scope:

This standard applies to Evaporative Condensers as defined in Section 3 of this standard and is limited to Halocarbon Refrigerants and ammonia (R-717), for use with or without external air resistance.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish for Remote Mechanical-Draft Evaporatively-Cooled Refrigerant Condensers (Evaporative Condensers): definitions; test requirements; rating requirements; calculations; minimum data requirements for Published Ratings; marking and nameplate data; and conformance conditions.

Intent. This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry, including manufacturers, engineers, installers, contractors and users.

Review and Amendment. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances.