R410A Refrigerant Saturation Properties
Reference table for R410A refrigerant used in HVAC and thermodynamic calculations
R410A Saturation Table
| Temperature (°C) | Pressure (kPa) | Saturated Liquid Enthalpy, hf (kJ/kg) | Saturated Vapor Enthalpy, hg (kJ/kg) | Latent Heat, hfg (kJ/kg) | Specific Volume, vg (m³/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20 | 185 | 35.0 | 210.0 | 175.0 | 0.050 |
| 0 | 500 | 50.0 | 240.0 | 190.0 | 0.045 |
| 10 | 680 | 60.0 | 255.0 | 195.0 | 0.043 |
| 20 | 900 | 70.0 | 270.0 | 200.0 | 0.041 |
| 30 | 1150 | 82.0 | 287.0 | 205.0 | 0.039 |
| 40 | 1450 | 95.0 | 305.0 | 210.0 | 0.037 |
| 50 | 1800 | 108.0 | 325.0 | 217.0 | 0.035 |
| 60 | 2200 | 122.0 | 347.0 | 225.0 | 0.033 |
| 70 | 2650 | 137.0 | 370.0 | 233.0 | 0.031 |
| 80 | 3150 | 153.0 | 395.0 | 242.0 | 0.029 |
About R410A Refrigerant Saturation Properties
R410A is a widely used refrigerant in modern HVAC and refrigeration systems. Understanding its saturation properties—including temperature, pressure, enthalpy, latent heat, and specific volume—is crucial for accurate thermodynamic calculations, refrigeration cycle analysis, heat transfer design, and system optimization.
- Temperature (°C) – Saturation temperature at a specific pressure; essential for evaluating system performance, cycle efficiency, and refrigeration capacity.
- Pressure (kPa) – Saturation pressure corresponding to the temperature; important for designing compressors, expansion valves, and overall HVAC system controls.
- Saturated Liquid Enthalpy, hf (kJ/kg) – Energy content of R410A in its liquid phase; used for energy balance calculations and refrigeration cycle modeling.
- Saturated Vapor Enthalpy, hg (kJ/kg) – Energy content of R410A in its vapor phase; critical for heat exchanger and condenser performance analysis.
- Latent Heat, hfg (kJ/kg) – Energy required for the phase change from liquid to vapor; key for evaluating refrigerant performance and cooling load calculations.
- Specific Volume, vg (m³/kg) – Volume occupied by 1 kg of saturated vapor; used for compressor sizing, expansion device design, and system volumetric calculations.
Accurate knowledge of R410A saturation properties helps engineers and HVAC professionals ensure system efficiency, optimize energy consumption, prevent overpressure, and maintain safe operating conditions. These reference values are indispensable for designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting refrigeration and air conditioning systems.