Seminar 30 -- Continued Evolution of Lubricants for HVAC

This product is a zip file that contains files that consist of PowerPoint slides synchronized with the audio-recording of the speaker, PDF files of the slides, and audio only (mp3 format) as noted.Refrigerants are used in several applications which include industrial, residential, commercial, transport and mobile. Transition to lower GWP refrigerants has resulted in evaluation of lubricant and refrigerant combinations in all the mentioned industries. This seminar will focus on various lubricant chemistries in combination with low GWP refrigerants used with mobile air conditioning and industrial refrigeration. In addition, lubricant concepts focused on achieving global sustainability will be explored.1. Fundamental Review and History of Lubricants for Mobile Air Conditioning: Transition to Low GWP RefrigerantsBridgett Rakestraw, PhD, CPI/Lubrizol, Swartz Creek, MI2. R1234ze(E) Specialized Refrigeration Lubricant in HFO Blend ApplicationYu-Kai Chen, Patech Fine Chemicals Co.,Ltd3. The Future of Lubricants for HVACEugene Chen, Patech Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd., Taipei City, Taiwan