- Author
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Kelly, G. E.
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Parken, W. H.
- Title
- Method of Testing, Rating and Estimating the Seasonal Performance of Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Operating in the Cooling Mode. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 77-1271,
April 1978,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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air conditioners; heat pumps; performance evaluation; tests; seasonal variations; ratings; operating costs; efficiency; residential buildings
- Identifiers
- central air conditioners; test and evaluation
- Abstract
- The National Bureau of Standards has made a study of the part-load and seasonal performance of residential central air conditioners and heat pumps operating in the cooling mode. This document outlines methods for testing and rating these units which account for the variation in performance due to part-load operation and change in outdoor air temperature. A calculation procedure is presented which can be used to estimate the seasonal performance and seasonal cost of operation of residential central-cooling equipment.