Refrigerant System - an overview | Refrigeration Systems| Chillers| Air-Conditioning Systems| Mac
The refrigerant is a compound or mixture in a liquid state which is used in the machine for moving heat from one location which has a low temperature to another location with a higher temperature. It has many unique physical properties such as low freezing point, low condensing pressure, high evaporator pressure, high critical pressure, etc. Moreover, it has few differentiated chemical properties as well, such as toxicity, oil solubility, low water solubility, reactivity, etc. Some of the examples of refrigeration substances are r-410a, r-404a, r-407c, etc. The refrigerant substances which are used subsequently in the applications are ammonia, sulfur dioxide, propane.
The global refrigerant market is growing at a significant pace owing to driving factors such as increasing demand for domestic air conditioners due rise in per-capita income. Moreover, the increase in application for the air conditioners in automobiles is likely to drive the demand for refrigerant in the coming years. However, high regulation on fluorocarbon due to its harmful effect on the ozone layer may hinder the growth of the refrigerant market. Likewise, the development and spread of awareness on energy-efficient cooling system may provide a lucrative opportunity for the market players in the near future.
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The global refrigerants market is segmented by types as fluorocarbon, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), inorganics, hydrocarbons, and others. Applications segment the global refrigerants market into two major types as refrigeration and air conditioning. Refrigeration includes sub-segments as domestic refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, transportation refrigeration, and industrial refrigeration; and air conditioning (AC) including stationary air conditioning, chillers, and mobile air conditioning.