For many years, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a was the alternate refrigerant of choice to replace chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration, air ...

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In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final approval of HFO-1234yf as a refrigerant for air conditioners in new cars and light trucks. It eventually will likely replace R-134a, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From the earliest days of CFCs and HCFCs, the ammonia refrigeration folks advocated their piece of the refrigeration pie — those niches where ammonia worked best. In this age of ...