How to Select a Refrigeration Lubricant
Selecting a refrigeration lubricant is a difficult task as each refrigerant has their own unique effect on a refrigeration lubricant. This presentation summarizes this effect and makes recommendations on the best lubrication chemistry for various different refrigerants.
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Tue, 10/11/2022, 15:40 - 16:00
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Lecture
Language:
English
Session description
This presentation provides an overview of the lubrication requirements for various different refrigeration systems and will provide recommendations on the most appropriate lubricant chemistry and specification. There are many different types of refrigeration systems and each one has its different lubrication requirements. The goal of this presentation is to review the lubrication requirements of R-717, R-744, halocarbon, and hydrocarbon refrigeration systems. Each of these systems has their own distinct lubrication needs and challenges.
A lubricant that is beneficial in one refrigeration system could cause significant performance problems in another. The pres ...
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Speaker
Michael Sandler
Technical Director