The Impact of CFC Conversion on Nuclear Powered Submarines 972395
The replacement of refrigerant CFC-12 (dichlorodifluoromethane) with ozone-friendly HFC-134a (1,1,1,2 tetrafluroethane) in submarines has not only required changes in the refrigeration system but the life support equipment as well. Modifications to the refrigeration systems, catalytic oxidizer used for air purification and atmosphere analyzer were required to implement the conversion. Each of these modifications required careful laboratory and full scale testing to assure no adverse impact on the submarine equipment or crew.
Citation: Wyatt, J., Wright, K., and Daley, T., "The Impact of CFC Conversion on Nuclear Powered Submarines," SAE Technical Paper 972395, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/972395. Download Citation
Author(s):
Jeffrey R. Wyatt, Kenneth A. Wright, Thomas J. Daley
Affiliated:
US Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Pages: 6
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Life support systems
Nuclear energy
Fuel additives
Tools and equipment
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