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What type of refrigerant oil is generally used with HFC refrigerants like R-134a and R-410A?

POE oil is highly hygroscopic and miscible with HFC refrigerants, making it the preferred lubricant for these systems.

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Question: What type of refrigerant oil is generally used with HFC refrigerants like R-134a and R-410A?

Answer options: ✅ Polyolester (POE) oil

  • Mineral oil
  • Alkylbenzene (AB) oil
  • Paraffinic oil

Correct answer: Polyolester (POE) oil

Explanation: POE oil is highly hygroscopic and miscible with HFC refrigerants, making it the preferred lubricant for these systems.

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