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Room Air Conditioners —

Specification
Part 2 Split Air Conditioners

( Third Revision )

ICS 697.94

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectional Committee, MED 3

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard ( Third Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectional Committee had been approved by the Mechanical Engineering
Divisional Council.
This standard was first published in 1960 and revised in 1971,1992 and it was second reprinted in May 2002
incorporating the Amendment No 1.
In this revision amendment No 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been incorporated. The major changes in this revision are as
follows:
a) Maximum power consumption has been reduced for the recommended rated cooling capacity.
b) Scope has been modified.
c) Reference of IS 3615 has been added in terminology.
d) Refrigerant used shall be as per IS 16656 : 2017/ISO 817.
e) Air filters shall be tested as per IS 7613.
f) Tolerance for voltage has been changed to ±15 percent for the rating requirement of air conditioners.
g) Fan/Blower speed has been added for cooling test.
h) Variations allowed in the performance test reading for the various temperature has been modified.
This standard is published in two parts. The other part in the series is:
Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners
The basic unit of measurement together with their symbols for the various quantities used in the text have been
listed in Annex A.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960
‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off
value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS — SPECIFICATIONS
PART 2 SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS
( Third Revision )
1 SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes the constructional and
performance requirements of non ducted spilt air
conditioners up to an including capacity of 10 500 W,
up to an including rated voltage of 240 V for single
phase and 415 V for three phase and rated frequency
of 50 Hz.
1.2 This standard also prescribes the test conditions
and the corresponding test procedures for determining
various performance characteristics of split air
conditioners which operate non frosting when cooling
and dehumidifying at standard rating conditions.
1.3 This standard specifies split air conditioners which
may also serve as heaters by heat pump/electric heater
application.
1.4 This standard is not applicable to the following:
a) water-source heat pumps or water cooled air
conditioners and
b) equipment using the absorption refrigeration
cycle.
2 REFERENCES
The Indian Standards given in Annex B are necessary
adjuncts to this standard and contain provisions which
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
the standards. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision
and parties to agreements based on this standard are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
most recent editions of the Standards indicated.
3 TERMINOLOGY
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given
in IS 3615 ‘Glossary of terms used in refrigeration and
air conditioning’ shall apply, in addition to the
following:
Definitions relating to air flow (3.3 to 3.4) are illustrated
in Fig. 1. Exhaust air or fresh air in room side may be
indicated in Fig.1, if provided.
3.1 Spilt Air Conditioner — It comprises of indoor unit
and outdoor unit. The Indoor unit may be mounted on
floor or wall or ceiling. The Indoor and outdoor units
consist of compressor, heat exchangers, fan motors and
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air handling system installed in two separate cabinets.
It is designed primarily to provide conditioned air to
an enclosed space, room or zone (conditioned space.
It includes a prime source of refrigeration for cooling
and dehumidification and means for the circulation and
filtering of air.
3.2 Standard Barometric Pressure — Barometric
pressure of 1.013 25 bar (760 mm Hg).
3.3 Room Discharge Air Flow — Rate of flow of air
from the outlet of the unit into the room side
3.4 Room Intake Air Flow — Rate of flow of air into
the unit from the conditioned space.
3.5 Total Cooling capacity —The amount of sensible
and latent heat that the unit can remove from the
conditioned space in the definite interval of time.
3.6 Rated cooling capacity — Total cooling capacity
at rated conditions.
3.7 Total Heating capacity — The amount of heat that
the equipment can add to the conditioned space (but
not including supplementary heat) in the definite
interval of time.
3.8 Room Calorimeter — It is a test facility consisting
of two contiguous calorimeters with a common
partition. One is designated as the room side
compartment, and the other as the outdoor
compartment. Each side is equipped with instrumented
reconditioning equipment whose output may be
measured and controlled to counterbalance the room
side humidifying and cooling effect and the outdoor
side humidifying and heating effect of the split air
conditioner under test.
3.9 Rated Voltage — Voltage shown on the nameplate
of the unit.
3.10 Rated Frequency — Frequency shown on the
nameplate of the unit.
4 CLASSIFICATION
According to function and rated cooling capacity, split
air conditioners shall be classified as follows:
4.1 Classification by Function
a) Cooling and Dehumidification
b) Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump
c) Cooling and Heating by Electric Heater
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FIG. 1 D EFINITIONS R ELATING TO AIR FLOW
4.2 Unit type
a) Single Split having Single indoor and outdoor
unit
b) Multi Split having Multiple Indoor and Single
outdoor Unit
4.3 Unit Mounting Arrangement
a) Floor Type
b) Ceiling Type
c) Wall Type
4.4 Recommended classification of the split air
conditioners of rated cooling capacities are as under (W)
2 500, 3 500, 5 200, 6 400, 7 000, 8 700 and 10 500.
5 CONSTRUCTION
5.1 General
5.1.1 The air conditioner and its parts shall be
constructed with the strength and rigidity adequate for
normal conditions of handling, transport and usage.
5.1.2 There shall be no sharp edges or corners liable
to cause injury under normal conditions of use and all
moving parts which constitute accident hazards shall
be effectively guarded.
5.1.3 Parts which require periodic servicing shall be
readily accessible
5.2 Material
5.2.1 Materials used in the construction of cabinet,
front panel, etc. shall comply with the corresponding
Indian Standards wherever applicable except where
such requirements are modified by this standard.
5.2.2 The material shall be free from defects which
are liable to cause undue deterioration of failure.
5.2.3 Under normal conditions of use and maintenance,
the materials used shall not shrink, deteriorate, warp
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or cause mould or odours and shall be resistant to attack
of vermin and destructive pests.
5.2.4 Sealing and insulating materials shall not lose
their essential properties such as adhesion, moisture
and heat resistance.
5.2.5 Internal and external finishes shall be capable of
being cleaned effectively without undue deterioration
and shall be such as to afford protection against climatic
action in all seasons under normal use. All metal parts
which are exposed to moisture or ambient conditions
shall be corrosion resistant or adequately protected
against corrosion.
5.3 Electrically Charged Parts
5.3.1 The electrically live parts shall be protected from
accidental contact of the user.
5.3.2 Electric conductors shall be of electrically, thermally
and mechanically stable and shall be made up of anti-
corrosive materials such as copper and copper alloys.
5.3.3 Switches and the like shall work smoothly and
keep good electrical contact.
5.3.4 Make and break operation or status of a manual
switch shall be marked on prominent place by letters,
symbols or colours.
5.3.5 Electrical cables used shall conform to IS 694
5.4 Refrigerant Circuit
5.4.1 The refrigerant pipes and fittings shall be of
approved quality and shall withstand normal working
pressures of air conditioners and should conform to
IS 10773 : 1995 or equivalent national standard/
international standard.
5.4.2 The refrigerant used shall be as per IS 16656 :
2017/ISO 817.
NOTE — Regulation by appropriate authority for the use of
refrigerant shall be as per guidelines issued by statuary authority.
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5.5 Electrical Heater
5.5.1 The heating element and fittings shall be firmly
installed. Also, the heating element shall be so built
that its broken end has no possibility to make contact
with non-live metallic parts.
5.5.2 Air conditioners which have electric heaters for
heating shall be so constructed that electric heater
circuit will not be completed when the recirculating air
handling system remains switched off. Alternatively,
switches of air handling motor and electric heater shall
work together simultaneously.
5.5.3 With electric heater which has the possibility of
causing hazard by temperature rise, temperature-rise
preventive device (inclusive of thermal fuse) shall be
installed. In addition heating thermostat shall be used
to control temperature.
5.5.4 The heat insulators shall be made of non
flammable material and shall withstand normal working
temperature.
5.6 Grounding Terminal and Grounding Lead Wire
Grounding terminal and grounding lead wire shall be
installed on a readily accessible place of the main body.
Indication of grounding shall be marked on it or on the
near spot as given in IS 302-1. Grounding terminal shall
be so constructed that grounding wire can be easily
and firmly fastened.
5.7 Air Filter
The air filter shall be dry air type and shall be tested as
per IS 7613.
5.8 Thermostat
The thermostat shall conform to IS 11338. Alternatively
electronic thermostat may also be used.
5.9 Hermetic Compressors
Hermetically sealed compressors shall conform to
IS 10617.
5.10 Motors
Fan/blower motor shall conform to IS 996.
6 RATING REQUIREMENTS
The declared ratings of the air conditioner shall be
based on conditions specified in 6.1 to 6.7
6.1 Cooling Capacity Ratings
6.1.1 Domestic market — Cooling capacity ratings
shall be based on tests conducted under conditions
specified in 8.1.1 and with apparatus described in 12.
Ratings shall include the total cooling capacity and the
latent cooling capacity stated in W.
6.1.2 Export market — Air conditioners manufactured
for export shall be rated on the conditions given in
Annex C or as specified by the purchaser.
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6.2 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Ratings —
Heating capacity ratings shall be based on tests
conducted under the conditions specified in 8.2.1 and
shall be stated in W.
6.3 Power Consumption Ratings for Heating by
Heat Pump — The rate of power consumption shall
be based on tests conducted under the conditions
specified in 8.2.1 and shall be stated in W.
6.4 Room Discharge Air Flow Ratings — Room
discharge air flow ratings shall be as specified in 8.1.1
with the controls set for maximum cooling and with
the fresh air and exhaust dampers, if any, properly
closed.
6.5 Electrical Heating Capacity Ratings — An air
conditioner equipped with an electrical heating element
or elements shall have its electrical heating capacity
ratings determined by measurement of the total electrical
power consumed by the heating element or elements.
6.6 Electrical Ratings — Ratings in watts for room
air conditioner shall be based on standard voltage which
shall be 230 volts, single phase, 50 c/s, the units,
however, shall be capable of working at any voltage
within ±15 percent of the standard voltage. In case of
three phase power supply the ratings in watts shall be
based on standard 400 volts, 50 c/s.
6.7 Noise Ratings — Noise ratings of split air
conditioner shall be conducted under the test conditions
specified in 8.1.1.
7 BASIS OF RATINGS
7.1 For the purpose of rating, information shall be
provided regarding functions which the unit performs,
namely: Cooling; Dehumidifying; Heating, if provided;
and Air circulating
7.2 In addition to the above, the following information
may be furnished by the manufacturer as and when
desired:
a) Manufacturer’s name and address;
b) Model, overall dimensions ;
c) Total cooling capacity;
d) Total dehumidifying effect;
e) Total sensible cooling effect;
f) Total air volume;
g) Exhaust air volume;
h) Name of refrigerant;
j) Weight of the refrigerant charged into the unit;
k) Power input of each motor separately;
m) Total power input;
n) Name plate ratings of each motor;
m) Power input for heating in watts;
p) Heating capacity, if provided;
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q) Fresh air volume, if provided; and 8.1.4 Enclosure Sweat Test Conditions
r) Manufacturer’s instructions and requirements The enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under the
which may affect performance. conditions given below:
8 RATING AND TEST CONDITIONS
a) Room air temperature:
8.1 Cooling test 1) Dry bulb temp : 27°C
2) Wet bulb temp : 24°C
8.1.1 Cooling capacity test conditions
b) Outside air temperature:
The Split air conditioner shall have nameplate rating 1) Dry bulb temp : 27°C
determined by tests conducted at the standard rating
2) Wet bulb temp : Not applicable
conditions specified below:
c) Test Frequency — 50 Hz
a) Room air temperature: d) Test voltage — Rated Voltage
1) dry bulb temp : 27°C e) Fan/blower speed — Speed declared by
2) wet bulb temp : 19°C manufacturer.
b) Outside air temperature:
8.2 HEATING TEST
1) dry bulb temp : 35°C
2) wet bulb temp : 24°C 8.2.1 Heating capacity test conditions
c) Test Voltage — Rated voltage The heating capacity rating shall be conducted under
d) Test Frequency — Rated frequency the conditions given below:
e) Fan/blower speed — Speed declared by a) Room air temperature:
manufacturer.
1) dry bulb temp : 20°C
8.1.2 Maximum Operating Test Conditions 2) wet bulb temp : Not specified
The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under: b) Outside air temperature:
1) dry bulb temp : 7°C
a) Room air temperature:
2) wet bulb temp : 6°C
1) dry bulb temp : 35°C
c) Test Voltage — Rated voltage.
2) wet bulb temp : 24°C d) Test Frequency — Rated frequency
b) Outside air temperature:
1) dry bulb temp : 46°C 8.2.2 Heating by Heat Pump Overload Rating Test
2) wet bulb temp : Not applicable Conditions (maximum heating performance test)
c) Test Voltage — Rated Voltage. The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under
d) Test Frequency — Rated frequency the conditions specified below:
e) Fan/blower speed — Speed declared by Room air temperature:
manufacturer.
a) Dry bulb temp : 27°C
8.1.3 Freeze-Up Test Conditions b) Wet bulb temp : Not specified
Freeze up tests shall be conducted under the conditions Outside air temperature:
specified below:
c) Dry bulb temp : 24°C
a) Room air temperature: d) Wet bulb temp : 18°C
1) dry bulb temp : 21°C Test Frequency — Rated frequency
2) wet bulb temp : 15°C
Test voltage — 85 percent and 115 percent of rated voltage
b) Outside air temperature:
1) dry bulb temp : 21°C 9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2) wet bulb temp : Not Specified
9.1 Variations Allowed in Performance Test
c) Test Voltage — 85 percent and 115 percent of Readings
Rated Voltage.
d) Test Frequency — Rated frequency The conditions specified for the test shall be average
values within the following variations:
e) Fan/blower speed — Speed declared by
manufacturer. a) ±2 percent of the standard voltage and
frequency; and
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temperatures, ±0.2°C for the specified wet
bulb temperatures and ±0.5°C for the specified
temperatures for all other Test.
9.2 Safety
Split air conditioners shall meet as far as applicable
the requirements of IS 659.
9.3 Power Factor Test
When operating under normal load under the conditions
specified in 8.1.1 with controls set for maximum
cooling and with ventilating air damper and exhaust
damper, if any, closed, the split air conditioner shall
have overall power factor, measured at 230 volts, 50 c/s,
of not less than 0.90.
9.4 Maximum Operating Conditions Test
9.4.1 Purpose
The purpose of this test is to prove that the air
conditioner is capable of operating satisfactorily under
maximum operating conditions.
9.4.2 Test Conditions
The maximum operating conditions test shall be
conducted under the condition specified in 8.1.2 for
cooling and 8.2.2 for heating.
9.4.3 Voltage Adjustment
Test voltages should be as specified in 8.1.2. These
voltages should be maintained at the specified
percentages under running conditions. The electrical
service supplied to the unit service connection should
be such that the voltage will not rise more than 3 percent
when the unit is stopped. After the service has been
adjusted to accomplish this result, no subsequent
adjustment should be made during either test.
9.4.4 Procedure
The split air conditioner shall be operated continuously
for 2 h after the specified air temperatures and
equilibrium condensate level have been established. All
power to the split air conditioner shall then be cut off
for 3 min and this test no water should be sprinkled on
to the condenser by external means other than what is
condensed in the evaporator.
9.4.5 Requirements
9.4.5.1 During one entire test, the split air conditioner
should operate without visible or audible indication of
damage and without tripping.
9.4.5.2 The split air conditioner fan/blower motor
should operate continuously for the first 2 h of the test
without tripping of the motor overload protective
devices.
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9.4.5.3 The motor overload protective device may trip
only during the first 5 min after the shut down period
of 3 min. During the remainder of that 1 h test period,
no motor overload protective device should trip.
9.4.5.4 For those models so designed that resumption
of operation does not occur after initial trip within the
first 5 minutes, the unit may remain out of operation
for not longer than 60 min. It should then operate
continuously for 1 h.
9.5 Freeze-Up Tests
9.5.1 Purpose
The air blockage test and the drip test shall be conducted
to determine the ability of the air conditioner to operate
satisfactorily under conditions with the maximum
tendency to frost or ice the evaporator.
9.5.2 Test Conditions
Freeze-up test shall be conducted under the conditions
given in 8.1.3. Temperature control and fan speed at
lowest and all dampers closed to produce the maximum
tendency to frost or ice the evaporator, provided such
settings are not contrary to the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
9.5.3 Air Blockage Test
9.5.3.1 Procedure
The test should be continuous, with the unit on the
cooling cycle for 4 h after establishment of the specified
temperature conditions.
9.5.3.2 Requirements
At the end of 4 h of operation, any accumulation of ice
or frost on the evaporator shall not cover more than 50
percent of the indoor side face area of the evaporator
coil.
9.5.4 Drip Test
9.5.4.1 Procedure
The unit should be operated for 6 h with the room side
air inlet covered to completely block the passage of air
so as to attempt to achieve complete blockage of the
evaporator coil by frost.
9.5.4.2 After 6 h operating period, the unit should be
stopped and the air inlet covering removed until the
accumulation of ice or frost has melted by itself. The
unit should then be turned on again, with the fans
operating at the highest speed, for 5 min.
9.5.4.3 Requirements
During the test no ice shall drop from the unit, and no
water shall drip or blow off the unit on the room side.
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9.6 Enclosure Sweat Test 9.8.1 Purpose

9.6.1 Purpose The purpose of the power consumption test is to
determine the power in watts.
The purpose of this test is to determine the resistance
to sweating of the air conditioner when operating under 9.8.2 Test Conditions
conditions of high humidity.
The power measurement shall be determined during the
9.6.2 Test Conditions heat pump rating test under the conditions given
in 8.2.1.
An enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under the
conditions specified in 8.1.4. The unit controls, fans, 9.8.3 Procedure
dampers, and grilles shall be set to produce the
The power measurement shall be the average power
maximum tendency to sweat provided such settings are
measurement in watts measured during the heating
not contrary to manufacturer’s operating instructions.
pump rating test (see 9.11 and Annex D).
9.6.3 Procedure
9.8.4 Requirements
After establishment of the specified temperature
The rate of power consumption for air conditioners
conditions, the unit shall be operated continuously for
tested under the conditions laid in 8.2.1 shall not exceed
a period of 4 hours.
115 percent of the rated energy for heating by heat
9.6.4 Requirements pump.
During the test, no condensed water shall drip, run or 9.9 Cooling capacity Test
blow off the unit.
9.9.1 Purpose
9.7 Power Consumption Test for Cooling
The purpose of the cooling capacity test is to determine
9.7.1 Purpose the magnitude of the following functions:
The purpose of the power consumption test is to a) Total cooling effect;
determine the power in watts. b) Total dehumidifying effect;
9.7.2 Test Conditions c) Total sensible cooling effect; and
d) Total air capacity for cooling.
The power measurement shall be determined during the
capacity rating test under the conditions given in 8.1.1. 9.9.2 Test Conditions
9.7.3 Procedure Cooling capacity test shall be conducted under the
conditions specified in 8.1.1 and within the allowable
The power measurement shall be the average power
variation given in Table 3. The air conditioner shall be
measurement in watts measured during the cooling
in the condition as normally intended for use. Filters
capacity test (see 9.9 and Annex D).
and grilles where supplied shall be in position.
9.7.4 Requirements
9.9.2.1 The test should be conducted at the selected
The power consumption for air conditioner tested under conditions with no changes in fan speed or system
the conditions laid in 8.1.1 shall not exceed the values resistance made to correct the variations from the
as given in Table 1. standard barometric pressure (see 3.2). Capacity may
be increased by 2.4 percent for each 10 kPa of
Table 1 Power Consumption Rating barometric reading below 101.325 kPa at which the
Sl. Rating cooling capacity Maximum Power
tests were conducted.
No. (W) Consumption 9.9.3 Variations allowed in capacity test readings shall
(W)
be as given in Table 2.
(1) (2) (3)
NOTE — Measurement of wet bulb temperature surrounding
i) 3500 1270
the balanced ambient room calorimeter is not required if the
ii) 5200 1900 calorimeter meets the requirement of 12.2.8.
iii) 7000 2540
9.9.4 Procedure for Testing Air Conditioner in
iv) 8700 3170
Calorimeter
v) 10500 3800
This procedure shall be applicable only when the air
9.8 Power Consumption Test for Heating by Heat conditioner is tested in calorimeter. The air conditioner
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Table 3 Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings

(Clause 9.9.3)
Sl Reading Variation of Arithmetical Average from Maximum Variation of Individual
No. Rating Conditions 10 Minutes Readings from the
Rating Conditions
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) All entering air temperature:
a) Dry bulb 0.3°C 0.5°C
b) Wet bulb 0.2°C 0.3°C
ii) Air temperature surrounding balanced
ambient calorimeter: 0.5°C 1.0°C
a) Dry bulb 0.3°C 0.5°C
b) Wet bulb

simultaneous methods for determining capacities shall
be used. One method shall determine capacity on the
room side and the other shall determine the capacity
on the outdoor side.
(These two simultaneous determinations shall agree
within 4 percent of the value obtained on the room side
for the test to be valid).
9.9.4.1 Test conditions shall be maintained until
equilibrium has been reached, and maintained for not
less than 1 hour before recording data for the capacity
test. The test shall then be run for 1 h recording data
every 10 min, giving 7 sets of readings.
9.11 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Test
After installation of the air conditioner in the calorimeter
specified in 12, the operation switches and others shall
be put in operation under the condition of heating by
heat pump shall be worked out with the measuring
method and calculating formula defined in 10. The
heating capacity shall include those of auxiliary electric
heater and humidifying heater, if these are provided.
The measured heating capacity shall not be less than
90 percent of the rated heat pump capacity.
10 CALCULATIONS

9.9.4.2 The data to be recorded for this test are given Cooling capacity /Heating capacity shall be calculated
in Annex D. This Annex shows general information in terms of watts (W)
required, but is not intended to limit the data to be
10.1 Capacity Rating
obtained
10.1.1 Total Cooling Effect on Room Side
9.9.5 Requirements
The total cooling effect on the room side, as tested in
The capacity of the production unit as determined on
either the calibrated or balanced ambient room type
the room side shall be not less than 95 percent of the
calorimeter (see Fig. 2A and 2B) is calculated as follows:
name plate rating.
qtr = ∑ Er+ (hw1– hw2) wr + qlp + qlr ....................(1)
9.10 Noise Test
where
For noise test, the air conditioner shall be installed in a
noise measuring room shown in Fig. 7. The split air qtr = total room cooling effect as determined on
conditioner shall be operated in the cooling condition room side compartment, in watts;
as given in 8.1.1. The noise level in the indoor side ∑ Er= sum of all power input to room side
shall be measured in accordance with the method compartment, in watts;
described in 15 and shall not exceed the value given in hw1 = specific enthalpy of water or steam supplied
Table 3 and the noise level in the outdoor side shall be to maintain humidity. If no water is
measured in accordance with IS 4758 and shall not introduced during the test, hw1, is taken at
exceed the value given in Table 3. the temperature of the water in the humidifier
tank of reconditioning equipment, in kJ/kg;
Table 3 Noise Level
hw2 = specific enthalpy of condensed moisture
Rating Cooling Maximum Noise Level in dBA leaving the room side compartment. Since
Capacity (kW) Indoor side Outdoor side transfer of condensed moisture from room
Up to 5.2 58 68 side to outdoor side compartment usually
More then 5.2 62 70 takes place within the air conditioner. Due
to the practical difficulty in measuring its
NOTE — During starting and stopping, there should not be any temperature, the temperature of the
touching or abnormal noise.

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condensate may be assumed to be at the
measured or estimated wet bulb temperature
of the air leaving the air conditioner, in kJ/kg;
wr = water vapour (rate) condensed by air
conditioner. This is measured by
reconditioning equipment as the amount of
water evaporated into room side
compartment to maintain required humidity,
in g/sec;
qlp = heat leakage rate into room side
compartment through separating partition
between room side and outdoor side
compartments, as determined from
calibrating test (or may be based on
calculation in case of balanced ambient room
type calorimeter), in watts; and
qlr = heat leakage rate into room side
compartment through wall, floor and ceiling
(but not including the separating partition)
as determined from calibrating test, in watts.
10.1.2 Total Cooling Effect on Outdoor Side
The total room cooling effect on the outdoor side, as
tested in either the calibrated or balanced ambient room
type calorimeter (see Fig. 2A and 2B) is calculated as
follows:
qto = qo– ∑ Eo– E + (hw3– hw2) wr+ qlp+ q1o ....(2)
where
qto = total room cooling effect as determined on
outdoor side, in watts;
qo = heat removed by cooling coil in outdoor side
compartment, in watts;
∑Eo= sum of all power input to any equipment,
such as reheaters,circulating fans, etc, in
outdoor side compartment, in watts;
E = total power input to air conditioner, in watts;
hw3 = specific enthalpy of condensate removed by
air treating coil in outdoor side compartment
reconditioning equipment taken at the
temperature at which the condensate leaves
the compartment, in kJ/kg
hw2 = specific enthalpy of condensed moisture
leaving the room side compartment, as
defined in 11.1.1;
wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner,
as defined in 11.1.1;
qlp = heat leakage rate into room side
compartment through separating partition
between room side and outdoor side
compartments, as determined from
calibrating test (or may be based on
calculation in case of balanced ambient room
type calorimeter).This quantity will be
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numerically equal to qlp used in equation (1)
(see 10.1.1) only if the area of separating
partition exposed to outdoor side is equal to
the area exposed to the room side
compartment, in watts; and
qlr = heat leakage out of outdoor side (but not
including the separating partition), as
determined from the calibrating test, in watts.
10.1.3 Total Room Dehumidifying Effect
The total dehumidifying effect is calculated as follows:
qd = K2 wr ...……………..……………… (3)
where
qd = total room dehumidifying effect in watts;
K2 = 2 460 kJ/kg; and
wr = water vapour condensed by air conditioner
as defined in 10.1.1.
10.1.4 Total Room Sensible Cooling Effect
The total room sensible cooling effect is calculated as
follows:
qs = qtr – qd.………….……………………….(4)
where
qs = total room sensible cooling effect, in watts,
qtr = taken from equation (1), and
qd = taken from equation (3).
10.2.1 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on Room
Side
The heating effect on the room side as tested in either
the calibrated or balanced ambient room type
calorimeter is calculated as follows:
qhr = q – ∑ Ehr+ qlp+ qlr ………………………(6)
where
qhr = total heating capacity calculated on room
side of the calorimeter, in watts;
1 = heat quantity removed by the cooling coil of
the room side of the calorimeter, in watts;
∑Ehr= total power input to room side of the
calorimeter, in watts;
qlp = heat leakage through the partition between
room side and outdoor side, in watts); and,
qlr = heat leakage through the floor, the wall
(exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling,
in watts.
10.2.2 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on
Outdoor Side
The heating capacity by heat pump on the outdoor side
as tested in either the calibrated or balanced ambient
room type calorimeter is calculated as follows
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qho = ∑Eho+ (hw5 – hw6) wr +qlp + q1 …(7)
where
qho = total heating capacity calculated on the
outdoor side of the calorimeter, in watts;
Eho = total power input to the outdoor side of the
calorimeter, in watts;
E = total power input to air conditioner, in watts;
hw5 = specific enthalpy of water or vapour flowing
into the outdoor side of the calorimeter,
in kJ/kg;
hw6 = specific enthalpy of condensed water,
in kJ/kg;
wr = quantity of water condensed at the
conditioner, in g/sec;
qlp = heat leakage through the partition between
room side and outdoor side, in watts); and,
q1 = heat leakage through the floor, the wall
(exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling,
in watts.
11 INSTRUMENTS
11.1 Temperature Measuring Instruments
11.1.1 Temperature measurements shall be made with
one or more of the following instruments:
a) Mercury in glass;
b) Thermocouples;
c) Electric resistance thermometers; and
FIG. 2A CALIBRATED R OOM TYPE
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d) Electronic temperature indicator.
11.1.2 Instrument accuracy shall be within the
following limits:
a) Wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures of
reconditioned air in room side calorimeter
compartment, ± 0.1°C;
b) Water temperatures, outdoor side
compartment conditioning coil, ± 0.1°C; and
c) All other temperatures, ± 0.3°C.
11.1.3 In no case smallest scale division of the
temperature measuring instrument shall exceed the
specified accuracy.
11.1.4 Where an instrument accuracy ± 0.1°C is
specified, the instrument shall be calibrated by
comparison with a thermometer certified by a
recognized authority.
11.1.5 In all measurements of wet bulb temperature,
sufficient wetting shall be provided and sufficient time
shall be allowed for the state of evaporative equilibrium
to be attained.
For mercury in glass thermometers (not over 6.5 mm
bulb diameter) temperatures shall be read under
conditions which ensure a minimum air velocity of 3 m/s.
11.1.6 Whenever possible, temperature measuring
instruments used to measure the change in temperature
should be arranged so that they can be readily
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interchanged between inlet and outlet positions to
improve accuracy.
11.1.7 Temperature of fluids within conduits should
be measured by inserting temperature instruments
directly within the fluid or within a well inserted into
the fluid. If a glass thermometer is to be inserted directly
into the fluid, it shall be calibrated for the effect of
pressure.
11.1.8 Temperature measuring instruments should be
adequately shielded from radiation from any adjacent
heat sources.
11.2 Pressure Measuring Instruments
11.2.1 Accuracy of pressure measuring instruments,
not including barometers should permit measurements
within ± 1 N/m2 (0.01 m bar) (0.1 mm H2O).
11.2.2 In no case the smallest scale division of the
pressure measuring instrument shall exceed the specified
accuracy.
11.2.3 Barometric pressure shall be measured by a
barometer having scale markings permitting readings
with an accuracy within ±0.1 percent.
11.3 Electrical Instruments
11.3.1 Electrical measurements shall be made with
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either indicating type or integrating type of instruments.
11.3.2 Electrical measuring instruments shall have
accuracy of ± 0.5 percent of the quantity measured.
11.4 Water Flow Measuring Instruments
11.4.1 Volume measurements shall be made with either
of the following instruments having an accuracy of ±1.0
percent of the quantity measured:
a) Liquid quantity meter, measuring either mass
or volume; and
b) Liquid flow rate meter.
11.4.2 Liquid quantity meter shall employ a tank having
sufficient capacity to accumulate the flow for at least
2 min.
11.5 Noise Measuring Instrument
Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level
meter whose accuracy is ±1.0 percent of the quantity
measured. The instrument shall be able to measure a
weighted sound pressure level.
11.6 Other Instruments
11.6.1 Time interval measurements should be made
with instruments whose accuracy is ± 0.2 percent of
the quantity measured.
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11.6.2 Mass measurements should be made with The equalizing device shall be adjusted during
apparatus whose accuracy is ± 1.0 percent of the calorimeter tests or air flow measurements, so that the
quantity measured. static pressure difference between the room side and
outdoor side compartments is not greater than 1.5 N/m2
12 CALORIMETERS
or 0.015 mbar or 0.153 mm H2O. The construction
12.1 Calorimeter Required for Testing split Air details and calculations are specified in 13.
Conditioners
Air conditioners shall be tested for cooling capacity in
a room calorimeter of either the calibrated or balanced
ambient type as described in 12.3 and 12.4.
12.2 Calorimeters — General
12.2.1 The calorimeter provides a method for
determining cooling capacity simultaneously on both
the room side and the outdoor side. The room side
capacity determination is made by balancing the cooling
and dehumidifying effects with measured heat and water
inputs. The outdoor side capacity provides a confirming
test of the cooling and dehumidifying effect by balancing
the heat and water rejection on the condenser side with
a measured amount of cooling medium.
12.2.2 The two calorimeters compartments, room side
and outdoor side, are separated by an insulated partition
FIG. 3 AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT NOZZLE
having an opening into which the room air conditioner
is mounted. The air conditioner shall be installed using
12.2.4 The size of the calorimeter shall be sufficient
supporting members and filler pieces in a manner similar
to avoid any restriction to intake or discharge openings
to a normal installation. No effort shall be made to seal
of the air conditioner perforated plates or other suitable
the internal construction of the air conditioner to prevent
grilles shall be provided at the discharge opening from
air leakage from the condenser side to the evaporator
the reconditioning equipment to avoid face velocities
side or vice versa. No connections or alterations shall
exceeding 0.5 m/s. Sufficient space shall be allowed in
be made to the air conditioner which might in any way
front of any inlet or discharge grilles of the air
alter its normal operation.
conditioner to avoid interference with air flow.
12.2.3 A pressure equalizing device shall be provided Minimum distance from the air conditioner to side walls
in the partition between the room side and the outdoor or ceiling of the compartments should be 1 m = except
side compartments to maintain a balanced pressure for the back of a consol type room air conditioner which
between these compartments and also to permit should be in normal relation to the wall. The suggested
measurement of leakage, exhaust and ventilation air. dimensions for the calorimeter are given below :
This device consists of one or more nozzles of the type
shown in Fig. 3, a discharge chamber equipped with an Sl. Maximum Suggested minimum inside
exhaust fan and manometers for measuring No. rated cooling dimensions of each room of
compartment and air flow pressures. A suggested capacity of calorimeter
arrangement of components is shown in Fig. 4. unit (kW)* Width Height Depth
Since the air flow from one compartment to the other (meter) (meter) (meter)
may be in either direction, two such devices mounted
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
in opposite direction, or a reversing device shall be used.
i) 3 2.4 2.1 1.8
The manometer pressure pick up tubes shall be so
located as to be affected by air discharged from the air ii) 6 2.4 2.1 2.4
conditioner on test or by the exhaust from the pressure iii) 9 2.7 2.4 3.0
equalizing device. The fan or blower which exhaust air iv) 10.5 3 2.4 3.7
from the discharge chamber shall permit variation of
its air flow by suitable means, such as a variable speed * Figures given are rounded off value.
drive, or a damper as shown in Fig. 4. The exhaust
from this fan or blower shall be such that it will not 12.2.5 Each compartment shall be provided with
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and prescribed conditions. Reconditioning equipment
for the room side compartment shall consist of heaters
to supply sensible heat and a humidifier to supply
moisture. The energy supply may be electric, steam or
any other source that can be controlled and measured.
Reconditioning equipment for the outdoor side
compartment shall provide cooling and
dehumidification. A cooling coil equipped with by pass
dampers to control the dry bulb temperature and
supplied with a variable temperature water or variable
water quantity to control the wet bulb temperature may
be used. If desired, dehumidifying apparatus of reheating
apparatus or both may be used in combination with the
cooling coil. Reconditioning equipment for both
compartments shall be provided with fans of sufficient
capacity to overcome the resistance of the
reconditioning equipment and circulate not less than
two times the quantity of air discharged by the air
conditioner to the room side or to the outdoor side as
the case may be. In no case shall the reconditioning
equipment discharge less than one compartment air
change per minute.
12.2.6 Remote reading thermometers, instruments, or
air sampling tubes shall be used to measure the specified
wet bulb and dry bulb temperature in both calorimeter
compartments. Air sampling shall comply with 11.1.5.
The air sampling tube may be brought outside of the
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calorimeter walls for ease in reading the thermometers,
but should be sealed and insulated to avoid air leakage
and heat leakage. The sampling tube fans and fan motors
shall be installed completely within the calorimeter
compartments and their electrical input included in the
load measurement. The fan motor shall be located so
that its heat will not cause stratification of the air passing
into the air conditioner. The fan should draw the air
over the thermometers and return the air to the same
compartment in a manner that will not affect air
temperature measurements or inlet or discharge air flow
of the air conditioner.
12.2.7 It is recognised that in both the room side and
outdoor side compartments, temperature gradients and
air flow patterns result from the interaction of the
reconditioning equipment and the room air conditioner
being tested. Therefore, the resultant conditions are
peculiar to and depend upon a given combination of
compartment size, arrangement and size of
reconditioning equipment, and the air conditioners air
discharge characteristics.
Accordingly, no single location for the measurement of
dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures may be specified
which will be acceptable for all combinations of
calorimeter facilities and room air conditioners which
may be tested.
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It is intended that the specified test temperatures
surrounding the unit being tested shall simulate as nearly
as possible a normal installation of such a unit operating
at ambient conditions identical with these specified test
temperatures.
The point of measurement of specified test
temperatures, both wet bulb and dry bulb, shall be such
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
a) The measured temperatures shall be the
representative of the temperature surround-ing
the unit, and simulate the conditions
encountered in an actual application for both
room and outdoor sides as indicated above,
and
b) At the point of measurement, the temperature
of air shall not be affected by air discharged
from the test unit. This makes it mandatory
that the temperatures are measured upstream
of any recirculation produced by the test unit.
NOTES
1 If the conditions of air movement and air flow patterns in the
calorimeter compartment are favourable, the temperature may
be measured at the outlet of the reconditioning equipment.
2 It has been established that the unit being tested does not
produce any bypassed air from discharge to intake opening, the
specified temperatures may be measured immediately upstream
of such intake opening. In this case, care shall be taken to ensure
that the temperature measuring equipment does not help or
penalize the conditioner in any way.
12.2.8 Interior surfaces of the calorimeter
compartments shall be of non porous material with all
joints sealed against air and moisture leakage. Access
doors shall be tightly sealed against air and moisture
leakage by use of gaskets or other suitable means.
12.3 Calibrated Room Type Calorimeter
12.3.1 Calibrated room type calorimeter is shown in
Fig. 2A. Each calorimeter, including the separating
partition, shall be insulated to prevent heat leakage
(including radiation) in excess of 5 percent of the air
conditioner capacity. It is recommended that an air space
permitting free circulation may be provided under the
calorimeter floor.
12.3.2 Heat leakage may be determined in either the
room side or outdoor side compartments by the
following method:
“All openings shall be closed. Either
compartment may be heated by electric heaters
to a temperature of at least 11°C above the
surrounding ambient temperature. The ambient
should be maintained at a constant temperature
± 1°C outside all six enveloping surfaces of the
compartment including the separating partition.
If the construction of the partition is identical with
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that of the other walls, the heat leakage through
the partition may be determined on a proportional
area basis”.
12.3.3 For calibrating the heat leakage through the
separating partition, the following procedure may be
used:
“A test is carried out as described in 12.3.2. Then
the temperature of the adjoining area on the other
side of the separating partition may be raised to
equal the temperature in the heated compartment
thus eliminating heat leakage through the
partition, while the 11°C differential is
maintained between the heated compartment and
the ambient surrounding the other five enveloping
surfaces. The difference in heat between the first
test and the second test will permit determination
of the leakage through the partition alone”.
12.3.4 For the outdoor side compartment equipped
with means for cooling, an alternate means of
calibration may be used to cool the compartment to
temperature at least 11°C below the ambient
temperature (on six sides) and carry out a similar
analysis.
12.4 Balanced Ambient Room Type Calorimeter
12.4.1 The balanced ambient room type calorimeter
similar to that shown in Fig. 2B is based on the principle
of maintaining the dry bulb temperatures surrounding
the particular compartment equal to the dry bulb
temperatures maintained within that compartment.
If the ambient wet bulb temperature is also maintained
equal to that within the compartment, the vapour
proofing provisions of 12.2.8 are not required.
12.4.2 The floor, ceiling and walls of the calorimeter
compartments shall be spaced a sufficient distance away
from the floor, ceiling and walls of the controlled areas
in which the compartments are located in order to
provide uniform air temperature in the intervening
space. It is recommended that this distance be at least
300 mm. Means shall be provided to circulate the air
within the surrounding space to prevent stratification.
12.4.3 Heat leakage through the separating partition
shall be introduced into the heat balance calculation
and may be calibrated in accordance with 12.3 or may
be calculated.
12.4.4 It is recommended that the floor, ceiling and
walls of the calorimeter compartments be insulated so
as to limit heat leakage (including radiation) to not more
than 10 percent of the air conditioner capacity, with
a 11°C temperature difference or 300 W (250 kcal/h)
for the same temperature difference, whichever is
greater, as tested using the procedure given in 12.3.2.
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13 AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT
13.1 Air Flow Determination
13.1.1 The following air quantities may be measured
using the apparatus described in 13.2 and 13.3 and
testing procedure specified in 13.4 and 13.5:
a) Room discharge air flow;
b) Exhaust air flow;
c) Fresh air flow if room air conditioner is
equipped to provide same; and
d) Leakage air flow when tested with calorimeter.
13.1.2 Air flow quantities are determined as mass flow
rates. If air flow quantities are to be expressed for rating
purposes in volume flow rates, such ratings should state
the conditions (pressure, temperature and humidity) at
which the specific volume is determined.
13.2 Nozzles
13.2.1 Nozzles shall be constructed in accordance with
Fig. 3 and installed in accordance with the provisions
of 13.3, 13.4 and 13.5.
13.2.2 Nozzle discharge coefficients for the
construction shown in Fig. 3 may be determined by use
of alignment chart (see Fig. 5).
13.2.3 Nozzles may also be constructed in accordance
with appropriate Indian Standards provided they can
be used in the apparatus shown in Fig. 4 and 6, and
result in equivalent accuracy.
13.3 Apparatus for Room Discharge Air flow
Measurements
13.3.1 Recirculated air flow measurements shall be
made with apparatus similar to that shown in Fig. 3, 4
and 6.
13.3.2 One or more nozzles constructed in accordance
with Fig. 3 shall be fitted into one wall of the receiving
chamber, discharging into the discharge chamber, and
should be of such a size that the throat velocity is not
less than 15 m/s. Centre distances between nozzles in
use should not be less than three throat diameters, and
the distance from the centre of any nozzle to any of the
four adjacent side walls should be not less than 1.5
throat diameters. If the nozzles are of different
diameters, the distance between axes shall be based upon
the average diameter. Size and arrangement of the
receiving chamber shall be sufficient to provide uniform
approach velocity to the nozzle(s) or have suitable
diffusion baffle to accomplish this purpose. Nozzles so
installed may be considered to have a negligible
correction for approach velocity.
This nomograph is the solution of the following
equations:
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VDσ
Ce = f ( Re ) + Re μ
where
Cd = discharge coefficient
R = Reynolds number
V = φ(h)
σ
= ψ(t)
ω
D = nozzle diameter
V = velocity
t = dry bulb temperature
σ = density
h = velocity pressure
μ = viscosity
Enter graph using diameter and temperature scales to
obtain point on index (X) scale. Use index and pressure
scale to obtain Reynolds number and discharge
coefficient.
13.3.3 To establish to a zero static pressure, with
respect to the test room, at the discharge of the room
air conditioner in the receiving chamber, a manometer
should have one side connected to one or more static
pressure connections located flush with the inner wall
of the receiving chamber.
13.3.4 Size and arrangement of the discharge chamber
shall be such that the distance from the centre of any
nozzle to the adjacent side wall is not less than 1.5 throat
diameters and not less than five throat diameters to the
next construction unless suitable diffusion baffles are
used.
13.3.5 An exhaust fan shall be connected to the
discharge chamber to overcome the resistance of
chamber, nozzle(s) and diffusion baffles.
13.3.6 The manometer(s) used to measure the pressure
drop across the nozzle(s) should have one side
connected to one or more static pressure connections
located flush with the inner wall of the receiving
chamber. The other side of the manometer(s) is
connected in a similar manner to one or more static
pressure connections in the wall of the disc barge
chamber. Static pressure connections should be located
so as not to be affected by air flow. If desired, the
velocity head of the air stream leaving the nozzle(s)
may be measured by a pitot tube, but, when more than
one nozzle(s) are in use, the pitot tube reading shall be
determined for each nozzle. Temperature readings at
the nozzle(s) should be used only for determining air
density.
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13.4 Room Discharge Air Flow Measurement
13.4.1 Room discharge air flow should be measured
with apparatus similar to that illustrated in Fig. 6.
13.4.2 The outlet or outlets of the room air conditioner
should be connected to the receiving chamber by
adapter ducting of negligible air resistance.
13.4.3 The exhaust fan should be adjusted to give zero
static pressure at the discharge of the split air
conditioner in the receiving chamber.
13.4.4 The following readings shall be taken:
a) Barometric pressure.
b) Nozzle dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures,
and
c) Nozzle velocity pressure.
13.4.5 Air mass flow rate and air volume flow rate
through a single nozzle shall be determined as follow:
hp
Qm = K3 Cd A υ′ ...(8)
n Hg), v’nmay, for simplicity, be considered equal to vn.
K3 = 1.41 for international system (SI) units and
15950 for metric technical units
Cd = Nozzle coefficient(see 14.2)
A = Nozzle area (m2)
hp = Static pressure difference across nozzle or
velocity pressure of nozzle throat, the
P°hp vυ′
a n
  approach velocity being considered
P  1+ k  negligible
v’n = negligible Specific volume of humid air at
nozzle inlet
Po = Standard barometric pressure = 1.013 25 bar
(760 mm Hg)
P = Barometric pressure at nozzle inlet
k = Specific humidity at nozzle inlet
vn = Specific volume of humid air at dry bulb and
wet bulb temperature conditions existing at
nozzle inlet but at standard barometric
pressure
NOTE — Where the barometric pressure deviates from the
standard barometric pressure by not more than 0.03 bar (22.5 mm

13.4.6 Air flow through multiple nozzle shall be

Qv = K3 Cd A ...(9) calculated in accordance with 13.4.5 except the total flow
rate will be the sum of the Qm for each nozzle used.
υ′n = ... (10) 13.5 Ventilation, Exhaust and Fresh Air Flow
Measurements
where
13.5.1 Ventilation, exhaust and fresh air flow should
Qm = Mass flow rate be measured by apparatus similar to that illustrated in
Qv = Volume flow rate Fig. 4 or by using anemometer with the cooling means
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NOTE — Anemometer calibrated by nozzle method within ±
5 percent variation.
13.5.2 With the equalizing device adjusted for a
maximum static pressure differential between room side
and outdoor side compartment of 1 N/m2; 0.01m bar
(0.1 mm H2O) the following readings should be taken:
a) Barometric pressure,
b) Nozzle dry bulb temperatures, and
c) Nozzle velocity pressure.
13.5.3 Air flow values shall be calculated in accordance
with 13.4.5.
14 NOISE TEST
14.1 Noise Measuring Room
The noise measuring room shall be anechoic room
complying with the following:
a) Background noise should be less than the
measured value by at least 11 dBA; and
b) Distance between the wall and microphone to
be such that the effect of sound reflected from
the wall can be negligible.
14.2 Noise Measuring Method
The room air conditioner shall be mounted firmly and
the microphone shall be located indoor size at the
position shown in Fig. 7. The sound level in A scale
shall be measured using sound level meter.
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15 TESTS
15.1 Classification of Tests
Test shall be classified into the following three groups:
a) Production routine tests,
b) Type tests, and
c) Acceptance tests.
15.1.1 Production Routine Tests
These shall consist of routine tests that would be
conducted on each and every unit after completion at
the manufacturer’s works (see 15.3).
15.1.2 Type Tests
These tests shall consist of the tests that would be
necessary to check up the performance and
characteristics of the units and components and shall
be carried out by a recognized testing authority who
may be the manufacturer if approved by the purchaser.
Once a room air conditioner has undergone type tests,
any minor or essential alterations which the
manufacturer intends to make shall be reported to the
testing authority laid down in this standard (see 15.4).
15.1.3 Acceptance Tests
If the purchaser desired any of the production routine
tests to be repeated at the time of purchase, then where
agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer,
the tests may be carried out at the manufacturer’s works;
alternatively, the test may be repeated at the place at
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the place specified by the purchaser provide that all metal parts at normal room temperature.
the arrangements for tests are made by the purchaser at The test voltage shall be alternating approximately sine
the specified place. wave form and of any convenient frequency between
15.2 Samples for Tests 25 to 100 c/s.
15.2.1 Type Tests 15.3.5 Performance Test
Two room air conditioners of each size be sent along Measurements shall be made of the following under
with manufacturer’s detailed specifications to the the prevailing ambient conditions and the performance
recognised testing authority for the purpose of type figures from (a) to (e) shall be compared with the unit
tests. The samples shall be picked up at random from which has already passed the type test:
stock or routine factory production. a) Dry bulb temperature of return air,
15.2.2 Acceptance Tests b) Dry bulb temperature of the supply air,
The number of samples shall be agreed upon between c) Voltage,
the manufacturer and the purchaser. d) Current consumption, and
e) Total power consumption.
15.3 Production Routine Tests
15.3.5.1 Permissible variations from the type
15.3.1 General Running Test
tested unit
Each unit shall be given a run to ensure vibration free
Temperature ± 1°C
and thorough running of mechanical parts.
Electrical requirements ± 5 percent
15.3.2 Pressure Test or Leakage Test
NOTE
No part of the assembly under test shall show signs of
Instruments accuracy shall be as follows: —
refrigerant leakage under normal working pressure
Temperature ± 0.2°C
when tested with a leak detector. This shall be in
Electrical meters Class 1
addition to the manufacturer’s production test on each
unit at the appropriate pressure corresponding to the 15.3.6 Leakage Current Test
refrigerant used.
The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA when
15.3.3 Insulation Resistance Test tested as per IS 302 (Part 1).
The insulation resistance between all electric circuits
15.3.7 Earthing Resistance Test
and the metal parts when measured at normal room
temperature with a voltage of not less than 500 V dc The Earthing Resistance of an air conditioner shall not
shall not be less than 1MΩ. exceed 0.1 ohms when tested as per IS 302 (Part 1).
15.3.4 High Voltage Test NOTE — The tests at 15.3.1 and 15.3.5 may be carried out
separately on each indoor and condensing units without inter-
The electrical insulation of all circuits shall be such as connecting. These tests on the inter-connected units may be
to withstand a test pressure of 1 000 Vrms applied for carried out as per sampling plan agreed between manufacturer
not less than 2 seconds between circuits and accessible and purchaser.

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15.4 Type Tests
Besides the production routine tests all the production
routine tests outlines in 15.3, the type tests shall
comprise the following:
a) Cooling capacitytest specified in 9.9;
b) Room discharge air flow rating test in
accordance with the procedure given in 13.4
and under conditions in 6.4;
c) Power factor test specified in 9.3;
d) Maximum operating conditions test specified
in 9.4;
e) Freeze up test specified in 9.5;
f) Enclosure sweat test as specified in 9.6; and
g) Power consumption test as specified in 9.7
and 9.8.
15.4.1 The type test report shall also contain the plate
particulars of the split air conditioners for the purposes
of identification.
16 MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE
The manufacturer shall give a guarantee for the
soundness of construction and performance of the air
conditioner, and shall be responsible for putting right
any manufacturing defects free of charge for a period
of twelve months right from the date of sale to the
original purchaser or date of inspection of approval in
the case of Government or Semi Government
Institutions. Such repairs or replacements of defective
parts shall be carried out at manufacturer’s works or
his authorised agent at site or at service shop.
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17 MARKING
17.1 The split air conditioner shall have the following
information marked on a name plate in a permanent
and legible manner in a location where it is accessible
and visible:
a) Name and address of the manufacturer;
b) Type or model number and serial number of
the unit;
c) Name and quantity of refrigerant charge;
d) Rated voltage, phase and rated frequency;
e) Rated cooling capacity at rated condition;
f) Power consumption at rated conditions; and
g) Nominal current at rated conditions.
17.2 BIS Certification Marking
Each split air conditioner may also be marked with the
Standard Mark.
17.2.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by
the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986
and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The
details of conditions under which the license for the
use of Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers
or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
Standards.
18 PRECAUTIONS
18.1 Precautions to install and to run the split air
conditioner shall be written on the main body and/ or
in the Instruction Manual.
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ANNEX A
(Foreword)
BASIC UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND THEIR SYMBOLS

Sl Quantity International System (SI) Unit

Metric Units
No.
Name of Unit Symbol Name of Unit Symbol
1. Air mass flow rate kilogram per second kg/s kilogram per hour kg/h
Air volume flow rate cubic metre per second m3/s cubic metre per hour m3/h
2. Air specific humidity kilogram per kilogram kg/kg kilogram per kilogram kg/kg
3. Air specific volume cubic metre per m3/h cubic metre per m3/kg
4. Air static volume newton per square metre N/m2 millimetre of water mm H2O
pressure or dynamic
pressure
5. Air velocity metre per second m/s metre per second m/s
6. Air volume cubic metre m3 cubic metre m3
7. Area square metre m2 square metre m2
8. Baromatic pressure newton per square metre N/m2 bar millibar millimetre of barmbar
mercury (torr) mm Hg
9. Cooling effect watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
10. Dehumidifying effect watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
11. Electric current input ampere A ampere A
12. Electric frequency hertz Hz hertz Hz
13. Electric power input watt W watt W
14. Specific enthalpy joule per kilogram J/kg kilocalorie per kilogram kcal/kg
15. Rotating speed radian per second rad/s turn per second turn per tr/str/min
minute
16. Heat flow rate watt W *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
17. Heat leakage rate watt w *kilocalorie per hour kcal/h
18. Linear measurements metre millimetre m mm metre millimetre m mm
19. Temperature Interval of kelvin K degree Celsius °C
temperature
20. Water mass flow rate kilogram per second kg/s kilogram per hour kg/h
21. Acceleration metre per square second m/s2 metre per square second m2

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ANNEX B
(Clause 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

302 (Part 1) : Safety of household and similar 3615 : 2007 Glossary of terms used in refrigeration
2008 electrical appliances : Part 1 General and air conditioning (first revision)
requirements 4758 : 1968 Methods of measurement of noise
659 : 1964 Safety code for air conditioning emitted by machines
694 : 2010 Polyvinyl chloride insulated 7613 : 1975 Method of testing panel type air
unsheathed and sheathed cables/ filters for air conditioning and
cords with rigid and flexible ventilation purposes
conductor for rated voltages up to 10617 : 2013 Hermetic compressors
and including 450/750V (fourth 10773 : 1995 Wrought copper tubes for
revision) refrigeration and air conditioning
IS 16656 : 2017/ Refrigerants — Designation and purposes — Specification (first
ISO 817 : 2014 safety classification revision)
996 : 2009 Single phase a.c. induction motors for 11338 : 1985 Thermostats for use in refrigerators,
general purpose (third revision) air conditioners, water coolers and
beverage coolers

ANNEX C
(Clause 6.1.2.2)
RATING CONDITIONS FOR UNITS INTENDED FOR EXPORT

C-1 COOLING CAPACITY RATING TEST C-2 MAXIMUM OPERATING CONDITIONS

CONDITIONS
C-2.1 The maximum operating test conditions shall be
C-1.1 The test conditions for the cooling capacity shall as follows :
be as follows:
Test Condition
Test Condition A B
A B a) Room air temperature
a) Room air temperature 1) Dry bulb 32°C 32°C
1) Dry bulb 27°C 29°C 2) Wet bulb 23°C 23°C
2) Wet bulb 19°C 19°C b) Outside air temperature
b) Outside air temperature 1) Dry bulb 43°C 52°C
1) Dry bulb 35°C 46°C 2) Wet bulb 26°C 31°C
2) Wet bulb 24°C 24°C c) Test frequency Rated frequency
d) Test voltage
c) Test frequency Rated frequency
1) 90 percent and 110 percent units with
d) Test voltage Rated voltage†
single name plate rating.
2) 95 percent of minimum voltage and 110
percent of maximum voltage for units with
* Units with dual rated frequencies should be tested at each dual nameplate
frequency.
†
Units having dual rated voltages should be tested at the higher
voltage.

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ANNEX D
(Clauses 9.7.3, 9.8.3 and 9.9.4.2)
DATA TO BE RECORDED FOR COOLING/HEATING CAPACITY TESTS

The following data shall be recorded for cooling (calibrated room type) (see Fig. 2A);
capacity tests: 11. Total power input to room side and outdoor side
1. Date; compartment;
2. Observers; 12. Water quantity evaporated in humidifier;
3. Barometric pressure; 13. Temperature of humidifier water entering room
side compartment or in or in humidifier Tank
4. Applied voltage for each test unit motor;
14. Cooling water flow rate through outdoor side
5. Frequency of applied voltage for each test unit
compartment heat rejection coil;
motor,
15. Temperature of cooling water entering outdoor
6. Total power input to unit, except if more than one
side compartment for heat rejection coil;
external power connection is provided on unit,
record input to each connection separately; 16. Temperature of cooling water leaving outdoor side
compartment from heat coil;
7. Total current input to unit;
17. Water condensed in outdoor side compartment;
8. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of
air (room side calorimeter compartment) 18. Temperature of condensed water leaving outdoor
(see 12.2.7); side compartment;
9. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of 19. Volume of air flow through measuring nozzle of
air (outdoor side calorimeter compartment) separating partition flow meter; and
(see 12.2.7); 20. Static air pressure difference across separating
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 DECEMBER 2018

TO
IS 1391 (PART 2) : 2018 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS ― SPECIFICATION
PART 2 SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS

(Third Revision)

(Page 1, clause 1.1) ― Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘1.1 This standard specifies safety and performance requirements of single or three phase non-ducted split with
single, two stage, multi-stage, fixed and variable speed air conditioner and heat pumps (residential application)
rated capacity up to and including 18 000 W employing air cooled condensers. Air conditioners above 18 000
W will be covered in IS 8148. This standard is limited to systems utilizing single refrigeration circuit and
having one evaporator and one condenser.’

(Page 1, clause 1.2) — Delete.

(Page 1, clause 1.3) — Delete.

[Page 1, clause 1.4 b)] — Insert the following at the end:

‘c) air-conditioners incorporating in-built heaters.’

(Page 1, clause 3.8) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

3.8 Test Room

3.8.1 Room Calorimeter — It is a test facility consisting of two contiguous calorimeters with a common
partition. One is designated as the room side compartment, and the other as the outdoor compartment. Each side
is equipped with instrumented reconditioning equipment whose output may be measured and controlled to
counterbalance the room side humidifying and cooling effect and the outdoor side humidifying and heating
effect of the split air conditioner under test.

3.8.2 Room Psychrometric — It is facility consisting of two contiguous test rooms with a common partition.
One is designed as the room side compartment and the other as the outdoor compartment. Each side is equipped
with reconditioning equipment for maintaining the required room temperature and humidity.

(Page 1, clause 3.10) — Insert the following new definitions:

‘3.11 Fixed Capacity Unit — Equipment which does not have possibility to change its capacity. This definition
applies to each cooling and heating operation individually.

3.12 Two-stage Capacity Unit — Equipment where the capacity is varied by no more than two steps. This
definition applies to each cooling and heating operation individually.

3.13 Multi-stage Capacity Unit — Equipment where the capacity is varied by three or four steps. This
definition applies to each cooling and heating operation individually.

3.14 Variable Capacity Unit — Equipment where the capacity is varied to represent continuously variable
capacity. This definition applies to each cooling and heating operation individually.

3.15 Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) — Ratio of the total amount of heat that equipment
can remove from the indoor air when operated for cooling in active mode to the total amount of energy
consumed by equipment during the same period.

In the standard wherever the word cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF) occurs, it should be considered
as ISEER.

Price Group 13

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3.16 Cooling Seasonal Total Load (CSTL) — Total annual amount of heat that is removed from indoor air
when equipment is operated for cooling active mode

3.17 Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC) — Total annual amount of energy consumed by
equipment when it is operated for cooling active mode.’

(Page 1, clause 4.1) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘4.1 Classification by Function

a) Cooling only – cooling and dehumidification during cooling mode.

b) Cooling and heating – cooling and dehumidification during cooling mode and heating during heating
mode.’

[(Page 2, clause 4.2, b)] — Delete.

(Page 2, clause 5.2.1) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.2.1 Materials used in the construction of cabinet, front panel, etc. shall comply with the corresponding
Indian/International Standards if any except where the specific requirement and compliance are specified in this
standard.’

(Page 2, clause 5.3.4) — Delete.

(Page 2, clause 5.3.5) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.3.5 Supply cord used shall be either PVC insulated and sheathed cables conforming to IS 694 or elastomer
insulated and sheathed conforming to IS 9968 (Part 1).’

5.3.6 Conductors for supply cord shall have a nominal cross-sectional area not less than those specified in 25.8
of IS 302-1.’

(Page 2, clause 5.4.1) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.4.1 The refrigerant pipes and fittings shall be of approved quality and shall withstand maximum working
pressures in refrigeration circuits of air conditioners and should conform to IS 10773 or equivalent
National/International standard.

(Page 3, clause 5.5) — Delete.

(Page 3, clause 5.7) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.7 Air Filter

Standard filters of following specification shall be provided on indoor units to prevent dust to enter in coils:

Mesh size: Maximum open area 65 percent/cm2 with tolerance of ± 5 percent.

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(Page 3, clause 5.8) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.8 Temperature Sensing Controls

The temperature sensing controls shall conform to IS/IEC 60730-2-9.’

(Page 3, clause 5.10) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘5.10 Motor

Fan/blower motor, driven by squirrel cage induction motors shall conform to IS 996.’

(Page 3, clause 6.1) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘6.1 Cooling Capacity Ratings

Cooling capacity ratings shall be based on tests conducted under conditions specified in 8.1.1 and with test
methods described in 9.9.4. Ratings shall include the total cooling capacity stated in watt(W).

NOTE—The pipe length between indoor unit and outdoor unit shall be minimum 3 m or higher as declared by the manufacturer
for wall mounted and 5 m for floor and ceiling mounted.’

(Page 3, clause 6.1.2) — Delete.

(Page 3, clause 6.3) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘6.3 Power Consumption Ratings for Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump

6.3.1 The rate of power consumption for cooling by air conditioner shall be based on tests conducted as per 9.7
and shall be stated in W.

6.3.2 The rate of power consumption for heating by heat pump shall be based on tests conducted under the
conditions as per 9.8 and shall be stated in W.’

(Page 3, clause 6.5) — Delete.

(Page 3, clause 6.6, line 5) — Substitute ‘±10 percent’ for ‘±15 percent’.

[Page 3, clause 7.2 k)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘k) Dehumidifying and sensible capacity;’

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[Page 4, clause 8.1.1 b) 2)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘2) wet bulb temp : Not specified’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.1 e)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘e) Fan / Blower speed— Speed declared by manufacturer to attain room discharge air flow as per clause 6.4.’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.2 b) 2)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘2) wet bulb temp : Not specified’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.2 c)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘c) Test Voltage — 90 percent and 110 percent of rated voltage’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.2 e)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘e) Fan / Blower speed— Speed declared by manufacturer to attain room discharge air flow as per 6.4.’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.3 c)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘c) Test Voltage — Rated Voltage’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.3 e)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘e) The controls, fan speeds, dampers and grilles of the equipment shall be set to maximize the tendency to
produce frost or ice on the evaporator, provided such settings are not contrary to the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.4 b) 2)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘2) wet bulb temp : Not specified’

[Page 4, clause 8.1.4 e)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘e) The controls, fans, dampers and grilles of the equipment shall be set to produce the maximum tendency to
sweat, provided such settings are not contrary to the manufacturer’s operating instructions.’

[Page 4, clause 8.2.1 a) 2)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘2) wet bulb temp : 15o C Max’

[Page 4, clause 8.2.1 d)] — Insert the following at the end:

‘e) On the indoor-side of the heat pump, grille positions, damper positions, fan speeds, etc. shall be set in
accordance with the manufacturer’s published installation instructions, which are normally provided with the
equipment. In the absence of such installation instructions, grille positions, damper positions, fan speeds, etc.
shall be set to provide the maximum heating capacity when testing at the temperature conditions as per 8.2.1.’

(Page 4, clause 8.2.2, last line) — Substitute ‘Test voltage — 90 percent and 110 percent of rated voltage’
for ‘Test voltage — 85 percent and 115 percent of rated voltage’

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(Page 4, clause 8.2.2) — Insert the following at the end of clause:

‘8.3 Method of Measurement of Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER)

Indicates required test indicates optional test

Test Characteristics Fixed 2- Stage Multi- Variable Default

stage value
Standard cooling Full capacity ∅ful (35) (W)
capacity Full power input Pful (35) (W)
Indoor DB 27oC
WB 19 Co Half capacity ∅half (35) (W) - - ∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (29)
/1.077
Outdoor DB 35oC Half power input Phalf (35) (W) 𝑃𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (29)
/0.914
Minimum Capacity ∅min(35) (W) - ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 (29)
/1.077
Minimum power input Pmin(35) (W) 𝑃𝑃𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 (29)/0.914

[Page 4, clause 9.1 a), b)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘a) ±1 percent of the standard voltage and frequency; and

b) ±0.3oC for the specified dry bulb temperature, ±0.2oC for the specified wet bulb temperature during the
cooling capacity test and ±0.5oC for the specified temperature for all other test.’

(Page 5, clause 9.2) — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘9.2 Safety

Electrical safety tests to be carried as per 15.3.3 and safety conditions for units using A3 refrigerants as per
IS 16678/ISO 5149 (Part 2)’

(Page 4, clause 9.3) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘9.3 Power Factor Test

When operating under full load capacity under the test conditions specified in 8.1.1 with controls set for
maximum cooling and with ventilating air damper and exhaust damper, if any, closed, the split air conditioner
shall have overall power factor, measured at rated voltage and frequency of not less than 0.90.’

(Page 5, clause 9.4.3, line 1) — Substitute sentence one for the existing sentence:

‘Test voltages should be as specified in 8.1.2 for cool only and 8.2.2 for heat pumps.’

(Page 5, clause 9.4.4) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘9.4.4 Procedure

9.4.4.1 The split air conditioner shall be operated continuously for 1 h after the specified air temperatures and
equilibrium condensate level have been established.

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9.4.4.2 All power to the split air conditioner shall then be cut off for 3 min and then restored. During this test no
water should be sprinkled on to the condenser by external means other than what is condensed in the evaporator.

9.4.4.3 The operation of the equipment may be restarted either automatically or through the use of a remote
controller or similar device. The test shall continue for 60 min after the equipment restarts.’

(Page 5, clause 9.4.5.2) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘9.4.5.2 The split air conditioner fan / blower motor should operate continuously for the first 1 h of the test
without tripping of the motor overload protective devices.

After the interruption of power, the equipment shall resume operation within 30 min and run continuously for
1 h.’

(Page 5, clause 9.4.5.4, lines 3 and 4) — Substitute ‘the unit may remain out of operation for not longer
than 30 min’ for ‘the unit may remain out of operation for not longer than 60 min’.

(Page 5, clause 9.5.4.1, line 1) — Substitute ‘The unit should be operated for 4 h with the room side’ for
‘The unit should be operated for 6 h with the room side’

(Page 5, clause 9.5.4.2, line 1) — Substitute ‘After 4 h operating period, the unit should be’ for ‘After 6 h
operating period, the unit should be’

(Page 6, clause 9.7.3) — Substitute ‘(see 9.9)’ for ‘(see 9.9 and Annex D)’.

(Page 6, clause 9.7.4) — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘The rate of power consumption for air conditioners tested under the conditions laid in 8.1.1 shall not exceed
110 percent of the rated energy for cooling by air conditioner.’

(Page 6, Table 1) — Insert the following note at the end of table:

‘NOTE— The power consumption value declared or stated by manufacturer shall not exceed by + 10 percent of the declared
value provided the measured value does not exceed the value given in the Table 1. Cooling capacity beyond 10 500 W is under
consideration.’

(Page 6, clause 9.8.3) — Substitute ‘(see 9.11)’ for ‘(see 9.11 and Annex D)’.

(Page 6, clause 9.8.4) — Substitute ‘110 percent’ for ‘115 percent’.

(Page 6, clause 9.9.2) — Substitute ‘Table 2’ for ‘Table 3’.

(Page 7, clause 9.9.4) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘9.9.4 Procedure for Testing Air Conditioner

The capacity test can be conducted using one of the following procedures:

a) This procedure shall be applicable when the air conditioner is tested in calorimeter. The air conditioner
shall be tested in calorimeter complying with Annex G. Simultaneous methods for determining
capacities shall be used. One method shall determine capacity on the room side and the other shall
determine the capacity on the outdoor side (These two simultaneous determinations shall agree within 4
percent of the value obtained on the room side for the test to be valid).

b) This procedure shall be applicable when the air conditioner is tested in Psychrometric room. The
capacities will be determined from measurements of entering and leaving wet-bulb and dry-bulb
temperatures and the associated airflow rate. Air leaving the equipment under the test shall lead directly
to the discharge chamber. If a direct connection cannot be made between the equipment and the
discharge chamber, a short plenum shall be attached to the equipment. The static pressure difference

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between the discharge chamber and intake opening of the equipment under test shall be zero. Airflow
measurements shall be made in accordance with Annex F.

Test conditions shall be maintained until equilibrium has been reached, and maintained for not less than 1 h
before recording data for the capacity test. The test shall then be run for 1h recording data every 10 min, giving
7 sets of reading.’

(Page 7, clause 9.9.5) — Substitute the following for existing clause:

‘9.9.5 Requirements

The capacity of production unit as determined on the room side shall not be less than as 95 percent of rated
cooling capacity for single phase units upto 10 465W and for remaining units it shall not be less than 90 percent
of rated cooling capacity.’

(Page 7, Table 3) — Substitute ‘Table 2 Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings’ for ‘Table 3
Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings’.

(Page 7, clause 9.10) — Substitute ‘Sound Test’ for ‘Noise Test’. Also substitute wherever it is given in
the text.

(Page 7, clause 9.10, line 6) — Substitute ‘described in 14 and shall not exceed the value given in Table 3’
for ‘described in 15 and shall not exceed the value given in Table 3’

(Page 7, clause 9.11) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘9.11 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Test

‘The installation of the air conditioner in the test room as specified in Annex E.

The measured heating capacity shall not be less than 90 percent of the rated heat pump capacity.’

(Page 7, clause 9.11) — Insert the following new clause:

‘9.12 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF ISEER

The test condition for measurement of ISEER for cooling shall be as specified in 8.3 of this standard. The
method of calculation and the bin temperature distribution shall be as given in Annex J. The ISEER of the
production unit shall be not less than 95 percent of the name plate rating. Capacity and power at half load shall
be within ±5 percent of the rated half load capacity.’

(Page 7, clause 10) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘10 CALCULATIONS

Cooling capacity /heating capacity shall be calculated in terms of watts (W)

10.1 Cooling Capacity

The capacity calculation will be done as per Annex G or Annex H.

10.2 Heating Capacity

The capacity calculation will be done as per Annex G or Annex H.

10.3 ISEER Calculation

The ISEER calculation will be done as per Annex J’.

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[Page 9, clause 11.1.2 c)] — Substitute the following for the existing:

‘c) All other temperatures ±0.5°C’

(Page 9, clause 11.1.5, para 2) — Delete.

(Page 9, clause 11.1.6) — Delete.

(Page10, clause 11.2.1) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘11.2.1 Accuracy of pressure measuring instruments not including barometers shall be ± 1 percent and shall
have resolution of 0.01 mbar (in case of pascal 0.1)’.

(Page 10, clause 11.2.3) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘11.2.3 Barometric pressure shall be measured by a barometer having scale markings permitting readings with
an accuracy within ±0.5 percent.’

(Page 10, clause 11.4) — Delete.

(Page 11, clause 11.6.1) — Substitute ‘±2 percent’ for ‘±0.2 percent’.

(Page11, clause 12) — Delete.

(Page 14, clause 13) — Delete.

(Page 16, clause 14.2) — Insert the following new clause:

‘14.3 Alternate Test Method for Sound Test

Alternate sound test method for 9.10.

14.3.1 Purpose

Verify the sound pressure level (dB level) for indoor or outdoor units in connected conditions.

14.3.2 Temperature Conditions

Test condition:
a) Indoor : 27+5 oC
b) Outdoor : 35+5 oC
c) Power supply : Rated power of the units
d) Test voltage : Rated voltage

14.3.3 Back Ground Noise

Minimum 10 dB lower than rated sound pressure level or 20 dB, whichever is higher.

14.3.4 Test Equipment

a) dB meter for sound pressure level; and

b) Measuring tape

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14.3.5 Equipment/Sensor Location for Sound Pressure Measurement

Unit is installed as it is installed for cooling capacity test.

Unit controls should be set to full load capacity test conditions
Measurement to be done at point TP as shown in Figs. 8A, 8B and 8C.

14.3.6 Method for Room Air Conditioner

Take average of 3 reading to arrive at sound pressure.

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For ducted and package units use attachments (duct, damper, etc) for simulating site conditions’

(Page 16, clause 15) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘15 TESTS

15.1 Classification of Tests

Tests shall be classified into the following three groups:

a) Production routine tests;

b) Type tests; and
c) Acceptance tests.

15.2 Production Routine Tests

These shall consist of routine tests that would be conducted on each and every unit after completion at the
manufacturer’s works.

15.2.1 General Running Test

Outdoor unit of the air conditioner / heat pump shall be run (by connecting with dummy indoor unit of run test
facility after the final assembly) at the rated voltage and measure the power. The measured power meets the
limit set by the quality assurance with respect to prevalent ambient temperature.

Indoor unit (to be tested after the final assembly) of the air conditioner / heat pump and shall be run alone to
check the proper running of blower.

15.2.2 Pressure Test or Leakage Test

Outdoor unit of the air conditioner / heat pump shall be tested for leak before charging at the appropriate
pressure corresponding to the refrigerant used.

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15.2.3 High Voltage Test

The electrical insulation of all circuits shall be such as to withstand a test voltage of 1 000 V rms applied for not
less than 1 s when tested as per Annex A of IS 302-1.

15.2.4 Leakage Current Test

The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA when tested as per 13.2 of IS 302-1.

15.2.5 Provisions for Earthing (Earth Resistance Test)

The earth resistance of the unit shall not exceed 0.1 Ω when tested as per 27 of IS 302-1.

NOTE — The tests at 15.2.1 may be carried out separately on each indoor and condensing units without interconnecting. These
tests on the inter-connected units may be carried out as per sampling plan agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.

15.3 Type Tests

The type tests shall consist of the tests that would be necessary to check up the performance and characteristics
of the units and components, and shall be carried out by a recognized testing authority. Once a room air
conditioner has undergone type tests, any minor or essential alterations which the manufacturer intends to make
shall be reported to the testing authority.

Air conditioners shall be sent along with manufacturer’s detailed specifications to the recognized testing
authority for purposes of type tests. The samples shall be picked up at random from stock or routine factory
production.

15.3.1 Besides all the production routine tests outlined in 15.2, the type tests shall comprise of the following:

a) Cooling capacity test specified in 9.9;

b) Room discharge air flow rating test in accordance with the procedure given in Annex F and under
conditions in 6.4;
c) Power factor test specified in 9.3;
d) Maximum operating conditions test specified in 9.4;
e) Freeze up test specified in 9.5;
f) Enclosure sweat test as specified in 9.6; and
g) Power consumption test as specified in 9.7 and 9.8.

Air conditioners shall be sent along with manufacturer’s detailed specifications to the recognized testing
authority for purposes of type tests. The samples shall be picked up at random from stock or routine factory
production motor.

15.3.2 The type test report shall also contain the name-plate particulars of the air conditioners for purposes of
identification.

15.3.3 Safety Tests

The following safety tests to be carried out as per IS 302-1:

a) Protection against access to the live part (see 8);

b) Electric strength test (see 13.3);
c) Provision for earthing (see 27); and
d) Electrical leakage current at operating temperature (see 13.2).

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15.4 Acceptance Test

lf the purchaser desires any of the production routine tests to be repeated at the time of purchase, then, where
agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer, the tests may be carried out at the manufacturer’s works;
alternatively, the tests may be repeated at the place specified by the purchaser provided that all the arrangements
for tests are made by the purchaser at the specified place.The following shall constitute acceptance tests.

15.4.1 Performance Test

Measurements shall be made of the following when tested as per 9.9 and the performance parameters shall be
compared with the unit which has already passed the type test:

a) Dry bulb temperature of return air;

b) Dry bulb temperature of the supply air;
c) ISEER;
d) Current consumption;
e) Total power consumption; and
f) Voltage.

15.4.2 Pressure Test or Leakage Test

No part of the assembly under test shall show signs of leakage when tested with a leak detector after the panel
cover removed to access the tubing joints of the unit.’

(Page 18, clause 17) — Substitute the following for the existing clause:

‘17 Marking

17.1 The split air conditioner shall have the following information marked on a name plate in a location where
it is accessible and visible:

a) Name and address of the manufacturer;

b) Model number and serial number of the unit;
c) Name and quantity of the refrigerant charge;
d) Rated voltage, frequency and phase;
e) Cooling capacity at rated conditions;
f) Power consumption at the rated conditions;
g) Nominal current at rated conditions; and
h) ISEER / EER at rated conditions.

17.2 BIS Certification Marking

Each split air conditioner may also be marked with the Standard Mark.

17.2.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The details of conditions under which the license for the use of
Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
Standards.’

[Page 21, Annex D, Sl No. (8)] — Delete ‘see 12.2.7’.

[Page 21, Annex D, Sl No. (9)] — Delete ‘see 12.2.7’.

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[Page 21, Annex D, Sl No. (10)] — Delete ‘see Fig. 2A’.

[Page 21, Annex D] — Insert the following new annexes:

ANNEX E
(Clause 9.11)

TEST REQUIREMENTS

E-1 GENERAL TEST ROOM REQUIREMENTS

E-1.1 If an indoor condition test room is required, it shall be a room or space in which the desired test conditions
can be maintained within the prescribed tolerances. It is recommended that air velocities in the vicinity of the
equipment under test not exceed 2.5 m/s.

E-1.2 If an outdoor condition test room or space is required, it shall be of sufficient volume and shall circulate
air in a manner such that it does not change the normal air circulating pattern of the equipment under test. It
shall be of such dimensions that the distance from any room surface to any equipment surface from which air is
discharged is not less than 1.8 m and the distance from any other room surface to any other equipment surface is
not less than 1.0 m, except for floor or wall relationships required for normal equipment installation. The room
conditioning apparatus should handle air at a rate not less than the outdoor airflow rate, and preferably should
take this air from the direction of the equipment air discharge and return it at the desired conditions uniformly
and at low velocities.

E-2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

E-2.1 The equipment to be tested shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions using recommended installation procedures and accessories. In all cases, the manufacturer’s
recommendations with respect to distances from adjacent walls, amount of extensions through walls, etc. shall
be followed.

E-2.2 No other alterations to the equipment shall be made except for the attachment of the required test
apparatus and instruments in the prescribed manner.

E-2.3 If necessary, the equipment shall be evacuated and charged with the type and amount of refrigerant
specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.

E-2.4 All standard ratings for equipment in which the condenser and the evaporator are two separate assemblies
shall be determined with minimum 3 m or higher as declared by the manufacturer for high wall mounted and
minimum 5 m length or higher as declared by the manufacturer for ceiling mounted and floor mounted of
connecting refrigerant tubing on each line. The lengths shall be actual lengths and not equivalent lengths. The
length of the connecting tubing shall be measured from the enclosure of the indoor unit to the enclosure of the
outdoor unit. Such equipment in which the interconnecting tubing is furnished as an integral part of the unit and
not recommended for cutting to length shall be tested with the complete length of tubing furnished. Not less than
40 percent of the total length of the interconnecting tubing shall be exposed to the outdoor conditions with the
rest of the tubing exposed to the indoor conditions. The line diameters, insulation, details of installation,
evacuation and charging shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s published recommendations.

E-3 STATIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS ACROSS INDOOR COIL

E-3.1 Equipment with a Fan and a Single Outlet

A short plenum shall be attached to the outlet of the equipment. This plenum shall have cross-sectional
dimensions equal to the dimensions of the equipment outlets. A static pressure tap shall be added at the centre of
each side of the discharge plenum, if rectangular, or at four evenly distributed locations along the circumference
of an oval or round plenum. These four static pressure taps shall be manifolded together. The minimum length

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of the discharge plenum and the location of the static pressure taps relative to the equipment outlets shall be as
shown in Fig. 9, if testing a split-system.

FIG. 9 ESP MEASUREMENTS — SPLIT SYSTEM

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ANNEX F
[Clause 9.9.4 b)]

AIRFLOW MEASUREMENT

F-1 AIRFLOW DETERMINATION

F-1.1 Airflow should be measured using the apparatus and testing procedures given in this annex.

F-1.2 Airflow quantities are determined as mass flow rates.

F-2 NOZZLE APPARATUS

F-2.1 Nozzle Apparatus

a) Option 1 — consisting of a receiving chamber and a discharge chamber separated by a partition in

which one or more nozzles are located (see Fig.10).
b) Option 2 — receiving chamber and discharge chamber can be made as separate chambers where
nozzles are part of discharge chamber.

Air from the equipment under test is conveyed via a duct to the receiving chamber, passes through the nozzle(s)
in discharge chamber and is then exhausted to the test room or channelled back to the equipment’s inlet.

F-2.2 Diffusers

a) Option 1 — installed in the receiving chamber (at a distance at least 1.5 times the largest nozzle
throat diameter, Dn) upstream of the partition wall and in the discharge chamber (at a distance at
least 2.5 times the largest nozzle throat diameter, Dn) downstream of the exit plane of the largest
nozzle.
b) Option 2 — installed in the discharge chamber (at a distance at least 1.5 times the largest nozzle
throat diameter, Dn) upstream of the inlet plane of the largest nozzle and (at a distance at least 2.5
times the largest nozzle throat diameter, Dn) downstream of the exit plane of the largest nozzle.

F-2.3 Exhaust Fan, capable of providing the desired static pressure at the equipment’s outlet, installed in one
wall of the discharge chamber and provided with a means of varying its capacity.

F-2.4 Manometers / Differential Pressure Gauge, for measuring the static pressure drop across the nozzle(s).

a) Option 1— One end of the manometer should be connected to a static pressure tap located flush
with the inner wall of the receiving chamber and the other end to a static pressure tap located flush
with the inner wall of the discharge chamber, or preferably, several taps in each chamber should be
connected to several manometers in parallel or manifolded to a single manometer. Static pressure
connections should be located so as not to be affected by airflow.
b) Option 2 — One end of the manometer should be connected to a static pressure tap located flush
with the inner wall of the discharge chamber (inlet plane of the nozzles) and the other end to a
static pressure tap located flush with the inner wall of the discharge chamber (exit plane of the
nozzles), or preferably, several taps in each chamber should be connected to several manometers in
parallel or manifolded to a single manometer. Static pressure connections should be located so as
not to be affected by airflow.

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FIG.10 AIR FLOW MEASURING APPARATUS

F-2.5 Means of Determining the Air Velocity at the Nozzle Throat

F-2.5.1 The throat velocity of any nozzle in use should be not less than 15 m/s or more than 35 m/s.

F-2.5.2 Nozzles should be constructed in accordance with Fig. 11 and applied in accordance with the provisions
of F-2.5.3 and F-2.5.4.

F-2.5.3 The nozzle discharge coefficient, Cd, for the construction shown in Fig. 11, which has a throat length to
throat diameter ratio of 0.6, may be determined using equation 1.
7.006 134 .6
𝐶𝐶d = 0.998 6 − + …1
�𝑅𝑅e 𝑅𝑅e

for Reynolds numbers, Re, of 12 000 and above.

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The Reynolds number is defined as equation 2.

𝑉𝑉a 𝐷𝐷𝑛𝑛
𝑅𝑅e = …2
𝑉𝑉

where
Va = mean airflow velocity at the throat of the nozzle;
Dn = diameter of the throat of the nozzle; and
v = kinematic viscosity of air.
F-2.5.4 Nozzles may also be constructed in accordance with appropriate national standards, provided they can
be used in the apparatus described in Fig. 10 and result in equivalent accuracy.

FIG. 11 AIR FLOW MEASURING NOZZLES

F-3 STATIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

F-3.1 The pressure taps should consist of 6.25 ± 0.25 mm diameter nipples soldered to the outer plenum
surfaces and centred over 1 mm diameter holes through the plenum. The edges of these holes should be free of
burrs and other surface irregularities.

F-3.2 The plenum and duct section should be sealed to prevent air leakage, particularly at the connections to the
equipment and the air measuring device, and should be insulated to prevent heat leakage between the equipment
outlet and the temperature measuring instruments.

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F-4 DISCHARGE AIRFLOW MEASUREMENTS

F-4.1 The outlet or outlets of the equipment under test should be connected to the receiving chamber by adaptor
ducting of negligible air resistance, as shown in Fig.10.

F-4.2 To establish zero static pressure with respect to the test room at the discharge of the air conditioner or
heat pump in the receiving chamber, a manometer should have one side connected to one or more static pressure
connections located flush with the inner wall of the receiving chamber.

F-5 INDOOR-SIDE AIRFLOW MEASUREMENTS

F-5.1 The following readings should be taken:

a) Barometric pressure;
b) Nozzle dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures or dew point temperatures; and
c) Static pressure difference at the nozzle(s) or optionally, nozzle velocity pressure;

F-5.2 Air mass flow rate, qm, through a single nozzle is determined using equation 3

2𝑃𝑃v
𝑞𝑞m = 𝑌𝑌 × 𝐶𝐶d × 𝐴𝐴n � …3
𝑣𝑣 ′ 𝑛𝑛

where An is the area of the nozzle throat, in square metres (m2).

The expansion factor, Y, is obtained from equation 4:

𝑌𝑌 = 0.452 + 0.548 α …4

The pressure ratio, α, is obtained from equation 5:

Pv
α=1− …5
Pn

Air volume flow rate, qv, through a single nozzle is determined using equation 6:

𝑞𝑞v = 𝑌𝑌 × Cd × An �2Pv V ′ n …6

where V′n is calculated using equation 7:

vn
V′ n = …7
1+𝑊𝑊n

and Wn is the specific humidity at the nozzle inlet.

Air volume flow rate expressed in terms of standard air qs is calculated by equation 8
qv
𝑞𝑞s = …8
1.204 v ′ n

F-5.3 Airflow through multiple nozzles may be calculated in accordance with F-5.2, except that the total flow
rate is then the sum of the qm or qv values for each nozzle used.

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ANNEX G
[Clauses 9.9.4 a), 10.1 and 10.2]

CALORIMETER TEST METHOD

G-1 GENERAL

G-1.1 The calorimeter provides a method for determining capacity simultaneously on both the indoor-side and
the outdoor-side. In the cooling mode, the indoor-side capacity determination should be made by balancing the
cooling and dehumidifying effects with measured heat and water inputs. The outdoor-side capacity provides a
confirmative test of the cooling and dehumidifying effects by balancing the heat and water rejection on the
condenser side with a measured amount of cooling.

G-1.2 The two calorimeter test chambers, indoor-side and outdoor-side, are separated by an insulated partition
having an opening into which the non-ducted, single-packaged unitary equipment is mounted.

The indoor unit of split unit is mounted on the frame away from the partition wall and at a suitable height. The
outdoor unit of the split system is kept on table or trolley of height >0.4m above the chamber floor. The distance
around the indoor and outdoor unit shall be as per manufacturer instructions.

The equipment should be installed in a manner similar to a normal installation. No effort should be made to seal
the internal construction of the equipment to prevent air leakage from the condenser side to the evaporator side
or vice versa. No connections or alterations should be made to the equipment which might in any way alter its
normal operation.

G-1.3 A pressure-equalizing device, as illustrated in Fig.12, should be provided in the partition wall between the
indoor-side and the outdoor-side test chambers to maintain a balanced pressure between these test chambers and
also to permit measurement of leakage, exhaust and ventilation air. This device consists of one or more nozzles
of the type shown in Fig.11, a discharge chamber equipped with an exhaust fan and manometers for measuring
test chamber and airflow pressures.

Since the airflow from one test chamber to the other may be in either direction, two such devices mounted in
opposite directions or a reversible device should be used. The manometer pressure pickup tubes should be
located so as to be unaffected by air discharged from the equipment or by the exhaust from the pressure-
equalizing device. The fan or blower, which exhausts air from the discharge chamber, should permit variation of
its airflow by any suitable means, such as a variable speed drive or a damper as shown in Fig.12. The exhaust
from this fan or blower should be such that it does not affect the inlet air to the equipment.

The pressure equalizing device should be adjusted during calorimeter tests or airflow measurements so that the
static pressure difference between the indoor-side and outdoor-side test chambers is not greater than 1.25 Pa.

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FIG.12 PRESSURE-EQUALIZING DEVICE

G-1.4 The size of the calorimeter should be sufficient to avoid any restriction to the intake or discharge
openings of the equipment. Perforated plates or other suitable grilles should be provided at the discharge
opening from the reconditioning equipment to avoid face velocities exceeding 0.5 m/s. Sufficient space should
be allowed in front of any inlet or discharge grilles of the equipment to avoid interference with the airflow.
Minimum distance from the equipment to side walls or ceiling of the test chamber(s) should be 1 m, except for
the back of console-type equipment, which should be in normal relation to the wall. Ceiling-mounted equipment
should be installed at a minimum distance of 1.8 m from the floor.

Table 5 gives the suggested dimensions for the calorimeter. To accommodate peculiar sizes of equipment, it
may be necessary to alter the suggested dimensions to comply with the space requirements.

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Table 5 Size of Calorimeter

(Clause G-1.4)

Sl No. Rated Cooling Capacity of Suggested Minimum Inside Dimensions of Each Room of the Calorimeter
Equipment1) (m)
W
Width Height Length
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
i) 3 000 2.4 2.1 1.8
ii) 6 000 2.4 2.1 2.4
iii) 9 000 2.7 2.4 3.0
iv) 12 0002) 3.0 2.4 3.7
1)
All figures are round numbers.
2)
Larger capacity equipment requires larger calorimeters.

G-1.5 Each test chamber should be provided with reconditioning equipment to maintain specified airflow and
prescribed conditions. Reconditioning apparatus for the indoor-side test chamber should consist of heaters to
supply sensible heat and a humidifier to supply moisture. Reconditioning apparatus for the outdoor-side test
chamber should provide cooling, dehumidification and humidification. The energy supply should be controlled
and measured.

G-1.6 When calorimeters are used for heat pumps, they should have heating, humidifying and cooling
capabilities for both rooms (see Fig. 13 and Fig. 14) or other means, such as rotating the equipment, may be
used as long as the rating conditions are maintained.

G-1.7 Reconditioning apparatus for both test chambers should be provided with fans of sufficient capacity to
ensure airflows of not less than twice the quantity of air discharged by the equipment under test in the
calorimeter. The calorimeter should be equipped with means of measuring or determining specified wet-bulb
and dry-bulb temperatures in both calorimeter test chambers.

G-1.8 It is recognized that in both the indoor-side and outdoor-side test chambers, temperature gradients and
airflow patterns result from the interaction of the reconditioning apparatus and test equipment. Therefore, the
resultant conditions are peculiar to and dependent on a given combination of test chamber size, arrangement and
size of reconditioning apparatus and the air discharge characteristics of the equipment under test.

The point of measurement of specified test temperatures, both wet-bulb and dry-bulb, should be such that the
following conditions are fulfilled:

a) The measured temperatures should be representative of the temperature surrounding the equipment
and should simulate the conditions encountered in an actual application for both indoor and outdoor-
sides, as indicated above.
b) At the point of measurement, the temperature of air should not be affected by air discharged from
any piece of the equipment. This makes it mandatory that the temperatures are measured upstream of
any re-circulation produced by the equipment.
c) Air sampling tubes should be positioned on the intake side of the equipment under test.

G-1.9 During a heating capacity test, the temperature of the air leaving the indoor-side of the heat pump shall
be monitored to determine if its heating performance is being affected by a build-up of ice on the outdoor-side
heat exchanger. A single temperature measuring device, placed at the centre of the indoor air outlet, is sufficient
to indicate any change in the indoor air discharge temperature caused by a build-up of ice on the outdoor-side
heat exchanger.

G-1.10 Interior surfaces of the calorimeter test chambers should be of non-porous material with all joints sealed
against air and moisture leakage. The access door should be tightly sealed against air and moisture leakage by
use of gaskets or other suitable means.

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G-1.11 If defrost controls on the heat pump provide for stopping the indoor airflow, provisions shall be made to
stop the test apparatus airflow to the equipment on both the indoor and outdoor-sides during such adefrost
period. If it is desirable to maintain operation of the reconditioning apparatus during the defrost period,
provisions may be made to bypass the conditioned air around the equipment as long as assurance is provided
that the conditioned air does not aid in the defrosting. A watt-hour meter shall be used for obtaining the
integrated electrical input to the equipment under test.

G-2 CALIBRATED ROOM-TYPE CALORIMETER

G-2.1 Heat leakage may be determined in either the indoor-side or outdoor-side test chamber by the following
method: All openings should be closed. Either test chamber may be heated by electric heaters to a temperature
of at least 11 °C above the surrounding ambient temperature. The ambient temperature should be maintained
constant within ±1 K outside all six enveloping surfaces of the test chamber, including the separating partition.
If the construction of the partition is identical to that of the other walls, the heat leakage through the partition
may be determined on a proportional area basis.

FIG. 13 TYPICAL CALIBRATED ROOM-TYPE CALORIMETER

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G-2.2 For calibrating the heat leakage through the separating partition alone, the following procedure may be
used: a test is carried out as described above. Then the temperature of the adjoining area on the other side of the
separating partition is raised to equal the temperature in the heated test chamber, thus eliminating heat leakage
through the partition, while the 11 °C differential is maintained between the heated test chamber and the
ambient surrounding the other five enveloping surfaces.

The difference in heat input between the first test and the second test permits determination of the leakage
through the partition alone.

G-2.3 For the outdoor-side test chamber equipped with means of cooling, an alternative means of calibration
may be to cool the test chamber to a temperature of at least 11 °C below the ambient temperature (on six sides)
and carry out a similar analysis.

G-2.4 The indoor-side calorimeter including the central partition and the outdoor-side calorimeter shall be
insulated so that heat leakage (including radiation) does not exceed 5 percent of the equipment capacity. Space
where enough air circulation is available shall be secured under the floor of the room-type calorimeter.

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G-3 BALANCED AMBIENT ROOM-TYPE CALORIMETER

G-3.1 The balanced ambient room-type calorimeter is shown in Fig.14 and is based on the principle of
maintaining the dry-bulb temperatures surrounding the particular test chamber equal to the dry-bulb
temperatures maintained within that test chamber. If the ambient wet-bulb temperature is also maintained equal
to that within the test chamber, the vapour-proofing provisions of G-1.10 are not required.

G-3.2 The floor, ceiling and walls of the calorimeter test chambers shall be spaced a sufficient distance away
from the floor, ceiling and walls of the controlled areas in which the test chambers are located in order to
provide a uniform air temperature in the intervening space. It is recommended that this distance be at least
0.3 m. Means shall be provided to circulate the air within the surrounding space to prevent stratification.

G-3.3 Heat leakage through the separating partition shall be introduced into the heat balance calculation and
may be calibrated in accordance with G-3.4 or may be calculated.

G-3.4 It is recommended that the floor, ceiling and walls of the calorimeter test chambers be insulated so as to
limit heat leakage (including radiation) to no more than 10 percent of the test equipment’s capacity, with an
11 °C temperature difference, or 300 W for the same temperature difference, whichever is the greater, as tested
using the procedure given in G-2.2.

G-4 CALCULATION OF COOLING CAPACITY

G-4.1 The energy flow quantities used to calculate the total cooling capacity, based on indoor-side and outdoor-
side measurements, are shown in Fig. 15.

FIG.15 CALORIMETER ENERGY FLOWS DURING COOLING CAPACITY TESTS

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G-4.2 The total cooling capacity on the indoor-side, ϕtci, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced ambient,
room-type calorimeter, is calculated using equation 9:

∅tci = ∑ 𝑃𝑃ic + (ℎw1 − ℎw2 )𝑊𝑊r + ∅lp + ∅li …9

NOTE ― If no water is introduced during the test, hw1 is taken at the temperature of the water in the humidifier tank of the
conditioning apparatus.

When a cooling coil of the indoor-side calorimeter is used for testing of small capacity units, in order to stabilize
the test condition, equation 10 shall be used. Φci in equation 10 is the amount of heat exchanged in the cooling
coil of the indoor-side calorimeter.

∅tci = ∑ 𝑃𝑃ic + (ℎw3 − ℎw2 )𝑊𝑊r + ∅lp + ∅li − ∅ci …10

G-4.3 When it is not practical to measure the temperature of the air leaving the indoor-side test chamber to the
outdoor-side test chamber, the temperature of the condensate may be assumed to be at the measured or
estimated wet-bulb temperature of the air leaving the test equipment.

G-4.4 The water vapour condensed by the equipment under test, Wr, may be determined by the amount of water
evaporated into the indoor-side test chamber by the reconditioning equipment to maintain the required humidity.

G-4.5 Heat leakage, ϕlp, into the indoor-side test chamber through the separating partition between the indoor-
side and outdoor-side test chambers may be determined from the calibrating test or, in the case of the balanced-
ambient room-type test chamber, may be based on calculations.

G-4.6 The total cooling capacity on the outdoor-side, ϕtco, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced-ambient,
room-type calorimeter is calculated using equation 11:

∅𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭 = ∅𝐜𝐜 − ∑ 𝑃𝑃oc − 𝑃𝑃t + (ℎw3 − ℎw2 )𝑊𝑊r + ∅lp + ∅lo …11

NOTE ― The hw3 enthalpy is taken at the temperature at which the condensate leaves the outdoor-side test chamber of the
reconditioning apparatus.

G-4.7 The heat leakage rate into the indoor-side test chamber through the separating partition between the
indoor-side and outdoor-side test chambers, ϕlp, may be determined from the calibrating test or, in the case of
the balanced-ambient room-type test chamber, may be based on calculations.

NOTE ― This quantity is numerically equal to that used in equation 9 if, and only if, the area of the separating partition exposed
to the outdoor-side is equal to the area exposed to the indoor-side test chamber.

G-4.8 The latent cooling capacity (room dehumidifying capacity), ϕd, is calculated using equation 12.

∅𝐝𝐝 = 𝐾𝐾1 𝑊𝑊r …12

G-4.9 The sensible cooling capacity, ϕsci, is calculated using equation 13:

∅𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬 = ∅𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭 − ∅𝐝𝐝 …13

G-4.10 Sensible heat ratio (SHR) is calculated using equation 14.

∅𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬
SHR = �∅ …14
𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭𝐭

G-5 CALCULATION OF HEATING CAPACITY

G-5.1 The energy flow quantities used to calculate the total heating capacity, based on indoor-side and outdoor-
side measurements, are shown in Fig.16.

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G-5.2 Determination of the heating capacity by measurement in the indoor-side test chamber of the calorimeter,
ϕhi, is calculated using equation 15.

∅𝐡𝐡𝐡𝐡 = ∅𝐜𝐜𝐜𝐜 − ∑ P𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢 − ∅𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 − ∅𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 …15

NOTE ― ΣPic is the other power input to the indoor-side test chamber (for example illumination, electrical and thermal power
input to the compensating device, heat balance of the humidification device), in watts.

G-5.3 Determination of the heating capacity by measurement of the heat absorbing side, ϕho, is calculated for
equipment where the evaporator takes the heat from an airflow using equation 16.

∅ho = ∑ 𝑃𝑃oc + 𝑃𝑃t + (ℎw4 − ℎw5 )𝑞𝑞wo − 𝑞𝑞lp − ∅lo …16

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ANNEX H
(Clauses 10.1 and 10.2)
INDOOR AIR ENTHALPY TEST METHOD

H-1 GENERAL

In the air enthalpy test method, capacities are determined from measurements of entering and leaving wet-bulb
and dry-bulb temperatures and the associated airflow rate.

H-2 APPLICATION

H-2.1 Air leaving the equipment under the test shall lead directly to the discharge chamber. If a direct
connection cannot be made between the equipment and the discharge chamber, a short plenum shall be attached
to the equipment. In this case, the short plenum shall have the same size as the discharge opening of the
equipment or shall be constructed so as not to prevent the leaving air from expanding. The cross-section area of
the airflow channel through the discharge chamber shall be such that the average air velocity is less than
1.25 m/s against the airflow rate of the equipment under test. The static pressure difference between the
discharge chamber and intake opening of the equipment under test shall be zero.

H-2.2 Airflow measurements shall be made in accordance with the provisions specified in Annex F.

H-3 CALCULATION OF COOLING CAPACITY

The total cooling capacity based on the indoor-side test data, ϕtci, shall be calculated using equation 17.

𝑞𝑞 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣 (ℎ a 1 −ℎ a 2 ) 𝑞𝑞 vi (ℎ a 1 −ℎ a 2 )
∅tci = = …17
vn 𝑣𝑣 ′ 𝑛𝑛 (1+𝑊𝑊𝑛𝑛 )

The sensible cooling capacity based on the indoor-side test data, ϕsci, shall be calculated using equation 18.

𝑞𝑞 vi (c pa 1 t a 1 −c pa 2 t a 2 ) 𝑞𝑞 vi (c pa 1 t a 1 −c pa 2 t a 2 )
∅sci = = …18
vn v ′ n (1+W n )

The latent cooling capacity based on the indoor-side test data, ϕd, shall be calculated using equation 19 and 20.

𝐾𝐾1 𝑞𝑞 vi (𝑊𝑊 i1 −𝑊𝑊 i2 ) 𝐾𝐾1 q vi (𝑊𝑊 i1 −𝑊𝑊 i2 )

∅d = = …19
vn v ′ n (1+W n )

∅d = ∅tci − ∅sci …20

H-4 CALCULATION OF HEATING CAPACITY

Total heating capacity based on indoor-side data, ϕthi, shall be calculated using equation 21.

𝑞𝑞 vi (c pa 2 t a 2 −c pa 1 t a 1 ) 𝑞𝑞 vi (c pa 2 t a 2 −c pa 1 t a 1 )
∅thi = = …21
𝑣𝑣n 𝑣𝑣 ′ n (1+W n )

NOTE − Cpa1 can be equal to Cpa2

H-5 AIRFLOW ENTHALPY MEASUREMENTS

H-5.1 Tunnel Air Enthalpy Method

The equipment to be tested is typically located in a test room or rooms. An air measuring device is attached to
the equipment air discharge (indoor). This device discharges directly into the test room or space, which is
provided with suitable means for maintaining the air entering the equipment at the desired wet-bulb and dry-
bulb temperatures (see Fig.17). Suitable means for measuring the wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperatures of the air
entering and leaving the equipment and the external resistance shall be provided.

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ANNEX J
(Clause 9.12)

CALCULATIONS

J-1 COOLING SEASONAL PERFORMANCE FACTOR (CSPF)

The cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF), FCSP, of the equipment shall be calculated by equation 22.
𝐿𝐿CST
𝐹𝐹CSP = …22
C CSE

where
LCST = cooling seasonal total load (CSTL) and
CCSE = cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC);

J-2 DEFINED COOLING LOAD

The defined cooling load shall be represented by a value and the assumption that it is linearly changing
depending on the change in outdoor temperature.

Defined cooling load which shall be used is shown in Table 6.

Table 6 Defined Cooling Load

(Clause J-2 )

Sl No. Paramater Load Zero (0) Load 100 Percent

(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Cooling load (W) 0 ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 (𝑡𝑡100 )
ii) Temperature (oC) 𝑡𝑡0 𝑡𝑡100

Where t100 is the outdoor temperature at 100 percent load and t0 is the outdoor temperature at 0 percent load.
Reference values of defined cooling load to be used shall be as follows:

𝑡𝑡0 = 23𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶 and 𝑡𝑡100 = 35𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶

In case of setting other cooling load, refer to the setting method as described in Annex M.

Defined cooling load LC(tj) at outdoor temperature tj, which is necessary to calculate the cooling seasonal energy
consumption, shall be determined by equation 23.
𝑡𝑡 j −𝑡𝑡 0
𝐿𝐿c �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � = ∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × …23
𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0

Where ∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) is the cooling capacity at 𝑡𝑡100 at full-load operating conditions.

J-3 OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE BIN DISTRIBUTION FOR COOLING

Cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF) shall be calculated at the reference climate condition in Table.

The calculation of cooling seasonal performance factor may also be done for other climate conditions.

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Table 7 shows the reference outdoor temperature bin distribution.

Table 7 Reference Outdoor Temperature Bin Distribution

(Clause J-3)
Temp. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Total

Average 527 590 639 660 603 543 451 377 309 240 196 165 130 101 79 59 44 31 20 10 5774
Annual
hours
Fraction 9.1 10.2 11.1 11.4 10.4 9.4 7.8 6.5 5.4 4.2 3.4 2.9 2.3 1.7 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.2 100

Bin hours 146 163 177 183 167 150 125 104 86 67 54 46 36 28 22 16 12 9 6 3 1 600

Bin hours of each outdoor temperature may be calculated by multiplying the fractional bin hours by the total
annual cooling hours if the fractional bin hours are applicable.

In case of setting other outdoor temperature bin distribution, refer to the setting method as described in
Annex M.

J-4 COOLING SEASONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIXED CAPACITY UNITS

Operational performance at each test, which is used for calculation of seasonal performance factor, shall be in
accordance with table.

J-4.1 Capacity Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Capacity ∅ful (𝑡𝑡j ) (W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor temperature tj linearly changes
depending on outdoor temperatures, and it is determined by formula 24 from two characteristics, one at 35oC
and other at 29oC.

∅ful (29)−∅ful (35)

∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡j ) …24
35−29

J-4.2 Power Input Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Power input Pful(tj)(W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor temperature tj linearly
changes depending on outdoor temperatures as shown in Fig.18, and it is determined by equation 25 from two
characteristics, one at 35oC and other at 29oC.

𝑃𝑃 ful (29)−𝑃𝑃 ful (35)

𝑃𝑃ful �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝑃𝑃ful (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡j ) …25
35−29

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FIG.18 COOLING CAPACITY, POWER INPUT AND COOLING LOAD FOR FIXED CAPACITY UNITS

J-4.3 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Total Load (CSTL)

Cooling seasonal total load (CSTL), LCST, shall be determined using equation 26 from the total sum of cooling
load at each outdoor temperature tj multiplied by bin hours nj.

𝐿𝐿CST = ∑𝑚𝑚 𝑛𝑛
𝑗𝑗 =1 𝐿𝐿c �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � × 𝑛𝑛j + ∑𝑗𝑗 =𝑚𝑚 +1 ∅ful (𝑡𝑡j ) × 𝑛𝑛j …26

a) In the range of LC(tj) ≤ ɸful(tj) (j=1 to m): LC (tj) shall be calculated by equation 23.

b) In the range of LC(tj) >ɸful(tj) (j=m+1 to n): ɸful(tj) shall be calculated by equation 24.

J-4.4 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC)

Cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC), CCSE, shall be determined using equation 27 from the total sum
of cooling energy consumption at each outdoor temperature tj.
𝑛𝑛 𝑗𝑗
𝐶𝐶CSE = ∑𝑛𝑛𝑗𝑗=1 𝑋𝑋 (𝑡𝑡j ) × 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡j ) × …27
𝐹𝐹PL (𝑡𝑡 j )

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Operation Factor X(tj) shall be calculated by equation 28.

𝐿𝐿𝑐𝑐 (𝒕𝒕𝐣𝐣 )
𝑋𝑋�𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � = …28
∅(𝒕𝒕𝐣𝐣 )

In case of LC(tj) > ɸ(tj), X(tj) = 1.

Part load factor (PLF), FPL(tj), caused by the equipment when it is cyclically operated at outdoor temperature tj,
shall be determined by equation 29 using degradation coefficient CD.

𝐹𝐹PL �𝑡𝑡j � = 1 − 𝐶𝐶D (1 − 𝑋𝑋�𝑡𝑡j �) …29

a) Cyclic operation (LC(tj) >∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 )): In equation 27 X(tj) shall be calculated by equation 28. In equation
28, ɸ(tj)=∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡j �.
b) Full capacity operation (LC(tj) >∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 (𝑡𝑡j )): In equation 27, X(tj)=FPL(tj)=1.

J-5 COOLING SEASONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TWO-STAGE CAPACITY UNITS

Coefficients specified in Table 8 may be used for each characteristic.

Table 8 Temperature and Humidity Conditions and Default Values for Cooling at T1
Moderate Climate Condition
(Clause J-5)

■ indicates required test. ○ indicates optional test

Test Characteristics Fixed Two- Multi- Variable Default Value
stage stage
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Standard cooling Full capacity ϕful(35)(W)

Capacity ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎
Indoor DB27°C Full power input P ful(35)(W)
WB 19°C

Outdoor DB35°C Half capacity ϕhaf(35)(W) ϕhaf(29)/1.077

— — ○ ∎
Half power input P haf(35)(W) P haf(29)/0.914
Minimum capacity ϕmin(35)(W) ϕmin(29)/1.077
— ○ ○ ○
Minimum power input P min(35)(W) P min(29)/0.914
Low temperature Full capacity ϕful(29)(W) ∎ ∎ ∎ - 1.077xφful(35)
cooling capacity

Indoor DB 27oC Full power input P ful(29)(W) 0.914xPful(35)

WB 19oC
Outdoor DB 29oC
Half capacity ϕhaf(29)(W) 1.077xφhaf(35)
Half power input P haf(29)(W) _ - ∎ ○ 0.914xPhaf(35)
Minimum capacity ϕmin(29) (W)
Minimum power input Pmin(29) (W) -
∎ ○ ○
NOTES
1 If the minimum capacity test is measured, min(29) test is conducted first. Min(35) test may be measured or may be calculated by using default
value.
2 Voltage(s) and frequency(ies) are as given in the standards.

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J-5.1 Capacity Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Capacity ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡j �(𝑊𝑊) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling full capacity at outdoor temperature 𝑡𝑡j
shall be defined by equation 24.

Capacity ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡j �(𝑊𝑊) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling minimum capacity at outdoor
temperature 𝑡𝑡j shall be defined by equation 30.

∅min (29)−∅min (35)

∅min �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅min (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡j ) …30
35−29

J-5.2 Power Input Characteristics Against Outdoor Temperature

Power input 𝑃𝑃𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡j �(𝑊𝑊) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling full capacity at outdoor temperature
𝑡𝑡j shall be defined by equation 25.

Power input 𝑃𝑃𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡j �(𝑊𝑊) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling minimum capacity at outdoor
temperature 𝑡𝑡j shall be defined by equation 31.

P min (29)−P min (35)

𝑃𝑃min �t j � = 𝑃𝑃min (35) + × �35 − 𝑡𝑡j � …31
35−29

J-5.3 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Total Load (CSTL)

Cooling seasonal total load (CSTL), LCST, shall be determined using the equation 32 from the total sum of
cooling load at each outdoor temperature tj multiplied by bin hours nj.

𝐿𝐿cst = ∑𝑚𝑚 𝑛𝑛
𝑗𝑗 =1 𝐿𝐿𝑐𝑐 �𝑇𝑇𝑗𝑗 � × 𝑛𝑛𝑗𝑗 + ∑𝑗𝑗 =𝑚𝑚 +1 φ𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑛𝑛𝑗𝑗 …32

a) In the range of Lc(tj) ≤ ϕful (tj) (j = 1 to m):

Lc(tj) shall be calculated by using the equation 33

𝑡𝑡 j −𝑡𝑡 0
𝐿𝐿𝑐𝑐�𝑡𝑡 j � = φful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × …33
𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0

b) In the range of Lc(tj) >ϕful (tj) (j = m+1 to n):

ϕful (tj) shall be calculated by the equation 34

φful (29)−φful (35)

φful �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � = φful (35) + 35−29
× �35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � …34

J-5.4 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC)

Cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC), CCSE, shall be calculated by equation 35.

X(𝑡𝑡 j )×𝑃𝑃 min (𝑡𝑡 j )×n j

𝐶𝐶CSE = ∑kj=1 + ∑m n
j=k+1 𝑃𝑃mf �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑛𝑛j + ∑j=m+1 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡j ) × 𝑛𝑛j …35
𝐹𝐹PL (𝑡𝑡 j )

Relation of cooling capacity characteristics and power input characteristics to cooling load at outdoor
temperature tj is shown in fig. 19.

a) First stage cyclic operation (LC(tj) ≤ ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �, j=1 to K):

In equation 35, X(tj) shall be calculated by equation 28.
In equation 28, Ø(tj) = ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡j �.

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b) Second stage cyclic operation (∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �< LC(tj) ≤ ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �, j=k+1 to m):

𝑃𝑃mf �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝑋𝑋mf �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑃𝑃min �𝑡𝑡j � + (1 − 𝑋𝑋mf �𝑡𝑡j �) × 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) …36

∅ful �𝑡𝑡 j �−𝐿𝐿c (𝑡𝑡 j )

𝑋𝑋mf �𝑡𝑡j � = …37
∅ful �𝑡𝑡 j �−∅min (𝑡𝑡 j )

c) Full capacity operation (LC(tj) >∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �, j=m+1 to n):

𝑃𝑃ful �𝑡𝑡j � shall be calculated by equation 25.

FIG. 19 COOLING CAPACITY, POWER INPUT AND COOLING LOAD FOR TWO-STAGE CAPACITY UNITS

J-6 COOLING SEASONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MULTI-STAGE CAPACITY UNITS

J-6.1 Capacity Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Capacities ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � and ∅min �𝑡𝑡j � (W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor temperature tj
are shown in Fig. 20 and shall be determined by equations 24 and 30, respectively.

Equation 38 shows cooling half capacity characteristics at outdoor temperature tj.

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∅haf (29)−∅haf (35)

∅haf �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅haf (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡j ) …38
35−29

FIG. 20 COOLING CAPACITY, POWER INPUT AND COOLING LOAD FOR MULTI-STAGE CAPACITY UNITS

J-6.2 Power Input Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Power input Pful(tj) and Pmin(tj) (W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor temperature tj
shall be determined by equations 25 and 31, respectively.

Equation 39 shows cooling half power input at outdoor temperature tj.

𝑃𝑃 haf (29)−𝑃𝑃 haf (35)

𝑃𝑃haf �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝑃𝑃haf (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡j ) …39
35−29

J-6.3 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Total Load (CSTL)

Equation 26 shall be used.

J-6.4 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC)

When the minimum capacity data are available, then the cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC), CCSE,
shall be calculated by equation 40.

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𝑋𝑋(𝑡𝑡 j )×P min (𝑡𝑡 j )×𝑛𝑛 j p

𝐶𝐶CSE = ∑kj=1 + ∑j=k+1 𝑃𝑃mh �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑛𝑛j + ∑m n
j=p+1 𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑛𝑛j + ∑j=m+1 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡j ) × 𝑛𝑛j …40
𝐹𝐹PL (t j )
Relation of cooling capacity and power input characteristics to cooling load at outdoor temperature tj is shown in
Fig. 20.
a) First stage cyclic operation (LC(tj) ≤ ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡j �, j=1 to K):
In equation 40, X(tj) shall be calculated by equation 28
In equation 28, Ø(tj) = ∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡j �.
b) Second stage cyclic operation (∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �< LC�𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � ≤ ∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �), j=k+1 to m):
𝑃𝑃mh �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝑋𝑋mh �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑃𝑃min �𝑡𝑡j � + (1 − 𝑋𝑋mh �𝑡𝑡j �) × 𝑃𝑃haf �𝑡𝑡j � …41
∅haf �𝑡𝑡 j �−𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡 j )
𝑋𝑋mh �𝑡𝑡j � = …42
∅haf �𝑡𝑡 j �−∅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 (𝑡𝑡 j )

c) Third stage cyclic operation (∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 �𝑡𝑡j � < 𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡j ) ≤ ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �, j=p+1):
𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝑋𝑋hf �𝑡𝑡j � × 𝑃𝑃haf �𝑡𝑡j � + (1 − 𝑋𝑋hf �𝑡𝑡j �) × 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡j ) …43
∅ful �𝑡𝑡 j �−𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡 j )
𝑋𝑋hf �𝑡𝑡j � = …44
∅ful �𝑡𝑡 j �−∅haf (𝑡𝑡 j )

d) Full capacity operation (𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) > ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡j �, j=m+1 to n):
𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � shall be calculated by equation 25.

When the minimum capacity data are not available, then the cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC),
CCSE, shall be calculated alternatively by equation 45.

𝑝𝑝 𝑋𝑋(𝑡𝑡 𝑗𝑗 )×𝑃𝑃 ℎ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡 𝑗𝑗 )×𝑛𝑛 𝑗𝑗

𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 = ∑𝑗𝑗 =1 + ∑𝑚𝑚 𝑛𝑛
𝑗𝑗 =𝑝𝑝+1 𝑃𝑃ℎ𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � × 𝑛𝑛𝑗𝑗 + ∑𝑗𝑗 =𝑚𝑚 +1 𝑃𝑃𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) × 𝑛𝑛𝑗𝑗 …45
𝐹𝐹𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃 (𝑡𝑡 𝑗𝑗 )

a) First stage cyclic operation (𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ) ≤ ∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 �𝑡𝑡j �, j=1 to p):
In equation 45, 𝑋𝑋(𝑡𝑡j ) shall be calculated by equation 28.
In equation 28, ∅�𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �
b) Second stage cyclic operation (∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 �𝑡𝑡j � < 𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ) ≤ ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �, j=p+1 to m):
In equation 45, 𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � and 𝑋𝑋hf �𝑡𝑡j � shall be calculated by equations 43 and 44 respectively.
c) Full capacity operation (𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 > ∅𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 �, j=p+1 to m):
𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡j ) shall be calculated by equation 25.

J-7 Cooling Seasonal Characteristics of Variable Capacity Units

Coefficients specified in Table 7 may be used for each characteristic.

J-7.1 Capacity Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Capacities ϕful(tj), ϕmin(tj) and ϕhaf(tj) (W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor
temperature tj are shown in Fig. 21 and shall be determined by equations 24, 30 and 38, respectively.

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FIG. 21 COOLING CAPACITY, POWER INPUT, COOLING LOAD AND EER FOR VARIABLE CAPACITY UNITS

J-7.2 Power Input Characteristics against Outdoor Temperature

Power input Pful(tj), Pmin(tj) and Phaf(tj) (W) of the equipment when it is operated for cooling at outdoor
temperature tj shall be determined by equations 25, 31 and 39, respectively.

J-7.3 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Total Load(CSTL)

Equation 26 shall be used.

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J-7.4 Calculation of Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC)

When the minimum capacity data are available, then the cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC), CCSE,
shall be calculated by equation 40.

When the minimum capacity data are not available, then the cooling seasonal energy consumption
(CSEC), CCSE, shall be calculated alternatively by equation 45.

Relation of cooling capacity, power input and EER characteristics to cooling load at outdoor temperature tj is
shown in Fig. 21.

Calculation methods for each term of equation 40 are as follows:

a) Cyclic operation (Lc(tj) ≤ ϕmin(tj), j = 1 to k):

In equation 40, X(tj) shall be calculated by equation 28.
In equation 28, ϕ(tj) = ϕmin(tj) .
b) Variable capacity operation between minimum and half capacity (ϕmin(tj) < Lc(tj) ≤ ϕhaf(tj),j=k+1 to p):
tp is outdoor temperature when cooling load is equal to cooling minimum capacity. (The calculation
method for the crossing point is described in Annex K.)
E ER,min(tp) shall be calculated from ϕmin(tp) and Pmin(tp) .
tc is outdoor temperature when cooling load is equal to cooling half capacity (refer to Annex K).
E ER, haf(tc) shall be calculated from ϕhaf(tc) and Phaf(tc) .
It is assumed that EER linearly changes depending on outdoor temperature when the capacity of
equipment changes continuously.

𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 ,haf (𝑡𝑡 𝑐𝑐 )−𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 ,min (𝑡𝑡 𝑝𝑝 )

𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸,mh �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � = 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸,min �𝑡𝑡𝑝𝑝 � + × (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 − 𝑡𝑡𝑝𝑝 ) …46
𝑡𝑡 𝑐𝑐 −𝑡𝑡 𝑝𝑝

Pmh(t j) , power input between minimum and half capacity operation, shall be calculated from Lc(t j) cooling
load and E ER, mh(t j) by equation 47.

𝐿𝐿𝑐𝑐 (𝑡𝑡 𝑗𝑗 )
𝑃𝑃mh �𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 � = …47
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 ,mh (𝑡𝑡 𝑗𝑗 )

c) Variable capacity operation between half and full capacity (ϕhaf(tj) <Lc(tj) ≤ ϕful(tj), j = p+1 to m):

tc is outdoor temperature when cooling load is equal to cooling half capacity (refer to Annex K)

𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸,ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 ) , Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) at outdoor temperature 𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 at half capacity operation, shall be
calculated from ∅ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 ) and 𝑃𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 ) by equation 48.

∅ℎ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡 𝑐𝑐 )
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸,ℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 ) = …48
𝑃𝑃 ℎ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 (𝑡𝑡 𝑐𝑐 )
𝑡𝑡𝑏𝑏 is outdoor temperature when cooling load is equal to cooling full capacity (refer to Annex K)

𝐸𝐸ER ,ful (𝑡𝑡b ) , Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) at outdoor temperature 𝑡𝑡𝑏𝑏 at full capacity operation, shall be
calculated from ∅ful (𝑡𝑡b ) and 𝑃𝑃ful (𝑡𝑡b ) by equation 49.

∅ful (𝑡𝑡 b )
𝐸𝐸ER ,ful (𝑡𝑡b ) = …49
𝑃𝑃 ful (𝑡𝑡 b )
It assumed that EER linearly changes depending on outdoor temperature when the capacity of equipment
changes continuously.
𝐸𝐸ER ,ful (𝑡𝑡 b )−𝐸𝐸ER ,haf (𝑡𝑡 c )
𝐸𝐸ER ,hf �𝑡𝑡j � = 𝐸𝐸ER ,haf (𝑡𝑡c ) + × (𝑡𝑡j − 𝑡𝑡c ) …50
𝑡𝑡 b −𝑡𝑡 c

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𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � , power input between half and full capacity operation, shall be calculated from 𝐿𝐿𝐶𝐶 (𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) cooling load and
𝐸𝐸ER ,hf �𝑡𝑡j � by equation 51
𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡 j )
𝑃𝑃hf �𝑡𝑡j � = …51
𝐸𝐸ER ,hf (𝑡𝑡 j )
d) Full capacity operation (∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � < 𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ), j=m+1 to n):
𝑃𝑃ful �𝑡𝑡j � shall be calculated by equation 25.
In case that the minimum capacity is not measured, the cooling seasonal energy consumption (CSEC), CCSE,
shall be calculated by equation 45.
1) Cyclic operation 𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ) ≤ ∅haf �𝑡𝑡j �, j=1 to p):
In this range, calculation shall be made assuming that the air conditioner cyclically operates with the
half operating capacity.
In equation 45, X(𝑡𝑡j ) shall be calculated by equation 28.
In formula (7), ∅�𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �.
2) Variable capacity operation between half and full capacity (∅haf �𝑡𝑡j � < 𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ) ≤ ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �, j=p+1 to m):
This calculation shall be made by using equations 48 to 51
3) Full capacity operation (∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � < 𝐿𝐿C (𝑡𝑡j ), j=m+1 to n):
𝑃𝑃ful �𝑡𝑡j � shall be calculated by equation 25.

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ANNEX K
(Clause J-7.4)
CALCULATING METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE WHEN DEFINED LOAD LINE CROSSES EACH
CAPACITY LINE

Defined load Lc(tj) is calculated by:

�𝑡𝑡 j −𝑡𝑡 0 �
𝐿𝐿C �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × (𝑡𝑡 …52
100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

Each capacity characteristic ϕ(tj) is given by equations.

𝑣𝑣 (29)−∅ful (35)
∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful (35) + ful (35−29) × (35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) …53
𝑣𝑣haf (29)−∅haf (35)
∅haf �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅haf (35) + (35−29)
× (35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) …54
𝑣𝑣min (29)−∅min (35)
∅min �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅min (35) + (35−29)
× (35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑗𝑗 ) …55

Crossing point of full capacity operation line and load line, tb, is calculated by equations 52 and 53.

𝐿𝐿C �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful �𝑡𝑡j �

(𝑡𝑡 𝑏𝑏 −𝑡𝑡 0 ) ∅ful (29)−∅ful (35)

∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × (𝑡𝑡 = ∅ful (35) + × (35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑏𝑏 ) …56
100 −𝑡𝑡 0 ) (35−29)

Then, tb is given by

6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅ful (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+35�∅ful (29)−∅ful (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡𝑏𝑏 = …57
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+�∅ful (29)−∅ful (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

Crossing point of half capacity operation line and load line, tc, is calculated by equations 52 and 54
(𝑡𝑡 −𝑡𝑡 ) ∅ (29)−∅haf (35)
∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × 𝑐𝑐 0 = ∅haf (35) + haf
(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
× (35 − 𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 ) (35−29)
…58
Then, tc is given by

6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅haf (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+35�∅haf (29)−∅haf (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡𝑐𝑐 = …59
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+�∅haf (29)−∅haf (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

Crossing point of minimum capacity operation line and load line, tp, is calculated by equations 52 and 55

�𝑡𝑡 𝑝𝑝 −𝑡𝑡 0 � ∅min (29)−∅min (35)

∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × (𝑡𝑡 = ∅min (35) + × �35 − 𝑡𝑡p � …60
100 −𝑡𝑡 0 ) (35−29)
Then, tp is given by

6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅min (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+35�∅min (29)−∅min (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡p = …61
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+�∅min (29)−∅min (35)�(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

Using default ϕ(29) = 1.077 × ϕ (35), ϕ(tj) becomes

0.077 �35−𝑡𝑡 j �
∅ful �𝑡𝑡j � = ∅ful (35) × �1 + � …62
6

Crossing point of full capacity operation line and load line, tb, is calculated by equations 52 and 62.

(𝑡𝑡 b −𝑡𝑡 0 ) 0.077 (35−𝑡𝑡 b )

∅ful (𝑡𝑡100 ) × (𝑡𝑡 = ∅ful (35) × �1 + � ..63
100 −𝑡𝑡 0 ) 6

Then, tb is given by :

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6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅ful (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+0,077 ×35∅ful (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡b = …64
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+0.077 ∅ful (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

In the same way, crossing point of half capacity operation line and load line, tc, is given by

6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅haf (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+0.077 ×35∅haf (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡c = …65
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+0.077 ∅haf (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

In the same way, crossing point of minimum capacity operation line and load line, tp, is given by

6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )𝑡𝑡 0 +6∅min (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )+0.077 ×35∅min (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )
𝑡𝑡p = …66
6∅ful (𝑡𝑡 100 )+0.077 ∅min (35)(𝑡𝑡 100 −𝑡𝑡 0 )

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ANNEX M
(Clause J-2)
CALCULATING METHOD FOR SEASONAL PERFORMANCE FACTOR WHEN SETTING A
SPECIFIC COOLING LOAD

M-1 GENERAL

A specific cooling load widely varies from region to region on the globe depending on climate conditions,
building structures and the situations in which air conditioners and heat pumps (hereinafter referred to as
equipment) are used.

In order to evaluate and compare different seasonal performance factors of the equipment, it is desirable that a
representative cooling load is established.

For this purpose, this annex is given to establish a minimum, representative cooling load and to show an
evaluation method of the equipment operating at the conditions fixed by this load.
This annex also specifies a calculation method for seasonal performance factor of the equipment installed in a
specific region or in a specific building.

M-2 COOLING SEASONAL PERFORMANCE FACTOR (CSPF)

Calculation of cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF) is made in accordance with the provisions specified
in the main body for each type of equipment.

M-2.1 SETTING OF BIN HOURS OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE WHICH REQUIRES COOLING

IN A SPECIFIC REGION

Bin hours of each outdoor temperature which requires cooling during the cooling season shall be set.

M-2.2 SETTING OF A SPECIFIC COOLING LOAD, LC

a) An outdoor temperature at 100 percent cooling load shall be set.

b) The highest outdoor temperature occurred is determined from the data in M-2.1, but it is desirable
to exclude the abnormal condition which is thought to be unusual.
c) A load of a specific building is calculated to determine the required cooling capacity at the100
percent load outdoor temperature.
d) 0 percent load outdoor temperature shall be set based on the calculated load of the specific
building and the purpose of using the equipment.
e) From these, a load curve is obtained.

M-2.3 OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUIPMENT

Outdoor temperature characteristics of equipment relative to cooling capacity and power input are obtained from
the main body.

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AMENDMENT NO. 2 OCTOBER 2019

TO
IS 1391 (PART 2) : 2018 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS ―
SPECIFICATION

PART 2 SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS

(Third Revision)

[Page 2, clause 5.3.5 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Substitute the
‘Supply cord and the interconnecting cord between the indoor and outdoor unit’
for ‘Supply cord’.

[Page 3, clause 5.7, line 2 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Substitute
‘+5 percent’ for ‘±5 percent’.

(Page 3, clause 6.2) — Substitute’ Heating Capacity Ratings’ for ‘Heat

Pump Heating Capacity Ratings’.

(Page 3, clause 6.4) — Delete.

[Page 3, clause 7.2 g)] — Delete.

[Page 4, clause 7.2 q)] — Delete.

[Page 6, clause 9.9.4 b) (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the
following the existing clause:

‘For the cooling capacity calculations described in Annex H, the indoor-side

room discharge airflow rate shall be expressed in units of cubic metre per
second (m3/s) of the air-water vapour mixture. For reporting purposes, the
indoor-side air volume flow rate shall be expressed in units of cubic metre per
second of standard air.’

[Page 7, clause 9.11 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing clause:

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‘9.11 Heating Capacity Test

9.11.1 General Conditions

9.11.1.1 For all heating capacity tests, the requirements specified in Annex E
shall apply. Testing shall be conducted using the Calorimeter test method (see
Annex G) or Indoor Air Enthalpy test method (see Annex H).

9.11.1.2 Selectable resistive elements used for heating indoor air shall be
prevented from operating during all heating capacity tests, except those used
only during a defrost cycle.

9.11.1.3 The test set-up shall include instrumentation to allow measurement of

the temperature change across the indoor coil. If using the indoor air enthalpy
method, the same dry-bulb temperature sensors as used to measure capacity may
be used. If using the calorimeter test method, the temperature change shall be
determined using the sensors specified in Annex G.

9.11.1.4 Standard rating conditions for heating capacity tests are specified
in 8.2.1.

9.11.2 Airflow Conditions

9.11.2.1 Heat Pump Set-up Requirements

On the outdoor side of the heat pump, all resistance elements associated with
inlets, louvers and any ductwork and attachments considered by the
manufacturer as normal installation practice shall be installed. On the indoor
side of the heat pump, grille positions, damper positions, fan speeds, etc. shall
be set in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation instructions,
which are normally provided with the equipment. In the absence of such
installation instructions, grille positions, damper positions, fan speeds, etc, shall
be set to provide the maximum heating.

9.11.2.2 Requirements when Using the Indoor Air Enthalpy Method

Each heating capacity test shall be conducted with the external static pressure at
each indoor unit maintained at 0 Pa. For the heating capacity calculations
described in Annex H, the indoor-side air volume flow rate shall be expressed in
units of cubic metre per second (m3/s) of the air-water vapour mixture. For
reporting purposes, the indoor-side air volume flow rate shall be expressed in
units of cubic metre per second of standard air.
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For the heating capacity calculations described in Annex H, the indoor-side

room discharge airflow rate shall be expressed in units of cubic metre per
second (m3/s) of the air-water vapour mixture. For reporting purposes, the
indoor-side air volume flow rate shall be expressed in units of cubic metre per
second of standard air.

9.11.3 Defrost Operation

9.11.3.1 Overriding of automatic defrost controls shall be prohibited. The

controls may only be overridden when manually initiating a defrost cycle during
pre-conditioning.

9.11.3.2 If the heat pump turns the indoor fan off during the defrost cycle,
airflow through the indoor coil shall cease.

9.11.4 Test Procedure — General

The test procedure consists of three periods: a pre-conditioning period, an

equilibrium period and a data collection period. The duration of the data
collection period differs depending on whether the heat pump's operation is
steady-state.

9.11.5 Pre-conditioning Period

9.11.5.1 The test room re-conditioning apparatus and the heat pump under test
shall be operated until the test tolerances specified in Table 2 are attained for at
least 10 min.

9.11.5.2 A defrost cycle may end a pre-conditioning period. If a defrost cycle

does end a pre-conditioning period, the heat pump shall operate in the heating
mode for at least 10 min after defrost termination prior to beginning the
equilibrium period.

9.11.5.3 It is recommended that the pre-conditioning period end with an

automatic or manually-initiated defrost cycle.

9.11.6 Equilibrium Period

9.11.6.1 A complete equilibrium period is 1 h in duration.

9.11.6.2 The heat pump shall operate while meeting the Table 2 test tolerances.

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9.11.7 Data Collection Period

9.11.7.1 The data collection period immediately follows the equilibrium period.

9.11.7.2 Data shall be collected as specified for the test method(s) chosen from
9.11.1.1. If using the calorimeter method, heating capacity shall be calculated as
specified in Annex G. If using the indoor air enthalpy method, heating capacity
shall be calculated as specified in Annex H.

9.11.7.3 An integrating electrical power (watt-hour) meter or measuring system

shall be used for measuring the electrical energy supplied to the equipment.
During defrost cycles and for the first 10 min following a defrost termination,
the meter or measuring system shall have a sampling rate of at least every 10 s.

9.11.7.4 Except as specified in 9.11.7.3, data shall be sampled at equal intervals

that span 30s or less.

9.11.7.5 For heat pumps that automatically cycle off the indoor fan during a
defrost, the contribution of the net heating delivered and/or the change in
indoor-side dry-bulb temperature shall be assigned the value of zero when the
indoor fan is off, if using the indoor air enthalpy method. If using the
calorimeter test method, the integration of capacity shall continue while the
indoor fan is off.

9.11.8 The measured heating capacity shall not be less than 90 percent of the
rated heat pump capacity.’

[Page 7, clause 9.12, sentence 4 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Substitute
the following for the existing sentence:

‘Capacity and power at half load shall be within ±5 percent of the rated full load
capacity and rated full load power respectively.’

[Page 7, clause 9.12 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the following
new clause:

‘9.13 Maximum Heating Performance Test

9.13.1 General Conditions

The conditions given in 8.2.2 shall be used during the maximum heating
performance test. The test voltages given in 8.2.2 shall be maintained at the
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specified percentages under running conditions. The determination of heating

capacity and electrical power input is not required for this performance test.

9.13.2 Airflow Conditions

9.13.2.1 The maximum heating performance test shall be conducted with an

indoor-side fan speed setting as determined in 8.2.1.

9.13.3 Test Conditions

9.13.3.1 Pre-conditions

The controls of the equipment shall be set for maximum heating. All ventilating
air dampers and exhaust air dampers, if provided, shall be closed.

9.13.3.2 Duration of the test

The equipment shall be operated for 1 h after the specified air temperatures have
been attained. The equipment shall be permitted to stop and start under the
control of an automatic limit device, if provided.

9.13.3.3 Performance requirements

The equipment shall operate under the conditions specified in 8.2.2

and 9.13.3.2, without indication of damage. The equipment shall be permitted to
stop and start under the control of an automatic limit device, if provided. After
the interruption of operation, the equipment shall resume operation within
30 min.’

[Page 7, clause 10 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the following at
the end:

‘See Annex H of IS 8148 for symbols used in Annexes and calculations.’

[Page 7, clause 10.3 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the following
at the end:
‘NOTE — The ISEER may be calculated as per the methodology prescribed by Bureau of
Energy Efficiency in the S.O. 2528(E) dated 8th August, 2017.’

[Page 17, clause 15.3.1, b) (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Delete.

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[Page 17, clause 15.3.1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] – Insert the following
to the existing:

‘h) Heating capacity test;

j) Maximum heating performance test; and

k) Sound test.’

[Page 21, clause J-1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the following
at the end:
‘NOTE — The ISEER may be calculated as per the methodology prescribed by Bureau of
Energy Efficiency in the S.O. 2528(E) dated 8th August, 2017.’

[Page 21, clause J-4.4 a) (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Substitute the
following with the existing:

‘Cyclic operation (Lc(tj) ≤ ϕful(tj))’ for ‘Cyclic operation (Lc(tj) >ϕful(tj))’.

[Page 21, Annex K, equation 53 (see also Amendment No. 1)] —

Substitute ‘∅ful (29)’ for ‘𝑣𝑣ful (29)’.

[Page 21, Annex K, equation 54 (see also Amendment No. 1)] —

Substitute ‘∅haf (29)’ for ‘𝑣𝑣haf (29)’.

[Page 21, Annex K, equation 55(see also Amendment No. 1)] — Substitute
‘∅min (29)’ for ‘𝑣𝑣min (29)’.

[Page 21, clause M-1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Insert the following at
the end:
‘NOTE — The ISEER may be calculated as per the methodology prescribed by Bureau of
Energy Efficiency in the S.O. 2528(E) dated 8th August, 2017.’

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AMENDMENT NO. 3 JANUARY 2020

TO

IS 1391 (PART 2) : 2018 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS ―

SPECIFICATION
PART 2 SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS
( Third Revision )

(Page 2, clause 4.4) ― Delete.

(Page 2, clause 5.2.5) ― Insert the following at the end of clause:

‘The air-conditioners are subjected to vacuum test to control moisture in
refrigerant circuit as follows:
a) Achieve vacuum 300 micron using vacuum pump for outdoor unit to control
moisture content in refrigerant circuit;
b) Before refrigerant charging vacuum level should not be more than
300 microns in maximum 15 s;
c) This test shall be carried out during the manufacturing process of the outdoor
units.’

[Page 3, clause 5.8 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following
for the existing:

‘5.8 Temperature Sensing Controls

The temperature sensing controls shall conform to 8 to 28 of IS/IEC 60730-2-9
as applicable.’

[Page 3, clause 5.10 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following
for the existing clause:

‘5.10 Motors
The motor used for driving the fan/blower motor shall be either capacitor type
induction motors or brushless d.c. motor (BLDC).

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The capacitor type induction motor shall comply with the requirements given in
IS 996 as applicable for fan duty motors.
In the case of BLDC motors, the test for full load test shall be carried out at the
rated frequency declared by the manufacturer. The measured power input and
the speed shall be within ± 10 percent of the declared value. In addition, BLDC
motors shall comply with the following requirements as specified in the respective
clauses of IS 996 as applicable:
a) Dimensions (see 7.1);
b) Terminal box (see 9.2);
c) Mounting (see 9.3);
d) Constructional features (see 9.4);
e) Enclosure (see 10 of IS 996 and IP code as per IS/IEC 60529 : 2001);
f) Method of cooling (see 11);
g) Full load test for measurement of power input and full load speed at the
declared frequency (see 12.5 and F-6.2.4);
h) Insulation resistance excluding the requirement of temperature rise test
(see 12.7);
j) High voltage (see 13.1); and
k) Moisture proofness (see 13.2).
NOTE ― Separate standards for BLDC motor is under development. Requirement of overload
protector, the centrifugal switch and capacitor from IS 996 does not apply for BLDC motor.’

(Page 3, clause 5.10) ― Insert the following new clause:

‘5.11 Heat Exchanger

Heat exchanger used shall conform to IS 11329.’

(Page 3, clause 7.1) ― Substitute the following for the existing:

‘7.1 For the purpose of rating, following information shall be provided regarding
functions which the unit performs, namely:
a) Cooling;
b) Dehumidifying; and
c) Heating, if provided.’

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[Page 3, clause 7.2 b)] ― Substitute the following for the existing:
‘b) Model;’.

[Page 3, clause 7.2 g) (see also Amendment No. 2)] ― Insert the following
for the existing:
‘g) Overall dimensions;’.

[Page 3, clause 7.2 j)] ― Substitute the following for the existing:
‘j) Mass of the refrigerant charged into the unit;’.

[Page 4, clause 8.1.1 e), (see also Amendment No. 1)] — Delete.

[Page 7, clause 9.11.2.2, line 1 (see also Amendment No. 2)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:
‘9.11.2.2 Heating capacity test shall be conducted with the external static pressure
at each indoor unit maintaining the zero static pressure difference between the
discharge chamber and intake opening of the equipment under test.’

[Page 7, clause 9.11.2.2 (see also Amendment No. 2)] ― Insert the following
at the end:
‘NOTE ― This test is applicable for fixed speed only.’

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AMENDMENT NO. 4 June 2021

TO

IS 1391 (PART 2) : 2018 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS ―

SPECIFICATION
PART 2 SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS

( Third Revision )

[Page 2, clause 5.2.5, para 2 (see also Amendment No. 3)] ― Delete.

[Page 2, clause 5.4.1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following
for the existing:

‘5.4.1 The refrigerant pipes and fittings shall be of approved quality, shall withstand
maximum working pressures in refrigeration circuits of air conditioners, and
shall conform to IS 10773 or material specified in Annex B of IS 11329.’

[Page 3, clause 5.7 (see also Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2)] ―
Substitute the following for the existing:

‘5.7 Air Filter

The filter used on the evaporator coil of the indoor unit shall have a 65+5
-0
percent
open area when measured in an area of 1 cm2. The measurement shall be made
by measuring the wire diameter. Count the number of wires in 1 cm2 to calculate
closed area, deduct overlap area and calculate the total closed area. Actual open
area percent = (Total area – closed area) / Total area × 100. A specimen of the cut
piece removed from the filter for the purpose of measurement is shown below for
guidance.’

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[Page 4, clause 8.1.2 e) (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Delete.

[Page 5, clause 9.2 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following
for the existing:

‘9.2 Safety
Electrical safety tests shall be carried as per 15.3.3. Air conditioner using A3
refrigerants shall comply with the requirements of 5.2.16 for protection against
explosion hazards and 5.3.3 tightness tests specified in IS 16678 (Part 2)/
ISO 5149-2.’

[Page 6, clause 9.7.4 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following
for the existing:

‘9.7.4 Requirements
The power consumption for air conditioner tested under the conditions laid
in 8.1.1 shall not exceed the values as given in Table 1.’

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[Page 6, Table 1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the following for
the existing table:
Table 1 Power Consumption Rating
( Clause 9.7.4 )
Sl No. Rating Cooling Capacity Maximum Power Consumption at
(W) Rated Conditions
(W)
(1) (2) (3)
i) ≤ 3 500 1 270
ii) 3 501 ≤ 5 200 1 900
iii) 5 201 ≤ 7 000 2 540
iv) 7 001 ≤ 8 700 3 170
v) 8 701 ≤ 10 500 3 800
vi) 10 501 ≤ 12 000 4 440
vii) 12 001 ≤ 13 500 5 180
viii) 13 501 ≤ 15 000 5 930
ix) 15 001 ≤ 16 500 6 700
x) 16 501 ≤ 18 000 7 500
NOTE — The power consumption under rated conditions shall not exceed by 10 percent of
the declared or stated value provided the measured value does not exceed the value given in
the Table 1.

[Page 6, clause 9.9.4 b) (see also Amendment No. 1 and Amendment

No. 2)] ― Substitute ‘cubic metre per minute (m3/min)’ for ‘cubic metre per
second (m3/s).’

(Page 10, clause 11.5) ― Substitute the following for the existing:

‘11.5 Noise Measuring Instrument

Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level meter of minimum class 2
as specified in IS 15575 (Part 1) : 2016/ IEC 61672-1 : 2013.’

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[Page 16, clause 15.2.1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:

‘15.2.1 General Running Test

The outdoor unit of the air conditioner / heat pump (connected with dummy IDU)
shall be run at the rated voltage and the power shall be measured. The measured
power meets the limit set by the quality assurance with respect to prevalent
ambient temperature.
The indoor unit (to be tested after the assembly of electrical and refrigeration
circuit parts for ODU and IDU) of the air conditioner / heat pump and shall be run
alone to check the proper running of blower.’

[Page 16, clause 15.2.2 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:

‘15.2.2 Leakage Test

For indoor unit, complete heat exchanger assembly inclusive of headers and
copper tubing and any other components used in the indoor units shall be subjected
to leak test after refrigerant/gas charging to ensure that there is no leakage in the
refrigerant circuit using a leak detector.
For outdoor unit, with or without panel fitted on it, shall be subjected to leak
test after refrigerant charging to ensure that there is no leakage in the refrigerant
circuit using a refrigerant leak detector.’

[Page 16, clause 15.2.3 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:

15.2.3 High Voltage Test

The electrical insulation of all circuits shall be such as to withstand a test
voltage of 1 000 V rms applied for not less than 1 s when tested as per Annex A
of IS 302-1. For inverter unit’s compressor drive, earthing wire from accessible
metal part may be removed before testing.

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[Page 16, clause 15.2.4 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:

‘15.2.4 Leakage Current Test

The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA at rated voltage when tested as per
method given in 13.2 of IS 302-1.
NOTE — The leakage current test when carried out as type test [see 15.3.3 d)] and acceptance
test (see 15.4.3) shall be carried out at 1.06 times the rated voltage as specified in 13.1 of
IS 302-1 for motor operated appliances.'

[Page 16, clause 15.4.2 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Insert the following
at the end of the clause:

‘15.4.3 Leakage Current Test

The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA when tested at 1.06 times the rated
voltage as per 13.2 of IS 302-1.’

[Page 18, clause 17.1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:

‘17.1 The split air conditioner shall have the following information marked on a
name plate in a permanent and legible manner in a location where it is accessible
and visible. The details of marking on outdoor unit (ODU) and indoor unit (IDU)
shall be as given below:
17.1.1 Marking on ODU
a) Manufacturers name, trademark, or identification mark;
b) Model number and serial number of the unit;
c) Name and quantity of the refrigerant charge;
d) Rated voltage or voltage range, frequency and phase;
e) Cooling capacity at rated conditions;
f) Total power consumption at the rated conditions;
g) Nominal current at rated conditions;
h) ISEER at rated conditions; and
j) Country of manufacture/origin.

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17.1.2 Marking on IDU

a) Manufacturers name, trademark, or identification mark;
b) Model number and serial number of the unit;
c) Rated voltage or voltage range;
d) Rated frequency; and
e) Country of manufacture/origin.’

[Page 18, clause 17.2, para 1 (see also Amendment No. 1)] ― Substitute the
following for the existing:
‘Each split air conditioner may also be marked with the Standard Mark on both
indoor and outdoor units.’

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