Refrigeration Oils
Refrigeration Oils
Refrigeration Oils
Refrigeration Oils
2018/2019
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PEOPLE.
FUCHS is a global Group with German roots that develops, FUCHS SCHMIERSTOFFE GMBH works with a team of more
produces and distributes lubricants and related specialties. than 800 specialists on 3 subsidiaries across Germany to
guarantee the satisfaction of our customers.
We have more than 100,000 customers, including compa-
nies from the following fields: automotive suppliers, OEM, In close contact with its customers FUCHS develops
mining and exploration, metalworking, agriculture and custom-made, innovative and reliable solutions for the
forestry, aerospace, power generation, mechanical most diverse applications. Whatever their requirements we
engineering, construction and transport, as well as steel, have the ideal lubricant for their specific applications and
metal and cement industries, yet also companies in the food processes. In our technology center we link interdisciplinary
industry, glass production sector and the casting and for- expertise in a quick and efficient way – and work on innova-
ging industry – and many others. tive lubricant solutions to meet the demands of today and
tomorrow every single day.
Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim today
there are more than 58 operating companies with almost FUCHS lubricants stand for performance and sustainability,
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largest provider among the independent lubricant manu-
facturers.
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Index
38–41 44 46
Overview of RENISO products 4 good reasons for using RENISO Notes
refrigeration oils
42–43 45
Refrigeration oil selection RENISO product portfolio
guide for industrial systems
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The development of
high-performance refrigeration oils
The principal function of a refrigeration oil is to adequately Particularly during start-up periods oil enrichment due to
lubricate all moving parts in the refrigerant compressor. pronounced oil foaming as a result of dissolved refrigerant
Depending on the type of compressor, heat must also be can occur. When the refrigerant evaporates the oil then
dissipated and compression chambers and valves have to be cools down. If the flowability of the remaining oil is not suf-
sealed. ficient (due to high viscosity and/or poor refrigerant misci-
bility), reliable return to the compressor is not possible. The
The compressor type, the efficiency of the oil separator, the compressor, on the other hand, requires a certain viscosity of
design of the refrigeration system, the operating parame- the oil-refrigerant mixture. The optimum operating viscosity
ters, the refrigeration oil selection etc. are responsible for of the lubricant – subject to the influence of the refrigerant
varying amounts of oil present in the refrigerant circuit. Oil (pressure- and temperature-related dissolution of refrig-
content in the system usually can reach ranges from 1 to 5% erant) – thus represents a compromise between minimum
and in special cases also higher values. To ensure reliable viscosity required for reliable compressor lubrication and
oil circulation and to ensure that the oil returns from the the necessary low-temperature flowing properties needed
“cold” part of the circuit, refrigeration oils with satisfactory to ensure sufficient oil circulation in the circuit.
miscibility in the corresponding refrigerant are used.
Oil separator
Condenser
Gaseous
Refrigerant refrigerant
Refrigerant-
Expansions enriched
valve fluid phase*
Oil-refrigerant mixture
Evaporator
*In the area of the miscibility gap: When the density of the refrigerant-enriched phase is greater than the density of the oil-enriched phase.
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DIN 51503 describes the minimum requirements which refrigeration oils have to fulfil. This standard
applies to oils which are used to lubricate and cool refrigerant compressors while under the influence of
the refrigerant.
For hydrocarbon refrigerant also so called gas compressor oils can be applied, e.g. RENOLIN LPG 185 in
combination with propane or propene. It has to be considered that these lubricants are not dried during
production and therefore may have to undergo a drying procedure prior to be filled in refrigerant
equipment.
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KAA KAB KB
Refrigeration oils not miscible with Refrigeration oils miscible with ammo- Refrigeration oils for carbon dioxide
ammonia – mineral oils and/or syn- nia – generally polyalkylene glycols (CO2) – synthetic polyol esters (POE),
thetic oils – based on polyalphaolefin (PAG). The water content of fresh PAG polyalkylene glycols (PAG) or polyal-
(PAO) or alkyl benzene (AB) or hydro- lubricants used in ammonia applica- phaolefins (PAO). POE oils generally
genated mineral oils. tions should not exceed 350 ppm. offer good CO2 miscibility. PAG oils
In most cases, highly-refined, napht- and CO2 only allow limited miscibility
henic refrigeration oils are used as (larger miscibility gap with CO2). Syn-
KAA products. Hydrogenated mineral thetic, polyalphaolefin-based refrig-
oils and PAO get more and more eration oils are not miscible with CO2.
important.
KC KD KE
Refrigeration oils for partly and fully Refrigeration oils for partly and fully Refrigeration oils for hydrocarbons
halogenated fluorinated and chlorina- fluorinated hydrocarbons (HFC, FC) – (e.g. propane, isobutane) – mineral
ted hydrocarbons (CFC, HCFC) – as a as a rule, polyol esters (POE) or oils or synthetic oils based on alkyl
rule, mineral oils and alkyl benzenes polyalkylene glycols (PAG). The refri- benzene, PAO, POE or PAG. According
(in some cases ester oils also possible). geration oils described in group KD to the oil group, the maximum permis-
Mostly highly-refined, naphthenic are polar products with pronounced sible fresh oil water content should
mineral oils and specially treated alkyl hygroscopic characteristics. For fresh not exceed 30 ppm for mineral oils
benzenes (alkylates) are used. The polyol esters (POE) the water content and alkyl benzene, 50 ppm for PAO,
water content of fresh KC oils should should not exceed 100 ppm. Polyalky- 100 ppm for POE and 350 ppm for
be < 30 ppm. If the water content is lene glycols (PAG) are often used in PAG.
higher, there is a danger of undesirab- a/c systems. Their maximum fresh-oil
le reactions with the refrigerant which water content should not exceed
can lead to the decomposition of the 350 ppm.
oil-refrigerant mixture.
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The water contents given in DIN 51503, part 1, are the maximum permissible values of the fresh oils.
Refrigeration oils should be delivered in gas-tight metal packages which allow no moisture to ingress even
after longer periods of storage. When handling refrigeration oils care should be taken that the containers
are always resealed and that partly used containers should be used up as soon as possible or alternatively
stored with filled-in inert gas atmosphere.
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Miscibility behaviour of FUCHS RENISO TRITON SEZ 32 with R134a Phase separation into
oil-rich and refrigerant-rich phase
120 (in glass tubes in FUCHS R&D)
Phase separation
90
Temperature [°C]
60 Oil-rich
phase
Full miscibility
30
0 Refrige-
rant-rich
phase
-30
Phase separation
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Concentration [mass % oil in R134a-oil mixture]
Refrigerant miscibility according to DIN 51514: Refrigerant compatibility according to ASHRAE 97-2007:
The miscibility behaviour of the refrigeration oil with The compatibility of the refrigerant with the refrigeration
various refrigerants is shown in miscibility gap diagrams. oil is of fundamental importance. In the Sealed Tube Test
acc. to ASHRAE 97-2007: “Method to test the chemical sta-
This behaviour is determined in pressure resistant glass bility of materials for use within refrigerant systems” a test
tubes or in autoclaves. Different concentrations of oil- tube or autoclave is filled with a defined quantity of oil and
refrigerant mixtures are tested. The oil-refrigerant mixture fluid refrigerant and a catalyst (pieces of iron, copper, alu-
is homogenized and cooled (respectively heated) in a de- minium). The test is performed at 175 °C for 14 days. At the
fined way (in 3K steps). If the oil and refrigerant separate end of the test the oil is evaluated for changes, its neutral-
into two fluid phases (the phase separation is characterized ization number is tested and the surface of the metal pieces
by turbidity or emulsion formation in the initially clear is examined for changes.
fluid), this is the miscibility gap or the point of threshold
solubility. These points from different concentrations form Chemical stability:
a phase diagram, more commonly known as the miscibility The chemical stability of a refrigeration oil depends on
gap diagram. a number of important factors including an extremely low
water content in the system. Refrigeration oils with high
The refrigerant miscibility of the lubricating oil in the coo- water contents must be replaced. The diagram on page 13
ling circuit is of decisive importance to oil transportation shows the moisture absorption (hygroscopicity) of refrige-
and to the overall efficiency of the refrigeration system as a ration oils. Different refrigeration oils have been stored in
whole. Phase separations can lead to operating malfunc- open containers at 20 °C and 60 % relative humidity and the
tions especially in heat exchangers, evaporators and in col- increase in moisture present in the refrigeration oils has
lectors. Insufficient oil return not only affects the function been recorded: Non-polar lubricants such as mineral oil and
of control valves but can also lead to inadequate lubrication polyalphaolefin which normally have water contents of less
and compressor breakdowns. than 30 ppm show no significant increase in water content.
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Time [h]
1.000
0 4 24 72
900
PAG ISO VG 46 70 1,350 5,100 7,000
800
Water
600 POE ISO VG 80 30 150 370 600
content
500 [ppm]
POE ISO VG 170 15 130 230 350
400
Mineral oil/ 10 15 20 20
300 PAO ISO VG 68
200
100
Test conditions
0 20°C ambient temperature
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 60% relative humidity
Time [h] Oil is stored in open can
Polyol esters (POE), which are described as polar, hygrosco- HCFC, react chemically with water when subject to high
pic lubricants, display a continously rising water content. temperatures and this can also reduce oil stability.
An increase to over 200 ppm water in the POE oil cannot be
tolerated. The diagram also shows the increase in water Well-known indicators of oil ageing are an increase in
content in relation to viscosity. Low viscous ester oils absorb neutralization number (acid number) and copper plating.
moisture more rapidly than high viscous ester oils. PAG re- Copper plating means that copper (e.g. from the tubing)
frigeration oils, which are mostly used in a/c systems with is chemically dissolved in the oil and then deposited else-
R134a and R1234yf, are even more hygroscopic. PAG lubri- where, usually on mechanically-stressed metal surfaces such
cants absorb large quantities of moisture in relatively short as pistons, valves, etc. This can cause problems to machine
time and thus rapidly exceed permissible thresholds of parts with only small tolerances. Copper plating occurs
about 800 ppm water in used oils. when the oil acidifies. This process is accelerated by mois-
ture in the system and with advanced oil ageing.
Thermal stability:
The exposure of lubricating oils to high temperatures Testing the ammonia-stability of refrigeration oils
over longer periods of time can lead to the formation of according to DIN 51538:
decomposition products which can cause serious problems. An ammonia-saturated stream of air is passed through the
Ageing stability is thus an important lubricant selection cri- refrigeration oil to be tested. This test lasts for 168 hours at
terion. Decomposition processes are generally complex che- 120 °C in the presence of a steel catalyst. The base number
mical reactions which are catalyzed by metals such as cop- (in mg KOH/g) of the thus aged oil is used as a criterion to
per, iron or aluminium. Also water in the system can lead to evaluate the stability of the refrigeration oil when in cont-
the formation of decomposition products. act with ammonia and oxygen in the air (deviation from
fresh oil value, measured acc. to DIN ISO 3771).
Experience shows that an increase in temperature of 10K
doubles the speed of ageing. Some refrigerants, especially
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Kinematic viscosity according to DIN EN ISO 3104: charts, Daniel Plots) which are product and refrigerant speci-
Viscosity (the "thickness of the oilfilm") is the most impor fic. These diagrams show how much of a particular refriger-
tant characteristic describing the load-bearing capacity of ant dissolves in the oil under certain pressure and tempera-
an oil. Refrigeration oils along with other industrial lubri- ture conditions and how the kinematic viscosity of the
cants, are classified according to their kinematic viscosity refrigeration oil changes as a result. These figures form the
into ISO Viscosity Grades. The reference temperature is basis for evaluating the compressor lubrication under opera-
40 °C and the official unit of kinematic viscosity is m2/s but in tion conditions.
the lubrication world, the units mm2/s or cSt are more com-
mon. DIN 51519 defines 18 different viscosity grades from 2 In the past refrigeration systems were operated with
to 1000 mm2/s at 40 °C for fluid industrial oils. Every viscosity chlorinated CFC/HCFC refrigerants. The chlorine compounds
grade is described by the mean viscosity at 40 °C and the in these products acted as anti wear (AW) additives. This
permissible deviation of +/- 10 % of this value. additional protection is no longer available from chlorine-
free refrigerants. Today’s refrigerants thus need corres-
pondingly good lubricity.
Dynamic & kinematic viscosity:
To achieve reliable protection against wear the use of
The arithmetical correlation between dynamic and high-performance additives (AW additives) in combination
kinematic viscosity is described by the following with selected suitable base fluids is essential.
equation:
Mixture viscosity and vapour pressure; Daniel Plot;
= η / PVT diagram
The influence of the refrigerant dissolved in the oil on visco-
= kinematic viscosity sity is illustrated by PVT diagrams, otherwise known as
η = dynamic viscosity Daniel Plots. In these, saturation vapour pressure and mix-
= fluid density ture viscosity at defined concentrations are shown against
temperature. The lower diagram (see next page) shows, for
example, the amount of refrigerant dissolved in the oil at a
The viscosity of an oil falls with rising temperature. The certain temperature and the corresponding system pressure.
Viscosity Index (VI) describes this temperature dependence
and is calculated according to DIN ISO 2909 from the kine- Example: Point A: 60 °C, 6 bar –> 90 % oil / 10 % refrigerant.
matic viscosity at 40 °C and 100 °C. A suitably high lubricant
viscosity is necessary to form a load-bearing lubricating film The resulting mixture viscosity can be taken from the upper
in the bearings, cylinders etc. of the compressor. However diagram (see also next page) where the lines for the given
in the refrigerant circuit itself the oil should have the lowest temperature and for the corresponding percentage of oil
possible viscosity to secure reliable oil transport. Refrigera- dissolved in the refrigerant cross.
tion oils of various viscosities are used depending on the
type of compressor and the application in question. The vis- Example: Point A: 60 °C, 90 % –> 13 mm2/s.
cosity to be applied is normally specified by the compressor
manufacturer. The resulting mixture viscosity at various pressures and tem-
peratures shows the influence of refrigerant dissolved in
This information alone is often not enough to evaluate the the oil. This influence of refrigerant on oil viscosity is based
suitability of a refrigeration oil for a particular application. on the suction pressure in the case of piston compressors
Additional, interesting information is provided by the and the outlet pressure (pressure in the oil separator) in the
corresponding pressure-viscosity-temperature charts (PVT case of screw compressors.
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10.000
5.000
1.000
500
200
100
60
40
Kinematic viscosity [mm2/s]
20
4 bar A
13 100% Oil
10
8 6 bar
8 bar 90% Oil
6
5 10 bar
80% Oil
4
3 70% Oil
1
-25 0 25 50 60 75 100
Temperature [°C]
35
30
25
20 70% Oil
Pressure [bar]
80% Oil
15
10
90% Oil
A
6
5
0
-25 0 25 50 60 75 100
Temperature [°C]
REFRIGERATION OIL
PRODUCT GROUPS
Mineral oil based refrigeration oils
120
90
Temperature [°C]
60
-30
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Concentration [mass % oil in R600a-oil mixture]
Photo: Nidec
200
100
90
70
60
50
40
30
Kinematic viscosity [mm2/s]
20
10
9
7 100% Oil
6
5
4
90% Oil
3
2 80% Oil
70% Oil
1
0,9
0,7
0,6
0,5
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature [°C]
9
8
7
6
5
4
3 70 % Oil
2 80 % Oil
90 % Oil
Vapour pressure [bar]
1
0,8
0,7 95 % Oil
0,6
0,5
0,4
97,5 % Oil
0,3
0,2
0,1
0,09
0,08
0,07
0,06
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature [°C]
10
Limit flow velocity
= 10mm/min
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10,7%
10
Evaporation losses [%]
6 5,2%
4,3%
4
2,0%
2
0,3%
0
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RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ lubricants can also be used in cooling / refrigeration appli-
cations with hydrocarbon refrigerants like propane (R290) or propylene (R1270).
Due to their high viscosity indices RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ products prove to have
excellent cold flow properties and a highly stable lubricating film under high
temperature conditions in hydrocarbon applications. All RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ
products are characterized by excellent stability and outstanding lubricity.
All ester oils tend to absorb water. In extreme cases, hydrolytic decomposition
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Test conditions:
140 °C / 50 bar CO2 / axial loading
8 kN / 800 min-1.
Comparison of roller and bearing
surface wear after 20 hours.
(Photos above)
POE ISO VG 170 without additives:
pitting, wear.
(Photos below)
RENISO C 170 E, POE ISO VG 170
with anti-wear additives:
no wear.
10.000
Lubricants for
CO2 applications 1.000
500 100% oil
100
50 oil
80%
Vapour pressure [bar]
oil oil
85% 90%
20
oil
95%
10
Example: 30
Miscibility of RENISO C 55 E with CO2
20 Phase separation
(miscibility gap)
10
Temperature [°C]
-10
Complete miscibility
-20
-30
-40
Phase separation
-50
0 20 40 60 80 100
Concentration [mass % oil in CO2-oil mixture]
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10.000
1.000
500 100% oil
100
oil
70%
oil
75%
50
oil
80%
oil
Vapour pressure [bar]
85%
oil
90%
20
oil
95%
% oil
10 97,5
-20 0 20 40 60 80
Temperature [°C]
40
Example:
Miscibility of RENISO C 85 E with CO2 Phase separation
(Miscibility gap) 20
Temperatur [°C]
0
Complete miscibility
-20
-40
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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The refrigerant R1234yf (GWP <1) is already in use in air con- But for sure the steadily increasing practical experiences will
ditioning systems of new vehicle types as successor refrigerant be crucial for the evaluation of this new refrigerant class in
for R134a (GWP=1300). But R1234yf is at least disputed the future. FUCHS is involved in numerously projects and field
because of its flammability which leads to a classification into tests with HFO refrigerants and has thereby established itself
safety group A2L. R1234ze(E) (also GWP <1 and safety group as a reliable partner for the lubrication system in these sus-
A2L) which has the same chemical composition but a diffe- tainable low GWP applications.
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The new F-gas regulation brings up challenging climate pro- measurements of RENISO TRITON SE 170 with R1234yf and
tection targets to the European refrigeration sector. Pure R1234ze(E). On request FUCHS customers can get more infor-
HFO substances and their blends with HFC refrigerants thus mation on solutions for HFO and HFO/HFC refrigerants by our
will play an important role due to their low GWP values (GWP experienced application engineers.
= Global Warming Potential) together with natural refrig-
erants. The HFO/HFC blends which are meanwhile available The following table shows relevant HFO/HFC refrigerants
commercially (or in some cases only in laboratory scale) in- which substitute the pure HFC refrigerants R134a, R404A,
clude a large number of new refrigerants. Actually not all of R507, R407C and R410A. To have a better overview and
these gases are classified by ASHRAE. because of the amount of published refrigerants blends this is
only an extract of the complete product range.
The new blends are not only different with regard to their
climate compatibility (their GWP) but also in their flammabili-
ty properties.
R444B 295 R22 / R407C 1760 / 1620 R32 / R152a / R1234ze(E) A2L
R448A 1270 R404A / R507A 3940 / 3990 R32 / R125 / R134a / R1234ze(E) / R1234yf A1
R449A 1280 R404A / R507A 3940 / 3990 R32 / R125 / R134a / R1234yf A1
R455A 146 R404A / R507A 3940 / 3990 R1234yf / R32 / R744 A2L
* GWP = Global Warming Potential acc. to IPCC AR5, time horizon 100 years
** Safety group acc. to ASHRAE 34: A1 = non-flammable; A2L = mildly flammable
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90
80
70
Composition in %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
R513A R450A R1234yf R1234ze(E) R448A R449A R452A R454C R455A R454B R452B R32
GWP
GWP
GWP
GWP
2.500
2.000
GWP
1.500
1.000
500
0
R513A R450A R1234yf R1234ze(E) R448A R449A R452A R454C R455A R454B R452B R32
2 bar
50
3 bar
20
applications:
4 bar
RENISO TRITON SE 170 based on POE
5 bar
10
6 bar
7
8 bar
Example:
10 bar
5
Kinematic viscosity and vapour 20% R1234yf
12 bar
15 bar
pressure (Daniel-Plot):
3
RENISO TRITON SE 170-R1234yf
20 bar
mixture
25 bar
2
1
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120
Temperature [°C]
34
32
f
4y
30
23
yf
28
R1
34
26
12
%
30
R
24
re
Vapour pressure [bar]
22
Pu
f
20 3 4y
18 R12
16 %
20
f
14 34y
12 R12
10 10%
8
6
4
2
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120
Temperature [°C]
120
Example:
Miscibility of RENISO TRITON
90
SE 170 with R1234yf (miscibility gap)
Complete miscibility Complete miscibility
60
Temperature [°C]
30
Phase separation
0
-30
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
10% R1234ze(E)
1.000
500 0% R1234ze(E)
300
200
100
1,25 bar
50
1,5 bar
Refrigeration oils for HFO 30
2 bar
20
applications:
2,5 bar
RENISO TRITON SE 170 based on POE
3 bar
10
4 bar
7
5 bar
Example:
6 bar
5
Kinematic viscosity and vapour 20% R1234ze(E)
8 bar
10 bar
pressure (Daniel-Plot):
12 bar
3
RENISO TRITON SE 170-R1234ze(E) 30% R1234ze(E)
mixture
2
1
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120
Temperature [°C]
30
28
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24
34
R1
22
12
%
R
20
30
re
Vapour pressure [bar]
Pu
18 )
(E
16 4ze
23
14 R1
12 %
20 (E)
10 3 4ze
R12
8 10%
6
4
2
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120
Temperature [°C]
120
Example:
Phase separation
Miscibility of RENISO TRITON
90
SE 170 with R1234ze(E) (miscibility
gap)
60
Temperature [°C]
30
Complete miscibility
0
-30
Phase separation
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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Challenge e-mobility
The development of vehicles with completely or partly elec- FUCHS is working on many projects dealing with the
trical engines (hybrid vehicles) leads to higher requirements thermal management of modern electrical vehicles and
in terms of thermal management. Besides of the passenger is already offering diverse lubricants and refrigeration oils
area the battery in electrical vehicles also has to be cooled for different refrigerants and system options.
or heated. Only a permanently tempered battery guaran-
tees a reliable power supply and thus an optimized range of For this purpose you can directly contact our FUCHS appli-
the vehicle. cation engineering.
Warning values for used RENISO refrigeration oils (acc. to DIN 51503-2, 2015)
KAB ** 500 –
RENISO PAG/ACC
KB ± 15% of fresh oil value 800 0,2
RENISO PG/GL
KD ± 15% of fresh oil value 800 0,2
Polyalkylene glycols (PAG)
KE ± 15% of fresh oil value 800 0,2
Prior to shipping our logistics concept involves all 1 m3 con- A broad overview over the field of
refrigeration oils – including a lot of
tainers and tankers being permanently pressurized (with application engineering data and
dried nitrogen) to stop the ingress of moisture. A sophisti- diagrams for numerous oil-refrige-
rant-mixtures.
cated method of emptying and filling containers guaran-
tees that the water content in fresh deliveries is absolutely Available only in German from VDE
Verlag: ISBN 978-3-8007-3271-5
low. If required this can be certified on a document which
details key data such as product quantity, water content
and container pressure. We will be glad to supply you with
further information about our logistics system along with
technical product documentation.
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The advantages of our RENISO refrigeration oils: Refrigeration oils – our expertise
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RENISO Special refrigeration oils for 827 134 5.0 1.7 95 –45 RENISO WF refrigeration oils
WF 5 A use with the refrigerant iso- are recommended for the lubri-
butane (R600a) – highly cation of hermetic refrigerator
RENISO refined, low flocculation 832 158 7.2 2.2 97 –42 compressors with the refriger-
WF 7 A point with R600a, containing ant isobutane (R600a). Due to
additives to improve wear special additive systems, the
RENISO protection and ageing stabi- 835 172 9.6 2.6 97 –42 RENISO WF refrigeration oils
WF 10 A lity. ensure the formation of a
DIN 51503 - KC, KE. wear-protecting lubricating
RENISO 883 164 15 3.1 9 –51 film at all operating tempera-
WF 15 A tures. RENISO WF refrigeration
oils are fully miscible with
R600a and also with all other
hydrocarbon refrigerants like
R290.
RENISO Highly refined, naphthenic 881 202 32 4.9 63 –45 For all refrigeration systems
KM 32 mineral oils with high ageing using ammonia (NH3) or HCFC
stability, low pourpoint, refrigerants.
RENISO excellent low-temperature 894 204 46 5.8 47 –42 RENISO KES 100 is suitable for
KS 46 behaviour and particularly applications with high evapora-
good compatibility with the tion and condensation tempe-
RENISO following refrigerants: 894 223 68 7.4 58 –39 ratures, such as air-conditio-
KC 68 ammonia (NH3), HCFCs (e.g. ning applications, heat pumps
R22), hydrocarbons (e.g. - especially recommended also
RENISO propane R290, propylene 912 218 100 8.4 20 –33 for turbo compressors.
KES 100 R1270).
DIN 51503 - KAA, KC, KE.
RENISO Fully synthetic refrigeration 881 172 32 4.6 31 –39 Particularly good miscibility
SP 32 oils based on chemically and with HCFC refrigerants, such as
thermally stable alkyl benze- R22. Suitable for very low
RENISO nes. RENISO SP 32, 46, 100 875 199 46 5.6 26 –42 evaporation temperatures
SP 46 and 220 contain highly down to -80° C. RENISO SP
effective AW* additives (not products are also recommen-
RENISO suitable for NH3 applica- 871 190 100 7.9 11 –24 ded for use with Drop-In
SP 100 tions). Excellent miscibility refrigerants (R402A/B,
and excellent stability with R401A/B, etc.). Due to their
RENISO HCFC refrigerants (e.g. R22). 872 192 220 13.2 13 –27 excellent stability RENISO
SP 220 DIN 51503 - KC, KE . S / SP – products are suitable
for the lubrication of highly
stressed refrigerant compres-
sors.
RENISO SP 220 is especially
designed for the lubrication of
screw compressors.
RENISO RENISO S 3246 and RENISO S 877 180 40 5.1 17 –39 RENISO S 3246 and RENISO
S 3246 68 do not contain AW* addi- S68 – suitable for R22,
tives and are suitable for use hydrocarbons as well as NH3
RENISO with HCFC refrigerants, 869 188 68 6.2 –30 –33 applications.
S 68 hydrocarbons and NH3.
DIN 51503 - KAA, KC, KE.
* AW = Anti-Wear additives: additives to enhance the wear protection of the refrigeration oil under mixed friction conditions.
RENISO Refrigeration Oils 39
Brand name Description Density Flashp., Kin. Visc. Kin. Visc. VI Pour- Main application area
at 15 °C Clev. at 40 °C at 100 °C (Viscosi- point
[kg/m3] [°C] [mm2/s] [mm2/s] ty Index) [°C]
RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on polyol esters (POE)
RENISO Fully synthetic refrigeration 1,003 248 20 4.4 133 –57 The RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ
TRITON SEZ 22 oils based on synthetic polyol products are perfectly suited
esters - especially suitable for for all refrigeration circuits in
RENISO non-ozone depleting FC / 1,004 250 32 6.1 141 –57 which chlorine-free refrige-
TRITON SEZ 32 HFC refrigerants, such as rants (HFCs / FCs), e.g.
R134a, R404A, R507, R134a are used. RENISO
RENISO R410A, R407C. Also 1,009 286 55 8.8 137 –48 TRITON SE/SEZ-refrigeration
TRITON SE 55 suitable for hydrocarbon oils are recommended for
refrigerants. As polyol ester hermetic, semi-hermetic and
RENISO oils strongly tend to absorb 972 258 68 8.9 104 –39 open piston compressors, as
TRITON SEZ 68 water (hygroscopic behavi- well as for screw and turbo
our), the contact of these compressors (depending on
RENISO 992 251 80 10.6 118 –39
lubricants with air (atmo- viscosity).
TRITON SEZ 80
spheric humidity) has to be Comprehensive tests have
limited to a minimum. been performed on the use
RENISO 970 266 100 11.4 100 –30
DIN 51503 – KD, KE. of RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ
TRITON SE 100
NEW: RENISO TRITON SE/ products with new refrige-
RENISO SEZ is also suitable for the 972 260 173 17.6 111 –27 rants designed to replace
TRITON SE 170 use with HFO and HFO/HFC R22, such as R422A/D and
refrigerants. R417A.
RENISO 976 294 220 19.0 98 –27 Comprehensive laboratory
TRITON SE 220 tests as well as practical
experiences with HFO and
HFO/HFC refrigerants alrea-
dy exist.
RENISO RENISO TRITON SEZ 320 was 1,016 278 310 33.0 148 –42 RENISO TRITON SEZ 320 is
TRITON SEZ 320 developed especially for used for the lubrication of
(complex ester) application with R22. screw compressors combi-
DIN 51503 – KC, KD. ned with mainly R22 (also
suitable for HFC).
RENISO For HFC/FC refrigerants. Spe- 1,015 256 34 6.3 138 –51 RENISO TRITON SEZ 35 SC
TRITON cially developed for scroll has a specific performance
SEZ 35 SC compressors. specification which is alig-
DIN 51503 – KD. ned on the use in scroll com-
pressors. Suitable for all
HFC/FC and HFO refriger-
ants.
RENISO SYNTH 68 / RENISO UltraCool – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on synthetic hydrocarbons (PAO)
RENISO Synthetic refrigeration oil 835 260 68 10.5 142 –57 RENISO SYNTH 68 has been
SYNTH 68 based on polyalphaolefins developed especially for the
(PAO). For NH3 applications lubrication of highly stressed
and hydrocarbon refriger- NH3 compressors.
ants. Also suitable for CO2 Excellent stability with NH3.
(not miscible with CO2). Excellent low temperature
DIN 51503 - KAA, KB, KE. flowability, suitable for
evaporation temperatures
NSF-H1-approved acceptable below -50°C.
as a lubricant with incidental Very good thermal stability.
food contact, for use in and Very good lubricity also in
around food processing hydrocarbon (propane
areas. R290, propylene R1270,
etc.) and CO2 applications
(not miscible with CO2).
RENISO Refrigeration oils based on 854 250 62 9.1 124 –48 RENISO UltraCool 68 and
UltraCool 68 synthetic hydrocarbons. UltraCool 100 combine high
Particularly developed for thermal stability (no varnish,
RENISO ammonia applications. 857 239 108 14.4 136 –46 no sludge) and low evapora-
UltraCool 100 DIN 51503-KAA. tion rate (low oil carry-over/
low oil loss) with good
elastomer compatibility (CR,
HNBR, NBR).
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RENISO GL 68, RENISO PG 68 – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on polyalkylene glycols (PAG) for NH3 applications
RENISO Fully synthetic refrigeration 1,010 270 68 10.5 140 –42 RENISO PG 68 and GL 68 are
GL 68 oil based on polyalkylene gly- ultra-dried, synthetic refrigera-
cols (PAG), miscibility gap tion oils based on PAG for NH3
10% oil / 90% NH3: -22°C. systems which operate on the
NH3 – partly miscible refrig- principle of direct expansion.
eration oil (Linde), also suit- They differ in their miscibility
able for hydrocarbon appli- with NH3.
cations. Suitable for screw and recipro-
DIN 51503 - KAB, KE. cating piston compressors.
RENISO PG 68 and GL 68 are
also recommended for the use
RENISO Fully synthetic refrigeration 1,044 250 70 14.0 210 –52 with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
PG 68 oil based on polyalkylene gly-
cols (PAG), miscibility gap Warning:
10% oil / 90% NH3: -35°C. - PAG oils are not compatible /
NH3 – partly miscible refrig- miscible with mineral oil.
eration oil, also suitable for - PAG oils are hygroscopic.
hydrocarbon applications. Avoid any contamination with
DIN 51503 - KAB, KE. water or ambient air.
Please contact our FUCHS
application engineers.
RENISO PAG – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on polyalkylene glycols (PAG)
RENISO Synthetic refrigeration oils 992 240 55 10.6 187 –45 Refrigeration oils based on
PAG 46 based on special polyalky- polyalkylene glycols for appli-
lene glycols (PAG) for auto- cation with the refrigerant
RENISO motive air conditioning units 996 240 120 21.0 202 –45 R134a used in car and truck air
PAG 100 with R134a. NH3 – partly conditioning systems (a/c
miscible refrigeration oils. systems). RENISO PAG 100 is
Also suitable for hydrocar- especially suitable for vane
bon applications. compressors.
DIN 51503 – KAB, KD, KE. RENISO PAG 46 and PAG 100
are also recommended for the
use with hydrocarbon refrige-
rants and ammonia.
RENISO Synthetic refrigeration oil on 993 224 44 9.8 218 –45 RENISO PAG 1234 has been
PAG 1234 the basis of double-end-cap- newly developed for car
ped polyalkylene glycols air-conditioning systems with
(PAG). For vehicle a/c R1234yf. The product combi-
systems with R1234yf. Also nes both good miscibility pro-
suitable for R134a. perties and high thermo-che-
DIN 51503-KD. mical stability in contact with
the refrigerant. Basic fluid and
additivation of RENISO PAG
1234 guarantee best lubrica-
tion properties and wear pro-
tection.
RENISO Refrigeration Oils 41
Brand name Description Density Flashp., Kin. Visc. Kin. Visc. VI Pour- Main application area
at 15 °C Clev. at 40 °C at 100 °C (Viscosi- point
[kg/m3] [°C] [mm2/s] [mm2/s] ty Index) [°C]
RENISO ACC 68, RENISO ACC HV – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on polyalkylene glycols (PAG) for CO2 applications
RENISO Synthetic refrigeration oil 992 > 220 68 14.1 215 –42 Refrigeration oil based on
ACC 68 based on special, double-end thermally very stable, dou-
capped PAGs for for transcri- ble-end capped PAGs for
tical CO2 applications (indus- industrial transcritical CO2
trial and commercial applica- applications (particularly for
tions). air-conditioning and heat
DIN 51503 - KB. pump applications). Con-
tains special additives to
improve wear protection
and ageing stability.
RENISO Refrigeration oils for the use 991 229 65 13.5 216 –45 RENISO ACC HV was deve-
ACC HV in mobile A/C systems with loped in close collaboration
CO2 as refrigerant. with leading compressor
Base oil: double end-capped manufacturers and OEMs
PAG. specifically for CO2 air condi-
DIN 51503 - KB. tioning systems in vehicles.
RENISO ACC HV is based on
a chemical and thermal
extremely stable double
end-capped PAG fluid with
efficient additivation – espe-
cially with regard to wear
protection.
RENISO C – Fully synthetic refrigeration oils based on polyol esters (POE) for CO2 applications
RENISO Synthetic refrigeration oils 1,009 286 55 8.8 137 –48 The RENISO C products were
C 55 E based on special polyol especially developed for use
esters with anti-wear in applications with the
RENISO additives for use with the 993 246 80 10.6 118 –42 refrigerant CO2. Application
C 85 E refrigerant CO2 (subcritical fields: supermarket refriger-
and transcritical applica- ation equipment (subcritical
RENISO tions). 976 286 178 18.5 116 –33 deep-freeze stage of casca-
C 170 E Also suitable for HFC / FC de systems & transcritical
refrigerants. applications), ship cooling,
DIN 51503 - KB, KD. as well as nearly all fields of
industrial and commercial
refrigeration.
RENISO LPG – Fully synthetic gas compressor oils based on polyalkylene glycols (PAG)
RENOLIN Synthetic gas compressor oils 1,007 225 100 17.2 190 –37 RENOLIN LGP 100 and LPG
LPG 100 based on polyalkylene gly- 185 are characterized by a
cols (PAG). Suitable for pro- low solubility of hydrocar-
RENOLIN cess gases, refinery gases 1,002 229 185 30.1 205 –45 bon gases in the oil. Due to
LPG 185 (petroleum gases) and other the use of special PAG base
hydrocarbon-based gases oils, the dilution of the lubri-
(propane, propylene, cant in operation (drop in
butane, etc.) and their viscosity) is minimized. Thus,
blends. reliable wear protection and
excellent lubricating proper-
Attention: For RENOLIN ties are guaranteed.
LPG 100 and LPG 185 a Selected additives provide
drying process has to be additional security in terms
applied prior to using of thermal-oxidative stability
them as refrigeration oils. and wear protection of the
lubricant under gas atmo-
sphere.
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HCFC = Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
HFC = Hydrofluorocarbon
HFO = Hydrofluoro-Olefin
R1233zd(E) HFO -10 +100 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R1234yf HFO -30 +10 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R1234ze(E) HFO -10 +25 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R1336mzz(Z) HFO -10 +150 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R444B HFO/HFC -30 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R448A HFO/HFC -40 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R449A HFO/HFC -40 +25 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R450A HFO/HFC -25 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R452A HFO/HFC -40 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R452B HFO/HFC -25 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R454A HFO/HFC -40 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R454B HFO/HFC -25 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R454C HFO/HFC -40 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R455A HFO/HFC -40 +15 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R513A HFO/HFC -25 +25 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
R514A HFO/t-DCE -10 +100 RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ* RENISO TRITON SE/SEZ*
P = Preferred recommendation
* Selection of viscosity grade acc. to recommendation of compressor manufacturer
= Mineral oil with restricted suitability for very low evaporation temperatures (restricted cold flowability)
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Standard POE RENISO TRITON SEZ 80 Standard POE RENISO TRITON SEZ 80
refrigeration oils refrigeration oils
Standard POE RENISO TRITON SEZ 80 Standard POE RENISO TRITON SEZ 80
refrigeration oils refrigeration oils
RENISO Refrigeration Oils 45
Polyalphaolefin (PAO) for NH3, CO2 (not miscible) and hydrocarbons RENISO SYNTH 68
Polyalkylene glycols (PAG) for NH3 (miscible with NH3) and hydrocarbons RENISO PG 68
RENISO GL 68
Polyol esters (POE) for HFC/FC, e.g. R134a, R404A, R507 RENISO TRITON SEZ 22
NEW: for HFO and HFO/HFC refrigerants RENISO TRITON SEZ 32
RENISO TRITON SEZ 35 SC
RENISO TRITON SE 55
RENISO TRITON SEZ 68
RENISO TRITON SEZ 80
RENISO TRITON SEZ 100
RENISO TRITON SE 170
RENISO TRITON SE 220
RENISO TRITON SEZ 320
Special polyol esters (POE) for CO2 (subcritical and transcritical) RENISO C 55 E
RENISO C 85 E
RENISO C 170 E
Special polyalkylene glycol (PAG) for CO2 transcritical systems in stationary application (heat pumps, a/c RENISO ACC 68
systems). Industrial and commercial applications.
Special polyalkylene glycols for R134a in mobile a/c systems RENISO PAG 46
(PAG) for mobile a/c systems and for NH3 (miscible with NH3, industrial application) and hydrocarbons RENISO PAG 100
for R1234yf and R134a mobile a/c systems RENISO PAG 1234
Notes
RENISO Refrigeration Oils 47
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