IS 16590 : 2023 Liquid Chilling Package Units - Specification
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the general requirements and method of tests for the measurement of performance and energy efficiency of liquid chilling package units using vapour compression cycle covering all types and sizes for the rated voltage up to and including 250 V, 50 Hz a.c. for single-phase and up to and including 415 V, 50 Hz a.c. for threephase power supply. This standard is applicable to all positive temperature comfort cooling application ranging from 5 °C to 10 °C.
NOTE - Liquid chilling package units are also commercially known as chillers.
1.2 This standard covers full load and part load ratings test methods.
1.3 This standard does not cover the following:
a) Packages with condensing unit provided with heat reclaim;
b) Systems with a remote condensing unit;
c) Systems with an evaporative cooled condenser;
d) Condenser-less chillers;
e) Heat pumps;
f) Liquid chilling package units used in process industries;
g) Any applications related to defense or marine; and
h) Any applications other than comfort cooling in the built environment.
2. REFERENCES
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. 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.