Refrigerant is a crucial part of any commercial HVAC/R application. In recent years, refrigerants have become more and more important because of rising environmental standards. The right refrigerant is crucial to maximizing efficiency.
Companies often try to get the most money from their refrigerant stockpiles by using older forms of refrigerant up to the very date they become unlawful. When new standards come into force, a grace period usually means businesses can save money with this approach. Sometimes, however, it makes sense to be proactive.
One such case is when a refrigerant offers performance value that goes above and beyond what you already expect from increased efficiency. Although this is relatively rare, some brands are going above and beyond to make it happen. One of those brands is Chemours Company, known for its Opteon XL41 (R-454B) refrigerant.
Opteon XL41 (R-454B) Refrigerant Is the Next Step in Efficiency and Performance
The Chemours Company is a trusted brand that has already attracted a significant following with its previous generations of HVAC/R refrigerants and other products. Now, it is building on that established history of success with its new Opteon XL41 (R-454B) refrigerant offering. You just might find that it is the ideal option for you.
When you need to shift to a new type of refrigerant for your new commercial equipment investments, it only makes sense to balance performance with some of the lowest Global Warming Potential (GWP) on the market. Firms of all sizes are using Opteon XL41 refrigerant in a variety of applications. These include:
Positive displacement equipment ranging from residential to light commercial and commercial;
Direct expansion chillers and air conditioning systems in a wide variety of working environments;
*Window air conditioning units and other forms of compact or portable air conditioning equipment;
Heat pumps and chillers;
*Split units including mini-, multi, and ducted;
PTACs (packaged terminal air conditioning);
Opteon XL41 is highly versatile and is being adopted in all kinds of industries. Let’s take a closer look at the kind of performance you can expect from this next generation refrigerant.
Opteon XL41 Is Designed for Excellence Within Today’s Demanding HVAC Systems
Opteon XL41 refrigerant may be the best choice for you if you are looking for a refrigerant comparable in commercial HVAC/R performance to R-410A refrigerant without the attendant environmental concerns that have prompted a move away from older mainstay refrigerants. Environmental excellence is only one part of the puzzle.
Among its many features, Opteon XL41 refrigerant is non-ozone depleting (ODP). As a hydrofluoroolefin-based (HFO) alternative to common refrigerants, it stands out for the lowest GWP rating among R-410A replacements currently available on the market. Just how low is it? You might be surprised to learn the answer.
With a GWP rating of 466, Opteon XL41 refrigerant represents an astonishing 78% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to R-410A. As Opteon XL41 rolls out to wider and wider adoption in the market, it stands to be the equivalent of removing thousands of tons of ozone depleting emissions from industry every year. And when it comes to your commercial HVAC operations, Opteon XL41 refrigerant won’t disappoint.
The Chemours Company has been on the cutting edge of refrigerant technology for years, so it is no surprise that when the time came to introduce an all-new R-410A alternative, they went above and beyond. Test after test can confirm that Opteon XL41 refrigerant has a performance profile similar to R-410A. In some cases, it can even provide superior capacity and efficiency.
You Won’t Have to Make Major Changes When You Switch to Opteon XL41
One of the biggest perks of Opteon XL41 is its ease of use, especially when you are switching over from an existing R-410A design. Opteon XL41 is unique in comparison to most other flammable refrigerants. It is classified as mildly flammable (A2L) and thus can deliver far higher charge sizes.
A2L refrigerants require at least 1,000 times more energy to ignite in comparison to most A3 refrigerants. That means you will no longer have to worry about your refrigerant, either stored or in use, igniting as the result of a careless lost cigarette or other stray spark. It is even safe to use space heaters responsibly in the vicinity.
All in all, Opteon XL41 is a great way to improve and optimize your HVAC/R performance. How can you get the absolute most out of Opteon XL41? Combine the use of this high-quality refrigerant with regular maintenance for your entire commercial HVAC/R system. Be sure to replace your commercial HVAC/R compressor when the time is right, before declining performance can lead to costly repairs and higher cost of ownership.
For most organizations, the new Opteon XL41 will be an ideal complement to a remanufactured commercial compressor, giving you better commercial HVAC/R system performance, higher efficiency, and lower costs for years to come.
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