IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992

lndian Standard
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS - SPECIFICATION
PART 1 UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS

( Second Revision )

UDC 697’94

0 BIS 1992

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS .

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

December 1992 Price Group 9

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sectional Committee, HMD 03

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( Second 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 Heavy Mechanical Engineering Division Council.

This Indian Standard was first published in 1960 and revised in 1971. The committee responsible
to formulate this standard decided to cover the requirements of split air conditioners also in this
standard. Accordingly, this standard has been split up in following two parts:

IS 1391 ( Part 1 ) : 1992 Room air conditioners - Specification : Part 1 Unitary air conditioners
IS 1391 ( Part 2 ) : 1992 Room air conditioners - Specification : Part 2 Split air conditioners

In the revision of this standard assistance has been derived from ISO/DIS 5151 ‘Room air
conditioners and heat pumps - Testing and rating’ issued by the International Organization for
Standardization.

In this revision due importance has been given to energy conservation, noise pollution and safety.
Following important changes have been incorporated in this revision:

a) Maximum power consumption has been reduced,

b) Power factor has been improved,
c) Noise limits have been specified,
d) Detailed material clause has been given. Use of various materials/parts conforming to
relevant Indian Standards have been specified. Electronics thermostat has been permitted.
e) Exhaust air provision has been made mandatory,
f) Exterior dimensions have been given,
g) Heat pump application and electric heater application have been permitted, and
h) Additional safety requirements have been incorporated.

The basic units 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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Indian Standard
ROOMAIRCONDITIONERS -SPECIFICATION
PART 1 UNITARY IR CONDITIONERS

( Second levision )
1 SCOPE 3.1.6 Ventilation Air Flow of a Unit

1.1 This standard prescribes the constructional and Rate of flow of air introduced to the conditioned
performance requirements of unitary air condition- space through the unit from the outside.
ers.
3.1.7 Outdoor Discharge Air Flow of a Unit
1.2 This standard also prescribes the test conditions
and the corresponding test procedures for determin- Rate of flow of air from the outdoor side of the
ing various performance characteristics of unitary unit.
air conditioners which operate non-frosting when
3.1.8 Outdoor Intake Air Flow of a Unit
cooling and dehumidifying at standard rating
conditions. Rate of flow of air into the unit from the outdoor
side.
1.3 This standard specifies unitary air conditioners
which may also serve as heaters by heat pump/electric 3.1.9 Exhaust Air FIow of a Unit
heater application.
Rate of flow of air from the room side through the
2 REFERENCES unit to the outdoor side.
The Indian Standards given in Annex B are necessary 3.1.10 Leakage Air Flow
adjuncts to this standard.
Rate of flow of air interchanged between the room
3 TERMINOLOGY side and outdoor side through the unit as a result
of its construction features and sealing techniques.
3.1 For the purpose of this standard, the following
definitions shall apply. Definitions relating~to air flow 3.1.11 Bypassed Room Air Flow of a Unit
(3.1.4 to 3.1.13) are illustrated in Fig. 1.
Flow of conditioned air directly from the room side
3.1.1 Unitary Air Conditioner outlet to the room side inlet of the unit.
An encased assembly designed as a self contained
unit primarily for mounting in a window or through 3.1.12 Bypassed Outdoor Air Flow of a Unit
the wall or as a console. It consists of compressor, Flow of air directly from the outdoor side outlet
heat exchangers and air handling system installed to the outdoor side inlet of the unit.
in one cabinet. It is designed primarily to provide
free delivery of conditioned air to an enclosed space, 3.1.13 Equalizer Opening Air Flow
room or zone (conditioned space). It includes a prime
Rate of flow of air through the equalizer opening
source of refrigeration for cooling and dehumidifi-
in the partition wall of a calorimeter.
cation and means for the circulation -and filtering
of air. It shall include means for exhausting air. It
3.1.14 Net Total Room Cooling Effect of a Unit
may also include means for heating, humidifying,
or inducting -fresh air. Total available capacity of the unit for removing
sensible and latent heat from the space to be
3.1.2 Standard Barometric Pressure
conditioned.
Barometric pressure of 1.013 25 bar (760 mm Hg).
3.1.15 Net Room Dehumidifying Effect (Latent
3.1.3 Wet-Bulb Temperature
Cooling Eflect)
Temperature indicated when the temperature sensing
element and wetted which have reached a state Total available capacity of the unit for removing
of constant temperature (evaporative equilibrium) latent heat from the space to be conditioned.
(see 12.1.5).
3.1.16 Net Room Sensible Cooling Effect
3.1.4 Room Discharge Air Flow of a Unit
Rate of flow of air from the room side outlet of Available capacity of the unit for removing sensible
the unit. heat from the space to be conditioned.

3.1.5 Room Intake Air Flow of a Unit 3.1.17Net Room Sensible Heat Ratio
Rate of flow of air into the unit from the conditioned Ratio of the net room sensible cooling effect to the
space. net total room cooling effect.
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ROOM SIDE OUTDOOR SIDE

ROOM DISCHARGE OUTDOOR 01 SCHARGE

--t, EXHAUST

i
BVPASSED
+ LEAKAGE BYPASSED
ROOM
OUTDOOR

4-
( vENTILATIONi

/
ROOM INTAKE OUTDOOR INTAKE

FIG.1 DEFINITIONS
RELATINGTO AIR FLOW

3.1.18 Room Calorimeter 4.1.2 Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump

It is a test facility consisting of two contiguous 4.1.3 Cooling end Heating by Electric Heater
calorimeters with a common partition. One is
designated as the room side compartment, and the 4.2 Recommended classification of nominal cooling
other as the outdoor compartment. Each side is capacities of the unitary air conditioners shall be
equipped with instrumented reconditioning equipment as under:
whose output may be measured and controlled to
counterbalance the room side dehumidifying and
cooling effect and the outdoor side humidifying and 1500,2 250,3 000,3 750,4 500, 6 000, 7 500 and
heating effect of the unitary air conditioner under 9000 kcal/h.
test.
NOTE - 1 kcalih = 1.16278 W

3.1.19 Rated Voltage

5 CONSTRUCTION
Voltage shown on the nameplate of the unit.
5.1 General
3.1.20 Rated Frequency
Frequency shown on the nameplate of the unit. 5.1.1 The air conditioner and its parts shall be
constructed with the strength and rigidity adequate
4 CLASSIFICATION for normal conditionsof handling, transport and usage.

According to function and nominal cooling capacity, 5.1.2 There shall be no sharp edges or corners liable
unitary air conditioners shall be classified as to cause injury under normal conditions of use and
follows. all moving parts which constitute accident hazards
shall be effectively guarded.
4.1 Classification by Function
5.1.3 Parts which require periodic servicing shall be
4.1.1 Cooling and Dehumidification readily accessible.

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3.2 Material 5.5.2 Air conditioners. which have electric heaters

for heating shall be so constructed that electric heater
5.2.1 Materials used in the construction of cabinet, circuit will not be completed when the recirculating
front panel, etc, shall comply with the corresponding air handling system remains switched off. Alterna-
Indian Standards wherever applicable except where tively, switches of air handling motor and electric
such requirements are modified by this standard. heater shall work together simultane.ously.

5.2.2 The material shall be free from defects which 5.5.3 With~electric heater which has the possibility
are liable to cause undue deterioration of failure. of causing hazard by temperature rise, temperature-
rise preventive device (inclusive of thermal fuse) shall
5.2.3 Under normal conditions of use and mainte- be installed. In addition heating thermostat shall be
nance, the materials used shall not shrink, deterio- used to control temperature.
rate, warp or cause mould or odours and shall be
resistant to attack of vermin and destructive pests. 5.5.4 The heat insulators shall be made of non-flam-
mable material and shall withstand normal working
5.2.4 Sealing and insulating materials shall not lose temperature.
their essential properties such as adhesion, moisture
and heat resistance.
5.6 Grounding Terminal and Grounding Lead
5.2.5 Internal and external finishes shall be capable Wire
of being cleaned effectively without undue deterio- Grounding terminal and grounding lead wire shall
ration and shall be such as to afford protection against be installed on a readily accessible place of the main
climatic action in all seasons under normal use. All body. Indication of grounding shall be marked on
metal parts which are exposed to moisture or ambient it or on the near spot. Grounding terminal shall be
conditions shall be corrosion resistant or adequately so constructed that grounding wire can be easily and
protected against corrosion. firmly fastened.

5.3 Electrically Charged Parts 5.6.1 Screw for grounding terminal shall conform
to IS 302-l (1979).
5.3.1 The electrically live parts shall be protected
from accidental contact of the user. 5.6.2 Grounding lead wire shall conform to
IS 302-l (1979).
5.3.2 Electric conductors shall be of electrically,
thermally and mechanically stable and anti-corro-
sive materials such as copper and copper alloys. 5.7 Air Filter

5.3.3 Switches and the like shall work smoothly and 5.7.1 The air filter shall be of the dry air type. It
keep good electrical contact. may be of the throw away type or washable replaceable
type. The filter may be made from synthetic or coconut
5.3.4 Make and break operation or status of a manual fibre, animal hair or any other suitable material with
switch shall be marked on prominent place by letters, proper bonding and impregnation to prevent fraying
symbols or colours. or loosening of fibres under normal operation.

5.3.5 Electrical cables used shall confomr to 5.8 Thermostat

IS 694 : 1977.
5.8.1 The thermostat shall conform to IS 11338 :
5.4 Refrigerant Circuit 1985. Alternatively electronic thermostat may also
be used.
54.1 The refrigerant pipes and fittings shall be of
approved quality and shall withstand normal work- 5.9 Hermetic Compressors
ing pressures of air conditioners and should conform
to IS 10773 : 1983 or-equivalent national standard/ Hermetically sealed compressors shall conform to
international standard. IS 10617 (Part 1) : 1983.

5.4.2 The refrigerant used shall be chemically pure, 5.10 Motors

free from moisture or any other chemical contami-
Fan/blower motor shall conform to IS 996 : 1979.
nation.

5.5 Electrical Heater 6 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

5.5.1 The heating element and fittings shall be firmly Exterior dimensions of the conditioner to the equipped
installed. Also, the heating element shall be so built through wall or window, shall not exceed in accordance
that its broken end has no possibility to make contact with Table 1 to enable standardised provision for
with non-live metallic parts. building construction.

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Table 1 Air Conditioner Dimensions
( Clause 6 )

DEPTH

__ WINDOW

Capacity, kcal/h
A
/ -Y
1500 2 250 3000 3 750 4 500 6000 7 500 9000

Width W mm, MUX 900 600 800 800 800 900 900 900
Height H mm, Max 400 400 500 500 500 600 600 600

7 RATING REQUIREMENTS 7.1.5 Room Discharge Air Flow Ratings

7.1 The declared ratings of the air conditioner shall Room discharge air flow ratings shall be stated in
be based on conditions specified in 7.1.1 to 7.1.9. cubic metres per hour of standard air at 27OC dry
bulb, 65 percent relative humidity and a pressure
7.1.1 Run-in Period of 1.013 25 bar (or 760 mm Hg) as specified in IS
196 : 1966 with the controls set for maximum cooling
Before testing to determine ratings, the unit shall and with the fresh air and exhaust dampers, if any,
be run in continuously for a period of about 1.5 hours. properly closed.

7.1.2 Cooling Capacity Ratings 7.1.6 Exhaust Air Quantity Ratings

Exhaust air quantity ratings shall be stated in cubic
7.1.2.1 Domestic market
metres per hour of standard air equivalent to dry
Cooling capacity ratings shall be based on tests air at a temperature of 27OC and a pressure of 1.013
conducted under conditions specified in 9.1 and with 25 bar (or 760 mm Hg). Ratings shall be based on
apparatus described in 13. Ratings shall include the tests conducted in accordance with test procedure
total cooling capacity and the latent cooling capacity (13.2.3 and 14.8) with static pressure between indoor
stated in kilocalories per hour. and outdoor sides nearly equal (indoor pressure being
higher), and with the coolingmeans and the heating
7.1.2.2 Export market means, if any, if operation. Provision shall be made
for providing exhaust air equivalent to a minimum
Air conditioners manufactured for export shall be of 8 percent of the recirculated air.
rated on the conditions given in Annex C or as specified
by the purchaser. 7.1.7 Electrical Heating Capacity Ratings

7.1.3 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Ratings An air conditioner equipped with an electrical heating
element or elements shall have its electrical heating
Heating capacity ratings shall be based on tests capacity ratings determined by measurement of the
conducted under the conditions specified in 9.7 and total electrical~power consumed by the heating element
shall be stated in kilocalories per hour. or elements.

7.1.4 Power Consumption Ratings for Heating by 7.1.8 Electrical Ratings

Heat Pump
Ratings in watts for room air conditioner shall be
The rate of power consumption shall be based on based on standard voltage which shall be 230 volts,
tests conducted under the conditions specified in 9.7 single phase, 50 c/s, the units, however, shall be
and shall be stated in kilo watt. capable of working at any voltage within ?r 10 percent

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of the standard voltage. In case of three phase power Outside air temperature:
supply the ratings in watts shall be based on standard
a) Dry bulb 35OC
400 volts, 50 c/s, the units, however, shall be capable
b) Wet bulb 3ooc
of working at any voltage within t5 percent of the
standard voltage.
Test voltage Rated voltage
In case of dc machines, the standard voltage shall Test frequency Rated frequency
be 220 volts and the units shall be capable of working
within a voltage variation of t5 percent of the standard NOTES
dc voltage. 1 If rated frequency is not available, the capacity measured
shall be corrected by a correction factor depending upon
7.1.9 Noise Ratings frequency actually measured during the testing.

This is recommendatory test. As and when testing 2 -Percentage drop in frequency shall be applied as percent-
age drop in voltage for power consumption.
facility would be available, it would be considered
to make this test mandatory. Noise ratings of unitary
9.2 Maximum Operating Test Conditions
air conditioner shall be conducted under the test
conditions specified in 9.1. The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under
the conditions specified below:
8 BASIS OF RATINGS
Room air temperature:
8.1 For the purpose of rating, information shall be
provided regarding functions which the unit performs, a) Dry bulb 35OC
namely: b) Wet bulb 24’C

Cooling; Outside air temperature:

Dehumidifying;
Heating, if provided; a) Dry bulb 46’C
Air circulating; and b) Wet bulb 27OC
Exhausting.
Test frequency Rated frequency
8.2 In addition to the above, the following infor- Test voltage 90 percent and 110 percent of
mation may be furnished by the manufacturer as and nameplate rating
when desired:
Manufacturer’s name and address; 9.3 Freeze-Up Test Conditions
Model, size or type;
Net total cooling effect; Freeze-up tests shall be conducted under the conditions
Net dehumidifying effect; specified below:
Net sensible cooling effect;
Total air capacity; Room air temperature:
Exhaust air capacity; a) Dry bulb 21%
Name of refrigerant; b) Wet bulb 16’C
Weight of the refrigerant charged into the
unit: Outside air temperature:
k) Power input of each motor separately; a) Dry bulb 21OC
4 Total power input; 16OC
b) Wet bulb
4 Name plate ratings of each motor;
P) Power input for heating in watts; Test frequency Rated frequency
Heating capacity, if provided;
“r] Fresh air capacity, if provided; and Test voltage Rated voltage
s) Manufacturer’s instructions and requirements
which may affect performance. 9.4 Enclosure Sweat Test Conditions

9 RATING AND TEST CONDITIONS The enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under
the conditions given below:
9.1 Capacity Rating Test Conditions
Rated air temperature:
Theunitary air conditioner shall have nameplate rating
determined by tests conducted at the standard rating a) Dry bulb 27OC
conditions specified below: b) Wet bulb 24’C

Room air temperature: Outside air temperature:

a) Dry bulb 27OC a) Dry bulb 27OC

b) Wet bulb 19oc b) Wet bulb 24OC

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Test ~frequency Rated frequency 10.2 Safety

Test voltage Rated voltage Unitary air conditioners shall meet as far as appli-
cable the requirements of IS 660 : 1963.
9.5 Condensate Disposal Conditions
10.3 Power Factor Test
Condensate disposal shall be conducted under the
same conditions as those specified for enclosure sweat When operating under normal load under the conditions
tests (see 9.4). specified in 9.1 with controls set for maximum cooling
and with ventilating air damper and exhaust damper,
9.6 Air-Flow Measuring Conditions if any, closed, the room air conditioner shall have
overall power factor, measured at 230 volts,
Tests for determining air flow quantities for rating 50 c/s, of not less than 0.85.
purposes should be conducted at standard rating
conditions specified in 9.1, with the refrigeration means 10.4 Maximum Operating Conditions Test
in operation and after condensate equilibrium has
been obtained. 10.4.1 Purpose

9.7 Heating by Heat Pump Capacity Rating Test The purpose of this test is to prove that the air
Conditions conditioner is capable of operating satisfactorily under
maximum operating conditions.
The heating capacity rating shall be conducted under
the conditions given below: 10.4.2 Test Conditions

Room air temperature: The maximum operating conditions test shall be

conducted under the condition specified in 9.2 for
a) Dry bulb 21oc cooling and 9.8 for heating. The units controls should
b) Wet bulb Not specified be set for maximum cooling and all ventilating air
dampers and exhaust air dampers should be closed.
Outside air temperature:
0 10.4.3 Voltage Adjustment
a) Dry bulb
b) Wet bulb lo: Test voltages should be as specified in 9.2. These
voltages should be maintained at the specified
Test voltage Rated voltage percentages under running conditions. The electrical
service supplied to the unit service connection should
Test -frequency Rated frequency
be such t_hat the voltage will not rise more than 3
9.8 Heating by Heat Pump Overload Rating Test percent when the unit is stopped. After the service
has been adjusted to accomplish this result, no
Conditions
subsequent adjustment should be made during either
test.
The maximum operating tests shall be conducted under
the conditions specified below:
10.4.4 Procedure
Room air temperature: The room air conditioner shall be operated continu-
ously for 2 hours after the specified air temperatures
a) Dry bulb 24OC
and equilibrium condensate level have been estab
b) Wet bulb Not specified
lished. All power to the room air conditioner shall
then be cut off for 3 minutes and then restored for
Outside air temperature:
1 hour. During this test no water should be sprinkled
a) Dry bulb 21oc on to the condenser by external means other than
b) Wet bulb 15.5OC what is condensed in the evaporator.

Test voltage 90 percent and 110 percent of 10.4.5 Requirements

name plate rating
10.451 During one entire test, the unitary air
Test frequency Rated frequency conditioner should operate without visible or audible
indication of damage and without tripping.
10 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.4.5.2 The unitary air conditioner fan/blower motor
10.1 Variations Allowed in Performance Test should operate continuously for the first 2 hours of
Readings the test without tripping of the motor overload
The conditions specified for the test shall be average protective devices.
values within the following variations:
10.4.5.3 The motor overload protective device may
a) 22 percent of the standard voltage and trip only during the first 5 minutes after the shut
frequency; and down period of 3 minutes. During the remainder of
that 1 hour test period, no motor overload protective
b) ?OS°C for the specified temperatures. device should trip.
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10.4.5.4 For those~models so designed that resump- the conditions specified in 9.4. The unit controls,
tion of operation does not occur after initial trip within fans, dampers, and grilles shall be set to produce
the first 5 minutes, the unit may remain out of operation the maximum tendency to sweat provided such settings
for not longer than 60 minutes. It should then operate are not contrary to manufacturer’s operating instruc-
continuously for 1 hour. tions.

10.5 Freeze-Up Tests 10.6.3 Procedure

After establishment of the specified temperature
10.5.1 Purpose
conditions, the unit shall be operated continuously
The air blockage test and the drip test shall be for a period of 4 hours.
conducted to determme the ability of the air conditioner
to operate satisfactorily under conditions with the 10.6.4 Requirements
maximum tendency to frost or ice the evaporator.
During the test, no condensed water shall drip, run
10.5.2 Test Conditions or blow off the unit.

Freeze-up test shall be conducted under the condi- 10.7 Condensate Disposal Test
tions given in 9.3. Temperature control and fan speed
at the lowest and all dampers closed to produce the 10.7.1 Purpose
maximum tendency to frost or ice the evaporator,
The purpose of this test is to determine the capa-
provided such settings are not contrary to the
biliEy of the air conditioner to dispose of condensate.
manufacturer’s operating instructions.
10.7.2 Test Conditions
105.3 Air Blockage Test
A condensate disposal test shall be conducted under
1053.1 Procedure the conditions specified in 9.5. The unit, controls,
fans, dampers and grilles shall be set to produce
The test should be continuous, with the unit on the
maximum tendency to sweat, ~provided such settings
cooling cycle for 12 hours after establishment of
are not contrary to the manufacturer’s operating
the specified temperature conditions.
instructions.
10.5.3.2 Requirements NOTE - This test may be conducted concurrently with the
enclosure sweat test (see 9.6).
At the end of 12 hours the accumulation of ice or
frost on the evaporator shall not obstruct the air passing 10.7.3 Procedure
through the evaporator coil.
After establishment of the specified temperature
10.5.4 Drip Test conditions, the room air conditioner shall be started
with its condensate collection pan filled to the
10.5.4.1 Procedure overflowing point, and shall be operated continu-
ously for 4 hours after the condensate level has reached
The unit should be operated for 6 hours with the
equilibrium.
room-side air inlet covered to completely block the
passage of air so as to attempt to achieve complete 10.7.4 Requirements
blockage of the evaporator coil by frost.
During the test, the unitary air conditioner shall have
10.5.4.2 After the 6 hour operating period, the unit the ability to dispose of all condensate and there
should be stopped and the air inlet covering removed shall be no dripping or blowing-off of water from
until the accumulation of ice or frost has melted. the unit such that the building or surroundings may
The unit should then be turned on ~again, with the %ecome wet. This observation should be made after
fans operating at the highest speed, for 5 minutes. equilibrium is reached.

10.5.4.3 Requirements 10.8 Power Consumption Test for Cooling

During the test no ice shall drop from the unit, and
10.8.1 Purpose
no water shall drip or blow off the unit on the room
side. The purpose of the power consumption test is to
determine the power in watts.
10.6 Enclosure Sweat Test
10.6.1 Purpose 10.8.2 Test Conditions

The purpose of this test is to determine the resis- The power measurement shall be determined during
tance to sweating of the air conditioner when operating the capacity rating test under the conditions given
under conditions of high humidity. in 9.1.

10.6.2 Test Conditions 10.8.3 Procedure

An enclosure sweat test shall be conducted under The power measurement shall be the average power

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measurement in watts measured during the capacity 115 percent of the rated energy for heating by heat
rating test (see 10.10 and Annex D). pump.

lOJ3.4 Requirements 10.10 Capacity Rating Test

The power consumption for air conditioners tested 10.10.1 Purpose
under the conditions laid in 9.1 shall not exceed
the values as given in Table 2. The purpose of the capacity rating test is to deter-
mine the magnitude of the following functions:
Table 2 Power Consumption Rating
a) Net total cooling effect;
Rated Cooling Capacity Maximum Power Consumption b) Net dehumidifying effect;
(kcalh) (kw) c) Net sensible cooling effect; and
d) Net total air capacity for cooling.
1 500 1.1
2 250 1.4
3ooo 1.6
10.10.2 Test Conditions
3 750 2.0 Capacity rating test shall be conducted under the
4 500 2.4
conditions specified in 9.1 and within the allowable
6000 3.2
variation given in Table 4. The air conditioner shall
7 500 4.25
9ooo 5.2
be in the condition as normally intended for use.
Filters and grilles where supplied shall be in position.
10.9 Power Consumption Test for Heating by Heat
10.10.2.1 The test should be conducted at the selected
Pump
conditions with no changes in fan speed or system
resistance made to correct the variations from the
10.9.1 Purpose
standard barometric pressure (see 3.1.2).
The purpose OF the power consumption test is to
determine the power in watts. 10.10.3 Variations allowed in capacity test read-
ings shall be as given in Table 3.
10.9.2 Test Conditions
10.10.4 Procedure for Testing Air Conditioner in
The power measurement shall be determined during Calorimeter
the heat pump rating test under the conditions given
in 9.7. This procedure shall be applicable only when the
air conditioner is tested in calorimeter. The air
10.9.3 Procedure conditioner shall be tested in calorimeter complying
with 13. Two simultaneous methods for determining
The power measurement shall be the average power
capacities shall be used. One method shall determine
measurement in watts measured during the heating
capacity on the room side and the other shall determine
pump rating test (see 10.12 and Annex D). the capacity on the outdoor side.
10.9.4 Requirements
(These two simultaneous determinations shall agree
The rate of power consumption for air conditioners within 4 percent of the value obtained on the room
tested under the conditions laid in 9.7 shall not exceed side for the test to be valid).

Table 3 Variations Allowed in Capacity Test Readings

( Clause 10.10.3 )

Reading Variation of Maximum Variation

Arithmetical of Individual 10
Average from Minute Readings
Rating from Rating
Conditions Conditions

All entering air temperature:

a) Dry-bulb 0.3T 0.5T

b) Wet-bulb 0.2T 0.3T

Air temperature surrounding

balanced ambient calorimeter:

a) Dry-bulb 0.5T l.OT

b) Wet-bulb 0.3T OST

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10.10.4.1 Test conditions shall be maintained until 11.1.1 Net Total Cooling Effect on Room Side
equilibrium has been reached, and maintained for
not less than 1 hour before recording data for the The net total cooling effect on the room side, as
tested in -either the calibrated or -balanced ambient
capacity test. The test shall then be run for 1 hour
room type calorimeter (Fig. 2A and 2B) is calcu-
recording data every 10 minutes, giving 7 sets of
lated as follows :
readings.

10.10.4.2 The data to be recorded for this test are

given in Annex D. This Annex shows general
information required, but is not intended to limit where
the data to be obtained. qt, = Net total room cooling effect as deter-
mined on room side compartment (kcal/
Since adequate testing facilities as per calorimeter h)
are not available in the country, the capacity rating 1 (= 0.860 kcal/Wh)
test may be conducted adopting the psychrometric & f Sum of all power input to room side
methods on the evaporator side as described in 4.1(a) compartment
and calculations as given in 5.1.1 of IS 8148 : 1976 h Wl = Enthalpy of water of steam supplied to
employing nozzle method of measuring velocity. This maintain humidity. If no water is intro-
method shall, however, be followed without having duced during the test, hw, is taken at the
any ducting arrangement shown in Fig. 1 of IS 8148: temperature of the water in the humidi-
1976, during temperature measurements. The room fier tank of reconditioning equipment.
discharge air flow shall be measured separately in h w2 = Enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving
accordance with 14 of IS 1391 (Part 1) : 1992. the room side compartment. Since trans-
fer of condensed moisture from room side
10.10.5 Requirements to outdoor side compartment usually takes
place within the air conditioner, with
The capacity of the production unit as determined
on the room side shall be not less than 90 percent consequent difficulty in measuring its
of the name plate rating. temperature, the temperature of the
condensate may be assumed to be at the
10.11 Noise Test measured or estimated wet bulb tempera-
ture of the air leaving the air conditioner.
For noise test, the air conditioner shall be installed w
r
= Water vapour (rate) condensed ~by air
in a noise measuring room shown in Fig. 8. The conditioner. This is measured by recon-
unitary air conditioner shall be operated in the cooling ditioning equipment as the amount of water
condition as given in 9.1. The noise level in the evaporated into -room side compartment
indoor side shall be measured in accordance with to maintain required humidity.
the method described in 15 and shall not exceed 4 = Heat leakage rate into room side com-
1P
the value given in Table 4. partment through separating partition
between room side and outdoor side
Table 4 Noise Level compartments, as determined from cali-
brating test (or may be based on calcu-
Fhted cooling capacity Maximum Noise Level ln dBA
lation in case of balanced ambient room
kcal/h Indoor Side Outdoor Side
type calorimeter); and
4 500 or less 65 68 41, =
Heat leakage rate into room side com-
5 -m or more 68
partment through wall, floor and ceiling
70
(but not including the separating parti-
NOTE - During starting and stopping, there should not be tion) as determined from calibrating test.
any touching noise.
11.1.2 Net Total Cooling Effect on Outdoor Side
10.12 Heat Pump Heating Capacity Test
After installation of the air conditioner in the The net total room cooling effect on the outdoor
calorimeter specified in 13, the operation switches side, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced
and others shall be put in operation under the condition ambient room type calorimeter (see Fig. 3A and 3B)
of heating by heat pump shall be wcrked out with is calculated as follows:
the measuring method and calculating formula defined
in 11. The heating capacity shall include those of q,, = 4, - k, =‘, - k, + (& - &Jw, + q,, + 410
auxiliary electric heater and humidifying theater, if . ..(2)
these are provided.
where
The measured heating capacity shall not beless than = Net total room cooling effect as deter-
4 to
90 percent of the orated heat pump capacity. mined on outdoor side;
11 CALCULATIONS ci, = Heat removed by cooling coil in outdoor
side compartment;
11.1 Capacity Rating k, = 1 (=0.860 kcal/Wh);

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ZEO = Sum of all power input to any equip-
ment, such as reheaters, circulating fans,
Net room dehumidifying effect;
etc, in outdoor side compartment;
2 460 kJ/kg (=588 kcal/kg); and
hw, = Enthalpy of condensed moisture leaving
Water vapour condensed by lair condi-
the room side compartment, as defined
tioner as defined in 11.1.1.
in 11.1.1;
E = Total power input to air conditioner;
hw3 = Enthalpy of condensate removed by air- 11.1.4 Net Room Sensible Cooling Effect
treating coil in outdoor side compartment
The net room sensible cooling effect is calculated
reconditioning equipment taken at the
as follows:
temperature at which the condensate leaves
the compartment;
9% = 9t, - 9d . ..(4)
w
I
= Water vapour condensed by air condi-
tioner, as defined in 11.1.1;
4 = Heat leakage out of outdoor side com- where
1P
partment through separating partition
q, = Net room sensible cooling effect,
between room side and outdoor side
qti taken from equation (1) and
compartments, as determined from cali-
qd taken from equation (3).
brating test (or may be based on calcu-
lation in case of balanced ambient room
11.1.5Net Room Sensible Heat Ratio
type calorimeter). This quantity will be
numerically equal to q used in equa- The net room sensible heat ratio is calculated as
tion (1) (see 11.1.1) o$y if the area of follows:
separating partition exposed to outdoor
side is equal to the area exposed to the
room side compartment; and 4s
SHR = - ...(5)
4 lo Heat leakage out of outdoor side (but not
= %r
including the separating partition), as
determined from the calibrating test.
where
11.1.3 Net Room Dehumidifying Effect
SHR = Net room sensible heat ratio
The net dehumidifying effect is calculated as follows: q, taken from equation (4), and
qti taken from equation (1)
q,, = K, w, . ..(3)

PRESSURE
EQUALIZING
DEVICE

I I\ N I\
I
AIR SAMPLING TUBE

FIG. 2A CALIBRATEDRook TYPE CALORIMETER

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CONTROLLED PRESSURE

OMPARTMENT

/_ AIR SAMPLING TUBE

FIG. 2B BALANCED AMBIENT Rook TYPE CALORIMETER

11.2 Calculation of Heating Capacity by Heat 11.2.2 The Heating Capacity by Heat Pump on
fimP Outdoor Side

11.2.1 The Heating~capacity by Heat Pump on Room The heating capacity by heat pump on the outdoor
Side side as tested in either the calibrated or balanced
ambient room type calorimeter is calculated as follows:
The net heating effect on the room side as tested
in either the calibrated or balanced ambient room qhO = 860 CEho t 860 E (hw, - hwJ We t qlp t q1
type calorimeter is calculated as follows : . ...(7)
clf$ = 4 - 860 ZEhl - (hw, - hw5) wI +
....(6) where
41, + 41,
qho = Net heating capacity calculated on the
where
outdoor side of the calorimeter (k&/h);
qh: Net heating capacity calculated on room
= IZEhO= Total input to the outdoor side of the
side of the calorimeter (kcal/h); calorimeter;
4 = Heat quantity removed by the cooling coil E = Total power input to air conditioner;
of the room side of the calorimeter (kcal/ hw5 = Enthalpy of water or vapour flowing into
h); the outdoor side of the calorimeter (kcal/
XEh, = Total input to room side of the calorime- kg);
ter (kW); hw6 = Enthalpy of condensed water flowing out
hw4 = Enthalpy of water or vapour flowing into of the outdoor side of the calorimeter (kcal/
the room side of the calorimeter (kcal/ kg);
kg); wI = Quantity of water condensed at the con-
h VI.5 = Enthalpy of condensed water flowing out ditioner (kg/h);
of the room side of the calorimeter (kcal/ 4 = Heat leakage through the partition be-
IP
kg); tween room side and outdoor side (kcal/
wI = Quantity of condensed water at cooling h); and
coil (quantity of vapour from humidifier 41 = Heat leakage through the floor, the wall
k@); (exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling
4 = Heat leakage through the partition be- (kcal/h).
1P
tween room side and outdoor side (kcal/
h); and 12 INSTRUMENTS
% =
Heat leakage through the floor, the wall
(exclusive of the partition) and the ceiling 12.1 Temperature Measuring Instruments
(kcal/h).
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12.1.1 Temperature measurements shall be made with 12.2.3 Barometric pressure shall be measured by a
one or more of the following instruments: barometer having scale markings pemlitting read-
ings with an accuracy within 20.1 percent.
a) Mercury-in-glass thermometers,
b) Thermocouples, 12.3 Electrical Instruments
c) Electric resistance thermometers, and
d) Electronic temperature indicator. 12.3.1 Electrical measurements shall be made with
either indicating type or integrating type of instru-
12.1.2 Instrument accuracy shall be within the ments.
following limits:
12.3.2 Instruments used for measuring all electrical
a>Wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures of inputs to the calorimeter compartments shall be
reconditioned air in room side calorimeter accurate to 20.5 percent of the quantity measured.
compartment, ?O.lOC;
12.4 Water Flow Measuring Instruments
b) Water temperatures, outdoor side compart-
ment conditioning coil, +O.l°C. 12.4.1 Volume measurements shall be made with
either of the following instruments having an accuracy
C) All other temperatures, 20.3OC.
of 21.0 percent of the quantity measured:
12.1.3 In no case smallest scale division of the
a) Liquid-quantity meter, measuring either mass
temperature measuring instrument shall exceed the
or volume; and
specified accuracy.
b) Liquid flow rate meter.
12.1.4 Where an instrument accuracy ?O.l”C is
12.4.2 Liquid quantity meter shall employ a tank
specified, the instrument shall be calibrated by
having sufficient capacity to accumulate the flow
comparison with a thermometer certified by a
for at least 2 minutes.
recognized authority.
12.5 Noise Measuring Instrument
12.1.5 In all measurements of wet bulb tempera-
ture, sufficient wetting shall be provided and suf- Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level
ficient time shall be allowed for the state of evaporative meter whose accuracy is +l.O percent of the quantity
equilibrium to be attained. measured. The instrument shall be able to measure
a weighted sound pressure level.
For mercury-in-glass thermometers (not over 6.5 mm
bulb diameter) temperatures shall be read under 12.6 Other Instruments
conditions which ensure a minimum air velocity of
3 m/s. 12.6.1 Time interval measurements should be made
with instruments whose accuracy is 20.2 percent of
12.1.6 Whenever possible, temperature measuring the quantity measured.
instruments used to measure the change in tempera-
ture should be arranged so that they can be readily 12.6.2 Mass measurements should Abe made with
interchanged between inlet and outlet positions to apparatus whose accuracy is 21.0 percent of the
improve accuracy. quantity measured.

12.1.7 Temperature of fluids within conduits should 13 <1AI,OHIMfC’l’ERS

be measured by inserting temperature instruments
13.1 Calorimeter Required for Testing Unitury Air
directly within the fluid or within a well inserted
Conditioners
into the fluid. If a glass thermometer is to be inserted
directly into the fluid, it shall be calibrated for the Air conditioners shall be tested for cooling capacity
effect of pressure. in a room calorimeter of either the calibrated or
balanced ambient type as described in 13.3 and 13.4.
12.1.8 Temperature measuring instruments should be
adequately shielded from radiation from any adja- 13.2 Calorimeters - General
cent heat sources.
13.2.1 The calorimeter provides a method for de-
12.2 Pressure Measuring Instruments termining cooling capacity simultaneously on both
the room side and the outdoor side. The room side
12.2.1 Accuracy of pressure measuring instruments, capacity determination is made by balancing the
not including barometers should permit measurements cooling and dehumidifying effects with measured heat
within tl N/m* (0.01 m bar) (0.1 mm H,O). and water inputs. The outdoor side capacity provides
a confiiming test of the cooling and dehumidifying
12.2.2 In no case the smallest scale division of the effect by balancing the -heat and water rejection on
pressu~re measuring instrument shall exceed the the condenser side with a measured amount of cooling
specified accuracy. medium.

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13.2.2 The two calorimeters compartments, room side The manometer pressure pick-up tubes shall be so
and outdoor side, are separated by an insulated partition located as to be affected by air discharged from the
having an opening into which the room air condi- air conditioner on test or by the exhaust from the
tioner is mounted. The air conditioner shall be installed pressure equalizing device. The fan or blower which
using supporting members and filler pieces in a manner exhaust air from the discharge chamber shall permit
similar to a normal installation. No effort shall be variation of its air flow by suitable means, such as
made to seal the internal construction of the air a variable speed drive, or a damper as shown in
conditioner to prevent airleakage from the condenser
side to the evaporator side or vice versa. No
connections or alterations shall be made to the air
conditioner which might in any way alter its normal
operation.
h
13.23 A pressure equalizing device shall be pro-
vided in the partition between the room side and
the outdoor side compartments to maintain a bal-
anced pressure between these compartments and also
to permit measurement of leakage, exhaust and
2Dmin -- - -- D
ventilation air. This device consists of one or more
nozzles of the type shown in Fig. 3, a discharge
chamber equipped with an exhaust fan and manome- I I
ters for measuring compartment and air flow pressures.
A suggested arrangement of components is shown
in Fig. 4.

Sincethe air flow from one compartment to the other

may be in either direction, two such devices mounted
in opposite direction, or a reversing device shall be
used. FIG. 3 AIR FLOWMEASUREMENT
NOZZLE

PRESSURE PICK-UP TUBES

COMPARTMENT

ARGE CHAMBER

FIG. 4 PREWJRE
EQUALIZING
DEVICE
IS 1391( Part 1) : 1992
Fig. 4. The exhaust from this fan or blower shall 13.2.6 Remote reading thermometers, instruments,
be such that it will not affect the inlet air to the or air sampling tubes shall be used to measure the
air conditioner on test. specified wet bulb and dry bulb temperature in both
calarimeter compartments. Air sampling shall comply
The equalizing device shall be adjusted during
with 12.1.5. The air sampling tube may be brought
calorimeter tests or air flow measurements, so that
outside of the calorimeter walls for ease in reading
the static pressure difference between the room side
the thermometers, but should be sealed and insulated
and outdoor side compartments is not greater than
to avoid air leakage and heat leakage. The sampling
1.5 N/m2 or 0.015 mbar or 0.153 mm H,O. The
tube fans and fan motors shall be installed com-
construction details and calculations are specified
pletely within the calorimeter compartments and their
in 14.
electrical input included in the load measurement.
13.2.4 The size of the calorimeter shall be sufficient The fan motor shall be located so that its heat will
to avoid any restriction to intake or discharge openings not cause stratification of the air passing into the
of the air conditioner. Perforated plates air conditioner. The fan should draw the air over
or other suitable grilles shall be provided at the thermometers and return the air to the same
the discharge opening from the reconditioning compartment in a manner that will not affect air
equipment to avoid face velocities exceeding 0.5 temperature measurements or inlet or discharge air
m/s. Sufficient space shall be allowed in front of flow of the air conditioner.
any inlet or discharge grilles of the air conditioner
to avoid interference with air flow. Minimum distance 13.2.7 It is recognised that in both the room side
from the air conditioner to side walls or ceiling and outdoor side compartments, temperature gradi-
of the compartments should be 1 m except for ents and air flow patterns result from the interaction
the back of a console type room air conditioner of the reconditioning equipment and the room air
which should be in normal relation to the wall. The conditioner being tested. Therefore, the resultant
suggested dimensions for the calorimeter are given conditions are peculiar to and depend upon a given
below : combination of compartment size, arrangement and

Maximum Rated Cooling Suggested Minimum Inside Dimensions

Capacity of Unit of Each Room of Calorimeter

Width Height Depth

kcal/h(W *) m m m

2 500 (3 000) 2.4 2.1 1.8

5 000 (6 000) 2.4 2.1 2.4
7500 (9000) 2.7 2.4 3.0

*Figures given in bracket are rounded off values.

13.2.5 Each compartment shall be provided with size of reconditioning equipment, and the air
reconditioning equipment to maintain specified air conditioners air discharge characteristics.
flow and prescribed conditions. Reconditioning
equipment for the room side compartment shall consist Accordingly, no single location for the measurement
of heaters to supply sensible heat and a ~humidifier of dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures may be specified
to supply moisture. The energy supply may be electric, which will be acceptable for all combinations of
steam or any other source that can be controlled calorimeter facilities and room air conditioners which
and measured. Reconditioning equipment for the may be tested.
~outdoor side compartment shall provide cooling and
dehumidification. A cooling coil equipped with by- It is intended that the specified test temperatures
pass dampers to control the dry bulb temperature surrounding the unit being tested shall simulate as
and supplied with a variable temperature water or nearly as possible a normal installation of such a
variable water quantity to control the wet bulb unit operating at ambient conditions identical with
temperature may be used. If desired, dehumidifying these specified test temperatures.
apparatus of reheating’apparatus or both may be used
in combination with the cooling coil. Recondition- The point of measurement of specified test tempera-
ing equipment for both compartments shall be provided tures, both wet bulb and dry bulb, shall be such
with fans of sufficient capacity to overcome the that the following conditions are fulfilled:
resistance of the reconditioning equipment and circulate a) The measured temperatures shall be the
not less than two times the quantity of air discharged representative of the temperature surround-
by the air conditioner to the room side or to the ing the unit, and simulate the conditions
outdoor side as the case may be. In no case shall encountered in an actual application for both
the reconditioning equipment discharge less than one room and outdoor sides as indicated above,
compartment air change per minute. and

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b) At the point of measurement, the tempera- 13.3.4 For the outdoor side compartment -equipped
ture of air shall not be affected by air with means for cooling, an alternate means of
discharged from the test unit. This makes calibration may be to cool the compartment to
it mandatory that the temperatures are temperature at least ll°C below the ambient
measured upstream of any recirculation temperature (on six sides) and carry out a similar
produced by the test unit. analysis.

NOTES 13.4 Balanced Ambient Room Type Calorimeter

1 If the conditionsof air movement and air flow patterns in
the calorimeter compartment are favourable, the temperature 13.4.1 The balanced ambient room type calorime-
may be measured at the outlet of the reconditioning equip- ter similar to that shown in Fig. 2B is based on
ment. the principle of maintaining the dry bulb tempera-
2 It has been established that the unit being tested does not tures surrounding the particular compartment equal
produce any by-passed air from discharge to intake opening, to the dry-bulb temperatures maintained within that
the specified temperatures may be measured immediately compartment.
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. If the ambient wet bulb temperature is also main-
tained equal to that within the compartment, the
13.2.8 Interior surfaces of the calorimeter compart- vapour-proofing provisions of 13.2.8 are not required.
ments shall be of non-porous material with all joints
sealed against air and moisture leakage, Access doors 13.4.2 The floor, ceiling and walls of the calorime-
shall be tightly sealed against air and moisture leakage ter compartments shall be spaced a sufficient distance
by use of gaskets or other suitable means. away from the floor, ceiling and walls of the controlled
areas in which the compartments are located in order
13.3 Calibrated Room Type Calorimeter to provide uniform air temperature in the interven-
ing space. It is recommended that this distance be
13.3.1 Calibrated room type calorimeter is shown at least 300 mm. Means shall be provided to circulate
in Fig. 2A. Bach calorimeter, including the sepa- the air within the surrounding space to prevent
rating partition, shall be insulated to prevent heat stratification.
leakage (including radiation) in excess of 5 percent
of the air conditioner capacity. It is recommended 13.4.3 Heat leakage through the separating partition
that an air space permitting free circulation may be shall be introduced into the heat balance calculation
provided under the calorimeter floor. and may be calibrated in accordance with 13.3 or
may be calculated.
13.3.2 Heat leakage may be determined in either
the room side or outdoor side compartments by the 13.4.4 It is recommended that the floor, ceiling and
following method: walls of the calorimeter compartments be insulated
so as to limit heat leakage (including radiation) to
“All openings shall be closed. Either compartment not more than 10 percent of the air conditioner
may be heated by electric heaters to a temperature capacity, with a li°C temperature difference or 300
of at least ll°C above the surrounding ambient W (250 kcal/h) for the same temperature difference,
temperature. The ambient should bc maintained at whichever is greater, as tested using the procedure
a constant temperature + l°C outside all six enveloping given in 13.3.2.
surfaces of the compartment including the separat-
ing partition. If the construction of the partition is 14 AIR EEOW MEASUREMENT
identical with that of the other walls, the heat leakage
through the partition may be determined on a 14.1 Air Flow Determination
proportional area basis”.
14.1.1 The following air quantities may be meas-
13.3.3 For calibrating the heat leakage through the ured using the apparatus described in 14.2 and 14.3
separating partition, the following procedure may be and testing procedure specified in 14.4 and 14.5 :
used:
a) Room discharge air flow;
“A test is carried out as described in 13.3.2. Then b) Exhaust air flow;
the temperature of the adjoining area on the other c) Fresh air flow if room air conditioner is
side of the separating partition may be raised~to equal -equipped to provide same; and
the temperature in the heated compartment thus d) Leakage air flow when tested with calorime-
eliminating heat leakage through the partition, awhile ter.
the ll°C differential is maintained between the heated
compartment and the ambient surrounding the other 14.1.2 Air flow quantities are determined as mass
five enveloping surfaces. The difference in heat flow rates. If air flow quantities are to be expressed
between the first test and the second test will permit for rating purposes in volume flow rates, such ratings
determination of the leakage through the partition should state the conditions (pressure, temperature and
alone”. humidity) at which the specific volume is determined.

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14.2 Nozzles This nomograph is the solution of the following
equations:
14.2.1 Nozzles shall be constructed in accordance
with Fig. 3 and installed in accordance with the pro- C, = fTRJ + R C-
VDu
visions of 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5. CL
where
14.2.2 Nozzle discharge coefficients for the construc-
tion shown in Fig. 3 may be determined by use of c, = discharge coefficient
alignment chart (see Fig. 5). Reynolds number
“v f
W)
14.2.3 Nozzles may also be constructed in accordance (7
-= W)
with appropriate Indian Standards provided they can
be used in the apparatus shown in Fig. 4 and 6, ; = nozzle ~diameter
and result in equivalent accuracy. v = velocity
t = dry bulb temperature
14.3 Apparatus for Room Discharge Air Flow Meas- = density
urements ; = velocity pressure
c1 = viscosity
14.3.1 Recirculated air flow measurements shall
be made with apparatus similar to that shown in Instructions:
Fig. 3, 4 and 6.
Enter graph using diameter and temperature scales
143.2 One or more nozzles constructed in accor- to obtain point on index (X) scale. Use index and
dance with Fig. 3 shall be fitted into one ~wall of pressure scale to obtain Reynolds number and discharge
the receiving chamber, discharging into the discharge coefficient.
chamber, and should be of such a size that the throat
velocity is not less than l5 m/s. Centre distances 14.3.3 To establish to a zero static pressure, with
between nozzles in use should not be less than three respect to the test room, at the discharge of the room
throat diameters, and the distance from the centre air conditioner in the receiving chamber, a manome-
of any nozzle to any of the four adjacent side walls ter should have one side connected to one or more
should be not less than 1.5 throat diameters. If the static pressure connections located flush with the inner
nozzles are of different diameters, the distance between wall of the receiving chamber.
axes shall be based upon the average diameter. Size
and arrangement of the receiving chamber shall be 14.3.4 Size and arrangement of the discharge cham-
sufficient to provide uniform approach velocity to ber shall be such that the ~distance from the centre
the nozzle(s) or have suitable diffusion baffle to of any nozzle to the adjacent side wall is not less
accomplish this purpose. Nozzles so installed may than 1.5 throat diameters and not less than five throat
be considered to have a negligible correction for diameters to the next construction unless suitable
approach velocity. diffusion baffles are used.

‘\ 0
‘.
-.
‘\ 10
INDEX . . ..
-60L SCALE w
-LO 30
-30 -
LO
- 20
50
2-
60
- 10
“C
DlLICMmETEl BULB
SCALE TEMPERATURE
DISCHAR E
COEFFICI NT

FIG.5 DETERMINATION
OFNOZZLEDISCHARGE
COEFFICIENT

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143.5 An exhaust fan shall be connected to the 14.4.5 Air mass flow rate and air volume flow rate
discharge chamber to overcome the resistance of through a single nozzle shall be determined as follow:
chamber, nozzle(s) and diffusion baffles.

14.3.6 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 discharge
chamber. Static pressure connections should be located P \ltk/
so as not to be affected by air flow. If desired, the
velocity head of the air stream leaving the nozzle(s) where
may be measured by a pitot tube, but, when more Mass flow rate
than one nozzle(s) are in use, the pitot tube reading 2: Vohrme flow rate
shall be determined for each nozzle. Temperature KJ = 1.41 for international system (SI) units
readings at the nozzle(s) should be used only for
and 15950 for metric technical units :
determining air density. c, = Nozzle coefficient (see 14.2)
A = Nozzle area ( )
14.4 Room Discharge Air Flow Measurement h = Static pressure 3 ifference across nozzle
P
or velocity pressure of nozzle throat, the
14.4.1 Room discharge hair flow should be measured
approach velocity being considered
with apparatus similar to that illustrated in Fig. 6.
negligible
14.4.2 The outlet or outlets of the room air con- v’, = Specific volume of humid air at nozzle
ditioner should be connected to the receiving chamber inlet
by adapter ducting of negligible air resistance. PO = Standard barometric pressure = 1.013 25
bar (760 mm Hg)
14.4.3 The exhaust fan should be adjusted to give P = Barometric pressure at nozzle inlet,
zero static pressure at the discharge of the unitary k = Specific humidity at nozzle inlet, and
air conditioner in the receiving chamber. V = Specific volume of humid air at dry bulb
”

14.4.4 The following readings shall be taken: and wet bulb temperature conditions
existing at nozzle inlet but at standard
a) Barometric pressure. barometric pressure
b) Nozzle dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures,
NOTE - Where the barometric pressure deviates from the
and standard barometric pressure by not more than 0.03 bar (22.5
c) Nozzle velocity pressure. mm Hg), w’, may, for simplicity, be considered equal to vn.

ADAPTER-DUCT NOZZCE VELOCITY

y%%F$y%FER

AIR VELOCITY, mox

L6mlmin

FIG. 6 Ata FLOW MEASURING APPARATUS

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14.4.6 Air flow through multiple nozzle shall be
calculated in accordance with 14.4.5 except the total 7

flow rate will be the sum of the Q, for each nozzle

used.

14.5 Exhaust and Fresh Air Flow Measurements

14.5.1 Exhaust and fresh air flow should be measured

by apparatus similar to that illustrated in Fig. 4 or
by using anemometer with the cooling means and
the heating means, if any, inoperative. \\\\\\\\\\\\‘\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’
NOTE - Anemometer calibrated by nozzle method within SIDE VIEW OF NOISE MEASURING ROOM
f 5 percent variation.

14.5.2 With the equalizing device adjusted for a

OUTDOOR SIDE
maximum static pressure differential between room
side and outdoor side compartment of 1 N/m2;
0.01 m bar (0.1 mm I$O) the following readings
should be taken:
a) Barometric pressure,
b) Nozzle dry bulb temperatures, and lm
c) Nozzle velocity pressure.

14.53 Air flow values shall be calculated in accor-

dance w~ith 14.45.
PLAN OF NOISE MEASURING ROOM
15 NOISE TEST
FIG.7 NOISETESTROOM
15.1 Noise Measuring Room
The noise measuring room shall be anechoic room acteristics of the units and components and shall be
complying with the following: carried out by a recognized testing authority who
a) Background noise should be less than the may be the manufacturer if approved by the pur-
measured value by at least 11 dBA. chaser. Once a room air conditioner has undergone
type tests, any minor or essential ~alterations which
b) Distance between the wall and microphone the manufacturer intends to make shall be reported
to be such that the effect of sound reflected to the testing authority laid down in this standard
from the wall can be neglidble. (see 16.4).

15.2 Noise Measuring Method 16.1.3 Acceptance Tests

The room air conditioner shall be mounted firmly If the purchaser desired any of the production
and the microphone shall be located indoor size at routine tests to be repeated at the time of purchase,
the position shown in Fig. 7. The sound level in then where agreed to between the purchaser and
A-scale shall be measured using sound level meter. the manufacturer, the tests may be carried out
at the manufacturer’s works; alternatively, the
16 TESTS test may be repeated at the place specified by
the purchaser provided that all the arrangements
16.1 Classification of Tests for tests are made by the purchaser at the specified
Test shall be classified into the following three groups: place.

a) Production routine tests, 16.2 Samples For Tests

b) Type tests, and
c) Acceptance tests. 16.2.1 Type Tests
Two room air conditioners of each size be sent along
16.1.1 Production Routine Tests with manufacturer’s detailed specifications to the
These shall consist of routine tests that would be recognised testing authority for the purpose of type
conducted on each and every unit after completion tests. The samples shall be picked up at random from
at the manufacturer’s works (see 16.3). stock or routine factory production.

16.1.2 Type Tests 16.2.2 Acceptance Tests

These tests shall consist of the tests that would be The number of samples shall be agreed upon between
necessary to check up the performance and char- the manufacturer and the purchaser.

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16.3 Production Routine Tests 16.4 Type Tests

16.3.1 General Running Test Besides all the production routine tests outlined
in 16.3, the type tests shall comprise the following:
Each unit shall be given a run to ensure vibration
Capacity rating test specified in 10.10;
free and thorough running of mechanical parts.
Room discharge air flow rating test in
16.3.2 Pressure Test or Leakage Test accordance with the procedure given in 14.4
and under conditions in 7.1.5;
No part of the assembly under test shall show signs 4 Exhaust air quantity rating test in accordance
of refrigerant leakage under normal working pres- with the procedure given in 14.5 and under
sure when tested with a leak detector. This shall conditions specified in 7.1.6;
be in addition to the manufacturer’s production test 4 Fresh air quantity, if provided, rating test
on each unit at the appropriate pressure correspond- in accordance with the procedure given in
ing to the refrigerant used. 14.5;
e) Power factor test specified in 10.3;
16.33 Insulation Resistance Test f) Maximum operating conditions test specified
in 10.4;
The insulation resistance between all electric cir- g> Freeze up test specified in 10.5;
cuits and the metal parts when measured at normal h) Enclosure sweat test as specified in 10.6;
room temperature with a voltage of not less than 8 Condensate disposal test as specified in 10.7;
500 V dc shall not be less than one megohm. and
k) Power consumption test as specified in 10.8
16.34 High Voltage Test and 10.9. -

The electrical insulation of all circuits shall be such 16.4.1 The type test report shall also contain the
as to withstand a test pressure of 1000 Vrms applied plate particulars of the room air conditioners for the
for not less than 2 seconds between circuits and purposes of identification.
accessible metal parts at normal room temperature.
17 MANUFACTURER’S GIJARANTEE
The test voltage shall be alternating approximately
17.1 The manufacturer shall give a guarantee for
sine wave form and of any convenient frequency
between 25 to 100 c/s. the soundness of construction and performance of
the air conditioner, and shall be responsible for putting
right any manufacturing defects free of charge for
16.3.5 Performance Test a period of twelve months right from the date of
Measurements shall be made of the following under sale to the original purchaser or date of inspection
the prevailing ambient conditions and the ~perform- of approval in the case of Government or Semi-
ante figures from (a) to (e) shall be compared with Government Institutions. Such repairs or replacements
the unit which has already passed the type test: of defective parts shall be carried out at manufac-
turer’s works or his authorised agent at site or at
a) Dry bulb temperature of return air, service shop.
b) Dry bulb temperature of the supply air, 18 MARKING
c) Voltage,
d) Current consumption, and 18.1 The unitary air conditioner shall have the
e) Total power consumption. following information marked on a name plate in
a permanent and legible mamrer in a location where
16.3.5.1 Permissible variations from the fype tested it is accessible and visible:
unit a) Name and address of the manufacturer;
Temperature ? 1% b) Type or ~model number and serial number
Electrical requirements + 5 percent of the unit;
c) Name and quantity of refrigerant charge;
NOTE - Instruments accuracy shall be as follows:
d) Rated voltage, phase and rated frequency;
Temperature + 0.2OC e) Nominal cooling capacity at rated condition;
Electrical meters Class 1 f) Power consumption at rated conditions; and
g) Nominal current at rated conditions.
16.3.6 Leakage Current Test 18.2 Standard Marking
The leakage current shall not exceed 3.5 mA when Details available with the Bureau of Indian Stan-
tested as per IS 302-l(1979). dards.

16.3.7 Earthing Resistance Test 19 PRECAUTIONS

The earthing resistance of an air conditioner 19.1 Precautions to install and to run the room air
shall not exceed 0.1 ohms when tested as per conditioner shall be written on the main body and/
IS 302-l (1979). or in the Instruction Manual.
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ANNEX A
( Foreword )
BASIC UNITS OF MEASUREMENT AND THEIR SYMBOLS
$1 Quantity International System Metric Units
(0. (SI) Units

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 m3ih

2 Air specific humidity kilogram per kilogram kg/kg kilogram per kilogram kg/kg
3 Air specific volume cubic metre per m3kg Cubic metre per m3/kg
kilogram kilogram

4 Air static pressure newton per square metre N/m2 millimetre of water
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 Barometric pressure newton per square metre N/m2 bar millibar bar
millimetre of mba r
mercury (torr) mm Hg

9 Cooling effect watt W *kilocalorie per hour k&/h

10 Dehumidifying effect watt W *kilocalorie per hour k&/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 enth rlpy joule per kilogram JM kilocalorie per kcal/kg

kilogram

15 Rotating speed radian per second rad/s turn per second tr/s
turn per minute trlmin

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 mmm metre ~millimetre m mm

19 Temperature kelvin K degree Celsius OC

Interval of temperature kelvin K degree Celsius OC

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

*kilocalorie 15OC = 4.185 5 kJ.

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 IS 1391( Part 1) : 1992

ANNEX B
( Clause 2 )

LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

196 : 1966 Atmospheric conditions for testing 996 : 1979 Single-phase small ac and universal
302-l (1979) Safety of household and similar electric motors (second revision)
electrical appliances : Part 1 8148 : 1976 Packaged air conditioners
General requirements (fifth 10617 Hermetic compressors : Part 1 High
revision) (Part 1) : 1983 temperature application group
660 : 1963 Safety code for mechanical 10773 : 1983 Copper tubes for refrigeration
refrigeration purposes
694 : 1977 PVC insulated cables for working 11338 : 1985 Thermostats for use in refrigerators,
voltages up to and including 1 100 air conditioners, water coolers and
volts (second revision) beverage coolers

ANNEX C
( Clause 7.1.2.2 )

RATING CONDITIONS FOR UNITS INTENDED FOR EXPORT

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

CONDITIONS
C-2.1 The maximum operating test conditions shall
be as follows :
C-l.1 The test conditions for the cooling capacity
shall be as follows: Test Conditions

Test Condition
6
‘A B’ 4 Room air temperature
1) Dry bulb 32OC 32OC
a) Room air temperature 2) Wet bulb 23OC 23OC
1) Dry bulb 27OC 29OC b) Outside air temperature
2) Wet bulb 19oc 19oc 1) Dry bulb 43oc 52oc
2) Wet bulb 26OC 31oc
b) Outside air temperature 4 Test frequency Rated frequency

1) Dry bulb 3S°C 46OC 4 Test voltage 1) 90 percent and 110

percent units with single
2) Wet bulb 24OC 24OC
name plate rating

c) Test frequency Rated frequency* 2) 95 percent of minimum

voltage and 110 percent of
maximum voltage for units
d) Test voltage Rated voltaget with dual nameplate

*Units with dual rated frequencies should be tested at each frequency.

tUnits having dual rated voltages should be tested at the higher voltage.

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ANNEX D
( Clauses 10.8.3, 10.9.3 and 10.10.4.2 )

DATA TO BE RECORDED FOR COOLING CAPACITY TESTS

The following data shall be recorded for cooling capacity tests:

1. Date;

2. Observers;

3. Barometric pressure;

4. Applied voltage for each test unit motor;

5. Frequency of applied voltage for each test unit, motor;

6. Total power input to unit, -except if more than one external power connection is provided on unit,
record input to each connection separately;
7. Total current input to unit;
8. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of air (room side calorimeter compartment) (see 13.2.7);
9. Control dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of air (outdoor side calorimeter compartment) (see 13.2.7);

10. Average air temperature outside the calorimeter (calibrated room type) (see Fig. 2A);

11. Total power input to room side and outdoor side compartment;

12. Water quantity evaporated in humidifier;

13. Temperature -of humidifier water entering room side compartment or in humidifier tank;

14. Cooling water flow rate through outdoor side compartment heat rejection coil;

1.5. Temperature of cooling water entering outdoor side compartment for heat rejection coil;

16. Temperature of cooling water leaving outdoor side compartment from beat rejection coil;

17. Water condensed in outdoor-side compartment;

18. Temperature of condensed water leaving outdoor side compartment;

19. Volume of air flow through measuring nozzle of separating partition flow meter; and

20. Static air pressure difference across separating partition calorimeter compartments.

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I Standard Mark

The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian
Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Standard Mark on
products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced
to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well defined system of inspection,
testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the
producer. Standard marked products are also continuously checked by BIS for conformity
to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the
use of the Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturersor producers may be obtained
from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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