制冷剂蒸汽压缩循环是封闭系统，限制了对压缩机进行定期预防性维护的数量。这对压缩机润滑油的选择，保证系统的可靠性具有重要意义。此外，制冷剂和润滑剂之间的相互作用会对压缩机的寿命产生很大影响。此外，制冷剂系统处于高压和高温下，因此，台架润滑测试很困难，而且很多时候都不准确。本研究旨在开发新的抗磨添加剂与润滑剂混合，以延长压缩机寿命，并确保其与当前和未来的制冷剂相容。 为了选择最佳的润滑剂/添加剂混合物，需要进行为期数月的大量试验。这些测试包括密封管、台式摩擦学、PVT和压缩机测试。这项研究的结果；介绍一种新的多制冷剂兼容添加剂，该添加剂可显著提高压缩机的使用寿命，从而延长整个制冷系统的使用寿命。引用:ASHRAE论文:2015年ASHRAE年会，佐治亚州亚特兰大

Refrigerant vapor compression cycles are closed systems which limits the amount of regular preventative maintenance performed on the compressor. This fact creates a great significance on the selection for the compressors' lubricant to ensure reliability of the system. Also, the interaction between the refrigerant and lubricant can have a great impact on the longevity of the compressor. Additionally, refrigerant systems are under high pressures and temperatures so, bench top lubrication testing is difficult and many times inaccurate. This study aimed at developing new anti-wear additives to be mixed with the lubricant to extend compressor life as well as ensure its' compatibility with current and future refrigerants. To select the optimal lubricant/additive mixture a multitude of tests spanning many months was required. These tests included sealed tubes, bench top tribology, PVT, and compressor testing. The results found from this study; present a new multi-refrigerant compatible additive that offers a significant increase to the compressor’ and therefore the entire refrigeration systems' useful life.