scope:

This standard provides a method of laboratory testing for obtaining performance data of remote mechanical-draft evaporative refrigerant condensers, including the following:

a. Definition of terms

b. Specification of data to be recorded

c. Calculation formulas

d. Test limits and tolerances

e. Apparatus and instrumentation with associated accuracies

This standard does not cover the following:

a. Methods of test for production or field use

b. Heat exchangers that do not fully condense refrigerant vapor, as in heat reclaim applications

c. Methods for rating condensers

d. The performance impact of external air resistance devices not provided by the manufacturer

e. Thermal performance corrections for barometric pressure, fan horsepower, and makeup water

PURPOSE

This standard prescribes methods of laboratory testing remote mechanical-draft evaporative refrigerant condensers.