperature compared to R22.
  • R502 was banned and was largely replaced by the HFC blends R404A and R507.
  • R404A and R507 while being excellent refrigerants in terms of energy efficiency, non-flammability, low toxicity and thermodynamic properties, nevertheless have Global Warming Potentials (GWP)s which are at the high end of the commonly used HFCs.
  • GWP Global Warming Potential
  • GWP Global Warming Potential
  • ITH Integrated Time Horizon
  • R22 which has been widely used in air conditioning systems, has a much lower ability to destroy ozone compared to CFCs, it is being phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
  • Non-ozone depleting R410A has proved an excellent replacement for R22 in new air-conditioning equipment, including split systems, but it is also now being phased-out because the comparatively high GWP (2088) means it is no longer environmentally acceptable.
  • composition of R404A is:
  • composition of R507 is:
  • composition of R410A is:
  • a refrigeration composition consisting essentially of:
  • HFO selected from the group consisting of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures
  • compositions may consist of the recited ingredients.
  • compositions which include only the recited ingredients, disregarding trace amounts of any impurities.
  • compositions which consist of the recited ingredients with the possible addition of minor amounts of any further ingredients which do not substantially alter the essential refrigerant properties of the composition. These compositions include compositions which consist of the recited ingredients. Compositions which consist of the recited ingredients may be particularly advantageous.
  • This invention relates to low GWP blends, which particularly, but not exclusively, are compositions that can replace R404A, R507 and R410A in new refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
  • the blends may be also used in existing and modified refrigeration and air conditioning systems so that the continued operation of existing and modified systems is facilitated.
  • the blends have zero Ozone Depletion Potentials, so that they have no adverse effect on stratospheric ozone.
  • the invention also provides compositions which may continue to be used in the event of progressive tightening of GWP restrictions, while minimising the cost to the user.
  • compositions that have GWP values in the range 100 to 500.
  • the values in this range are significantly lower than those of R404A, R507 and R410A.
  • Exemplary compositions may have ASHRAE safety classifications of A1 (low toxicity/non-flammable) or A2L (low toxicity/slightly flammable).
  • the compositions may possess energy efficiencies and cooling capacities at least comparable to the fluids they are replacing.
  • the compositions may have maximum operating pressures no greater than 3 bar preferably 2 bar greater at 45° C. than the refrigerants they may replace.
  • Compositions with relatively high GWPs tend to be non-flammable (A1) while compositions with lower GWPs tend to be slightly flammable (A2L). For existing equipment there may be little scope for carrying out physical modifications. Therefore non-flammability (A1) is essential. Compositions with higher GWP values may be required.
  • blends with lower GWPs may be preferred, even if they have an A2L rating.
  • glide has been previously defined as the temperature difference between the bubble point and the dew point at the specified constant pressure. This may be referred to as the ‘intrinsic’ refrigerant glide. Defined in this way, “glide” is a purely thermodynamic property of a refrigerant and is independent of equipment and operating conditions.
  • the observed glide is a combination of the intrinsic glide of the refrigerant plus the glide induced by the pressure drop necessary to maintain the refrigerant flow.
  • a two phase mixture enters the evaporator.
  • the glide is the difference between the entry temperature and the dew point. This difference may depend on operating conditions.
  • the observed glide will be the intrinsic glide of the refrigerant minus the glide caused by the pressure drop in the evaporator required to maintain the refrigerant flow.
  • a measured or calculated evaporator glide under specified conditions may be used.
  • compositions of the present invention may have a wide or very wide temperature glide.
  • Exemplary compositions may consist essentially of CO 2 , an HFO with a normal boiling point less than ⁇ 15° C., and R227ea.
  • the exemplary HFOs may be selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof These fluids may provide a combination of appropriate vapour pressures for formulating R404A, R507 and R410A replacements with low flammability and low toxicity. They may provide compositions where the flammability of the HFOs may be partially or completely compensated for, by the presence of the non-flammable gases CO 2 and R227ea. Furthermore, the relatively high GWP of R227ea can be offset by the very low GWPs of CO 2 and the HFO component.
  • Exemplary embodiments provide refrigerant compositions for new equipment.
  • the compositions are not excluded from use in modified equipment for example for use as replacements for existing equipment using R404A, R507 or R410A.
  • the compositions may have GWPs not exceeding 500.
  • a reduced EU or international GWP quota may provide adequate latitude for compositions having thermodynamic and flammability properties that enable them to be retrofitted into existing designs of R404A.
  • the present invention addresses this need.
  • hydrocarbons, ammonia and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) are technically feasible refrigerants for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and have considerably lower GWPs than HFCs, they are not direct replacements for R507 and R410A, since they have inherent disadvantages which work against their general usage, particularly in public areas such as supermarkets.
  • Highly flammable hydrocarbons can only be used safely in conjunction with a secondary refrigeration circuit, which reduces energy efficiency and increases costs, or with small charges, which severely limits the maximum cooling duty for which they can be used.
  • hydrocarbon refrigerants and ammonia have caused building damage, injury and death.
  • CO 2 must be used in the transcritical state on the high-pressure side of the system to allow heat rejection to ambient air.
  • Embodiments of this invention enable use of new equipment including blends, consisting essentially of or consisting of CO 2 , R1234yf or R1234ze(E), or mixtures thereof and R227ea having GWPs less than 500, for example less than 150, that are capable of operating at maximum pressures comparable to those of R404A (16.2 bara at 35° C.), R507 and R410A (up to 20 bara at 35° C.) while providing similar refrigeration performances.
  • compositions have direct GWP values which are less than about 500.
  • GWP values are widely recorded in the literature for example as published by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or IPCC Reports.
  • compositions of this invention consist essentially of blends of carbon dioxide and R1234ze(E) and/or R1234yf and R227ea, in the presently claimed proportions.
  • These compositions may have safety classifications of Al or A2L according to ASHRAE Standard 34 while providing similar or superior refrigerating effects and performances in comparison to the refrigerants they are intended to replace.
  • the compositions may be used as refrigerants in new, original (OEM) equipment.
  • compositions may be used in air conditioning equipment operating at an evaporating temperature in the range about 0° C. to about 15° C., for example from about 2° C. to about 15° C., for example in equipment designed for use with R410A.
  • compositions may be used in low temperature refrigeration equipment operating at an evaporating temperature for example from about ⁇ 15 ° C. to about ⁇ 40 ° C., for example in equipment designed for use with R404A or R507.
  • compositions of this invention are capable of retaining the performance of the existing refrigerant when used as a complete replacement for the existing refrigerant.
  • the GWP of the refrigerant should be lower than the GWP of the refrigerant to be replaced.
  • the cooling capacity of the refrigerant should be similar, for example ( ⁇ 20%) to that of the original refrigerant. This is important to enable the equipment to function adequately in a hot environment.
  • the discharge pressure should not exceed the maximum pressure rating of the equipment.
  • the discharge temperature should not significantly exceed the discharge temperature that the equipment is designed for. If the discharge temperature is excessive then the working life of the equipment may be reduced.
  • compositions in accordance with this invention may have discharge temperatures which are lower than may be expected following a standard calculation, for example using the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA) Cycle D method.
  • Exemplary compositions may have discharge temperatures which are lower than the calculated values and for example about 5° C. to 10° C. above the measured values for R404A, R507 or R410A.
  • the power consumption of the equipment when using the replacement refrigerant should not be excessive in comparison to the power consumption when using the original refrigerant.
  • compositions may have the further advantage that they are not azeotropes or azeotrope-like.
  • Preferred compositions boil over a temperature range greater than about 10° C., for example greater than 20° C.
  • azeotrope-like composition is necessary.
  • the present inventors have unexpectedly discovered that azeotrope-like compositions are not necessary and may be disadvantageous. This discovery is particularly useful when using a direct heat exchange (DX) exchanger in which a progressive increase in temperature is dependent on the glide of the refrigerant.
  • DX direct heat exchange
  • the pressure drop induced glide is in the same direction as the intrinsic refrigerant glide so that the effects are additive.
  • an evaporator cools, for example, an air stream or a liquid stream over a range from a higher temperature to lower temperature. If the temperature glide of the evaporating refrigerant is significantly greater than the required cooling range then the efficiency on the unit may be compromised. Preferably glide should be equal to or less that the range.
  • a preferred refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-25% an HFO selected from the group consisting 60-83%; and of: R1234ze(E), R1234yf and mixtures thereof R227ea 3-12% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • R1234yf For compositions in which lower glides are required use of R1234yf may be preferred over R1234ze(E).
  • the present invention may enable the replacement of R404A, R507 and R410A, the most commonly used refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, enabling a substantial reduction in GWP exceeding 80% by providing blends having a GWP between 1 and 500 and without any reduction in performance including energy efficiency and capacity.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 22% an HFO selected from the group consisting 69% of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof, R227ea 9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to completely or partially replace R404A,R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to completely or partially replace R404A,R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of one of the following compositions:
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of one of the following:
  • the ratio of the HFO component to R227ea may be in the range of about 5 to 8:1, preferably about 6 to 7:1, more preferably about 7:1.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A, R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-30% an HFO selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) 45-85% and mixtures thereof R227ea 3-15% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A, R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-25% an HFO selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) 60-83% and mixtures thereof R227ea 3-12% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A or R507 may consist or consist essentially of:
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • each of R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0% to 80%.
  • a preferred composition with GWP not exceeding 300 may consist or consist essentially of:
  • each of R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0% to 80%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • Embodiments of this invention may overcome the quota limitation by providing refrigerants that can be used to top-up R404A, R507 and R410A units allowing them to operate for at least further years.
  • Such top-up blends are preferably ASH''E A1 and have suction capacities and maximum operating temperatures comparable to the refrigerants they are replacing.
  • Their GWPs may be less than 500 and preferably less than 300.
  • a suitable top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • a preferred refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • Another preferred top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • a preferred composition for a top-up blend with a GWP not exceeding 500 consists essentially of:
  • R1234yf/R1234ze(E) 45-80% R227ea 9.2-15.5% wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0 to 80%.
  • a preferred composition for a top-up blend with GWP not exceeding 300 consists essentially of:
  • R1234yf/R1234ze(E) 45-80% R227ea 6-9.2% wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0 to 80%.
  • a preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • a preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • a preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • a further preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • the present invention enables the replacement of R404A, R507 and R410A, the most commonly used refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, providing a substantial reduction in GWP exceeding 80% with blends having a GWP between about 100, for example about 150 and about 500, and without any reduction in performance including energy efficiency and capacity.
  • Each blend that is the subject of this invention may be used in a thermal pump lubricated by an oxygen containing oil, for example POE or PAG, or by such oils mixed with a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene or polyalpha olefin.
  • an oxygen containing oil for example POE or PAG
  • a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene or polyalpha olefin.
  • Each blend that is the subject of this invention may be used in a thermal pump lubricated by an oxygen containing oil, for example POE or PAG, or by such oils mixed with a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene and polyalpha olefin.
  • an oxygen containing oil for example POE or PAG
  • a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene and polyalpha olefin.
  • Blends 1 to 4 whose compositions are shown in Table 1, were modelled for a typical air conditioning system using a Rankine Cycle program with thermodynamic data generated by NIST's REFPROP v10.
  • the performance of R410A is included for comparison.
  • suction specific capacities, discharge pressures and coefficients of performance (energy efficiency) of the novel blends are comparable to the values for R410A so provide viable alternatives, but have much lower GWPs.
  • Blends 5 to 8 whose compositions are shown in Table 2, were modelled for a typical low temperature refrigeration system using a Rankine Cycle program with thermodynamic data generated by NIST's REFPROP v10.
  • the performance of R404A is included for comparison.
  • suction specific capacities, discharge pressures and coefficients of performance (energy efficiency) of the novel blends are comparable to the values for R404A so provide viable alternatives, but have much lower GWPs.
  • Blend 5 Blend 6
  • Blend 7 Blend 8
  • R404A Component R125 0 0 0 0 0.44
  • R143a 0 0 0 0 0.52
  • R134a 0 0 0 0.04
  • carbon dioxide 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22
  • R1234yf 0.65 0.33
  • R227ea 0.14
  • R1234ze 0 0.41 0 0.69 0
  • 3943 Results Input Cooling duty kW 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Conden

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A refrigerant composition consists essentially of: carbon dioxide 10-35%; an HFO selected from the group consisting of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof 45-85%; and R227ea 3-15% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.

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  • This invention relates to refrigerant compositions which can be used in thermal pumps to pump heat from a lower temperature to a higher temperature by the input of work. When such devices are used to generate lower temperatures, they are typically called refrigerators or air conditioners. ere they are used to produce higher temperatures, they are typically termed heat pumps. The same device may supply heating or cooling depending upon the user's requirement. This type of thermal pump may be called a reversible heat pump or reversible air conditioner.
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) such as CFC-12 and R502 and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) such as HCFC-22 have been widely used as refrigerants, but migrate to the stratosphere where they are broken down by ultra violet light producing chlorine atoms that destroy the ozone layer. These Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) are being replaced by non-ozone depleting alternatives such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are non-flammable, efficient and of low toxicity. In certain applications, particularly but not specifically related to low temperature refrigeration systems often used in supermarkets, R502 was the main refrigerant of choice due largely to its lower discharge temperature compared to R22. As a consequence of the global environmental agreement to protect the Ozone Layer embodied in the Montreal Protocol, R502 was banned and was largely replaced by the HFC blends R404A and R507. However, R404A and R507, while being excellent refrigerants in terms of energy efficiency, non-flammability, low toxicity and thermodynamic properties, nevertheless have Global Warming Potentials (GWP)s which are at the high end of the commonly used HFCs.
  • In this specification the numerical value for a Global Warming Potential (GWP) refer to an Integrated Time Horizon (ITH) of 100 years as contained in the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (AR4).
  • Although R22, which has been widely used in air conditioning systems, has a much lower ability to destroy ozone compared to CFCs, it is being phased out under the Montreal Protocol. Non-ozone depleting R410A has proved an excellent replacement for R22 in new air-conditioning equipment, including split systems, but it is also now being phased-out because the comparatively high GWP (2088) means it is no longer environmentally acceptable.
  • The EU and other territories have imposed GWP quotas and/or taxes to progressively reduce the availability of R404A, R507 and R410A. These actions have two key consequences. Firstly, there will be shortages of these refrigerants available to service existing equipment and charge new equipment will disrupt the refrigeration and air conditioning industries. Secondly, the price of remaining refrigerant will rapidly increase as supply can no longer meet demand. Without replacement refrigerants, critical equipment, e.g. for preserving food in supermarkets and air-conditioning in hospitals, may stop functioning with serious social repercussions.
  • The composition of R404A is:
  • R125 44%;
    R143a 52%; and
    R134a  4%
    (GWP = 3922)
  • The composition of R507 is:
  • R125 50%; and
    R143a 50%
    (GWP = 3985)
  • The composition of R410A is:
  • R125 50%; and
    R32 50%
    (GWP = 2088)
  • According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a refrigeration composition consisting essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-35%

    an HFO selected from the group consisting of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures
  • thereof 45-85 wt %; and
    R227ea 3-15%

    wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • Exemplary compositions may consist of the recited ingredients.
  • In this specification percentages or other amounts are by mass unless indicated otherwise. Amounts are selected from any ranges given to total 100%.
  • The term “consisting of” is used in this specification to refer to compositions which include only the recited ingredients, disregarding trace amounts of any impurities.
  • The term “consisting essentially of” is used in this specification to refer to compositions which consist of the recited ingredients with the possible addition of minor amounts of any further ingredients which do not substantially alter the essential refrigerant properties of the composition. These compositions include compositions which consist of the recited ingredients. Compositions which consist of the recited ingredients may be particularly advantageous.
  • This invention relates to low GWP blends, which particularly, but not exclusively, are compositions that can replace R404A, R507 and R410A in new refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The blends may be also used in existing and modified refrigeration and air conditioning systems so that the continued operation of existing and modified systems is facilitated. The blends have zero Ozone Depletion Potentials, so that they have no adverse effect on stratospheric ozone. The invention also provides compositions which may continue to be used in the event of progressive tightening of GWP restrictions, while minimising the cost to the user.
  • This invention relates particularly to refrigerant compositions that have GWP values in the range 100 to 500. The values in this range are significantly lower than those of R404A, R507 and R410A. Exemplary compositions may have ASHRAE safety classifications of A1 (low toxicity/non-flammable) or A2L (low toxicity/slightly flammable). The compositions may possess energy efficiencies and cooling capacities at least comparable to the fluids they are replacing. The compositions may have maximum operating pressures no greater than 3 bar preferably 2 bar greater at 45° C. than the refrigerants they may replace. Compositions with relatively high GWPs tend to be non-flammable (A1) while compositions with lower GWPs tend to be slightly flammable (A2L). For existing equipment there may be little scope for carrying out physical modifications. Therefore non-flammability (A1) is essential. Compositions with higher GWP values may be required.
  • For existing equipment, where modifications are possible and especially for new installations designed to exploit their advantageous properties, then blends with lower GWPs may be preferred, even if they have an A2L rating.
  • The term “glide” has been previously defined as the temperature difference between the bubble point and the dew point at the specified constant pressure. This may be referred to as the ‘intrinsic’ refrigerant glide. Defined in this way, “glide” is a purely thermodynamic property of a refrigerant and is independent of equipment and operating conditions.
  • In the condenser where the refrigerant moves from the dew point to the bubble point as it condenses, the observed glide is a combination of the intrinsic glide of the refrigerant plus the glide induced by the pressure drop necessary to maintain the refrigerant flow.
  • In an evaporator where a portion of the refrigerant has already vaporised in the expansion device for example a valve or capillary tube, a two phase mixture enters the evaporator. In this case the glide is the difference between the entry temperature and the dew point. This difference may depend on operating conditions. The observed glide will be the intrinsic glide of the refrigerant minus the glide caused by the pressure drop in the evaporator required to maintain the refrigerant flow. A measured or calculated evaporator glide under specified conditions may be used.
  • In this specification glides under the specified operating conditions for the equipment may be classified as follows:
  • 1. Negligible glide less than 0.5K
    2. Small glide 0.5K to 2.0K
    3. Medium glide more than 2.0K to 5.0K
    4. Wide glide more than 5K to 10.0K
    5. Very wide glide more than 10.0K
  • Compositions of the present invention may have a wide or very wide temperature glide.
  • Exemplary compositions may consist essentially of CO2, an HFO with a normal boiling point less than −15° C., and R227ea. The exemplary HFOs may be selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof These fluids may provide a combination of appropriate vapour pressures for formulating R404A, R507 and R410A replacements with low flammability and low toxicity. They may provide compositions where the flammability of the HFOs may be partially or completely compensated for, by the presence of the non-flammable gases CO2 and R227ea. Furthermore, the relatively high GWP of R227ea can be offset by the very low GWPs of CO2 and the HFO component.
  • Exemplary embodiments provide refrigerant compositions for new equipment. However the compositions are not excluded from use in modified equipment for example for use as replacements for existing equipment using R404A, R507 or R410A. The compositions may have GWPs not exceeding 500.
  • A reduced EU or international GWP quota may provide adequate latitude for compositions having thermodynamic and flammability properties that enable them to be retrofitted into existing designs of R404A. R507 and R410A equipment with few or no modifications. This is advantageous because a retrofit composition minimises the cost to the equipment owner. However, new equipment may be required. The present invention addresses this need.
  • While hydrocarbons, ammonia and carbon dioxide (CO2) are technically feasible refrigerants for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and have considerably lower GWPs than HFCs, they are not direct replacements for R507 and R410A, since they have inherent disadvantages which work against their general usage, particularly in public areas such as supermarkets. Highly flammable hydrocarbons can only be used safely in conjunction with a secondary refrigeration circuit, which reduces energy efficiency and increases costs, or with small charges, which severely limits the maximum cooling duty for which they can be used. Even when such safety precautions have been taken, hydrocarbon refrigerants and ammonia have caused building damage, injury and death. CO2 must be used in the transcritical state on the high-pressure side of the system to allow heat rejection to ambient air. Pressures are often in excess of 100 bar, again resulting in an energy penalty and also a significantly higher capital cost compared to conventional R404A, R507 and R410A systems. Ammonia is markedly toxic. Leaks from industrial refrigeration installations may cause death and injury. Because of these adverse properties, hydrocarbons, ammonia and CO2 cannot be retrofitted into existing R404A, R507 or R410A units.
  • Embodiments of this invention enable use of new equipment including blends, consisting essentially of or consisting of CO2, R1234yf or R1234ze(E), or mixtures thereof and R227ea having GWPs less than 500, for example less than 150, that are capable of operating at maximum pressures comparable to those of R404A (16.2 bara at 35° C.), R507 and R410A (up to 20 bara at 35° C.) while providing similar refrigeration performances.
  • Exemplary compositions have direct GWP values which are less than about 500. GWP values are widely recorded in the literature for example as published by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or IPCC Reports.
  • Advantageous embodiments of this invention consist essentially of blends of carbon dioxide and R1234ze(E) and/or R1234yf and R227ea, in the presently claimed proportions. These compositions may have safety classifications of Al or A2L according to ASHRAE Standard 34 while providing similar or superior refrigerating effects and performances in comparison to the refrigerants they are intended to replace. The compositions may be used as refrigerants in new, original (OEM) equipment.
  • In a first exemplary embodiment the compositions may be used in air conditioning equipment operating at an evaporating temperature in the range about 0° C. to about 15° C., for example from about 2° C. to about 15° C., for example in equipment designed for use with R410A.
  • In a second exemplary embodiment the compositions may be used in low temperature refrigeration equipment operating at an evaporating temperature for example from about −15 ° C. to about −40 ° C., for example in equipment designed for use with R404A or R507.
  • Exemplary compositions of this invention are capable of retaining the performance of the existing refrigerant when used as a complete replacement for the existing refrigerant.
  • The following properties may be achieved.
  • The GWP of the refrigerant should be lower than the GWP of the refrigerant to be replaced.
  • The cooling capacity of the refrigerant should be similar, for example (±20%) to that of the original refrigerant. This is important to enable the equipment to function adequately in a hot environment.
  • The discharge pressure should not exceed the maximum pressure rating of the equipment.
  • The discharge temperature should not significantly exceed the discharge temperature that the equipment is designed for. If the discharge temperature is excessive then the working life of the equipment may be reduced.
  • It is an advantage that the compositions in accordance with this invention may have discharge temperatures which are lower than may be expected following a standard calculation, for example using the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA) Cycle D method. Exemplary compositions may have discharge temperatures which are lower than the calculated values and for example about 5° C. to 10° C. above the measured values for R404A, R507 or R410A.
  • The power consumption of the equipment when using the replacement refrigerant should not be excessive in comparison to the power consumption when using the original refrigerant.
  • Exemplary compositions may have the further advantage that they are not azeotropes or azeotrope-like. Preferred compositions boil over a temperature range greater than about 10° C., for example greater than 20° C.
  • It is a common belief that an azeotrope-like composition is necessary. The present inventors have unexpectedly discovered that azeotrope-like compositions are not necessary and may be disadvantageous. This discovery is particularly useful when using a direct heat exchange (DX) exchanger in which a progressive increase in temperature is dependent on the glide of the refrigerant.
  • In condenser equipment using a refrigerant composition of this invention the pressure drop induced glide is in the same direction as the intrinsic refrigerant glide so that the effects are additive.
  • In contrast in an evaporator the pressure drop glide is in the opposite direction to the refrigerant glide so that the two effects may partially or completely cancel out. An evaporator cools, for example, an air stream or a liquid stream over a range from a higher temperature to lower temperature. If the temperature glide of the evaporating refrigerant is significantly greater than the required cooling range then the efficiency on the unit may be compromised. Preferably glide should be equal to or less that the range.
  • A preferred refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-25%
    an HFO selected from the group consisting 60-83%; and
    of: R1234ze(E), R1234yf and mixtures thereof
    R227ea  3-12%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • For compositions in which lower glides are required use of R1234yf may be preferred over R1234ze(E).
  • R227ea has a relatively high GWP of 3220, but is non-flammable and tends to co-distil with R1234ze(E) and R1234yf, facilitating the formulation of non-flammable blends. For blends with a GWP not exceeding a GWP of 500 then the maximum R227ea content may be about 15.1%; for a GWP not exceeding 300 the maximum may be about 9.2%.
  • The present invention may enable the replacement of R404A, R507 and R410A, the most commonly used refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, enabling a substantial reduction in GWP exceeding 80% by providing blends having a GWP between 1 and 500 and without any reduction in performance including energy efficiency and capacity.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 22%
    an HFO selected from the group consisting 69%
    of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof,
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to completely or partially replace R404A,R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of.
  • carbon dioxide 21-30%
    R1234ze 60-71%
    R227ea  7-10%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition which may be used to completely or partially replace R404A,R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of.
  • carbon dioxide 15-25%
    R1234ze 60-75%
    R227ea  6-12%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of one of the following compositions:
  • (a)
  • carbon dioxide 25%
    R1234ze 66%
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • (b)
  • carbon dioxide 15%
    R1234ze 73%
    R227ea 12%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • (c)
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234ze 70%
    R227ea 10%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • (d)
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234ze 68%
    R227ea 12%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition may consist or consist essentially of one of the following:
  • carbon dioxide 20-35%; and
    a total amount of R227ea, R1234ze and R227ea in the 65-80%
    range
    wherein the percentages of the components are by mass,
    and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide a new equipment alternative for R404A, R507 or R410A , the ratio of the HFO component to R227ea may be in the range of about 5 to 8:1, preferably about 6 to 7:1, more preferably about 7:1.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A, R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-30%
    an HFO selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) 45-85%
    and mixtures thereof
    R227ea  3-15%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A, R507 or R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-25%
    an HFO selected from R1234yf, R1234ze(E) 60-83%
    and mixtures thereof
    R227ea  3-12%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R404A or R507 may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 22%
    R1234ze(E) or R1234yf 69%; and
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R410A may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 21-30%
    R1234ze(E) 60-71%
    R227ea  7-10%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant composition, which may be used to provide an extender or new equipment alternative for R410A may consist or consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 25%
    R1234ze(E) or R1234yf 66%; and
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass.
  • A preferred composition for a blend with a GWP not exceeding 500 may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide   5-40%
    R1234yf, R1234ze(E) or a mixture thereof  45-80%
    R227ea 9.2-15.5%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • In the above composition the amount of each of R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0% to 80%.
  • A preferred composition with GWP not exceeding 300 may consist or consist essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  5-40%
    R1234yf/R1234ze(E) 45-80%
    R227ea  4-9.2%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • In the above composition the amount of each of R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0% to 80%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234yf 71%
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 15.5%
    R1234yf 75.5%
    R227ea   9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • An exemplary refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234ze(E) 71%
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • A further exemplary refrigerant consists or consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 22%
    R1234ze(E) 69%
    R227ea  9%
    wherein the percentages are by mass and are
    selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
  • As the availabilities of high GWP R404A, R507 and R410A become constrained by the EU F-Gas regulations and similar legislation globally following the ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, insufficient quantities of these refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment. The problem is already affecting the EU which is limiting availability by imposing GWP quotas on suppliers from 2018. Embodiments of this invention may overcome the quota limitation by providing refrigerants that can be used to top-up R404A, R507 and R410A units allowing them to operate for at least further years. Such top-up blends are preferably ASH''E A1 and have suction capacities and maximum operating temperatures comparable to the refrigerants they are replacing. Their GWPs may be less than 500 and preferably less than 300.
  • A suitable top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 5-80%
    R32 1-15%
    R1234ze(E) 5-75%
    R227ea 1-15%
  • Another top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  7-55%
    R32  5-13%
    R1234ze(E) 10-71%
    R227ea  2-14%
  • Yet another preferred top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  9-50%
    R32  6-12%
    R1234ze(E) 40-70%
    R227ea  3-13%
  • A particularly preferred top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-40%
    R32  7-11%
    R1234ze(E) 45-69%
    R227ea  3-10%
  • A preferred refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 5-80%
    R32 1-15%
    R1234yf 5-75%
    R227ea 1-15%
  • Another top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  7-55%
    R32  5-13%
    R1234yf 10-70%
    R227ea  2-14%
  • Yet another top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  9-50%
    R32  6-12%
    R1234yf 40-70%
    R227ea  3-13%
  • Another preferred top-up refrigerant composition consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 10-40%
    R32  7-11%
    R1234yf 45-69%
    R227ea  3-8%
  • A preferred composition for a top-up blend with a GWP not exceeding 500 consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide   5-40%
    R1234yf/R1234ze(E)  45-80%
    R227ea 9.2-15.5%
    wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary
    independently from 0 to 80%.
  • A preferred composition for a top-up blend with GWP not exceeding 300 consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide  5-40%
    R1234yf/R1234ze(E) 45-80%
    R227ea  6-9.2%
    wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary
    independently from 0 to 80%.
  • A preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234yf 71%
    R227ea  9%
  • A preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 15.5%
    R1234yf 75.5%
    R227ea   9%
  • A preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 20%
    R1234ze(E) 71%
    R227ea  9%
  • A further preferred top-up refrigerant consists essentially of:
  • carbon dioxide 22%
    R1234ze(E) 69%
    R227ea  9%
  • The present invention enables the replacement of R404A, R507 and R410A, the most commonly used refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, providing a substantial reduction in GWP exceeding 80% with blends having a GWP between about 100, for example about 150 and about 500, and without any reduction in performance including energy efficiency and capacity.
  • Each blend that is the subject of this invention may be used in a thermal pump lubricated by an oxygen containing oil, for example POE or PAG, or by such oils mixed with a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene or polyalpha olefin.
  • Each blend that is the subject of this invention may be used in a thermal pump lubricated by an oxygen containing oil, for example POE or PAG, or by such oils mixed with a hydrocarbon lubricant up to 50%, for example a mineral oil, alkyl benzene and polyalpha olefin.
  • The invention is further described by means of examples but not in any limitative sense.
  • EXAMPLE 1
  • The performances of Blends 1 to 4 whose compositions are shown in Table 1, were modelled for a typical air conditioning system using a Rankine Cycle program with thermodynamic data generated by NIST's REFPROP v10. The performance of R410A is included for comparison.
  • The suction specific capacities, discharge pressures and coefficients of performance (energy efficiency) of the novel blends are comparable to the values for R410A so provide viable alternatives, but have much lower GWPs.
  • TABLE 1
    Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3 Blend 4 R410A
    Component
    R125 0 0 0 0 0.5
    R143a 0 0 0 0 0
    R134a 0 0 0 0 0
    carbon dioxide 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.25 0
    R1234yf 0.69 0 0.66 0 0
    R227ea 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0
    R1234ze 0 0.69 0 0.66 0
    R32 0 0 0 0 0.5
    GWP 302 306 302 306 2088
    Results Input
    Cooling duty kW 1 1 1 1 1
    Condenser
    Midpoint C. 45 45 45 45 45
    Subcool kJ/kg 5 5 5 5 5
    Evaporator
    Midpoint C. 7 7 7 7 7
    Superheat C. 5 5 5 5 5
    Compressor
    Isentropic efficiency 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
    Electric motor efficiency 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
    Volumetric efficiency 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
    Output Condenser
    Pressure bara 28.24 24.36 30.45 26.47 27.3
    Dew point C. 60.64 62.75 60.84 63.01 45.06
    Bubble point C. 29.36 27.25 29.16 26.99 44.94
    Mid point C. 45 45 45 45 45
    Glide K 31.28 35.5 31.67 36.02 0.12
    Exit temperature C. 24.36 22.25 24.16 21.99 39.94
    Evaporator
    Pressure bara 9.51 7.62 10.41 8.41 9.93
    Entry temperature C. −5.46 −7.27 −6.25 −8.16 6.96
    Dew point C. 19.46 21.27 20.25 22.16 7.04
    Mid point C. 7 7 7 7 7
    Glide K 24.92 28.55 26.51 30.31 0.08
    Exit C. 24.46 26.27 25.25 27.16 12.04
    temperature
    Compressor
    Entry temperature to casing C. 24.46 26.27 25.25 27.16 12
    Entry temperature compressor C. 28.98 31.45 29.86 32.42 16.2
    Discharge temperature C. 86.65 93.67 88.79 96.05 80
    Compression ratio 2.97 3.2 2.92 3.15 2.7
    Total power input kW 0.28 0.27 0.28 0.27 0.3
    Swept volume m{circumflex over ( )}3/h 0.6 0.67 0.56 0.62 0.6
    System
    Suction specific volume kJ/m{circumflex over ( )}3 5377 4800 5777 5193 5260
    COP cooling 3.58 3.7 3.56 3.67 3.53
    Mass flow rate kg/s 0.0062 0.0054 0.0061 0.0053 0.006
  • EXAMPLE 2
  • The performances of Blends 5 to 8 whose compositions are shown in Table 2, were modelled for a typical low temperature refrigeration system using a Rankine Cycle program with thermodynamic data generated by NIST's REFPROP v10. The performance of R404A is included for comparison.
  • The suction specific capacities, discharge pressures and coefficients of performance (energy efficiency) of the novel blends are comparable to the values for R404A so provide viable alternatives, but have much lower GWPs.
  • TABLE 2
    Blend 5 Blend 6 Blend 7 Blend 8 R404A
    Component
    R125 0 0 0 0 0.44
    R143a 0 0 0 0 0.52
    R134a 0 0 0 0 0.04
    carbon dioxide 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22 0
    R1234yf 0.65 0.33 0.69 0 0
    R227ea 0.14 0.05 0.09 0.09 0
    R1234ze 0 0.41 0 0.69 0
    R32 0 0 0 0 0
    0 0
    GWP 469.65 170.7 302.19 306.33 3943
    Results Input Cooling duty
    kW 1 1 1 1
    Condenser
    Midpoint C. 35 35 35 35 35
    Subcool K 5 5 5 5 5
    Evaporator
    Midpoint C. −35 −35 −35 −35 −35
    Superheat C. 5 5 5 5 5
    Compressor
    Isentropic efficiency 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
    Electric motor efficiency 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
    Volumetric efficiency 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
    Output Condenser
    Pressure bara 22.2 20.5 22.74 19.36 16.12
    Dew point C. 51.9 52 51.72 53.84 35.2
    Bubble point C. 18.1 18 18.28 16.16 34.8
    Mid point C. 35 35 35 35 35
    Glide K 33.8 33.9 33.44 37.67 0.4
    Exit temperature C. 13.1 13 13.28 11.16 29.8
    Evaporator
    Pressure bara 1.78 1.52 1.88 1.32 1.65
    Entry temperature C. −43.8 −44 −43.9 −45.1 −35.2
    Dew point C. −26.2 −26 −26.1 −24.9 −34.8
    Mid point C. −35 −35 −35 −35 −35
    Glide K 17.6 18 17.8 20.2 0.5
    Exit temperature C. −21.2 −21 −21.1 −19.9 −29.8
    Compressor
    Entry temperature to casing C. −21.2 −21 −21.1 −19.9 −29.8
    Entry temperature compressor C. −8.4 −7.3 −8.12 −5.27 −20.2
    Discharge temperature C. 110.9 118.3 112.29 126.74 77.4
    Compression ratio 12.4 13.4 12.13 14.69 9.75
    Total power input kW 0.73 0.72 0.73 0.71 0.74
    Swept volume m{circumflex over ( )}3/h 3.31 3.67 3.17 4 4.15
    System
    Suction specific volume kJ/m{circumflex over ( )}3 979 882 1022 810 780
    COP cooling 1.38 1.39 1.38 1.42 1.36
    Mass flow rate kg/s 0.0068 0.0063 0.0067 0.0058 0.0093

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1. A refrigerant composition consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 10-35% an HFO selected from the group consisting 45-85%; and of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof R227ea  3-15% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
2. A refrigerant composition, as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 10-25% an HFO selected from the group consisting 60-83%; and of: R1234yf, R1234ze(E) and mixtures thereof R227ea  4-12% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
3. A refrigerant composition, as claimed in claim 2 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 22% an HFO selected from the group consisting 69%; and of: R1234ze(E), R1234yf and mixtures thereof R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
4. A refrigerant composition, as claimed in claim 2 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 25% an HFO selected from the group consisting 66%; and essentially of R1234ze(E), R1234yf and mixtures thereof R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
5. A refrigerant composition, as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 21-30% R1234ze(E) 60-71%; and R227ea  7-10% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
6. A refrigerant composition, as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide 15-25% R1234ze(E) 60-75%; and R227ea  6-12% wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
7. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1, consisting essentially of one of the following compositions:
(a)
carbon dioxide 15% R1234ze(E) 75%; and R227ea 10% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(b)
carbon dioxide 15% R1234ze(E) 73%; and R227ea 12% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(c)
carbon dioxide 20% R1234ze(E) 70%; and R227ea 10% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(d)
carbon dioxide 20% R1234ze(E) 68%; and R227ea 12% wherein the percentages are by mass.
8. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1, consisting essentially of
carbon dioxide 20-35% and an HFC selected from the group consisting 65-80% of R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R227ea and mixtures thereof wherein the percentages are by mass and are selected from the ranges quoted to total 100%.
9. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ratio by weight of R1234yf, R1234ze(E), and mixtures thereof to R227ea is in the range of about 15:1 to about 8:1.
10. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ratio by weight of R1234yf, R1234ze(E), and mixtures thereof to R227ea is in the range of about 6:1 to about 7:1.
11. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ratio by weight of R1234yf, R1234ze(E), and mixtures thereof to R227ea is in the range of about 7:1.
12. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide   5-40% R1234yf/R1234ze(E)  45-80% R227ea 9.2-15.5% wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0 to 80%.
13. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of:
carbon dioxide  5-40% R1234yf7R1234ze(E) 45-80% R227ea  6-9.2% wherein the R1234yf and R1234ze(E) can vary independently from 0 to 80%.
14. A refrigerant composition as claimed in claim 1 consisting essentially of one of the following compositions:
(a)
carbon dioxide 20% R1234yf 71% R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(b)
carbon dioxide 15.5% R1234yf 75.5% R227ea   9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(c)
carbon dioxide 20% R1234ze(E) 71% R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(d)
carbon dioxide 22% R1234ze(E) 69% R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
(e)
carbon dioxide 25% R1234ze(E) 66% R227ea  9% wherein the percentages are by mass.
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