What type of refrigerant is best for Heat Pumps?
Which Refrigerant is best for Heat Pump applications?
Legacy refrigerants like Forane® 410A have strong performance, but global regulations require transitioning to a lower GWP product. For refrigerants in the unitary heat pump space, Forane® 32 and Forane® 454B offer equivalent performance and regulatory compliance in the residential and light commercial markets.
Forane® 513A is an A1-rated, non-flammable, refrigerant that can be used in most heat pump applications that have previously used R-134a as their refrigerant, such as commercial & industrial applications.
Forane® HTS 1233zd, with a GWP of < 1, is an ideal refrigerant for high temperature heat pumps and organic Rankine cycle units where sustainability is a priority.
What type of refrigerant is best for Residential Heat Pumps?
The Residential Heat Pumps market comes with very high safety standards and restrictive building codes to deliver homeowners and renters efficient, safe, and reliable comfort. Contractors are looking for refrigerants that are easily accessible and meet regional environmental standards.
Forane® 32 and Forane® 454B offer a combination of cost, performance and environmental compliance for the Residential Heat Pumps Market.
Forane® 32 features:
- Increased system efficiency and seasonal energy efficiency ratio.
- GWP of 675 (AR4)
- zero glide and is easier to recycle at end of life.
- A2L classification
Technical Information for Forane® 32
Forane® 454B features:
- Close match to Forane® 410A
- No toxicity and no ozone depletion
- GWP of 466 (AR4)
- A2L classification
Technical Information for Forane® 454B
What refrigerant is best for Commercial Heat Pumps?
Forane® 513A and Forane® HTS 1233zd offer the combination of efficiency, operating properties, and system performance ideal for commercial and industrial applications.
Forane® 513A features:
- GWP of 573
- A1 (non-flammable)
Technical Information for Forane® 513A
Forane® HTS 1233zd features:
- Low GWP of <1
- A1 (non-flammable)
- Enables high‑temperature heat pumps (80–160 °C)