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In the 1930s General Motors' Frigidaire company developed the first use of chlorofluorocarbons as a refrigerant. This technology became the standard for decades and essentially eliminated the danger of fire and poisoning
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When was the production of chlorofluorocarbons banned in the United States?
On January 1, 1996, the production of chlorofluorocarbons was banned in the United States and other developed countries.
What refrigerant type is used in a 2002 jeep wrangler air conditioner?
R134a
What is a compressor?
An instrument that compresses refrigerant.
How and where do you refill the refrigerant on a 22L 97 Pontiac Sunfire and could this be the problem if the AC is blowing hot air?
Most Sunfires have a 'valve' on the A/C unit that you use to fill the unit with refrigerant. I say valve because it looks like a valve, but really its more of a nozzle. All vehicles from the mid to late 90's and on are forced by law to use only R-134a refrigerant. How much refrigerant your cars unit holds can be determined by finding the refrigerant charge label under your hood. It should be located near or above your A/C unit. The easiest way to ensure no mistakes or damages to your unit is to get a professional A/C fill. But the cheapest way is to buy a can of refrigerant (you can find these at most auto stores and even Wal-Mart) and follow the instructions given in the box. It will show you step by step how to add the refrigerant to your unit.
Why did my air conditioner control lights located in the radio go out and air conditioning stop working in a 1999 sable?
Many AC controls will act like that when you are out of refrigerant. Have the refrigerant level checked. If you have a very slow leak, it might be easier to just add refrigerant every year. If the leak is very substantial, it might be better to have it repaired.
What type of refrigerant is the most harmful to stratospheric ozone?
Refrigerants are harmful. But the most harmful are CFC's.
What effect the refrigerant on environmental?
Some refrigerants have chlorofluorocarbons that are harmful to the ozone layer. The CFCs can lead to rapid depletion of the ozone layer in the atmosphere.
Where are chlorofluorocarbons used?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol propellants. However, due to their harmful environmental impact on the ozone layer, their use has been largely phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
Is chlorofluorocarbons used in the production of tubeless tires?
yes
How have chlorofluocarbons harmed the environment?
For years people thought chlorofluorocarbons were harmless. Then someone discovered they destroyed the ozone in the ozone layer. The ozone layer stops the most dangerous of the sun's rays. Those rays cause cancer when they strike an individual. The continued use of chlorofluorocarbons would wipe out life on earth that lives above the ground or above sea level from cancer. As a result, it became illegal to make machinery that used them. When machines that used them had to be repaired, a different refrigerant had to be used.
What first caused the ozone layer depletion?
In the past the chemical CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) was used in refrigerators however a few decades ago it was phased out
Why is refrigerant used?
Refrigerant are used in refrigerator for cooling and dehumidifying indoor air.
Define a pure compound refrigerant and give two examples?
a refrigerant that does not change its pressure/temperature relationship when changing phases. CFC are pure compound refrigerants.
What is the refrigerant used for ac in a 1997 ford escort?
134a refrigerant
What type of ac refrigerant for 2003 Toyota corolla?
All modern motor vehicles, including yours, use R-134A type refrigerant. Most vehicles prior to 1994 used the R-12 type refrigerant, which is now no longer used in vehicles, due to its chlorofluorocarbons which deplete the ozone layer. Since 1994, all vehicles are equipped with the R-134A, and any older vehicles that need air conditioner servicing are required to be retrofitted with R-134A, as R-12 is no longer produced and is outlawed. Hope this helps!
What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?
Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.
What has had the greatest effect on ozone depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
