Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
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| Chemical formula | CH2F–CF3 or CF3–CH2F |
| Chemical designation | Tetrafluoroethane |
| Boiling point at 1 bar (14.5 psi) | -26.5 °C (-15.7 °F) |
| Solidification point | -101.6 °C (-150.88 °F) |
| Critical temperature | 100.6 °C (213 °F) |
| Critical pressure | 40.56 bar absolute (588 psi) equals 39.5 bar pressure (573 psi) |
Critical Point
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref ...
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Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Depending ont eh vehicle equipment scope,
an electrohydraulic or an electromechanic steering system may be fitted.
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Electrohy ...
Handling Pressure Vessels
Secure vessels to prevent them falling over!
Secure upright cylinders to stop them falling over and
cylinders lying flat to stop them rolling away.
Do not throw vessels!
If dropped, the vessels cou ...
Charge Factor
A vessel must have space for vapor as well as liquid. As the
temperature rises, the liquid expands. The space filled with
vapor decreases. At a certain point, there will only be liquid
in the vessel. Beyond this, even a slight increase in
temperature cau ...
