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damage, safety concerns, and associated costs. It's worth noting that under leak conditions, azeotropic blends behave predictably, as the refrigerant does not undergo separation or fractionation, any remaining charge remains eff ective. Zeotropic blends, on the other hand, can fractionate,
resulting in a mix that no longer includes the original design properties. The impact of this can lead to reduced system effi ciency and, in extreme cases, an increased risk of the compressor failing, as well as the costly recharging of the entire refrigerant system.
Performance Depending on the Azeotropic refrigerant used, the volumetric refrigerant capacity can be increased, as well as the coeffi cient of performance (COP), and changes in temperature and composition can occur during the cycle. Zeotropic refrigerants can, under the right operating conditions, enhance the performance of heat pumps by improving their COP, but adjustments may be necessary to the design of heat exchangers and compressors to ensure optimal operational effi ciency. Additionally, more specialised charging procedures might be required to maintain the required composition. As azeotropic refrigerants behave approximately like pure substances, they can be treated in the same manner
as traditional single-component refrigerants. This enables easier refrigerant recovery and recycling, and is compatible with existing infrastructure projects, particularly those with legacy systems already in place. The impact is a smoother transition to more
environmentally friendly refrigerants, and in some specifi c instances, can negate the need to retrofi t and/or replace equipment, thereby reducing CAPEX. One of the key areas is the development of lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Some azeotropic refrigerants had high GWP formulations, but these are increasingly being replaced by low-GWP and HFO-based materials, aligning with legislation, including F-Gas regulations, as well as national and international climate agreements. That said, there will always be trade- off s among refrigerant characteristics, such as toxicity, fl ammability and GWP. Zeotropic refrigerants can be benefi cial in various applications, such as industrial cooling, where more complex systems with specifi c temperature requirements or performance characteristics are necessary. However, in applications that require predictable performance, stability, and lower maintenance costs, azeotropic refrigerants off er more attractive benefi ts.
Categorising refrigerants as either azeotropic or zeotropic blends is determined by their respective boiling points and glide.
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