ASHRAE 116 10:2010 Edition
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ASHRAE Standard 116-2010 Methods of Testing for Rating Seasonal Efficiency of Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASHRAE | 2010 | 50 |
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4 | FOREWORD FOREWORD 1. PURPOSE 1. PURPOSE 2. SCOPE 2. SCOPE 2.1 This standard covers electrically driven, air-cooled air conditioners and heat pumps used in residential applications with cooling capacity of 65,000 Btu/h and less or, in the case of heating-only heat pumps, heating capacity of 65,000 Btu/h and … 2.1 This standard covers electrically driven, air-cooled air conditioners and heat pumps used in residential applications with cooling capacity of 65,000 Btu/h and less or, in the case of heating-only heat pumps, heating capacity of 65,000 Btu/h and … 2.2 The methods of test in this standard are broadly applicable, but this standard provides cooling and heating hours in temperature bins for only the contiguous states of the continental USA. 2.2 The methods of test in this standard are broadly applicable, but this standard provides cooling and heating hours in temperature bins for only the contiguous states of the continental USA. 2.3 This standard includes test methods for steady-state, cyclic, and part-load performance and methods for establishing seasonal performance. Equipment with single-speed, multiple-speed, variable-speed, unloading, or multiple compressors for ducted … 2.3 This standard includes test methods for steady-state, cyclic, and part-load performance and methods for establishing seasonal performance. Equipment with single-speed, multiple-speed, variable-speed, unloading, or multiple compressors for ducted … 2.4 This standard does not apply to room air conditioners. See ASHRAE Standards 16 and 58 in Appendix B, Bibliography. 2.4 This standard does not apply to room air conditioners. See ASHRAE Standards 16 and 58 in Appendix B, Bibliography. 3. DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE 3. DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE |
5 | 4. CLASSIFICATIONS 4. CLASSIFICATIONS 5. INSTRUMENTS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS 5. INSTRUMENTS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS 5.1 Temperature-Measuring Instruments 5.1 Temperature-Measuring Instruments |
7 | 5.2 Refrigerant Pressure-Measuring Instruments 5.2 Refrigerant Pressure-Measuring Instruments 5.3 Airflow and Static Pressure Measurements 5.3 Airflow and Static Pressure Measurements 5.4 Electrical Instruments 5.4 Electrical Instruments 5.5 Volatile Refrigerant Flow Measurement 5.5 Volatile Refrigerant Flow Measurement 5.6 Speed-Measuring Instruments 5.6 Speed-Measuring Instruments |
12 | 5.7 Time Measurements 5.7 Time Measurements 6. APPARATUS 6. APPARATUS 6.1 Test Apparatus 6.1 Test Apparatus 6.2 Test Method Arrangements 6.2 Test Method Arrangements 6.3 Artificial Loads. Artificial loads may be needed during cyclic tests in order to meet the required air temperature conditions. It is suggested that an electric resistance heater having a heating capacity approximately equal to the sensible capaci… 6.3 Artificial Loads. Artificial loads may be needed during cyclic tests in order to meet the required air temperature conditions. It is suggested that an electric resistance heater having a heating capacity approximately equal to the sensible capaci… 6.4 Outdoor Equipment Cycling. The outdoor air-moving equipment (on the condenser side) shall cycle on and off when the compressor cycles on and off unless controls supplied with the product preclude this. 6.4 Outdoor Equipment Cycling. The outdoor air-moving equipment (on the condenser side) shall cycle on and off when the compressor cycles on and off unless controls supplied with the product preclude this. 6.5 Other Air-Handling Means. Other means of handling the air leaving the airflow-measuring device and of supplying air at the proper conditions to the equipment inlet may be employed provided they do not interfere with the prescribed means of airflo… 6.5 Other Air-Handling Means. Other means of handling the air leaving the airflow-measuring device and of supplying air at the proper conditions to the equipment inlet may be employed provided they do not interfere with the prescribed means of airflo… |
13 | 6.6 Air Flow Measurement. The airflow rate shall be measured using the apparatus described in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.2, “Nozzle Airflow Measuring Apparatus,” and Section 6.3, “Nozzles.” 6.6 Air Flow Measurement. The airflow rate shall be measured using the apparatus described in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.2, “Nozzle Airflow Measuring Apparatus,” and Section 6.3, “Nozzles.” 6.7 Air Flow Calculations. The airflow rate shall be calculated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.3. 6.7 Air Flow Calculations. The airflow rate shall be calculated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.3. 6.8 Units with Fan and Single Outlet. For units with a fan and single outlet, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.2, “Units with Fans and a Single Outlet.” 6.8 Units with Fan and Single Outlet. For units with a fan and single outlet, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.2, “Units with Fans and a Single Outlet.” 6.9 Units with Fans and Multiple Outlets or Indoor Coils. For units with multiple discharge-outlet duct connections or multiple indoor coils, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.3, “Units with Fans and Multiple Outlets, and/or Multi-Evap… 6.9 Units with Fans and Multiple Outlets or Indoor Coils. For units with multiple discharge-outlet duct connections or multiple indoor coils, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.3, “Units with Fans and Multiple Outlets, and/or Multi-Evap… 6.10 Units without Fans. For air conditioner coil sections that do not incorporate a fan, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.4, “Units Without a Fan.” 6.10 Units without Fans. For air conditioner coil sections that do not incorporate a fan, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.4, “Units Without a Fan.” 6.11 General Requirements. For general requirements, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.1, “General.” 6.11 General Requirements. For general requirements, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 6.4.1, “General.” 6.12 Test Room Requirements. For test room requirements, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 8.1, “Test Room Requirements.” 6.12 Test Room Requirements. For test room requirements, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 8.1, “Test Room Requirements.” 6.13 Equipment Installation. For equipment installation, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 8.2, “Equipment Installation.” 6.13 Equipment Installation. For equipment installation, refer to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37,2 Section 8.2, “Equipment Installation.” 7. METHODS OF TEST 7. METHODS OF TEST 7.1 General. This section of the standard covers applicable test methods through the point in time when the product to be tested is set up in the test space, connected to the test apparatus, fully instrumented, and is ready for test. 7.1 General. This section of the standard covers applicable test methods through the point in time when the product to be tested is set up in the test space, connected to the test apparatus, fully instrumented, and is ready for test. 7.2 Applicability of Methods 7.2 Applicability of Methods 7.3 Capacity Measurements 7.3 Capacity Measurements |
15 | 7.4 Air Enthalpy Method—Indoor Side (Primary Method) 7.4 Air Enthalpy Method—Indoor Side (Primary Method) 7.5 Additional Requirements for Air Enthalpy Method—Outdoor Side 7.5 Additional Requirements for Air Enthalpy Method—Outdoor Side |
16 | 7.6 Compressor Calibration Method 7.6 Compressor Calibration Method 7.7 Refrigerant Enthalpy Flow Method 7.7 Refrigerant Enthalpy Flow Method |
17 | 8. TEST PROCEDURE 8. TEST PROCEDURE 8.1 General 8.1 General 8.2 Test Procedure for Applicable Test Method(s) 8.2 Test Procedure for Applicable Test Method(s) |
20 | 8.3 Test Requirements. The results of a capacity test shall express quantitatively the effects produced upon indoor air by the equipment tested for given test conditions. The capacity test results shall include any of the following quantities as appl… 8.3 Test Requirements. The results of a capacity test shall express quantitatively the effects produced upon indoor air by the equipment tested for given test conditions. The capacity test results shall include any of the following quantities as appl… 8.4 Data to be Recorded. The items in the list shown in Table 7 shall be the data to be recorded during a test. Items indicated by an “x” in the test method columns, or their equivalent, are required when that test method is employed. 8.4 Data to be Recorded. The items in the list shown in Table 7 shall be the data to be recorded during a test. Items indicated by an “x” in the test method columns, or their equivalent, are required when that test method is employed. 9. DATA ANALYSIS 9. DATA ANALYSIS 9.1 General 9.1 General 9.2 Air Enthalpy Method—Indoor 9.2 Air Enthalpy Method—Indoor |
22 | 9.3 Air Enthalpy Method—Outdoor 9.3 Air Enthalpy Method—Outdoor 9.4 Compressor Calibration Method 9.4 Compressor Calibration Method 9.5 Refrigerant Enthalpy Flow Method 9.5 Refrigerant Enthalpy Flow Method |
23 | 10. CALCULATION FOR SEASONAL EFFICIENCY RATIOS 10. CALCULATION FOR SEASONAL EFFICIENCY RATIOS 10.1 Cooling Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Ratio (SEER) 10.1 Cooling Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Ratio (SEER) |
27 | 10.2 Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, HSPF 10.2 Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, HSPF |
35 | 10.3 Calculation Summaries 10.3 Calculation Summaries |
37 | 11. REFERENCES 11. REFERENCES |
38 | APPENDIX A EXAMPLE BIN CALCULATIONS APPENDIX A EXAMPLE BIN CALCULATIONS |
48 | APPENDIX B: BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX B: BIBLIOGRAPHY B1 Data Sources B1 Data Sources B2 Related Standards B2 Related Standards |