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July 20, 2026Open Access

A Study on Performance Comparison of Eco-Friendly Refrigerants in Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems

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SBSana Bagwan

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Implication

Comparative study evaluates eco-friendly refrigerants' performance in refrigeration systems, suggesting sustainable alternatives.

Key Points

  • The study aims to compare the performance of eco-friendly refrigerants against conventional options in refrigeration systems.
  • Comparative analysis of refrigerants R-12, R-22, R-134a, R-410A, R-290, and R-600a.
  • Assessment of Coefficient of Performance (COP), cooling capacity, ODP, and GWP at varying temperatures.
  • Conducted using standard thermodynamic cycle analysis.
  • Natural refrigerants R-290 exhibited COP values 5 to 8 percent higher than R-134a.
  • R-290 has near-zero ODP and very low GWP, making it an attractive alternative.
  • Safety considerations for hydrocarbon refrigerants, including flammability and charge limits, were addressed.

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Sana Bagwan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbad58bd453d3397abed6https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21429951
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