Is 407A the same as 407C?

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Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A are non-ozone depleting blends of three hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. Freon™ 407C exhibits performance characteristics similar to R-22. Because Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A are mixtures of HFCs, they have zero ozone depletion potential.

Can you mix 407A and 407C?

Mixing R22 with R407C According to the 609 EPA rule, mixing refrigerants is illegal and anybody caught doing so will be heavily fined.

Is 407A being phased out?

Among the HFCs and HFC-blend refrigerants affected by the regulations are several that are familiar to facility managers: R-404A, R-134a, and R-410A and R-407C, used to replace R-22. Under the rules, new chillers would no longer be produced using these refrigerants after Jan. 1, 2024.

Is 407A a drop in for R22?

Forane® 407A (R-407A) is a non-ozone depleting, zeotropic blend of HFC refrigerants R-32, R-125, and R-134a. R-407A can also be used as an R22 retrofit for medium and low temperature refrigeration systems but is not intended for air-conditioning applications nor recommended for use in systems with flooded evaporators.

What oil does 407A use?

polyolester (POE)
Forane® 407A requires polyolester (POE) lubricant to ensure reliable oil return and circulation throughout the system. In many cases the original system oil can be reused. Due to the zeotropic nature of Forane® 407A, it should be charged as a liquid to prevent fractionation.

What is 407A refrigerant used for?

Forane® 407A is a lower GWP refrigerant, designed for the replacement of R-404A and R-507A (retrofit and new equipment) in medium and low temperature refrigeration. Common applications include supermarket refrigeration, refrigerated transports, and food processing.

What is the difference between 404A and 407C?

R407c, in my opinion, is a high temp refrigerant, suited to air conditioning applications. R404a is suited to medium/Low temp applications.

IS 407C less efficient than R22?

R407C has 6.60 % more pressure ratio than R22. Lower pressure ratio was suggested for higher compressor efficiency. Joudi et al. (11) showed that the average compression ratio of R407C is higher by 3.7% & 5.6% for 1 TR and 2 TR system respectively than that of R22.

WHAT IS 407C used for?

R-407C is a non-azeotropic mixed refrigerant composed of the three ingredients R-32, R-125, and R-134a, and was developed as a substitute refrigerant for R-22, used in applications such as air conditioning equipment and chiller equipment for medium temperature ranges.

What is R-407A used for?

Freon™ 407A (R-407A) refrigerant is a reliable, stable, and nonflammable option for low- and medium-temperature refrigeration systems. This non-ozone depleting, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant is a replacement for R-22 and provides a lower global warming potential (GWP) alternative to R-404A and R-507.

What is the chemical composition of Freon 407C and 407A?

The compositions of Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A are as follows: HFC-32 HFC-125 HFC-134a Freon™ 407C (R-407C), wt% 23 25 52 Freon™ 407A (R-407A), wt% 20 40 40 Because Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A are mixtures of HFCs, they have zero ozone depletion potential.

What should I look for when using 407C or 407A?

– Tank pressure should never be allowed to exceed the maximum allowable working pressure when filling with 407C or 407A. Relief devices on either the tanks or the supply system should be present and in good operating condition. – Tank pressures should be monitored routinely. – Air lines should never be connected to storage tanks.

What desiccant is compatible with Freon 407C and R32?

The XH-11 desiccant from UOP is compatible with Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A and will exclude R32. Sporlan®and Emerson offer solid core driers that are compatible with Freon™ 407C and Freon™ 407A.