While discussing the reasons the use of R-134a is being discontinued in some countries: Technician A says that the chemical composition of the refrigerant has been proven to be harmful to the earth’s ozone layer. Technician B says that R-134a leaks contribute to the undesirable greenhouse effect. Who is correct?

While discussing the reasons the use of R-134a is being discontinued in some countries: Technician A says that the chemical composition of the refrigerant has been proven to be harmful to the earth’s ozone layer. Technician B says that R-134a leaks contribute to the undesirable greenhouse effect. Who is correct?

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter34: Indoor Air Quality

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13RQ: An electrostatic precipitator is the same as A. an extended surface air filter. B.a fiberglass media...

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