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    Question Flammable hydrocarbons properties



    I would like to know if when mixing hydrocarbon refrigerant with some oil lubricant the result mixture is more inflamable than hydrocarbon refrigerant?
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    Re: Flammable hydrocarbons properties

    I suppose it depends on the type of oil however, the hydrocarbon element is combustible enough on its own when mixed with air in the correct ratio.

    Is there a reason for you wanted to change its ignition point?
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    Re: Flammable hydrocarbons properties

    Thank you for your answer.. I would like to know if the oil lubricant can change the ignition point of hydricarbon refrigerant. If the resulting mixiture (oil + hydrocarbon) increases or decreses the flammability risk... sorry my english is not good..
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    Re: Flammable hydrocarbons properties

    Hi,

    maybe I am not right... but if we are speaking about closed system without oxygen it is not possible to have fire.... maybe carbonization of oil due to high discharge temperature....

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    Re: Flammable hydrocarbons properties

    The ignition is not a problem unless you have an oxidizing agent such as oxygen. In a pure HC and oil environment, you do not have a problem.

    But mixing and oil vapor or atomized into an HC stream with oxygen, it will change the ignition point.

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