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    Industrial open screw compressor running with R-600 - butane



    Hi,

    I would like to hear about positive or negative issues running plant like in subject ...

    Any input is welcome ... we do have some issues, but I will describe them later...


    Thanks for your time and effort.


    Best regards, Josip



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    Re: Industrial open screw compressor running with R-600 - butane

    Josip,
    Don't really know on industrial scale but thought this link was informative.

    https://hychill.com.au/content/3-info/cpohcr.pdf

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    Re: Industrial open screw compressor running with R-600 - butane

    Butane as a refrigerant works like any other hydrocarbon refrigerant , for eg propane , propylene etc.

    Just check the compatibility of lube oil while selecting refrigerant . Normally you can use CPI oil with 68 CP for propylene and CPI oil with 150 CP viscosity for propane.

    Butane is flammable and therefore check the motor . it shall be at least Ex NA.

    All the instruments shall be at least Exd or Exi but it depends.

    Butane as a refrigerant is less costly as compared to other refrigerants like R 404 A etc .

    Disadvantage is basically due to flammable nature of refrigerant .You are bound to use flameproof instruments , stringent motor requirement etc.

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