scope:

Inclusions

This Standard is intended to be used for compressed air systems with the following characteristics:

a) electrically driven three-phase air compressors equal to or greater than 5 horsepower;

b) positive displacement stationary air compressors and associated equipment;

c) operating pressures between 2.5 and 17 bar(g) (36 and 250 psi(g)); and

d) industrial and commercial applications of compressed air.

Exclusions

The Standard is not intended to be used for the following purposes or systems:

a) electrically driven single phase compressors;

b) bench testing, measurement, or certification of the performance of an air compressor;

c) measurement of heat recovery;

d) process compressors for gases other than air;

e) energy or water measurements for the mechanical cooling of water-cooled air compressors;

f) compressors driven by energy sources other than electric motors; and

g) compressors that are regulated by transportation standards.