Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Hallowell International (Hallowell) From the Department of Energy Residential Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures, 6013-6018 [2010-2515]
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[Case No. CAC–022]
Energy Conservation Program for
Consumer Products: Decision and
Order Granting a Waiver to Hallowell
International (Hallowell) From the
Department of Energy Residential
Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump
Test Procedures
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Decision and order.
SUMMARY: This notice publishes the U.S.
Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision
and order in Case No. CAC–022. DOE
grants a waiver to Hallowell from the
existing DOE test procedure applicable
to residential central air conditioners
and heat pumps. The waiver pertains to
Hallowell’s boosted compression heat
pumps, a product line that uses threestage technology to enable efficient
heating at very low outdoor
temperatures. The existing test
procedure accounts for two-capacity
operation, but not three-capacity
operation. Therefore, Hallowell has
suggested an alternate test procedure to
calculate the heating performance of its
three-stage boosted compression
products. As a condition of this waiver,
Hallowell must test and rate its boosted
compression heat pump products
according to the alternate test procedure
set forth in this notice.
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DATES: This decision and order is
effective February 5, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Michael G. Raymond, U.S. Department
of Energy, Building Technologies
Program, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–9611. E-mail:
AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov.
Francine Pinto, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
Mail Stop GC–71, 1000 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–
0103. Telephone: (202) 586–7432. Email: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 430.27(l),
DOE gives notice of the issuance of its
decision and order as set forth below. In
this decision and order, DOE grants
Hallowell a waiver from the applicable
residential central air conditioner and
heat pump test procedures at 10 CFR
part 430 subpart B, appendix M, for
certain basic models of its three-stage
boosted compression heat pumps,
provided that Hallowell tests and rates
such products using the alternate test
procedure described in this notice.
Further, today’s decision requires that
Hallowell may not make any
representations concerning the energy
efficiency of these products unless such
product has been tested consistent with
the provisions and restrictions in the
alternate test procedure set forth in the
decision and order below, and such
representations fairly disclose the
results of such testing. (42 U.S.C.
6314(d)) Distributors, retailers, and
private labelers are held to the same
standard when making representations
regarding the energy efficiency of these
products. (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)).
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 29,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
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Decision and Order
In the Matter of: Hallowell
International (Hallowell) (Case No.
CAC–022).
Background
Title III of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act sets forth a variety of
provisions concerning energy efficiency.
Part A of Title III provides for the
‘‘Energy Conservation Program for
Consumer Products Other Than
Automobiles.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6291–6309)
Part A includes definitions, test
procedures, labeling provisions, energy
conservation standards, and the
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authority to require information and
reports from manufacturers. Further,
Part A authorizes the Secretary of
Energy to prescribe test procedures that
are reasonably designed to produce
results that measure energy efficiency,
energy use, or estimated annual
operating costs, and that are not unduly
burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C.
6293(b)(3)).
Today’s notice involves residential
products under Part A. Relevant to the
current petition for waiver, the test
procedure for residential central air
conditioners and heat pumps is
contained in 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B, appendix M.
DOE’s regulations allow a person to
seek a waiver from the test procedure
requirements for covered consumer
products, when the petitioner’s basic
model contains one or more design
characteristics that prevent testing
according to the prescribed test
procedure, or when they may evaluate
the basic model in a manner so
unrepresentative of its true energy
consumption characteristics as to
provide materially inaccurate
comparative data. 10 CFR 430.27(a)(1).
Petitioners must include in their
petition any alternate test procedures
known to the petitioner to evaluate the
basic model in a manner representative
of its energy consumption
characteristics. 10 CFR 430.27(b)(1)(iii).
The Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (the
Assistant Secretary) may grant a waiver
subject to conditions, including
adherence to alternate test procedures.
10 CFR 430.27(l). Waivers remain in
effect pursuant to the provisions of 10
CFR 430.27(m).
The waiver process also allows any
interested person who has submitted a
petition for waiver to file an application
for interim waiver of the applicable test
procedure requirements. 10 CFR
430.27(a)(2). The Assistant Secretary
will grant an interim waiver request if
it is determined that the applicant will
experience economic hardship if the
interim waiver is denied, if it appears
likely that the petition for waiver will be
granted, and/or the Assistant Secretary
determines that it would be desirable for
public policy reasons to grant
immediate relief pending a
determination on the petition for
waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(g).
On July 29, 2008, Hallowell filed a
petition for waiver and an application
for interim waiver from the test
procedures applicable to residential
central air conditioners and heat pumps,
found at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B,
appendix M. Hallowell requested the
waiver for its residential boosted
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compression products that use threespeed compressor technology, stating
that the existing test procedure is
applicable only to products with oneand two-speed compressors. Hallowell
included an alternate test procedure in
its July 29, 2008, submittal, but DOE
advised Hallowell that the alternate
procedure was incomplete. On April 25,
2009, Hallowell submitted a revised
petition and alternate test procedure. On
May 29, 2009, Hallowell submitted a
revised petition with additional
evidence of financial hardship. On
December 2, 2009, DOE granted
Hallowell an interim waiver and
published Hallowell’s petition for
waiver. 74 FR 63131. DOE received no
comments on the Hallowell petition.
Assertions and Determinations
Hallowell’s Petition for Waiver
Hallowell seeks a waiver from the
DOE test procedures because its boosted
compression heat pump systems contain
design characteristics that prevent
testing according to the current DOE test
procedure. The DOE test procedure
covers systems with a single speed, with
two steps or stages of modulation, and
with continuous modulation over a
finite range through the incorporation of
a variable-speed or digital compressor.
Hallowell’s product deviates from the
anticipated form—a system whose
performance falls between that of a twocapacity system and a conventional
variable-capacity system—because the
three-capacity capability is limited to
heating mode operation. Moreover, the
additional stage of heating capacity is
used specifically at the lowest outdoor
temperatures to maximize the total
heating contributed by the heat pump,
relative to the total heating supplied by
the auxiliary heat source (usually
electric resistance). Another unique
feature of Hallowell’s low-temperature
heat pump system is that for any given
outdoor temperature, only two stages of
heating are permitted; one stage is
always locked out. Hallowell’s threespeed boosted compression heat pumps
are also capable of efficient operation at
much lower temperatures than twospeed heat pumps (Hallowell measured
a coefficient of performance of 2.1 at
¥15 °F), making them potentially very
desirable for heating in cold climates.
Rating Hallowell’s boosted
compression products requires modified
calculation algorithms and testing at an
additional, lower temperature to capture
the effect on both capacity and power of
the additional stage/level of heating
operation. The building load assigned
within the heating seasonal performance
factor (HSPF) calculation requires
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evaluation based on the case where the
high-stage compressor capacity for
heating exceeds the high-stage
compressor capacity for cooling.
Finally, the test procedure must account
for the control feature that limits the
number of heating mode capacity levels
to two for any given outdoor
temperature. The Hallowell alternate
test procedure is a logical extension of
DOE’s two-capacity test method to cover
Hallowell’s three-capacity compressor.
The two (of three potential) active stages
of heating capacity available for each
bin temperature calculation are based
on Hallowell’s control logic. The HSPF
algorithm follows the algorithm in the
DOE test procedure used for twocapacity heat pumps.
In the DOE test procedure, heating
mode tests are conducted at 62°F, 47°F,
35°F, and 17°F. This method does not
collect enough operating characteristics
to create an accurate trend, and does not
consider the performance of 3-speed
equipment at cold temperatures, so an
additional test point at 0°F is added.
The DOE test procedure also linearly
interpolates to capture the effect of
varying outdoor temperature. The
Hallowell product uses a different
system configuration for the high
compressor capacity tests at 47°F and
17°F; therefore the algorithm used to
calculate HSPF was modified to create
a more accurate performance map.
DOE notes that the existing DOE test
procedure accurately covers the 2 speed
air conditioning performance of the
Hallowell product because the Booster
Compressor is not allowed to operate in
cooling mode, effectively making the
system a standard two speed air
conditioner. Therefore, the waiver is
applicable only to heating mode.
In evaluating the above equations,
˙
determine the quantities Qhk=1 (47) and
˙
Ehk=1 (47) from the H11 Test and
evaluate them according to Section 3.7.
˙
Determine the quantities Qhk=1 (17) and
˙
Ehk=1 (17) from the H31 Test and
evaluate them according to Section 3.10.
If the manufacturer conducts the H21
Test, the option of using the above
default equations is not forfeited. Use
˙
˙
the paired values of Qhk=1 (35) and Ehk=1
(35) derived from conducting the H21
Frost Accumulation Test and evaluated
as specified in section 3.9.1 or use the
paired values calculated using the above
default equations, whichever paired
values contribute to a higher Region IV
HSPF based on the DHRmin.
Consultations With Other Agencies
DOE consulted with the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) staff concerning the
Hallowell Petition for Waiver. The FTC
staff did not have any objections to the
issuance of a waiver to Hallowell.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of all the
materials submitted by Hallowell, the
absence of any comments, and
consultation with the FTC staff, it is
ordered that:
(1) The ‘‘Petition for Waiver’’ filed by
Hallowell International (Hallowell)
(Case No. CAC–022) is hereby granted as
set forth in the paragraphs below.
(2) Hallowell shall not be required to
test or rate the following boosted
6015
compression models on the basis of the
current test procedures contained in 10
CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix M,
but shall be required to test and rate
such products according to the alternate
test procedure as set forth in paragraph
(3) below:
ACADIA024, ACADIA036, ACADIA048,
36C35H, 42C46H, ACHP03642,
ACHP02431
(3) Alternate Test Procedure
Add section 3.6.6 to address the
heating mode tests conducted on units
having a triple-capacity compressor.
3.6.6 Tests for a heat pump having a
triple-capacity compressor. Test triplecapacity, northern heat pumps for the
heating mode as follows:
a. Conduct one Maximum
Temperature Test (H01), two High
Temperature Tests (H12 and H11), two
Frost Accumulation Tests (H22 and
H21), three Low Temperature Tests (H31,
H32, and H33), and one Minimum
Temperature Test (H43). An alternative
to conducting the H21 Frost
˙
Accumulation Test to determine Qhk=1
˙
(35) and Ehk=3 (35) is to use the
following equations to approximate this
capacity and electrical power:
Conducting a Frost Accumulation
Test (H23) with the heat pump operating
at its booster capacity is optional. If this
optional test is not conducted,
˙
˙
determine Qhk=3 (35) and Ehk=3 (35) using
the following equations to approximate
this capacity and electrical power:
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˙
Determine the quantities Qhk=2 (47) and
˙
Ehk=2 (47)from the H12 Test and evaluate
them according to Section 3.7. Determine the
˙
˙
quantities Qhk=2 (35) and Ehk=2 (35) from the
H22 Test and evaluate them according to
˙
Section 3.9.1. Determine the quantities Qhk=2
˙
(17) and Ehk=2 (17) from the H32 Test,
˙
˙
determine the quantities Qhk=3 (17) and Ehk=3
(17) from the H33 Test, and determine the
˙
˙
quantities Qhk=3 (2) and Ehk=3 (2) from the H43
Test. Evaluate all six quantities according to
Section 3.10. If the manufacturer conducts
the H23 Test, the option of using the above
default equations is not forfeited. Use the
˙
˙
paired values of Qhk=3 (35) and Ehk=3 (35)
derived from conducting the H23 Frost
Accumulation Test and calculated as
specified in section 3.9.1 or use the paired
values calculated using the above default
equations, whichever paired values
contribute to a higher Region IV HSPF based
on the DHRmin.
Table A specifies test conditions for
all thirteen tests.
TABLE A—HEATING MODE TEST CONDITIONS FOR UNITS HAVING A TRIPLE-CAPACITY COMPRESSOR
Air entering indoor
unit temperature (°F)
Air entering outdoor
unit temperature (°F)
Dry bulb
Test description
Wet bulb
Dry bulb
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
70
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
60(max)
62
47
47
47
47
35
35
35
17
17
17
17
0
H01 Test (required, steady) .......
H12 Test (required, steady) .......
H1C2 Test (optional, cyclic) .......
H11 Test (required) ....................
H1C1 Test (optional, cyclic) .......
H23 Test (optional, steady) ........
H22 Test (required) ....................
H21 Test(5 6) (required) ...............
H32 Test (required, steady) .......
H3C3 Test (optional, cyclic) .......
H32 Test (required, steady) .......
H31 Test(5) (required, steady) ....
H43 Test (required, steady) .......
Compressor
capacity
Booster
Heating air volume
rate
Wet bulb
56.5
43
43
43
43
33
33
33
15
15
15
15
¥2
Low ..................
High .................
High .................
Low ..................
Low ..................
High .................
High .................
Low ..................
High .................
High .................
High .................
Low ..................
High .................
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
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....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
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....................
....................
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Heating
Heating
(3).
Heating
(4).
Heating
Heating
Heating
Heating
(7).
Heating
Heating
Heating
Minimum.1
Full-Load.2
Minimum.1
Full-Load.2
Full-Load.2
Minimum.1
Full-Load.2
Full-Load.2
Minimum.1
Full-Load.2
1 Defined
in section 3.1.4.5.
in section 3.1.4.4.
3 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity as measured during the H12 Test.
4 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity as measured during the H11 Test.
5 Required only if the heat pump’s performance when operating at low compressor capacity and outdoor temperatures less than 37 °F is needed to complete the section 4.2.6 HSPF calculations.
˙h
6 If table note #5 applies, the section 3.6.3 equations for Q k=1 (35) and E k=1 (17) may be used in lieu of conducting the H2 Test.
˙h
1
7 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity measured
during the H33 Test.
2 Defined
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a. Evaluate the space heating capacity
and electrical power consumption of the
heat pump at outdoor temperature Tj
and with a first stage call from the
thermostat (k=1), and with a second
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Section 4.2.3 of appendix M shall be
revised to read as follows:
4.2.3. Additional steps for calculating
the HSPF of a heat pump having a
triple-capacity compressor. * * *
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(4) Representations. Hallowell may
make representations about the energy
use of its boosted compression threestage central air conditioners and heat
pump products, for compliance,
marketing, or other purposes, only to
the extent that such products have been
tested in accordance with the provisions
outlined above, and such
representations fairly disclose the
results of such testing.
(5) This waiver shall remain in effect
from the date of issuance of this order
consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR
430.27(m).
(6) This waiver is conditioned upon
the presumed validity of statements,
representations, and documentary
materials provided by the petitioner.
This waiver may be revoked or modified
at any time upon a determination that
the factual basis underlying the petition
for waiver is incorrect, or DOE
determines that the results from the
alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic models’
true energy consumption characteristics.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 29,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
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Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Hanford
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Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
meeting of the Environmental
Management Site-Specific Advisory
Board (EM SSAB), Hanford (known
locally as the Hanford Advisory Board
[HAB]), River and Plateau, Tank Waste,
Public Involvement, Health Safety and
Environmental Protection and Budgets
and Contracts Subcommittees. The
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that
public notice of this meeting be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Tuesday, February 16, 2010–1
p.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday, February 17,
2010—8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Hampton Inn, Columbia
Pointe Ballroom, 486 Bradley, Richland,
WA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paula Call, Federal Coordinator,
Department of Energy Richland
Operations Office, 825 Jadwin Avenue,
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose of the Board: The purpose of
the Board is to make recommendations
to DOE–EM and site management in the
areas of environmental restoration,
waste management, and related
activities.
Tentative Agenda:
• Review by technical expert on his
analysis of remediation alternatives
examined in the Draft Tank Closure
(TC) and Waste Management (WM)
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• Overview of the Draft TC and WM EIS
findings by other stakeholder groups
• Discussion of HAB member comments
on the TC and WM EIS
• Development of HAB advice
principles
• Adjourn
Public Participation: The meeting is
open to the public. The EM SSAB,
Hanford, welcomes the attendance of
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meetings and will make every effort to
accommodate persons with physical
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require special accommodations due to
a disability, please contact Paula Call at
least seven days in advance of the
meeting at the phone number listed
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 10808–043]
Boyce Hydro Power, LLC; Notice of
Application for Amendment of License
and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Protests
January 29, 2010.
Take notice that the following
hydroelectric application has been filed
with the Commission and is available
for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Temporary
Amendment of License.
b. Project No.: 10808–043.
c. Date Filed: September 2, 2009, and
supplemented on November 4, 2009.
d. Applicant: Boyce Hydro Power,
LLC (BHP).
e. Name of Project: Edenville
Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on
the Tittabawassee River in Gladwin and
Midland Counties, Michigan.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Frank Christie,
General Manager, Boyce Hydro Power,
LLC, 6000 South M–30, P.O. Box 15,
Edenville, Michigan 48624; telephone
(989) 689–3161.
i. FERC Contact: Anthony DeLuca,
telephone: (202) 502–6632, and e-mail:
anthony.deluca@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments,
motions to intervene, and protests:
March 1, 2010.
Comments, protests, and
interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission’s Web
site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘efiling’’ link. The Commission strongly
encourages electronic filings.
All documents (original and eight
copies) filed by paper should be sent to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Please include
the project number (P–10808–043) on
any comments or motions filed.
The Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure require all interveners
filing documents with the Commission
to serve a copy of that document on
each person whose name appears on the
official service list for the project.
Further, if an intervener files comments
or documents with the Commission
relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a
particular resource agency, they must
also serve a copy of the document on
that resource agency. A copy of any
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Case No. CAC-022]
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Decision and
Order Granting a Waiver to Hallowell International (Hallowell) From the
Department of Energy Residential Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump
Test Procedures
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Decision and order.
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SUMMARY: This notice publishes the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)
decision and order in Case No. CAC-022. DOE grants a waiver to
Hallowell from the existing DOE test procedure applicable to
residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. The waiver
pertains to Hallowell's boosted compression heat pumps, a product line
that uses three-stage technology to enable efficient heating at very
low outdoor temperatures. The existing test procedure accounts for two-
capacity operation, but not three-capacity operation. Therefore,
Hallowell has suggested an alternate test procedure to calculate the
heating performance of its three-stage boosted compression products. As
a condition of this waiver, Hallowell must test and rate its boosted
compression heat pump products according to the alternate test
procedure set forth in this notice.
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DATES: This decision and order is effective February 5, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael G. Raymond, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone:
(202) 586-9611. E-mail: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov.
Francine Pinto, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, Mail Stop GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20585-0103. Telephone: (202) 586-7432. E-mail:
Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 430.27(l), DOE gives notice of the
issuance of its decision and order as set forth below. In this decision
and order, DOE grants Hallowell a waiver from the applicable
residential central air conditioner and heat pump test procedures at 10
CFR part 430 subpart B, appendix M, for certain basic models of its
three-stage boosted compression heat pumps, provided that Hallowell
tests and rates such products using the alternate test procedure
described in this notice. Further, today's decision requires that
Hallowell may not make any representations concerning the energy
efficiency of these products unless such product has been tested
consistent with the provisions and restrictions in the alternate test
procedure set forth in the decision and order below, and such
representations fairly disclose the results of such testing. (42 U.S.C.
6314(d)) Distributors, retailers, and private labelers are held to the
same standard when making representations regarding the energy
efficiency of these products. (42 U.S.C. 6293(c)).
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Decision and Order
In the Matter of: Hallowell International (Hallowell) (Case No.
CAC-022).
Background
Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act sets forth a
variety of provisions concerning energy efficiency. Part A of Title III
provides for the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products
Other Than Automobiles.'' (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309) Part A includes
definitions, test procedures, labeling provisions, energy conservation
standards, and the authority to require information and reports from
manufacturers. Further, Part A authorizes the Secretary of Energy to
prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce
results that measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated annual
operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct. (42
U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)).
Today's notice involves residential products under Part A. Relevant
to the current petition for waiver, the test procedure for residential
central air conditioners and heat pumps is contained in 10 CFR part
430, subpart B, appendix M.
DOE's regulations allow a person to seek a waiver from the test
procedure requirements for covered consumer products, when the
petitioner's basic model contains one or more design characteristics
that prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedure, or
when they may evaluate the basic model in a manner so unrepresentative
of its true energy consumption characteristics as to provide materially
inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 430.27(a)(1). Petitioners must
include in their petition any alternate test procedures known to the
petitioner to evaluate the basic model in a manner representative of
its energy consumption characteristics. 10 CFR 430.27(b)(1)(iii). The
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (the
Assistant Secretary) may grant a waiver subject to conditions,
including adherence to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR 430.27(l).
Waivers remain in effect pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR
430.27(m).
The waiver process also allows any interested person who has
submitted a petition for waiver to file an application for interim
waiver of the applicable test procedure requirements. 10 CFR
430.27(a)(2). The Assistant Secretary will grant an interim waiver
request if it is determined that the applicant will experience economic
hardship if the interim waiver is denied, if it appears likely that the
petition for waiver will be granted, and/or the Assistant Secretary
determines that it would be desirable for public policy reasons to
grant immediate relief pending a determination on the petition for
waiver. 10 CFR 430.27(g).
On July 29, 2008, Hallowell filed a petition for waiver and an
application for interim waiver from the test procedures applicable to
residential central air conditioners and heat pumps, found at 10 CFR
part 430, subpart B, appendix M. Hallowell requested the waiver for its
residential boosted compression products that use three-speed
compressor technology, stating that the existing test procedure is
applicable only to products with one- and two-speed compressors.
Hallowell included an alternate test procedure in its July 29, 2008,
submittal, but DOE advised Hallowell that the alternate procedure was
incomplete. On April 25, 2009, Hallowell submitted a revised petition
and alternate test procedure. On May 29, 2009, Hallowell submitted a
revised petition with additional evidence of financial hardship. On
December 2, 2009, DOE granted Hallowell an interim waiver and published
Hallowell's petition for waiver. 74 FR 63131. DOE received no comments
on the Hallowell petition.
Assertions and Determinations
Hallowell's Petition for Waiver
Hallowell seeks a waiver from the DOE test procedures because its
boosted compression heat pump systems contain design characteristics
that prevent testing according to the current DOE test procedure. The
DOE test procedure covers systems with a single speed, with two steps
or stages of modulation, and with continuous modulation over a finite
range through the incorporation of a variable-speed or digital
compressor. Hallowell's product deviates from the anticipated form--a
system whose performance falls between that of a two-capacity system
and a conventional variable-capacity system--because the three-capacity
capability is limited to heating mode operation. Moreover, the
additional stage of heating capacity is used specifically at the lowest
outdoor temperatures to maximize the total heating contributed by the
heat pump, relative to the total heating supplied by the auxiliary heat
source (usually electric resistance). Another unique feature of
Hallowell's low-temperature heat pump system is that for any given
outdoor temperature, only two stages of heating are permitted; one
stage is always locked out. Hallowell's three-speed boosted compression
heat pumps are also capable of efficient operation at much lower
temperatures than two-speed heat pumps (Hallowell measured a
coefficient of performance of 2.1 at -15 [deg]F), making them
potentially very desirable for heating in cold climates.
Rating Hallowell's boosted compression products requires modified
calculation algorithms and testing at an additional, lower temperature
to capture the effect on both capacity and power of the additional
stage/level of heating operation. The building load assigned within the
heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) calculation requires
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evaluation based on the case where the high-stage compressor capacity
for heating exceeds the high-stage compressor capacity for cooling.
Finally, the test procedure must account for the control feature that
limits the number of heating mode capacity levels to two for any given
outdoor temperature. The Hallowell alternate test procedure is a
logical extension of DOE's two-capacity test method to cover
Hallowell's three-capacity compressor. The two (of three potential)
active stages of heating capacity available for each bin temperature
calculation are based on Hallowell's control logic. The HSPF algorithm
follows the algorithm in the DOE test procedure used for two-capacity
heat pumps.
In the DOE test procedure, heating mode tests are conducted at
62[deg]F, 47[deg]F, 35[deg]F, and 17[deg]F. This method does not
collect enough operating characteristics to create an accurate trend,
and does not consider the performance of 3-speed equipment at cold
temperatures, so an additional test point at 0[deg]F is added. The DOE
test procedure also linearly interpolates to capture the effect of
varying outdoor temperature. The Hallowell product uses a different
system configuration for the high compressor capacity tests at 47[deg]F
and 17[deg]F; therefore the algorithm used to calculate HSPF was
modified to create a more accurate performance map.
DOE notes that the existing DOE test procedure accurately covers
the 2 speed air conditioning performance of the Hallowell product
because the Booster Compressor is not allowed to operate in cooling
mode, effectively making the system a standard two speed air
conditioner. Therefore, the waiver is applicable only to heating mode.
Consultations With Other Agencies
DOE consulted with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff
concerning the Hallowell Petition for Waiver. The FTC staff did not
have any objections to the issuance of a waiver to Hallowell.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of all the materials submitted by
Hallowell, the absence of any comments, and consultation with the FTC
staff, it is ordered that:
(1) The ``Petition for Waiver'' filed by Hallowell International
(Hallowell) (Case No. CAC-022) is hereby granted as set forth in the
paragraphs below.
(2) Hallowell shall not be required to test or rate the following
boosted compression models on the basis of the current test procedures
contained in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix M, but shall be
required to test and rate such products according to the alternate test
procedure as set forth in paragraph (3) below:
ACADIA024, ACADIA036, ACADIA048, 36C35H, 42C46H, ACHP03642, ACHP02431
(3) Alternate Test Procedure
Add section 3.6.6 to address the heating mode tests conducted on
units having a triple-capacity compressor.
3.6.6 Tests for a heat pump having a triple-capacity compressor.
Test triple-capacity, northern heat pumps for the heating mode as
follows:
a. Conduct one Maximum Temperature Test (H01), two High
Temperature Tests (H12 and H11), two Frost
Accumulation Tests (H22 and H21), three Low
Temperature Tests (H31, H32, and H33),
and one Minimum Temperature Test (H43). An alternative to
conducting the H21 Frost Accumulation Test to determine
Qhk=1 (35) and Ehk=3 (35)
is to use the following equations to approximate this capacity and
electrical power:
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In evaluating the above equations, determine the quantities
Qhk=1 (47) and Ehk=1 (47)
from the H11 Test and evaluate them according to Section
3.7. Determine the quantities Qhk=1 (17) and
Ehk=1 (17) from the H31 Test and
evaluate them according to Section 3.10. If the manufacturer conducts
the H21 Test, the option of using the above default
equations is not forfeited. Use the paired values of
Qhk=1 (35) and Ehk=1 (35)
derived from conducting the H21 Frost Accumulation Test and
evaluated as specified in section 3.9.1 or use the paired values
calculated using the above default equations, whichever paired values
contribute to a higher Region IV HSPF based on the DHRmin.
Conducting a Frost Accumulation Test (H23) with the heat
pump operating at its booster capacity is optional. If this optional
test is not conducted, determine Qhk=3 (35) and
Ehk=3 (35) using the following equations to
approximate this capacity and electrical power:
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Where,
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Determine the quantities Qhk=2 (47) and
Ehk=2 (47)from the H12 Test and
evaluate them according to Section 3.7. Determine the quantities
Qhk=2 (35) and Ehk=2
(35) from the H22 Test and evaluate them according to
Section 3.9.1. Determine the quantities Qhk=2
(17) and Ehk=2 (17) from the H32
Test, determine the quantities Qhk=3 (17) and
Ehk=3 (17) from the H33 Test, and
determine the quantities Qhk=3 (2) and
Ehk=3 (2) from the H43 Test.
Evaluate all six quantities according to Section 3.10. If the
manufacturer conducts the H23 Test, the option of using
the above default equations is not forfeited. Use the paired values
of Qhk=3 (35) and Ehk=3
(35) derived from conducting the H23 Frost Accumulation
Test and calculated as specified in section 3.9.1 or use the paired
values calculated using the above default equations, whichever
paired values contribute to a higher Region IV HSPF based on the
DHRmin.
Table A specifies test conditions for all thirteen tests.
Table A--Heating Mode Test Conditions for Units Having a Triple-Capacity Compressor
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Air entering indoor Air entering outdoor
unit temperature unit temperature
Test description ([deg]F) ([deg]F) Compressor Booster Heating air volume rate
--------------------------------------------- capacity
Dry bulb Wet bulb Dry bulb Wet bulb
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H01 Test (required, steady)...... 70 60(max) 62 56.5 Low................ Off................ Heating Minimum.1
H12 Test (required, steady)...... 70 60(max) 47 43 High............... Off................ Heating Full-Load.2
H1C2 Test (optional, cyclic)..... 70 60(max) 47 43 High............... Off................ (3).
H11 Test (required).............. 70 60(max) 47 43 Low................ Off................ Heating Minimum.1
H1C1 Test (optional, cyclic)..... 70 60(max) 47 43 Low................ Off................ (4).
H23 Test (optional, steady)...... 70 60(max) 35 33 High............... On................. Heating Full-Load.2
H22 Test (required).............. 70 60(max) 35 33 High............... Off................ Heating Full-Load.2
H21 Test(5 6) (required)......... 70 60(max) 35 33 Low................ Off................ Heating Minimum.1
H32 Test (required, steady)...... 70 60(max) 17 15 High............... On................. Heating Full-Load.2
H3C3 Test (optional, cyclic)..... 70 60(max) 17 15 High............... On................. (7).
H32 Test (required, steady)...... 70 60(max) 17 15 High............... Off................ Heating Full-Load.2
H31 Test(5) (required, steady)... 70 60(max) 17 15 Low................ Off................ Heating Minimum.1
H43 Test (required, steady)...... 70 60(max) 0 -2 High............... On................. Heating Full-Load.2
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1 Defined in section 3.1.4.5.
2 Defined in section 3.1.4.4.
3 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity as measured
during the H12 Test.
4 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity as measured
during the H11 Test.
5 Required only if the heat pump's performance when operating at low compressor capacity and outdoor temperatures less than 37 [deg]F is needed to
complete the section 4.2.6 HSPF calculations.
6 If table note 5 applies, the section 3.6.3 equations for Qhk=1 (35) and Ehk=1 (17) may be used in lieu of conducting the H21 Test.
7 Maintain the airflow nozzle(s) static pressure difference or velocity pressure during the ON period at the same pressure or velocity measured during
the H33 Test.
Section 4.2.3 of appendix M shall be revised to read as follows:
4.2.3. Additional steps for calculating the HSPF of a heat pump
having a triple-capacity compressor. * * *
a. Evaluate the space heating capacity and electrical power
consumption of the heat pump at outdoor temperature Tj and
with a first stage call from the thermostat (k=1), and with a second
stage call from the thermostat (k=2) using:
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(4) Representations. Hallowell may make representations about the
energy use of its boosted compression three-stage central air
conditioners and heat pump products, for compliance, marketing, or
other purposes, only to the extent that such products have been tested
in accordance with the provisions outlined above, and such
representations fairly disclose the results of such testing.
(5) This waiver shall remain in effect from the date of issuance of
this order consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(m).
(6) This waiver is conditioned upon the presumed validity of
statements, representations, and documentary materials provided by the
petitioner. This waiver may be revoked or modified at any time upon a
determination that the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver
is incorrect, or DOE determines that the results from the alternate
test procedure are unrepresentative of the basic models' true energy
consumption characteristics.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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