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`Critical Solution Temperatures for Ten Different
`Non-CFC Refrigerants with Fourteen Different
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`S. C. Zoz
`Iowa State University
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`M. B. Pate
`Iowa State University
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`Zoz S. C. and Pate M. B. "Cr t cal Solut on Temperatures for Ten D fferent Non CFC Refr gerants w th Fourteen D fferent
`Lubr cants" (1994). International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference. Paper 285.
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`CRITICAL SOLUTION TEMPERATURES FoR TEN DIFFERENT NON-CFC REFRIGERANTS
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`ABSTRACT
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`Miscibility data are needed to determine the suitability of refrigerant/lubricant combinations for use in refrigeration
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`systems. A new method for obtaining refrigerant/lubricant miscibility data has been developed, and miscibility data have
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`been obtained for a variety of non-CFC refrigerants and their potential lubricants. The refrigerants include R-22, R-32,
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`R-123, R-124, R-125, R-134, R-134a, R-142b, R-143a, and R-152a. The lubricants consist of mineral oils, alkylbenzenes,
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`polyglycols, and polyol esters with varying viscosities. The miscibility tests were performed in a test facility consisting of
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`a series of miniature test cells submerged in a constant temperature bath. The bath temperature can be precisely controlled
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`over a temperature range of -50°C to 90°C (-58°F to l94°F). The test cells are constructed to allow for complete visibility
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`of refrigerant/lubricant mixtures under all test conditions. Critical solution temperatures obtained from the miscibility data
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`are presented for each refrigerant/lubricant combination. Each of the refrigerants tested is miscible over the entire test
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`temperature range with at least one of the lubricants, with the exception of R-143a which exhibits immiscibility over the
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`entire test temperature range with each of the lubricants.
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`INTRODUCTION
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`The development of acceptable alternative refrigerants requires the identification of compatible lubricants so that
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`refiigeration systems will operate properly. The first requirement of a compatible lubricant is that it be miscible with the
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`refrigerant over the operating temperatures of the system. Refrigeration systems require a miscible refrigerant/lubricant
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`mixture for compressor lubrication, for maximum heat transfer performance in the evaporator, and for proper lubricant return
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`to the compressor. Therefore, miscibility data for a wide variety of refrigerant/lubricant mixtures were taken in this study.
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`To obtain miscibility data, one must visually observe and record the physical conditions of a refrigerant/lubricant
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`mixture at a specific temperature. The procedure is repeated for desired ranges of temperatures and refrigerant
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`concentrations. Visual inspection of the mixture allows for determination of whether the mixture showed signs of
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`cloudiness, floc or precipitate formation, and the fonnation of a second liquid phase.
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`Miscibility tests were performed on refrigerant/lubricant mixtures for refrigerant concentrations of 10, 20, 35, 50, 65,
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`80, 90, and 95% by weight. These tests were performed by keeping the refrigerant/lubricant Inixture visible at all times, by
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`controlling temperatures to :l:l°C (:|:1.8°F), and by providing agitation of the test cells.
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`Each refrigerant/lubricant combination was tested for miscibility in 10°C 08°F) increments over the test temperature
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`ranges. The test temperature range for R-22, R—32, R-123, R-125, R-134, and R-143a was -50 to +60°C (-58 to +140°F).
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`The test temperature range for R-124, R-134a, R-142b and R-152a was -50 to +90°C (-58 to +194°F). Each of the above
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`refrigerants was tested for miscibility with the lubricants listed in Table 1.
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`REFRIGERANTILUBRICANT TEST FACILITY
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`The test facility includes test cells capable of withstanding the high pressures and the extreme temperatures
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`encountered in the study of refrigerant/lubricant mixtures. The facility was designed for the purpose of determining the
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`miscibility characteristics of refrigerant/lubricant mixtures over the temperature range of -50°C to 90°C (-58°F to l94°F)
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`and for pressures up to 3.5 MPa (500 psia). The test cells have glass viewpoits and are submerged in one of two constant
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`temperature baths so that the miscibility characteristics of the mixture can be observed and recorded. The test facility is
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`described in detail in a previous publication (Zoz, 1994).
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`The precise temperature of each bath fluid was measured by a platinum RTD that is connected to a signal
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`conditioner/current transmitter. The RTD's have an accuracy of :0. 1°C (:0. 18°F). Since the miscibility characteristics of
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`each cell were noted at 10°C (18°F) intervals in this study, the uncertainty in the actual temperature where a change in the
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`miscibility characteristics occurred is :I:5°C (:l:9°F). Due to the magnitude of this latter uncertainty, the uncertainty in the
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`Miscibility Characteristics
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`When a refrigerant/lubricant mixture is miscible, it appears as one homogeneous transparent solution. However, when
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`a refrigerant/lubricant mixture is immiscible, there is either cloudiness, evidence of particles dispersed throughout the
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`mixture, or there are two liquid phases present in the cell. Throughout all testing, visual inspections were made for these
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`signs of immiscibility. The presence of two liquid phases was the most common form of immiscibility encountered in this
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`study, while cloudiness was the next most commonly observed immiscibility. Particles were seldom seen in this study.
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`Refrigerant Concentration
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`The refrigerant concentration of each test cell was calculated from the total masses of refrigerant and lubricant charged
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`into the cell. The uncertainty in the concentration measurements depends upon the concentration that is being considered,
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`but the maximum uncertainty in concentration is $0.001 (0.1%). The uncertainty was calculated by using a propagation-
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`of-error method discussed by Beckwith, Buck, and Marangoni (1982).
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`It is important to note that the concentration in the test cell changed as the temperature of the cell was varied. This
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`occurred because a vapor space was required above the liquid mixture so that the thermal expansion of the liquid mixture
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`did not cause cell failure due to extremely high pressures internal to the cell. Due to the large uncertainty in the
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`temperature at which a change in the miscibility characteristics occurred (i.e. i5°C), small changes in the refrigerant
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`concentration with temperature can be disregarded.
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`Critical Solution Temperatures
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`The critical solution temperature, as defined in the ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook (1990), is the temperature above
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`which a refrigerant/lubricant combination is miscible for all refrigerant concentrations. Since some of the new
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`refrigerant/lubricant combinations have regions of immiscibility that occur with increasing temperature, an additional
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`definition must be used. The lower critical solution temperatures presented herein are based on the ASHRAE definition,
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`while the upper critical solution temperature is defined as the temperature below which a refrigerant/lubricant combination
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`Some refrigerant/lubricant combinations were found to be immiscible over the entire test temperature range for certain
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`concentrations. Other refrigerant/lubricant combinations never became immiscible (i.e. they were always miscible) regardless
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`of the test temperature and concentration. For these cases, a critical solution temperature is not defined. Therefore, when
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`presenting critical solution temperatures, these cases will be identified as immiscible (I) and miscible (M), respectively.
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`REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT SOLUTION RESULTS
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`This section presents results of miscibility measurements for each of four HCFC and six HFC refrigerants with
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`fourteen lubricants. The data is presented in tables showing critical solution temperatures. A complete list of the raw
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`experimental data is tabulated in a final report (Zoz and Pate, 1993). Each lubricant is commercially available and their
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`trade names are also given in the final report. Additionally, properties of the fourteen lubricants are provided herein.
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`Results of the measurements of four HCFCs (R-22, R-123, R-124, and R-142b) and six Hl-‘Cs (R-32, R-125, R-134,
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`R-134a, R-143a and R-152a) in each lubricant are presented below. For every refrigerant/lubricant combination
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`investigated, the data set consists of the concentration, temperature, and visual characteristics of the contents of the cell.
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`Temperature-concentration plots showing regions of immiscibility were constructed from these data, and critical solution
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`temperatures were then identified from the plots. Table 2 provides a summary of the critical solution temperatures for each
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`lubricant and HCFC refrigerant pair. Table 3 provides a summary of the critical solution temperatures for each lubricant
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`Lubricant Characteristics
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`Each lubricant is designated by its chemical type (base fluid) and viscosity. The viscosity presented is a nominal value
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`temperatures along witlt the flash points and pour points for each of the fourteen lubricants. The moisture, iron, and
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`copper content of each lubricant along with the acid number are provided in the final report (Zoz and Pate, 1993). As
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`R-22 Miscibility Data
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`lower critical solution temperatures of -10°C, 10°C, and -20°C, respectively. R-22 was found to be completely miscible
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`over the temperature range -50°C to 60°C (-58°F to 140°F) with the alkylbenzene (ISO 32), polypropylene glycol butyl
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`R-124 Miscibility Data
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`are 20°C, 50°C, and —l0°C, respectively. R-124 was found to be completely miscible over the temperature range -50°C to 90°C
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`Data for the HCFC refrigerants (R-22, R-123, R-124, and R-l42b) and the H1-"C refrigerants (R-32, R-125, R-134, R-
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`l34a, R-143b, and R-152a) in each of the test lubricants have been collected for refrigerant concentrations of 10, 20, 35,
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`50, 65, 80, 90, and 95%. The results are summarized and presented as critical solution temperatures.
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`refrigerant/lubricant mixture for use in a system. The presentation of critical solution temperatures provides the designer
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`The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support provided by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
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`Technology Institute, Inc., under a Materials Compatibility and Lubricant Research (MCLR) grant from the U.S.
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