Hydrocarbons

[R1976]

hi,

Can anyone advise me on the differences in recovering flammable refrigerants compared to normal ones as I have no experience of hydrocarbons.

I may have to decant a display fridge.

Regards

[dsp]

Hi R1976,
I wouldn't be putting any flammable gases through a recovery unit. Not too sure of the regulations over in the UK. But here in Australia i am sure that Hydrocarbons can be let out to atmosphere. As far I know they don't have a ODF. As long as its not in a confined space of course!
dsp

[rnine]

Same in the UK. Integral sized unit can be vented to atmosphere in an open environment. Above ground level and away from naked flame or other sources of ignition.

[R1976]

Thanks for the replies.

[Tony]

Same in the UK. Integral sized unit can be vented to atmosphere in an open environment. Above ground level and away from naked flame or other sources of ignition.

I think you may be walking on thin ice if you vent them!!!

See http://www.refrigeration-engineer.co...hlight=venting

You can get recovery machines that are suitable for recovering hydrocarbons, but when you do recover them only recover to atmospheric pressure and not below as for HFCs.