Unique Features of Mixed Refrigerants - Alexisonsmith

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Mixed refrigerants are utilized to achieve specific thermodynamic properties that may not be attainable with pure refrigerants alone. The blending of refrigerants can enhance efficiency, improve performance across a wider temperature range, and reduce environmental impact. Critics argue that pure refrigerants can often meet desired properties without the complexity of mixtures. The context of mixing refrigerants typically involves applications in systems requiring precise temperature control or energy efficiency. Overall, the choice between mixed and pure refrigerants depends on the specific requirements of the refrigeration system.

Mar 2, 2010

alexisonsmith

Hey,

Does anyone know the unique features of mixed refrigerants and why they mix refrigerants instead of using just pure refrigerants?

Thanks,

Alexisonsmith

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Mar 4, 2010

droc22

Who are "they"? And in what context are "they" mixing the refrigerants. From what it seems like, there is no advantage of mixing the refrigerants, because you can usually get the desired properties from at least one refrigerant (CO₂, R134a, R22, etc...).

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