Emerging Trends in

Mechanical Engineering - 22652

(ME/PG/PT/AE)
Unit No - 4
Energy Audit & Management
(For MSBTE Diploma in Engineering students)
Ketan V. Karandikar
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department,
MAEER’s MIT Polytechnic, Kothrud, Pune - 38
Course Outcome (CO) - d
Use different standards for
Energy Management and Audit of a given system
 UO - 4.a
List different Bureau of Energy
Efficiency (BEE) standards
4.1 Standards and Labelling Standard (HVAC)

Written by
Ketan V. Karandikar
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department,
MAEER’s MIT Polytechnic, Kothrud, Pune - 38
Agenda

Key takeaways
1. Introduction ➢ Main provisions of Energy Efficiency Act on S & L
2. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) ➢ Functions of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
3. Standards & Labels (S & L) ➢ Concepts of S & L and types of labels with examples
4. BEE Star Labeling & Star Labelled Appliances ➢ Concept, need and importance of BEE Star Ratings with examples
5. Types of BEE Star Levels & Power Savings Guide ➢ Understanding Big Label & Small Label and Power Savings Guide
6. EER, SEER & ISEER ➢ Understanding concepts of EER, SEER & ISEER

Ketan V. Karandikar
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department,
MAEER’s MIT Polytechnic, Kothrud, Pune - 38

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Introduction

► HVAC appliances like domestic Refrigerators, Window Air Conditioners, Split Air-Conditioners need to
be energy efficient with features like minimum operational cost, reduced energy requirement and less
carbon footprint.
► According to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 of Government of India, a very important activity for
energy efficiency improvement for HVAC systems is preparation of Standards and Labelling (S & L)

Prohibit Mandatory
Maximize energy Manufacture, labelling on
efficiency of Sale and Import equipment for
HVAC appliances of non- customer
conforming awareness
equipment

Main Provisions of
Energy Conservation Act on S & L
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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

► BEE is an agency from Government of India, operating under Ministry of Power.

► It was established on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of Energy Conversation Act, 2001.
Important functions of BEE
1. Create awareness about Energy usage and it’s Conservation

2. Impart training for Efficient use of Energy and Conservation

3. Plan and Organize Research and Development through expert agencies

4. Development of Testing and Certification Procedures along with promotion of Testing facilities

5. Promotion of use of Energy Efficient Technologies, Processes, Equipment and Systems

6. Finance planning of Energy Efficiency Projects

7. Implementation of Pilot Projects and International Co-operation programmes for Energy

Conservation
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Standards & Labels (S & L)

► Standards – Set the limits of energy consumption of a manufactured product. They are set of well-
defined test protocols to achieve highest level of energy performance.
► Labels – They certify energy performance level of a manufactured product. This will be in the form of
specific energy consumption or efficiency or energy cost.
1. Comparative Labels 2. Endorsement Labels
They help customers to compare the energy
They create awareness about highly efficient
consumption of other similar products and take a
category through certification.
decision.

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BEE Star Labeling

► According to BEE Standards and Labelling Program 2006, star rating has been provided for all major
appliances and they are labelled accordingly.
► The Star Rating range from 1 to 5 in the ascending order of energy efficiency of a product.
• Since there is a wide variation in energy consumption for the same product from different
manufacturers.
Why ? • Energy consumption information generally is not easily available for customers
• Chance of customers buying inefficient product / appliance
• Manufacturer – Creation of Energy Efficient Product
Value Addition • Customer – Selection of high Energy Performance Product with optimum investment
• Country – Minimum Energy Consumption and Reduced Carbon Foot Print
Example
Refrigerator 1 has Star Label with 5 Star Rating Refrigerator 2 has Star Label with 3 Star Rating
Conclusion:
Refrigerator 1 is more energy-efficient than Refrigerator 2 (More Star Ratings = More Energy Efficiency)
►
Hence, the consumer should purchase Refrigerator 1
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BEE Star Labelled Appliances

► As discussed earlier, the main objective of BEE’s Star Labeling Program is to reduce the energy
consumption of an appliance, without compromising it’s operational performance.
► There are two types of schemes for Star Labelling of appliances, as below :
1. Mandatory Scheme 2. Voluntary Scheme
Star Label is compulsory for these appliances Star Label is optional for these appliances
1. Room A/C 9. Electric Geyser 1. Induction Motor 9. Diesel Engine Driven Mono-set Pumps
2. Frost-free Refrigerator 10. Distribution Transformer 2. Pumps 10. Solid State Inverter
3. Direct Cool Refrigerator 3. Ceiling Fan 11. DG Sets
4. Room A/C (Floor Standing) 4. LPG Stoves 12. Chillers
5. Variable Capacity Inverter A/C 5. Washing Machine 13. Microwave Oven
6. LED Lamps 6. Computer 14. Solar Water Heater
7. Tubular Fluorescent Lamp 7. Ballast 15. Light Commercial A/C
8. Colour TV 8. Office equipment 16. Deep Freezers

The estimated saving till date, from the labelling program is 12,000 MW (Since 2007).
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Types of BEE Star Labels

Sr. No. Parameter 1. Big Label 2. Small Label

Appliances having a Appliances having an
1. Applicability
constant usage. intermittent usage.
Type of Energy Appliances having Appliances having
2.
consumption high electricity consumption low electricity consumption
Yearly energy consumption, brand Visual representation of only the
3. Information
name, product category, etc. Star Ratings
Helps customers in identifying
Helps customers to estimate
4. Value Addition energy efficiency level of a product
electricity bill
(Low/High)
Refrigerators, washing machines, Ceiling fans, tube lights,
5. List of Products
geysers, etc. computers/laptops, TV, etc.

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Types of BEE Star Labels - Examples

1. BEE - Big Labels 2. BEE - Small Labels

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Power Savings Guide - Example with Explanation

► BEE has made it mandatory for all the air conditioners

to have a label as shown in the figure alongside.

► More number of Stars = More Efficiency or EER

► EER is given by W / W (same as COP)

► EER in BTU/hr/W = 3.413 X EER in W/W
► EER in BTU/hr/W = 3.413 X COP

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Star Rating Levels - Values for A/C

► BEE revises Star rating for A/C from

time to time.

► Hence, A/C with 5 Star rating can

become a 3 Star next year as
shown in the table below https://carriermideaindia.com/images/star-rating.png

https://www.bijlibachao.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bee_rating.jpg

► One should check the validity of Star Ratings as

shown in the tables above.

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EER, SEER & ISEER

1. EER
• The Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of an HVAC cooling device is the
ratio of output cooling energy (in BTU) to input electrical energy (in
Watts) at a given operating point.
• EER is normally calculated with a 95 °F outside temperature and an
inside (return air) temperature of 80 °F and 50% relative humidity. https://www.lghvacstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SEER-
• 2. SEER Formula_1-740x428-1.png

• It is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of a unit looks

at an air conditioner a bit more granularly—calculating the cooling
capacity during a typical cooling-season (rather than all-time)
divided by the total electric input during the same period.
• 3. ISEER
• It is the Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.
• It is the ratio of the total amount of heat that the equipment can
remove from the indoor air when operated for cooling in active
mode to the total annual amount of energy consumed by the https://bestproduct.in/guides/bee-star-rating-in-ac

equipment during the same period.

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ISEER - More Details & Example

• Grading system set up by the BEE.

• Since the temperatures across India vary and see extreme changes
through the seasons, the EER standards of calculating performance
were less than ideal.
• This is meant for home appliances such as air
conditioners, refrigerators and other electrical equipment.
• For ISEER, temperature range of 24°C to 43°C is considered.
• Annual operating hours are assumed to be 1600.

https://www.bijlibachao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Inverter_AC_schedule_final_pdf.png
Outdoor Temperatures - National Weather Data for India

https://mybestac.in/wpcontent/uploads/2020/04/ISE
ER-1024x809.jpg

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Assessment - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Sr. No. Question A B C D

Bureau of Board of Bureau of Board of
1. BEE stands for _______ Energy Environmental Energy Energy
Effectiveness Efficiency Efficiency Efficiency
_______ are used for describing the energy Standards & None of
2. Standards Labels
performance of manufactured products Labels these
Appliance 1 = 3 Star Rating and
None of
3. Appliance 2 = 5 Star Rating. Appliance 1 Appliance 2 Both
these
_______ will save maximum energy
_______ is included in BEE’s Star Labelling Microwave Frost-free
4. LPG Stove Computer
Program Oven Refrigerator
Air Conditioner having 5 Star Rating in 2015
5. 1 2 3 4
will have _______Star Rating in 2016.
If the EER in BTU/hr/W for an A/C is 3.30, its
6. 1 6.20 11.2629 7.7587
C.O.P in W/W is _______

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Thank You !!!