Refrigeration Oil

• Synthetic POE Base: Unlike older mineral or alkylbenzene oils, BSE170 is a fully synthetic POE oil. This gives it superior performance and compatibility with modern refrigerants.
• High Miscibility with HFC and HCFC Refrigerants: It's formulated to mix effectively with refrigerants like R134a, R404A, R407A/B/C, R410A, R507, R508, R22, R123, R124, R401a, R402a, R402b, R403b, R406a, R408a, R409a, and others. This miscibility is crucial for ensuring proper oil return to the compressor and efficient heat transfer throughout the system.
• Optimum Oil Return: Its unique composition helps facilitate the return of oil to the compressor, which is vital for lubrication and preventing compressor damage.
• Reduced Oil Carryover: It minimizes the amount of oil that circulates with the refrigerant, leading to improved heat transfer efficiency in the system.
• Compatibility: BSE170 is highly compatible with elastomers, paints, plastics, and other POE-based oils typically found in refrigeration systems.
• Thermal Stability: It exhibits excellent thermal stability, meaning it resists breakdown under high operating temperatures, contributing to a longer oil and compressor life.
• Low Pour Point: A low pour point (around -25C to -27C) prevents the oil from congealing in colder parts of the system like evaporators and condensers, ensuring smooth flow.
• High Flash Point: With a flash point typically around 260C to 266C, it offers a good level of safety by resisting ignition at elevated temperatures.
• Hygroscopic Nature: It's important to note that POE oils, including BSE170, are hygroscopic, meaning they readily absorb moisture from the air. This necessitates careful handling during storage and charging to minimize air exposure.
• Lubrication: It provides essential lubrication to reduce friction and wear of compressor components, extending the compressor's lifespan.
• Sealing: It acts as a sealant between moving parts like pistons and cylinder faces, and rotating bearings, preventing refrigerant leakage.
• Cooling: As it lubricates, it also helps dissipate heat generated by the moving parts of the compressor, maintaining lower temperatures and improving efficiency.
• Energy Regulation: In some refrigeration compressors with energy regulation mechanisms, the oil pressure of BSE170 can be utilized as power for this machinery.

Applications:

BSE170 refrigeration oil is primarily used in:

• Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration Systems: Including large-scale chillers and cold storage units.
• Air Conditioning Systems: For a variety of applications.
• Chiller Applications: Where efficient cooling and lubrication are critical.
• Bitzer Compressors: It is especially recommended for Bitzer screw compressors (e.g., CSVH, CSVW, CSH, CSW, OS, and HS series), as it is optimized for their specific requirements.
• HFC and HCFC Refrigerant Systems: It is designed for use with a wide range of these refrigerants.

Important Note: BSE170 is generally not designed for ammonia (NH3) systems.

In summary, BSE170 refrigeration oil is a high-performance synthetic POE lubricant that plays a crucial role in the efficient, reliable, and long-lasting operation of modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems using HFC and HCFC refrigerants. Its specific properties are tailored to meet the demanding requirements of these applications, particularly in compressor lubrication, sealing, and heat transfer.