1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 R404 Refrigerant Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global R404 Refrigerant Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global R404 Refrigerant Overall Market Size
2.1 Global R404 Refrigerant Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global R404 Refrigerant Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top R404 Refrigerant Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global R404 Refrigerant Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global R404 Refrigerant Sales by Companies
3.5 Global R404 Refrigerant Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 R404 Refrigerant Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers R404 Refrigerant Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 R404 Refrigerant Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 R404 Refrigerant Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 R404 Refrigerant Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 Purity 99%
4.1.3 Purity 99.5%
4.1.4 Other
4.2 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Commercial
5.1.3 Industrial
5.1.4 Other
5.2 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE R404 Refrigerant Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 AGC Chemical
7.1.1 AGC Chemical Company Summary
7.1.2 AGC Chemical Business Overview
7.1.3 AGC Chemical R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 AGC Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 AGC Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Danfoss
7.2.1 Danfoss Company Summary
7.2.2 Danfoss Business Overview
7.2.3 Danfoss R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Danfoss R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Danfoss Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 Linde Gas
7.3.1 Linde Gas Company Summary
7.3.2 Linde Gas Business Overview
7.3.3 Linde Gas R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 Linde Gas R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 Linde Gas Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 Honeywell
7.4.1 Honeywell Company Summary
7.4.2 Honeywell Business Overview
7.4.3 Honeywell R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 Honeywell R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 Honeywell Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 A-Gas
7.5.1 A-Gas Company Summary
7.5.2 A-Gas Business Overview
7.5.3 A-Gas R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 A-Gas R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 A-Gas Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 Chemours
7.6.1 Chemours Company Summary
7.6.2 Chemours Business Overview
7.6.3 Chemours R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 Chemours R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 Chemours Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical
7.7.1 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Company Summary
7.7.2 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Business Overview
7.7.3 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
7.8 JinHua Slihe Chemical
7.8.1 JinHua Slihe Chemical Company Summary
7.8.2 JinHua Slihe Chemical Business Overview
7.8.3 JinHua Slihe Chemical R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.8.4 JinHua Slihe Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.8.5 JinHua Slihe Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
7.9 Zhejiang Juhua
7.9.1 Zhejiang Juhua Company Summary
7.9.2 Zhejiang Juhua Business Overview
7.9.3 Zhejiang Juhua R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.9.4 Zhejiang Juhua R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.9.5 Zhejiang Juhua Key News & Latest Developments
7.10 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant
7.10.1 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant Company Summary
7.10.2 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant Business Overview
7.10.3 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant R404 Refrigerant Major Product Offerings
7.10.4 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant R404 Refrigerant Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.10.5 Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global R404 Refrigerant Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global R404 Refrigerant Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 R404 Refrigerant Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global R404 Refrigerant Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 R404 Refrigerant Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 R404 Refrigerant Industry Value Chain
10.2 R404 Refrigerant Upstream Market
10.3 R404 Refrigerant Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 R404 Refrigerant Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer
Table 1. Key Players of R404 Refrigerant in Global Market
Table 2. Top R404 Refrigerant Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2022)
Table 3. Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 4. Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 5. Global R404 Refrigerant Sales by Companies, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 6. Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 7. Key Manufacturers R404 Refrigerant Price (2018-2023) & (US$/Ton)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers R404 Refrigerant Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 R404 Refrigerant Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 R404 Refrigerant Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 12. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 13. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 14. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 15. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 16. By Application – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 17. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 18. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 19. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 20. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 21. By Region – Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 VS 2029
Table 22. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 23. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 24. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 25. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 26. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 27. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 28. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 29. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 30. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 31. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 32. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 33. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 34. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 35. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 36. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 37. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 38. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 39. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 40. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 41. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2018-2023
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Sales, (Tons), 2024-2029
Table 46. AGC Chemical Company Summary
Table 47. AGC Chemical R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 48. AGC Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 49. AGC Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
Table 50. Danfoss Company Summary
Table 51. Danfoss R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 52. Danfoss R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 53. Danfoss Key News & Latest Developments
Table 54. Linde Gas Company Summary
Table 55. Linde Gas R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 56. Linde Gas R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 57. Linde Gas Key News & Latest Developments
Table 58. Honeywell Company Summary
Table 59. Honeywell R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 60. Honeywell R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 61. Honeywell Key News & Latest Developments
Table 62. A-Gas Company Summary
Table 63. A-Gas R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 64. A-Gas R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 65. A-Gas Key News & Latest Developments
Table 66. Chemours Company Summary
Table 67. Chemours R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 68. Chemours R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 69. Chemours Key News & Latest Developments
Table 70. Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Company Summary
Table 71. Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 72. Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 73. Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
Table 74. JinHua Slihe Chemical Company Summary
Table 75. JinHua Slihe Chemical R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 76. JinHua Slihe Chemical R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 77. JinHua Slihe Chemical Key News & Latest Developments
Table 78. Zhejiang Juhua Company Summary
Table 79. Zhejiang Juhua R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 80. Zhejiang Juhua R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 81. Zhejiang Juhua Key News & Latest Developments
Table 82. Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant Company Summary
Table 83. Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant R404 Refrigerant Product Offerings
Table 84. Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant R404 Refrigerant Sales (Tons), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (US$/Ton) (2018-2023)
Table 85. Zhejiang BingEr New Type Refrigerant Key News & Latest Developments
Table 86. R404 Refrigerant Production Capacity (Tons) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2021-2023 (Tons)
Table 87. Global R404 Refrigerant Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2021-2023
Table 88. Global R404 Refrigerant Production by Region, 2018-2023 (Tons)
Table 89. Global R404 Refrigerant Production by Region, 2024-2029 (Tons)
Table 90. R404 Refrigerant Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 91. R404 Refrigerant Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 92. R404 Refrigerant Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 93. R404 Refrigerant Raw Materials
Table 94. R404 Refrigerant Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 95. Typical R404 Refrigerant Downstream
Table 96. R404 Refrigerant Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 97. R404 Refrigerant Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
Figure 1. R404 Refrigerant Segment by Type in 2022
Figure 2. R404 Refrigerant Segment by Application in 2022
Figure 3. Global R404 Refrigerant Market Overview: 2022
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global R404 Refrigerant Market Size: 2022 VS 2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, 2018-2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. R404 Refrigerant Sales in Global Market: 2018-2029 (Tons)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by R404 Refrigerant Revenue in 2022
Figure 9. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 10. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 11. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 12. By Type - Global R404 Refrigerant Price (US$/Ton), 2018-2029
Figure 13. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 14. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 15. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 16. By Application - Global R404 Refrigerant Price (US$/Ton), 2018-2029
Figure 17. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 18. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029
Figure 19. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 20. By Region - Global R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 21. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 22. By Country - North America R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 23. US R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 24. Canada R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 25. Mexico R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 26. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 27. By Country - Europe R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 28. Germany R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 29. France R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 30. U.K. R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 31. Italy R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 32. Russia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 33. Nordic Countries R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 34. Benelux R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 35. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 36. By Region - Asia R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 37. China R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 38. Japan R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 39. South Korea R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 40. Southeast Asia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 41. India R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 42. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 43. By Country - South America R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 44. Brazil R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 45. Argentina R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 46. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 47. By Country - Middle East & Africa R404 Refrigerant Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 48. Turkey R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 49. Israel R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 50. Saudi Arabia R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 51. UAE R404 Refrigerant Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 52. Global R404 Refrigerant Production Capacity (Tons), 2018-2029
Figure 53. The Percentage of Production R404 Refrigerant by Region, 2022 VS 2029
Figure 54. R404 Refrigerant Industry Value Chain
Figure 55. Marketing Channels
※参考情報 R404冷媒は、冷凍および空調用に広く使用される合成冷媒の一種です。この冷媒は、特に商業用冷凍機や冷蔵設備において、高い冷却性能を提供するために設計されています。R404冷媒は、主に特定の化合物が混合されてできたもので、主成分は1,1,1,2-テトラフルオロエタン(HFC-134a)、ペルフルオロプロパン(HFC-125)、およびペルフルオロエチル(HFC-143a)です。このように複数の成分を含んでいるため、R404は「ブレンド冷媒」として分類されます。 R404冷媒の大きな特徴の一つは、フロン類によるオゾン層への影響を避けるために設計されていることです。これは、R404がオゾン層を破壊するハロン類(CFC)の代替品として開発されたためです。また、R404冷媒は、地球温暖化への影響を示すGWP(温暖化係数)が高く、これも注意が必要です。GWPは、特定の温室効果ガスがどの程度地球温暖化に寄与するかを示す指標であり、R404はその数値が高いことで知られています。このため、将来的にはR404冷媒の使用が制限される可能性があることを考慮する必要があります。 R404冷媒は、幅広い用途で使用されており、特に商業用冷蔵庫や食品冷凍庫、冷凍トラックなどの冷却システムに多く見られます。また、冷蔵庫、エアコン、冷凍倉庫などの産業機器にも応用されています。これらの設備は一般に長時間運転を続ける必要があるため、R404の高効率な冷却性能が求められます。また、スーパーや飲食店などの業界では、R404冷媒を利用したシステムが一般的であり、その冷却能力の高さが裏付けとなっています。 冷媒の選択においては、圧力、効率、熱伝導性、コスト、そして環境への影響が重要な要素となります。R404冷媒は、その特性と冷却能力から多くのシステムで選ばれてきましたが、環境保護や省エネルギーの観点から、新たな冷媒の開発が進められています。これには、R32やHFO(不飽和フルオロカーボン)など、より低GWPの冷媒が含まれます。 近年、R404冷媒に代わる新しい冷媒として、主にHFOを基盤とした冷媒の導入が進んでいます。これらの新しい冷媒は、R404と比較してGWPがかなり低く、より環境に配慮した選択肢とされています。ただし、それぞれの冷媒には特定の特性や必要な圧力条件があり、システムの再設計や変更が求められる場合もあります。 また、R404冷媒の取り扱いや廃棄については、適切な方法を採ることが法律で定められています。特に、R404は温室効果ガスに該当し、適切に管理される必要があります。冷媒の漏洩防止や適切な廃棄方法などは、環境保護の観点から非常に重要です。冷媒管理に関する法律や指導方針が強化される中で、冷媒を扱う技術者は、法令遵守を徹底する必要があります。 R404冷媒の使用においては、設備の設計段階から冷媒の種類を考慮することが重要です。冷却システムの設計、運用、メンテナンスにおいて、冷媒の特性を理解し、最も適切な選択を行うことが、効率的で持続可能なシステム運用につながります。 従って、R404冷媒は商業冷凍および冷却用途において重要な冷媒である一方、環境への影響を考慮した新たな冷媒への移行も視野に入れる必要があります。冷媒選択は技術の進化とともに変化するため、常に最新の情報をキャッチアップし、持続可能な冷却技術の発展に寄与することが求められています。冷却技術は、今後も持続可能な社会の構築において欠かせない側面であり、そのための冷媒選択と技術の進化は非常に重要です。 |
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