Gas for air conditioning recharge R 1234YF

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Bolduc, Douglas A. (August 8, 2013). "German officials provide mixed ruling on Honeywell refrigerant Despite fire risk, agency does not seek recall of cars using HFO-1234yf". Automotive News Europe . Retrieved 26 July 2018. Within an hour the whole recharge process is completed and you will once again have refreshing cool air on demand.Our trained technicians will show you the difference in your AC before and after recharge. Vehicle air conditioners that are not recharged regularly will be less effective and have to work harder to produce cool air. This puts more strain on the engine and uses more fuel. If your air conditioning system has not been recharged in the past two years it will dramatically reduce efficiency. Recharge or No Charge Slight design differences in the design specs of certain components like TXVs, ports, evaporators, and condensers.

The properties and regulatory fit of HFO-1234yf make it an ideal base molecule for electrified heavy-duty vehicles. Because EVs present unique challenges in cabin heating and battery cooling, innovators such as Chemours are constantly evaluating options to tailor the benefits of R-1234yf for electrified applications. In 2017, European directive 2006/40/EC finally came into full effect. The eagerly anticipated legislation requires that all newly designed cars and LCVs fitted with A/C, and manufactured for use in the EU, must use a refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of 150 or less. GWP measures how much energy a gas absorbs compared to the same quantity of CO2 over a 100-year period, so in simple terms, the higher the number, the bigger the environmental impact. Zatz, David (October 1, 2013). "Chrysler adopting R1234YF". Allpar News (Press release) . Retrieved 2018-06-16. In July 2008, Honeywell and Du-Pont published a report claiming "HFO-1234yf is very difficult to ignite with electric spark", detailing the tests they did passing the gas over a hot plate heated to various temperatures in the range of 500–900°C. Ignition was only seen when HFO-1234yf was mixed with PAG oil and passed over a plate that was >900°C. [26] The AC Pro R-1234yf Air-Con Recharge replaces refrigerant and oil from your A/C system and contains UV dye to assist with detecting and locating leaks in metal and rubber components. This canister makes it easy to maintain and service your A/C system without the need for expensive equipment and training. It is designed to work with A/C PRO CERTYF102 R-1234yf Gauge and Hose only (sold separately).

Other F gas rules do not apply to these gases. Unsaturated hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons Chemical name There was one major bump in the road of HFO-1234yf to becoming the dominant automotive refrigerant. In 2012 Daimler began their own internal testing with 1234YF on some of their vehicles. They claimed that in some of their tests that when the refrigerant tank ruptured during an accident that the refrigerant ignited and caused a fire to occur. The video can be seen below. In the video there is a test with 1234yf leaking and then there is a test with R-134a leaking. The video speaks for itself.

a b Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2014 Full Report. World Meteorological Organization Global Ozone Research and Monitoring Project—Report No. 55. 2014. p.551. R-1234yf has a higher vapor density than R-134a. Higher vapor density enables the use of a smaller compressor, reducing the system’s energy consumption. Wang, Ziyuan; Wang, Yuhang; Li, Jianfeng; Henne, Stephan; Zhang, Boya; Hu, Jianxin; Zhang, Jianbo (30 January 2018). "Impacts of the Degradation of 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene into Trifluoroacetic Acid from Its Application in Automobile Air Conditioners in China, the United States, and Europe". Environmental Science & Technology. 52 (5): 2819–2826. Bibcode: 2018EnST...52.2819W. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.7b05960. PMID 29381347. Evaporator designs must meet JAE standard J2842. YF is tougher on evaporators then 134a and this new standard is to prevent wear and tear and premature failure.

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Some of you may be groaning at the extra steps when compared to R-134a. Well, with all things, there is a reason why these are performed. The fifteen percent precharge and leak detection step is key to catching a leak on your vehicle before it has been fully charged. If we catch the leak early while the charge is still low we can save loss of refrigerant, save your shop some cash on that refrigerant, save the customer money, and also prevent further damage to the environment. It’s a win win for all involved. In October 2012, SAE International established a new Cooperative Research Project, CRP1234-4, which included members of thirteen automotive companies, to extend its previous testing and investigate Daimler's claims. [10] A preliminary update as of December 2012 [28] and a final report publicly released on July 24, 2013 [10] agreed that R-1234yf was safe to use in automotive direct-expansion air conditioning systems. R-1234yf was believed not to increase the estimated risk of vehicle fire exposure. The report further stated that "the refrigerant release testing completed by Daimler was unrealistic" and "created extreme conditions that favored ignition". [10] [29] The final report was supported by Chrysler/Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, PSA, Renault and Toyota. Daimler, BMW and Audi chose to withdraw from the SAE R-1234yf CRP Team. [10] To comply with the latest European Union environmental requirements, vehicle manufacturers are transitioning to a new A/C refrigerant – R1234yf. As well as significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the modern vehicle, the change represents a great service opportunity for garages equipped with the right tools and know-how. But are you ready? With the low down from leading A/C supplier Delphi, you can prepare your garage for the new legislation….as well as a new A/C season, reaping the commercial rewards that come with both. HFO-1234yf, New Dawn of Refrigerant Alternatives". JARN: Japan Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News (Press release). April 25, 2008. pp.1, 6, 24 . Retrieved 1 August 2018. By combining the EU’s policy on R-134a and now the United States’ public policy everyone knew that the most logical choice for an alternative was HFO-1234yf. Sure, there were companies like Daimler researching R-744 but this was not a viable alternative at this point in time. Production had to be increased on YF as soon as possible. Earlier this year, 2017, the Chemours company broke ground on a new 1234YF manufacturing plant in Corpus Christi, Texas. This new facility is expected to triple the company’s output of 1234yf. Chemours was just following suit though as the Honeywell corporation actually opened up their new three-hundred million dollar facility in Geismar, Louisiana earlier this year.

a b Hetzner, Christiaan (December 12, 2012). "Coolant safety row puts the heat on Europe's carmakers". Reuters . Retrieved 26 July 2018. The main difference between the old style gas (R134) and the new 1234TF gas is down to its environmental credentials. The old R134 gas has a significantly higher global warming potential than the new gas. If the gas leaks from a car or van’s air conditioning system then it has a higher impact on the environment. The product can be handled in repair shops in the same way as R-134a, although it requires some different, specialized equipment to perform the service. One of the reasons for that is the flammability of HFO-1234yf. [16] Another issue affecting the compatibility between HFO-1234yf and R-134a-based systems is the choice of lubricating oil. [17] GM first to market greenhouse gas-friendly air conditioning refrigerant in U.S." GM Corporate Newsroom (Press release). 2010-07-23 . Retrieved 26 July 2018. Ozone and TFA Impacts in North America from Degradation of 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), A Potential Greenhouse Gas Replacement

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Refreshingly cool, potentially toxic". Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich. 2014 . Retrieved 26 July 2018. It’s important to remember that any technician working on the A/C system should be F-Gas certified. We offer an IMI ATA approved A/C with F-gas training programme. The two-day course includes an overview of the components, how they work and how best to diagnose faults. It also covers the recently introduced EC legislation with an assessment for EC307/2008 F-gas legislation. The properties and regulatory fit of HFO-1234yf make it an ideal base molecule for electrified heavy-duty vehicles.” Let Kwik Fit recharge your air con while you wait. We will replace and recharge lubricant and refrigerant levels in line with your manufacturer’s recommendation. If we cannot improve the coolest vent temperature from your car by more than 10% when measured in degrees Celsius - then you pay nothing at all.* Electric vehicles use the same types of refrigerant gas as internal combustion engine vehicles with the majority requiring the newer R1234YF type of gas.