Labels for Refrigerators & Air Conditioners

Bureau of Energy Efficiency Ministry of Power, Govt. of India

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Conserve Energy

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Conserve Energy
Carbon dioxide adds around 55% to greenhouse effect. 77% of the carbon dioxide increasing the greenhouse effect is produced by motor vehicles & by burning fossil fuel to provide energy to homes & industry.

Total Power Generation Capacity in India is 1,41,079.84 MW Each kWH/year produced means 1 Kg. of CO2

23% is due to deforestation which means there is less forest to absorb carbon dioxide
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Greenhouse Effect

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Greenhouse Effect

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Conserve Energy
Energy scarce & expensive, especially for industry With use of more energy efficient technologies, we could cut the energy consumption upto 20%. Adoption of energy efficient technology is picking up pace, particularly in the energy intensive industry. One unit saved avoids 2.5 to 3 times of fresh capacity addition. Energy efficient technologies helps to protect global climate
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Select Definitions Frost-free (FF) Refrigerator

A household refrigerator appliance in which all frozen food storage space is cooled by a frost-free system. Unfrozen food storage space may or may not be cooled by a frostfree system but all storage spaces in the appliance whether frozen or unfrozen are automatically defrosted with automatic disposal of water. In a frost-free system: Cooling is provided by forced air circulation. The system is automatically operated to prevent permanent formation of frost on all refrigerated surfaces and no ice or frost accumulates on stored food.
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Select Definitions Direct Cool (DC) Refrigerator

These are the refrigerators with or without crisper, ice making or frozen food storage compartments and are NOT cooled by internal forced air circulation. Cooling is primarily obtained by natural convection only. However some products may have fan to avoid internal condensation but not to claim as frost free.

Select Definitions
Total Gross Volume is the sum of gross volumes for all compartments in a refrigerating appliance. Gross Volume - Measured volume enclosed within a compartment. While determining gross volume, internal fittings like shelves, removable partitions, containers, evaporator, thermostat & internal light housings are believed as not in place. Volume occupied by the barrier air ducts not considered. Total Storage Volume the sum of the storage volumes for all compartments in a refrigerating appliance. Storage Volume gross volume of a compartment minus the volumes of components & spaces recognized as being unusable for food storage. When the storage volume is determined, internal fittings like shelves, removable partitions, containers, evaporator, thermostat & internal housings are believed to be in place.
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Select Definitions
Projected Annual Energy Consumption (PAEC) The estimated energy used by a single unit during one years use. This is calculated from Tested Energy Consumption (Et) (Units: kWh) PAEC = Et * (365/1000) kWh Tested Energy Consumption (Et) The value of energy consumption as determined by AS/NZS 4471.1:1997. This is calculated for a period of 24 hours. (Units: Wh) Comparative Energy Consumption (CEC) The nominal energy consumption of a model of refrigerating appliance. It is based on the PAEC average of the model. The CEC appears on the energy label. (Units: kWh/Year)
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Energy Star Levels Calculation

Level of label depends on type of refrigerator (Frost-free or Direct Cool), storage volume of the refrigerator and the annual energy use as tested (as per BEE procedures). Storage volume of the refrigerator as per AS/NZS 4474.1:1997 Adjusted Volume Factor is considered : Adjusted Volume Factor (k) = (Test room Temp. Freezer Temp.)/ (Test room Temp. Fresh Food Temp.) FF : [32 (-15)] / (32 - 3) = 1.62 DC : [32 (-6)] / (32 - 3) = 1.31 Total Adjusted Volume is calculated based on a formula : Frost-Free Total Adjusted Volume (Vadj) = Fresh Food Vol + 1.62* Freezer Vol Direct Cool Total Adjusted Volume (Vadj) = Fresh Food Vol + 1.31* Freezer Vol
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Energy Star Levels Calculation

Total tested energy consumption of a refrigerator
kWh = k * Vadj + c where, kWh = Annual Energy Use (kWh/year) k = Constant Multiplier (kWh/liter/year) Vadj = Adjusted Storage Volume (Liters) c = Constant Fixed Allowance (kWh) Star Rating Band (SRB) nf = knf * Vadj_tot_nf + cnf where, knf = Constant Multiplier (kWh/Litre/Year) Vadj_tot_nf = Total Adjusted Storage Volume for No Frost (Litre) cnf = Constant Fixed Allowance (kWh/Year)
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Energy Star Levels for Refrigerators

Frost-free
Star Band 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 1st Phase 0.87*Vadj + 759 0.69*Vadj + 607 0.55*Vadj + 486 0.44*Vadj + 389 0.35*Vadj + 311 2nd Phase 0.55*Vadj + 486 0.44*Vadj + 389 0.35*Vadj + 311 0.28*Vadj + 249 0.22*Vadj + 199 3rd Phase 0.44*Vadj + 389 0.35*Vadj + 311 0.28*Vadj + 249 0.22*Vadj + 199 0.18*Vadj + 159

Direct Cool
Star Band 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
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1st Phase 0.645*Vadj + 541 0.516*Vadj + 432 0.413*Vadj + 346 0.330*Vadj + 277 0.264*Vadj + 221

2nd Phase 0.413*Vadj + 346 0.330*Vadj + 277 0.264*Vadj + 221 0.211*Vadj + 177 0.169*Vadj + 141

3rd Phase 0.330*Vadj + 277 0.264*Vadj + 221 0.211*Vadj + 177 0.169*Vadj + 141 0.108*Vadj + 91
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BEE Labeled Direct Cool Refrigerators

Brand
B C B A G F D F H D E
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Model No.

Gross Volume, Liters 180 180 180 180 181 180 180 180 190 180 190

Storage Volume, Liters 174 170 174 168 150 169 169 173 186 169 186

Electricity Consumption, Units per year 265 295 305 312 318 328 330 398 402 405 405

Star rating 5 (Five) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 3 (Three) 3 (Three) 3 (Three) 3 (Three)
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BEE Labeled Frost Free Refrigerators

Brand
A J J D F G I B A H C D A B 5/8/2009 Model No. Gross Volume, Liters 250 240 240 250 250 240 250 250 250 250 243 Storage Volume, Liters 222 221 221 218 218 219 226 225 222 226 208 218 222 225 Electricity Consumption, Units per year 385 390 431 455 455 455 459 460 465 465 482 515 560 567 Star rating 5 (Five) 5(Five) 4(Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4(Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 4 (Four) 3 (Three) 3 (Three) 3 (Three) 16

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Energy Star Levels for Refrigerators

Measured Energy consumed (En) is then located amongst the 5 Star Slab values to arrive at the Star Rating of that refrigerator as per criteria below : 1 Star < En < 2 Star = 1 Star 2 Star < En < 3 Star = 2 Star 3 Star < En < 4 Star = 3 Star 4 Star < En < 5 Star = 4 Star En > 5 Star = 5 Star 1 Star is least efficient while 5 Star is most efficient.
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Understanding Energy Label for Refrigerator

Energy Saved is Money saved
Energy Star Rating of Refrigerator: 1 Star is less efficient and 5 Star is more efficient

Product Details with type of Refrigerator (FF / DC)

Annual Energy Consumption (in kWh) under tested conditions

Volume in liters (Gross Volume)

BEE Logo Authenticity of the label

Volume in liters Usable Storage Volume) 5/8/2009

Test Conditions as specified by the Bureau of Energy 18 Efficiency

New Status v/s Old Status

Refrigerators

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AC Energy Labeling Scheme

Scope 1) This Standard specifies the energy labeling requirements for singlephase split and unitary air conditioners of the vapor compression type for household use up to a rated cooling capacity of 11 kW and that fall within the scope of IS1391 Part 1 & 2, being manufactured, imported, or sold in India. 2) This Standard shall be read in conjunction with IS1391 Part 1 and Part 2 with all amendments, as applicable Exclusions: 1. Air conditioners which are not included within the scope of IS 1391 Part 1 and 2, pending the development of a suitable test method. 2. Multi-split systems (i.e. those having more than one indoor unit with an independent control for each indoor unit) 3. Evaporative coolers or any other cooling systems that are not of the 5/8/2009 20 vapor compression type.

How Air-conditioners work

Expansion Valve

Condenser

Evaporator

Compressor

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Types of Air-conditioners

Window Whats inside ?

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Split

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AC Energy Labeling Scheme

Below data is of 1.5 Ton Window Air Conditioner
Parameters Nominal cooling Capacity Nominal Current Cooling Nominal Power input Rated EER Power Supply Air flow volume Indoor Noise Level indoor Compressor Type Refrigerant
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Stars Btu/Hr. (W) Amps Watt W/W V/Hz/Ph CMH dB(A)

1 17600 (5160W) 9.3 2100 2.45 230/50/I phase 750 56 Rotary R-22

2 18000 (5270 W) 8.8 1980 2.6 230/50/I phase 730 53 Rotary R-22 62/66

3 18000 (5270 W) 8.4 1880 2.8 230/50/I phase 800 56 Rotary R-22 57/62
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Net/Gross weight

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Energy Labeling Scheme From Prime Minster Action Plan Agenda

AC Energy Labeling Scheme

Star Rating Plan 1st Phase
Star 1 2 3 4 5 Min 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 Max 2.49 2.69 2.89 3.09

No Negative Tolerances on Minimum Value of The Band

Minimum EER w/w*

2.7

3rd Phase

2nd Phase 2nd Phase 1st Phase

Star 1 2 3 4 5 Min 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 Max 2.69 2.89 3.09 3.29

2.5 2.3

3rd Phase
Star 1 2 3 4 5 Min 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 Max 2.89 3.09 3.29 3.49

Cooling Capacity up to 11 kW)

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*1 watt = 3.413 BTU/hr

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1st Phase star rating plan continues till mandatory Labeling is introduced

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Thank You !

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