ALTERNATIVES TO CFCS: PHASEOUT WITH PROBLEMS

The chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are long time workhorses in many applications. As refrigerants, for example, they are nearly ideal working fluids. Controversy has arisen over their use, however, because of the threat they pose to the environment. This article looks at the hazard they create, at what substitutes appear promising and at what measures can be taken to ease the changeover.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Elliott, T
• Publication Date: 1990-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Power
  • Volume: 134
  • Issue Number: No.3
  • ISSN: 0032-5929

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Alternatives analysis; Fire extinguishing agents; Refrigerants
• Old TRIS Terms: Chlorofluorocarbons
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00659842
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM