The results indicate that R-404A work normally and safely in the refrigerator. The refrigerator performance was better than the pure R134a, thus R-404A refrigerant in domestic refrigerators is feasible and can replace the R-134a.
A High-Performing Alternative to R-134a
Opteon™ XL10 (R-1234yf) refrigerant is a non-ozone depleting (ODP) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) option that meets the industry's growing demands for sustainable, safe, and effective solutions.
Possible alternatives to R-134a
Attention is increasingly focused on low-GWP refrigerants that are hydrofluoroolefins (HFO). R-1234yf in particular is often seen as a possible alternative to R-134a. The GWP value of R-1234yf is 4, which means it has a very low global warming potential.
Opteon™ XP44 (R-452A) refrigerant is a non-ozone depleting, low global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) based replacement for R-404A and R-507 refrigerants. It can be used in new commercial refrigeration equipment and for the retrofit of existing systems.
A Widely Used and Thoroughly Trusted Refrigerant
Freon™ 404A (R-404A) is a blended hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant comprised of R-125, R-134a, and R-143a. It was designed to replace R-502 and R-22 used in commercial refrigerator equipment for low and medium temperature ranges.
The results indicate that R-404A work normally and safely in the refrigerator. The refrigerator performance was better than the pure R134a, thus R-404A refrigerant in domestic refrigerators is feasible and can replace the R-134a.
The following, among others, are traded as substitutes for R-404A or R-507A and have the same safety group (A1): R-452a (GWP 2,140) R-407f (GWP 1,825) R-449a (GWP 1,397)
R454C and R455A can be the most viable low GWP options to perform a direct replacement of R404A because of the similar characteristics. They only present meaningful differences in flammability, critical temperature, temperature glide and vapor density.
No ,R404A works at higher pressure and is much better in absorbing and releasing heat .
R404A is the most commonly used high GWP refrigerant gas. It's mainly used for chilled and frozen food refrigeration but is also widely seen in the commercial sector for industrial refrigeration and cold storage.
R-1234yf refrigerant. To date, most auto manufacturers are using the hydro fluoro olefin (HFO) refrigerant R-1234yf as the replacement of choice for R134a.
Some notable substitutes for R134a [10] in AAC based on the preceding studies are R1234yf [[11], [12], [13], [14]], R1234z (E) [[15], [16], [17]], R152a [[18], [19], [20]], R290 [21,22], R744 [[23], [24], [25]], R430A [26,27], and R444A [28], etc.
According to its manufacturer, Chemours, use of R-1234yf has grown so much since the refrigerant replaced the long-established R-134a that it's now used in 95% of new cars sold in the U.S. An estimated 220 million cars on global roads are also using it.
The chemical stabilities of copper, steel, and aluminum have been tested and confirmed as acceptable for use with Freon™ 134a and lubricants. Acceptable plastics and elastomers have been found for use with existing CFC refrigerants.
As part of global efforts to reduce the environmental impact of refrigerants, R134a will be phased out by 2025 in favor of more eco-friendly alternatives like R290 and R1234yf12.
With the scientific approach to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of the refrigerant R-134A (i.e. 1430), the refrigerant R-513A with GWP of 631 is the drop-in replacement.
R-404A has been approved by many refrigeration compressor and system manufacturers for use in new refrigeration equipment, such as food display and storage cases, cold storage rooms, ice machines, transportation, and process refrigeration.
All new cooling and refrigeration systems that support R-404a will no longer be available from 1st January 2020. Therefore throughout 2018 and 2019, the refrigeration systems running on R-404a will need to be replaced or support a retrofit alternative refrigerant.
What are the best replacements for R404A? For cold rooms and other small to medium commercial refrigeration applications, R448A and R449A and R452A or R134a are excellent alternatives to R404A, with from 50 to 65% reduction in GWP.
In new chiller production, HFC refrigerants like R-404A and R-410A are prohibited from 1st January 2024. The production of new equipment using R-22 ceased entirely in 2022, and the HCFC phaseout will be completed in 2030.
Genetron® 404A must be only liquid charged into a system to ensure proper refrigerant composition and system performance.
In existing systems mid-size refrigeration applications, between 2 to 40 kW, we recommend R448A, R449A or R452A. The same applies for new installations at medium temperatures, including R134a. We can see A2L-R454A, R455C and R1234yf emerging for new systems.
Therefore, more and more refrigeration and refrigeration equipment are using R22 as a substitute for R404a. Although R404A and R22 have similar refrigeration performance, there are still many differences between the two in actual use.
R-134a is one of the world's most used refrigerants, widely embedded in automotive, commercial and residential air conditioning systems, across the world. R-32 is another commonly used, as an attractive lower GWP solution for air conditioning.