scope:

This guideline applies to Cool 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.

Exclusions.

This guideline does not apply to Cool Thermal Storage Equipment with thermal storage capacities of 25 kW∙h or less.

Purpose.

The purpose of this guideline is to establish for specifying thermal performance data for Cool Thermal Storage Equipment: definitions; classification; minimum information recommendations (user-specified application recommendations and 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.