As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint, refrigerants play a crucial role in the effort to combat climate change. While R410A has been the most commonly used refrigerant for air conditioners and heat pumps, R32 is emerging as a more environmentally friendly alternative. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at R32 refrigerant and why it’s considered better than R410A.
What is R32 Refrigerant?
R32 is a next-generation refrigerant that has a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to R410A. GWP is a measure of how much a greenhouse gas contributes to global warming over a given period of time. R32 has a GWP of 675, which is significantly lower than R410A’s GWP of 2088.
R32 is a single-component refrigerant, which means it doesn’t contain any blends or mixtures. It’s also a highly efficient refrigerant, which means air conditioning and heat pump systems that use R32 require less energy to operate.
R32 is a class A2L refrigerant, which means it has a lower flammability rating compared to some other flammable refrigerants. The “A” classification indicates that R32 is non-toxic, while the “2L” classification indicates that it has lower flammability limits, meaning that it’s less likely to ignite or burn compared to more flammable refrigerants.
Why is R32 Better than R410A?
One of the main reasons R32 is considered better than R410A is its lower environmental impact. R32 has a lower GWP than R410A, which means it has a lower potential to contribute to climate change. In addition, R32 is easier to recycle and reclaim, making it a more sustainable choice.
R32 is also more energy efficient than R410A. Heat pump and air conditioning systems that use R32 require less energy to operate, which can result in lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions.
Another advantage of R32 is that it requires less refrigerant per system. This means that less refrigerant needs to be manufactured and transported, which can reduce the carbon footprint of the entire refrigerant supply chain.
Conclusion
In summary, R32 refrigerant is a next-generation refrigerant that offers several advantages over R410A. It has a lower GWP, is more energy efficient, and requires less refrigerant per system. As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint, R32 is emerging as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly choice for air conditioning and heat pump systems.
Take a look at the new R-32 refrigerant systems from Daikin which will be available early 2023!
