The Ministry of Power (MoP) on September 18, 2023, issued a notification regarding the energy consumption standard for Chillers, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
The following has been stated:
• Every liquid chilling package (chillers) of all types and sizes of the vapour compression type covered under the scope of IS 16950 with all amendments used for space cooling with rated voltage up to and including 250 V, 50 Hz AC, for single phase and up to and including 400V, 50Hz AC for three-phase power supply being manufactured, commercially purchased, imported or sold in India shall, -
o Meet the cooling capacity and power consumption in line with clauses 11.4.1 and 11.4.2 as specified in IS 16950 with all amendments.
o Meet construction and safety requirements as per clauses 5.1 and 5.2 of IS 16590 with all amendments.
o Meet the prequalification criteria wherein every model shall achieve a minimum coefficient of performance
• The label to be affixed on each chiller shall display a maximum of five stars with an interval of one star, and the chiller shall be rated for its performance from star one to star five based on the Indian seasonal energy efficiency value.
• Every chiller shall refer to energy consumption standards that meet the performance requirements as laid down in clause (1) (a).
• The chillers having water-cooled or air-cooled condensers shall meet the requirement of the Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio as per the Tables as applicable. The star level chosen for the models shall be based on minimum and maximum limits of their relative energy efficiencies of each star level band as shown in tables.
Kindly find the Tables attached to the document below.
[Notification No. S.O. 4088(E)]
