IS 16590 : 2017 Water cooled Chilling Packages Using the Vapour Compression Cycle - Specification

ICS 97.130.20                          MED 03

Reaffirmed 2022

1. Scope

1.1 This standard covers the general requirements, method of test for the measurement of performance and energy efficiency of water cooled chilling units covering all types and sizes for rated voltage up to and including 250 V, 50 Hz, for single phase and up to and including 11 kV, 50 Hz for three phase power supply.

1.2 All tests mentioned in this standard are type tests.

1.3 This standard covers full load and part load ratings test methods.

1.4 This standard does not cover the test method for,

a) packages with condensing unit provided with heat reclaim;

b) systems with remote condensing unit;

c) systems with evaporative cooled condenser;

d) condenser less chillers; and

e) heat pumps