Description

Notes the common use of an inhibited glycol (IG) as a freezing point depressant, for example in chilled water piping distribution systems and ice-based thermal storage systems. Reports some rather notable disasters with the use of IG fluids, all of which could have been prevented had proper precautions been taken.

Units: Dual

KEYWORDS: year 1997, Cooling, refrigeration, antifreeze, inhibitors, additives

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol.103, Part 2, Boston 1997

Product Details

Published:

1997

Number of Pages:

6

File Size:

1 file , 720 KB

Product Code(s):

D-16503