Name:
SL-08-036 (RP-1249) -- Determine the Mechanism for Copper Plating and Methods for Its Elimination from HVAC Systems PDF
Published Date:
2008
Status:
Active
Publisher:
ASHRAE
This paper is based on findings resulting from ASHRAE Research Project RP-1249.
Copper plating on steel parts continues to be a problem for all types of compressors operating with HCFC and HFC refrigerant systems. When the copper plating reaches a critical thickness, it causes compressor failures through failed bearings or seized parts. However, the mechanism by which copper plating occurs is not well understood. Consequently, a research program consisting of literature searches, field sample analyses, sealed tube tests and refrigerant/oil circulating tests was performed in order to determine the mechanism of copper plating in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The information from the literature search and tests was used to identify compounds and maintenance practices to inhibit specific steps of the proposed copper plating mechanism.
Units: Dual
| File Size : | 1 file , 6.6 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 15 |
| Product Code(s) : | D-SL-08-036 |
| Published : | 2008 |
