Efficiency Policy for Chillers

It applies to every liquid chilling package (chillers) of all types and sizes of the vapor 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. Any applicable chillers being manufactured, commercially purchased, imported, or sold in India shall:

1. 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,
2. Meet construction and safety requirements as per clauses 5.1 and 5.2 of IS 16590 with all amendments, and
3. Meet the prequalification criteria wherein every model shall achieve a minimum coefficient of performance in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (3).