Retrofit HFCs
Retrofit Alternatives to R22 and other HCFCs following Phase Out
BOC is the largest supplier of packaged refrigerants in the UK and Ireland, and for those impacted by the R22 and HCFC phase out, provides the widest product range of HFC retrofit refrigerant gases available including the leading ISCEON™ products such as R422D.
Below are case studies that show how their performance compares with the HCFC refrigerants they have replaced.
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Retrofit Products and Case Study Information
Easy-to-use, non-ozone-depleting HFC retrofit refrigerants for CFC and HCFC equipment, including the leading retrofit gas R422D.
- Provides easy, quick, cost-effective retrofits
- Non-ozone-depleting HFCs
- In most cases, no change of lubricant type during retrofit is required
- Can be topped off during service without removing the entire charge
- Provides required performance after retrofit
- Lower operating temperatures and/or pressures versus R22
Benefits:
- Enables continued use of existing equipment with minimal downtime for retrofit
- Avoids costly equipment replacement for equipment owner
- Provides potential for improved compressor reliability and life
- Enables accelerated transition away from ozone-depleting refrigerants
- Facilitates compliance with environmental regulations
- Provides opportunity to promote environmental leadership
Easy-to-use retrofit refrigerants for every application
 ISCEON® Pressure Temperature Guide |
73kb Download |
R422D has emerged as the leading retrofit alternative to R22, and is being successfully used in numerous applications across a wide temperature range.
ISCEON® MO29 or R422D is an easy-to-use, non-ozone-depleting HFC refrigerant for replacing R22 in low- and medium-temperature direct expansion (DX) refrigeration applications, including commercial supermarket systems, and in stationary DX air-conditioning applications, including DX water chillers.
| ISCEON® MO29 / R422D Product Factsheet |
17kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 / R422D Safety Datasheet |
27kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 / R422D Pressure Enthalpy Chart |
1.8MB Download |
Case Studies
| ISCEON® MO29 - Building Air Conditioning Case Study |
86kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - Stellar Group Case Study |
1.3MB Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - Banana Storage Case Study |
177kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - Milk Processing Case Study |
73kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - Restaurant Case Study |
603kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - REWE Supermarket Case Study |
233kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - Pathmark Supermarket Case Study |
233kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 - ABCO Refrigerant Case Study |
96kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO29 / R422D Retrofitting Guidelines |
219kb Download |
ISCEON MO59 or R417A is an easy-to-use, non-ozone-depleting HFC retrofit refrigerant for R22 in direct expansion stationary air-conditioning (AC) and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration systems.
| ISCEON® MO59 Product Information Sheet |
16kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO59 / R417A Safety Data Sheet |
28kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO59 / R417A Pressure Enthalpy Chart |
1.8MB Download |
Case Studies
| ISCEON® MO59 - Refrigeracion STARR Case Study |
102kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO59 - Air Four Case Study |
1.0MB Download |
ISCEON® MO79 or R422A is an easy-to-use, non-ozone-depleting HFC refrigerant for replacing R22, R502 and HCFC-containing refrigerant blends in low-temperature commercial and industrial direct expansion refrigeration systems. (Can also be used for medium temperature systems)
| ISCEON® MO79 Product Information Sheet |
17kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO79 / R422A Safety Data Sheet |
23kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO79 / R422A Pressure Enthalpy Chart |
1.8MB Download |
Case Studies
| ISCEON® MO79 - IBL Cold Stores Case Study |
123kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO79 / R422A Retrofit Guidelines |
207kb Download |
ISCEON® MO99 (R438A) is a new retrofit refrigerant for R22 replacement, designed specifically for DX water chillers with capacity critical Thermostatic Expansion Valves. MO29 (R422D) remains the multipurpose refrigerant and gives a satisfactory performance in the majority of DX water chillers.
| ISCEON® MO99 (R438A) Product Information Sheet |
17kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO99 (R438A) Retrofit Guidelines |
207kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO99 / R438A Safety Data Sheet |
32kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO99 / R438A Pressure Temperature Table |
145kb Download |
| ISCEON® MO99 / R438A Pressure Enthalpy Diagram |
142kb Download |
Case Studies
| ISCEON® MO99 vs ISCEON® MO29 Water Chiller Case Study |
220kb Download |
RS Series ProductsThe RS refrigerants are non-ozone-depleting and can be used with both traditional lubricants and the new synthetic lubricants. They provide a simple and low-cost method for switching away from HCFCs.
| RS Series R22 Applications Summary |
29kb Download |
| RS Series Application and PT Tables |
50kb Download |
| RS Series in Water Chillers Summary |
37kb Download |
Suitable for replacing R22 in air-conditioning applications across the range of equipment, and can be used in systems with a capillary as well as an expansion device. Also replaces R411B, R415A and R418A.
| RS-44 (R424A) Product Information Sheet |
17kb Download |
| RS-44 (R424A) Safety Data Sheet |
23kb Download |
| RS-44 (R424A) Pressure Temperature Table |
23kb Download |
| RS-44 (R424A) Pressure Enthalpy Chart |
155kb Download |
Case Studies
| RS-44 Air Conditioning - Cable & Wireless Case Study |
119kb Download |
| RS-44 Air Conditioning - Kincore Holdings Case Study |
135kb Download |
| RS-44 Heat Pump Trial |
32kb Download |
| RS-44 Walk-In Cooler Trial |
34kb Download |
| RS-44 Window Air Conditioner Trial |
29kb Download |
| RS-44 Walk-In Cooler, Canada Trial |
135kb Download |
Potential option for OEMs and can also be used to replace R22 across the range of applications and temperatures including air-conditioning and low-temperature refrigeration. RS-45 is a capacity match for R22 but should not be used in systems with a capillary.
| RS-45 (R434A) Product Information Sheet |
17kb Download |
| RS-45 (R434A) Safety Data Sheet |
27kb Download |
| RS-45 (R434) Pressure Temperature Table |
19kb Download |
| RS-45 (R434) Pressure Enthalphy Chart |
36kb Download |
Case Studies
| RS-45 Flooded Chiller, British Energy, UK |
80kb Download |
| RS-45 Huike Trial Results |
7kb Download |
Essentially, RS-52 is similar to R507 in its performance, has similar pressures and is near azeotropic with a glide of <1 degree centrigrade. RS-52 has been designed as a replacement for R502 and the interim ozone-depleting blends (e.g. R402A, R408A, R403B etc.), but it is also an excellent replacement for R22 at low temperatures where the system is designed to withstand R502 pressures.
| RS-52 (R428A) Product Information Sheet |
17kb Download |
| RS-52 (R428A) Safety Data Sheet |
27kb Download |
| RS-52 (R428A) Pressure Temperature Table |
27kb Download |
| RS-52 (R428A) Pressure Enthalpy Chart |
52kb Download |
Case Studies
| RS-52 Trial |
42kb Download |
Forane® R427A is a non-toxic, non-flammable zero-ODP refrigerant
Features and Benefits
Forane® R427A is a 100% HFC blend. It is consequently compatible with polyol ester (POE) oil. However one characteristic of Forane® 427A is to tolerate a high residual amount of original oil in the POE lubricant (good oil return up to 10-15% residual AB or mineral oil), which allows the simplified retrofit procedure.
Forane® R427A only requires one oil draining and its replacement by a POE lubricant.
Optimal performance close to R22 can be achieved without long and costly rinsing process of the circuit thanks to a high tolerance toward residual original oil (mineral or alkylbenzene).
No modification of the installation is required.
Applications and Uses
Forane® R427A is a simplified retrofit solution for R22 existing direct expansion installations in a large range of applications. It can be used to retrofit low-temperature refrigeration equipment as well as air-conditioning installations.
| Arkema's Forane® 427A Presentation |
3.0MB Download |
| Forane® 427A Pressure Temperature Chart |
194kb Download |
Case Studies
| Forane® R427A Liquid Chiller Case Study |
455kb Download |
| Forane® R427A Supermarket Case Study |
642kb Download |
| Forane® R427A Water Chiller Case Study |
560kb Download |
| Forane® R427A Biscuit Factory Case Study |
261kb Download |
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