THE ROOT CAUSE
Why Does HVAC Efficiency Degrade Over Time?
Refrigerant molecules carry a natural polarity. Over time, they attract each other and form clusters. Compressor oil impurities accumulate as sludge. Together, these reduce refrigerant flow from turbulent to laminar — dropping the Reynolds number and cutting heat exchange efficiency by up to 30%.
DEGRADED STATE
DEGRADATION RATE
How Quickly Does an Air Conditioner Lose Efficiency?
Research shows refrigerant systems degrade at approximately 3% per year in the early years, with a sharp acceleration after year 12. Power consumption increases 4–5% annually on untreated systems.
ERT treatment restores efficiency toward original specification regardless of system age. A free verification test confirms the expected improvement range before installation.
ERT MECHANISM
How Does Electron Replace Technology Work?
A spike pulse signal (60–85mV, 30mA) generates a weak electromagnetic field around the refrigerant piping. Free electrons provided through a lead wire weaken the intermolecular attraction between clustered refrigerant molecules, breaking them apart and dissolving sludge — restoring the refrigerant to near-original flow properties.
PHASE 1
Before: Degraded State
Molecular clusters reduce flow. Reynolds number below optimal.
PHASE 2
During: ERT Pulse Active
Spike pulse creates EM field. Free electrons weaken molecular bonds.
PHASE 3
After: Restored State
Molecules disperse. Sludge dissolves. Turbulent flow restored.
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
What Does the Reynolds Number Tell Us?
The Reynolds number measures the turbulence of refrigerant flow. A higher Reynolds number means more efficient heat exchange. After ERT treatment, measured Reynolds numbers recover toward the original design specification.
Before: Reduced 20–30% (degraded, laminar flow)
Reynolds number recovery rate varies by system condition and installation age. A free verification test is conducted before official installation.
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