scope:

This guideline applies to Thermal Storage Equipment, for use in cooling systems, which may be charged and discharged with any of a variety of heat transfer fluids, and is either fully factory assembled, assembled on site from factory supplied components or field erected in accordance with pre-established design criteria, all as further described in Sections 3 and 4.

Purpose. The purpose of this guideline is to establish the minimum information required for specifying cool storage equipment:

a. User-specified application recommendations b. Supplier-specified thermal performance data

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

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