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systems designed, tested, rated, installed or operated in accordance with this standard/guideline. It is strongly
recommended that products be designed, constructed, assembled, installed and operated in accordance with
nationally recognized safety standards and code requirements appropriate for products covered by this
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non-hazardous or free from risk.
60 Hz Power
Included in Certification Program
Water-Cooled Air-Cooled
All compressor types All compressor types
Rated up to 2000 tons [7034 kW] at ARI Standard Rating Rated up to 200 tons [ 703 kW] at ARI Standard Rating
Conditions Conditions
Hermetic & open type, electric motor driven Hermetic & open type, electric motor driven
Voltages up to 5000 volts Voltages up to 600 volts
Excluded from Certification Program
Water-Cooled Air-Cooled
Condenserless chillers Condenserless chillers
Evaporatively cooled chillers Evaporatively cooled chillers
Chillers above 2000 tons [7034 kW] Chillers above 200 tons [703 kW]
Chillers with voltages above 5000 volts Chillers with voltages above 600 volts
Chillers powered by other than electric motor drives Chillers powered by other than electric motor drives
Chillers with motors not supplied with the unit by Secondary coolant ratings (other than water)
The manufacturer Free cooling
Secondary coolant ratings (other than water) Heat recovery & heat pump ratings
Free cooling
Heat recovery & heat pump ratings
Price $10.00 (M) $20.00 (NM) Copyright 2003, by Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
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AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVISIONS (CONTINUED)
50 Hz Power
Included in Certification Program
Water-Cooled Air-Cooled
Centrifugal & screw chillers with continuous unloading
Rated 200 - 1000 tons [703-3517 kW] at ARI Standard
Rating Conditions
Hermetic & open type, electric motor driven Not applicable
Voltages up to 5000 volts
Excluded from Certification Program
Water-Cooled Air-Cooled
Scroll & reciprocating compressor chillers
with step unloading
Condenserless chillers
Evaporatively cooled chillers Not applicable
Chillers below 200 tons [703 kW]
Chillers above 1000 tons [3517 kW]
Chillers with voltages above 5000 volts
Chillers powered by other than electric motor drives
Chillers with motors not supplied with the unit by
The manufacturer
Secondary coolant ratings (other than water)
Free cooling
Heat recovery & heat pump ratings
Certified Ratings
The Certification Program ratings verified by test are:
Items 1- 5 are at Standard Rating Conditions (Section 5.2) and at non-standard Rating Conditions (Section 5.3) for
both full and part load (Section 5.4 for part-load performance requirements).
Note:
This standard supersedes ARI Standard 550/590-98 with addenda
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
TABLES
FIGURES
APPENDICES
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3.5.3 Heat Reclaim Coefficient of Performance 3.10.2 Standard Rating. A rating based on tests
(COPHR). A ratio of the Net Heat Reclaim performed at Standard Rating Conditions.
Capacity (Btu/h) to the Total Power Input to the
unit, W converted to Btu/h 3.11 Rating Conditions. Any set of operating conditions
under which a single level of performance results and
3.5.4 Power Input per Capacity. A ratio of the which causes only that level of performance to occur.
Total Power Input to the unit, in kW to the Net
Refrigerating Capacity at any given set of Rating 3.1.1 Standard Rating Conditions. Rating
Conditions, expressed in kW/ton [kW/kW]. Conditions used as the basis of comparison for
performance characteristics.
3.6 Fouling Factor. The thermal resistance due to
fouling accumulated on the heat transfer surface. 3.12 "Shall" or "Should". "Shall" or "should" shall be
interpreted as follows:
3.6.1 Fouling Factor Allowance. Provision for
anticipated fouling during use specified in 3.12.1 Shall. Where "shall" or "shall not" is used
h⋅ft2⋅ºF/Btu [m2⋅ºC/W]. for a provision specified, that provision is
mandatory if compliance with the standard is
3.7 Net Heat Reclaim Capacity. A quantity defined as claimed.
the mass flow rate of the condenser water multiplied by
the difference in enthalpy of water entering and leaving 3.12.2 Should, "Should" is used to indicate
the heat reclaim Condenser, Btu/h [kW]. provisions which are not mandatory but which are
desirable as good practice.
3.8 Net Refrigeration Capacity. A quantity defined as
the mass flow rate of the evaporator water multiplied by 3.13 Total Power Input. Power input of all components
the difference in enthalpy of water entering and leaving of the unit.
the evaporator, Btu/h or tons [kW].
3.14 Water-Chilling Package. A factory-made and
3.9 Part-Load Value (PLV). A single number figure of prefabricated assembly (not necessarily shipped as one
merit expressing part-load efficiency for equipment on the package) of one or more compressors, Condensers and
basis of weighted operation at various partial load evaporators, with interconnections and accessories,
capacities for the equipment. designed for the purpose of cooling water. It is a machine
specifically designed to make use of a vapor compression
3.9.1 Integrated Part-Load Value (IPLV). A refrigeration cycle to remove heat from water and reject
single number part-load efficiency figure of merit the heat to a cooling medium, usually air or water. The
calculated per the method described in this refrigerant Condenser may or may not be an integral part
standard at Standard Rating Conditions. of the package.
3.9.2 Non-Standard Part-Load Value (NPLV). 3.14.1 Heat Reclaim Water-Chilling Package. A
A single number part-load efficiency figure of factory-made package, designed for the purpose of
merit calculated per the method described in this chilling water and containing a Condenser for
standard referenced to conditions other than IPLV reclaiming heat. Where such equipment is
conditions. (For units that are not designed to provided in more than one assembly, the separate
operate at Standard Rating Conditions.) assemblies are to be designed to be used together,
and the requirements of rating outlined in this
3.10 Published Ratings. A statement of the assigned standard are based upon the use of matched
values of those performance characteristics, under stated assemblies. It is a package specifically designed to
Rating Conditions, by which a unit may be chosen to fit make use of the refrigerant cycle to remove heat
its application. These values apply to all units of like from the refrigerant and to reject the heat to
nominal size and type (identification) produced by the another fluid (air or water) for heating use. Any
same manufacturer. The term Published Rating includes excess heat may be rejected to another medium,
the rating of all performance characteristics shown on the usually air or water.
unit or published in specifications, advertising or other
literature controlled by the manufacturer, at stated Rating
Conditions. Section 4. Test Requirements
3.10.1 Application Rating. A rating based on 4.1 Test Requirements. Ratings shall be established at
tests performed at application Rating Conditions the Rating Conditions specified in Section 5. Ratings
(other than Standard Rating Conditions). shall be verified by tests conducted in accordance with the
test method and procedures described in Appendix C.
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Table 1. Standard Rating Conditions
Condenser Water
Air-Side 0.0 ft2 · ºF/Btu 0.0 m2 · ºC/W 0.0 h · ft2 · ºF/Btu 0.0 m2 · ºC/W
Entering Air
Evaporator Water
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Flow Rate 2.4 gpm/ton 0.043 L/s per kW 2.4 gpm/ton 0.043 L/s per kW 2.4 gpm/ton 0.043 L/s per kW
Water-Side 0.0001 h · ft2 ºF/Btu 0.000018 m2 · ºC/W 0.0001 h · ft2 ºF/Btu 0.000018 m2 · ºC/W 0.0001 h · ft2 ºF/Btu 0.000018 m2 · ºC/W
Without Condenser
Barometric
29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa 29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa 29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa
Pressure
Table 2. Heat Reclaim Standard Rating Conditions
Condenser Water
Flow rate same as in standard cooling Flow rate same as in standard Flow rate same as in standard
Flow Rate
ratings cooling ratings cooling ratings
Entering Air
Field Fouling Allowance 0.00025 h · ft2 · ºF/Btu 0.0 h · ft2 · ºF/Btu 0.0 h · ft2 · ºF/Btu
105.0 ºF 40.6 ºC
Entering or or 70.0 ºF 21.1ºC
95.0 ºF 35.0 ºC
120.0 ºF 48.9 ºC
Leaving or or 95.0 ºF 35.0 ºC
105.0 ºF 40.6 ºC
Barometric Pressure 29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa 29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa 29.92 in Hg 101.3 kPa
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5.5.1.1 A series of tests shall be run in See Figure 3 for graphical representation only.
accordance with the method outlined in
Appendix C to establish the unit’s
performance.
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1500
10.5 − (0.07 ⋅ 69.5%) +
Full Load Example in kW/ton (in IP Units only for 10 x 69.5%
clarity):
= 10.5 - 4.87 + 2.16 = 7.8%
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Section 6. Minimum Data Requirements for 6.2 Published Ratings. Published Ratings shall state all
Published Ratings of the standard operating conditions and shall include the
following.
6.1 Minimum Data Requirements for Published
Ratings. As a minimum, Published Ratings shall include 6.2.1 General.
all Standard Ratings. All claims to ratings within the
scope of this standard shall include the statement "Rated 6.2.1.1 Refrigerant designation in
in accordance with ARI Standard 550/590." All claims to accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE
ratings outside the scope of the standard shall include the Standard 34.
statement "Outside the scope of ARI Standard 550/590."
Wherever Application Ratings are published or printed, 6.2.1.2 Model number designations
they shall include a statement of the conditions at which providing identification of the Water-
the ratings apply. Chilling Packages to which the ratings
shall apply.
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6.2.1.4 Total Power Input to chiller, bhp 6.2.4.2 Power input to fan(s) and
or kW, as applicable. pump(s), kW [kW].
6.2.1.7 Chilled water entering and 6.2.5 Packages without Condenser (for use with
leaving temperatures, ºF [ºC] (as stated in Remote Condensers).
Table 1), or leaving water temperature and
temperature difference, ºF [ºC]. 6.2.5.1 Compressor saturated discharge
temperature, ºF [ºC] (as stated in Table 1).
6.2.1.8 Evaporator water pressure drop
(inlet to outlet), psi or ft H2O [kPa]. 6.2.5.2 Liquid refrigerant temperature
entering chiller package, ºF [ºC] (as stated
6.2.1.9 Chilled water flow rate, gpm in Table 1).
[L/s].
6.2.5.3 Condenser heat rejection
6.2.1.10 Nominal voltage, V, and capacity requirements, Btu/h [kW].
frequency, Hz, for which ratings are valid.
6.2.6 Heat Reclaim Condenser(s).
Entering condenser water temperature, ºF 6.2.6.3 Entering and leaving heat reclaim
[ºC] Condenser air or water temperatures, ºF
Leaving condenser water temperature, ºF [ºC] (stated in Table 2).
[ºC]
Water temperature rise through the 6.2.6.4 Heat reclaim Condenser air flow
condenser, ºF [ºC] rate, cfm [m3/s] or heat reclaim Condenser
water flow rate, gpm [L/s].
6.2.2.3 Condenser water flow rate, gpm
[L/s]. 6.2.6.5 Fouling Factor, h · ft2 · ºF/Btu
[m2 · ºC/ W], as stated in Table 1 (for
6.2.2.4 Condenser Fouling Factor, water heat reclaim Condensers only).
h · ft2 · ºF/Btu [m2 · ºC/ W], as stated in
Table 1.
Section 7. Marking and Nameplate Data
6.2.3 Air-Cooled Condenser Packages.
7.1 Marking and Nameplate Data. As a minimum, the
6.2.3.1 Entering air dry-bulb nameplate shall display the following:
temperature, ºF [ºC] (as stated in Table 1).
a. Manufacturer's name and location
6.2.3.2 Power input to fan(s), kW [kW]. b. Model number designation providing complete
identification
6.2.4 Evaporatively-Cooled Condenser c. Refrigerant designation (in accordance with
Packages. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34
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d. Voltage, phase and frequency 8.1 Conformance. While conformance with this
standard is voluntary, Conformance shall not be claimed
Nameplate voltages for 60 Hertz systems shall include or implied for products or equipment within the
one or more of the equipment nameplate voltage ratings standard’s Purpose (Section 1) and Scope (Section 2)
shown in Table 1 of ARI Standard 110. Nameplate unless such product claims meet all of the requirements of
voltages for 50 Hertz systems shall include one or more of the standard and all of the testing and rating requirements
the utilization voltages shown in Table 1 of IEC Standard are measured and reported in complete compliance with
Publication 60038. the standard. Any product that has not met all the
requirements of the standard cannot reference, state, or
Section 8. Conformance Conditions acknowledge the standard in any written, oral, or
electronic communication.
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a. Water flow rate, gpm [L/s] The heat rejected through the
b. Temperature difference Air-Cooled Heat Reclaim
between entering and Condenser is equal to the product
leaving water °F, [°C] of the heat reclaim Condenser
airflow rate, the air temperature
C3.1.4 The heat removed from the difference, and the specific heat
chilled water is equal to the product of the of moist air as defined by
chilled water flow rate, the water equation C8.
temperature difference, and the specific
heat of the water defined by equation C6. C3.1.5.3 The test shall include
the determination of the
C3.1.5 If supplied with the Water- compressor power requirement.
Chilling Package, the test shall include This power shall be determined
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C6.2.1.4 Evaporatively- R
Cooled Condenser. LMTD =
R C1
ln 1 +
a. The entering air wet-bulb S
temperature shall not vary
from the values required for R = Water temperature range
test by more than 0.5°F = absolute value (twl - twe), °F[°C]
[0.3°C].
S = Small temperature difference
C6.2.1.5 Chiller Without = absolute value (ts - twl), °F [°C]
Condenser.
C6.3.2 Derivation of LMTD:
a. The saturated discharge
temperature shall not vary (t s − t we ) − (t s − t w1 )
from the values required for LMTD =
t − t
test by more than 0.5°F ln s we
[0.3°C]. t s − t w1
b. The liquid refrigerant
temperature shall not vary (t w1 − t we )
from the specified values by =
(t − t ) + (t − t )
more than 1.0°F [0.6°C]. ln s w1 w1 we
t s − t w1
C6.2.1.6 Miscellaneous.
The Incremental LMTD (ILMTD) is
a. For electrically driven
determined using the following equation:
machines, voltage and
frequency at the unit
terminals shall be q
ILMTD = ff sp ( ) C2
maintained at the nameplate A
values within tolerances of +
10% on voltage and + 1% on
frequency.
b. For steam-turbine driven
machines, steam conditions
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R where:
Z=
LMTD - ILMTD
R R
Sc = z
e −1
Z=
LMTD - ILMTD
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Group 1 - 24.0%
Group 2 - 12.2%
Group 3 - 32.3%
Group 4 - 31.5%
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IPLV =
0.01 0.42 0.45 0.12
+ + +
A B C D
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C/S Chiller
Total 57.9 57.9 8670 507155 4210 DBH Total 136958 1132 225628 1738 140715 1303 3608 37
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Group 1 % Load ECWT EDB Weight Group 2 % Load ECWT EDB Weight
IPLV = 1 IPLV = 1
.009/A + .309/B + .413/C + .269/D .012/A + .423/B + .565/C + 0.0/D
Group 3 % Load ECWT EDB Weight Group 4 % Load ECWT EDB Weight
IPLV = 1 IPLV = 1
.015/A + .409/B + .392/C + .184/D .018/A + .501/B + .481/C + 0.0/D
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