Seminar 41 -- LIVESTREAM: Advancements of Low GWP Refrigerants

2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference

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The quest for environmentally friendly refrigerants has accelerated in recent years due to growing concerns over global warming potential (GWP). Advancements in low-GWP refrigerant encompass various aspects, including thermodynamic properties, compatibility with existing equipment, safety considerations and environmental impact. In this session, roadmap of refrigerants for commercial refrigeration sector will be highlighted.

1. Overview of Refrigeration Technologies Using Natural and Synthetic Refrigerants Samuel Yana Motta, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
2. Path to Decarbonization for Supermarkets with Low GWP Refrigerants Kaimi Gao, Honeywell, Minneapolis, MN
3. Exploratory Study on Optimized Heat Exchangers for Low-GWP Refrigerant Mixtures Davide Ziviani, PhD, Purdue University - Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, West Lafayette, IN