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Energy Conservation Program for
Consumer Products: Decision and
Order Granting a Waiver to LG From
the Department of Energy Residential
Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer
Test Procedure
Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
Mail Stop GC–71, 1000 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–
0103, (202) 586–7796, E-mail:
Elizabeth.Kohl@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.
The decision and order grants LG a
waiver from the applicable residential
refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer test
procedures in 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B, appendix A1 for certain basic models
of refrigerator-freezers with relative
humidity sensors and adaptive control
anti-sweat heaters, provided that LG
tests and rates such products using the
alternate test procedure described in
this notice. Today’s decision prohibits
LG from making representations
concerning the energy efficiency of
these products unless the product has
been tested consistent with the
provisions and restrictions in the
alternate test procedure set forth in the
decision and order below, and the
representations fairly disclose the test
results. 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).
AGENCY:
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Decision and Order.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) gives notice of the
decision and order (Case No. RF–016)
that grants to LG Electronics, Inc. (LG)
a waiver from the DOE electric
refrigerator and refrigerator-freezer test
procedure for certain basic models
containing relative humidity sensors
and adaptive control anti-sweat heaters.
Under today’s decision and order, LG
shall be required to test and rate its
refrigerator-freezers with relative
humidity sensors and adaptive control
anti-sweat heaters using an alternate test
procedure that takes this technology
into account when measuring energy
consumption.
DATES: This Decision and Order is
effective August 19, 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:
Michael.Raymond@ee.doe.gov.
Decision and Order
In the Matter of: LG Electronics, Inc.
(Case No. RF–016).
(5) This waiver shall remain in effect
consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR
430.27(m).
(6) This waiver is issued on the
condition that the statements,
representations, and documentary
materials provided by the petitioner are
valid. DOE may revoke or modify this
waiver at any time if it determines the
factual basis underlying the petition for
waiver is incorrect, or the results from
the alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic models’
true energy consumption characteristics.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2010–20575 Filed 8–18–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
[Case No. RF–016]
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Background
Title III of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (EPCA) 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 of Title III includes definitions,
test procedures, labeling provisions,
energy conservation standards, and the
authority to require information and
reports from manufacturers. Further,
EPCA authorizes the Secretary of Energy
to prescribe test procedures that are
reasonably designed to produce results
that measure energy efficiency, energy
use, or estimated operating costs, and
that are not unduly burdensome to
conduct. 42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3).
Today’s notice involves residential
electric refrigerator and refrigeratorfreezer products covered under Part A.
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The test procedure for residential
electric refrigerators and refrigeratorfreezers is contained in 10 CFR part 430,
subpart B, appendix A1.
DOE’s regulations for covered
products contain provisions allowing a
person to seek a waiver for a particular
basic model from the test procedure
requirements for covered consumer
products when (1) the petitioner’s basic
model contains one or more design
characteristics that prevent testing
according to the prescribed test
procedure, or (2) when prescribed test
procedures 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 April 20, 2010, LG filed a petition
for waiver from the test procedure
applicable to residential electric
refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers set
forth in 10 CFR Part 430, subpart B,
appendix A1. The products covered by
the petition employ relative humidity
sensors and adaptive control anti-sweat
heaters, which detect and respond to
temperature and humidity conditions,
and then activate adaptive heaters as
needed to evaporate excess moisture.
LG’s petition was published in the
Federal Register on June 18, 2010. 75
FR 34726.
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Assertions and Determinations
LG’s Petition for Waiver
In its April 2010 petition, LG sought
a waiver from the existing DOE test
procedure applicable to refrigerators
and refrigerator-freezers under 10 CFR
part 430 because it takes neither
ambient humidity nor adaptive
technology into account. DOE did not
receive any comments on the LG
petition.
LG requested that it be permitted to
use the same alternate test procedure
DOE prescribed for GE, Whirlpool, and
other companies manufacturing
refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers
equipped with a similar technology.
Specifically, DOE granted GE,
Whirlpool, Electrolux, Samsung, and
Haier waivers on February 27, 2008 (73
FR 10425), May 5, 2009 (74 FR 20695),
December 15, 2009 (74 FR 66338),
March 18, 2010 (75 FR 13122), and June
7, 2010 (75 FR 32175), respectively. The
alternate test procedure simulates the
energy used by the adaptive heaters in
a typical consumer household, as
explained in the respective decisions
and orders referenced above. As DOE
has stated in the past, it is in the public
interest to have similar products tested
and rated for energy consumption on a
comparable basis.
Consultations With Other Agencies
DOE consulted with the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) staff concerning the
LG petition for waiver. The FTC staff
did not have any objections to granting
a waiver to LG.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of all the
material that was submitted by LG and
consultation with the FTC staff, it is
ordered that:
(1) The petition for waiver submitted
by the LG Electronics, Inc. (Case No.
RF–016) is hereby granted as set forth in
the paragraphs below.
(2) LG shall not be required to test or
rate the following LG models on the
basis of the current test procedures
contained in 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B, appendix A1. Instead, it shall be
required to test and rate such products
according to the alternate test procedure
as set forth in paragraph (3) below:
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Type
Sales model
3D (3 door) Basic ........................................................................
3D Water Dispenser only ............................................................
3D Ice Water Dispenser ..............................................................
4D Basic ......................................................................................
4D Water Dispenser only ............................................................
4D Ice-Water Dispenser ..............................................................
3D Ice-Water Dispenser ..............................................................
4D Ice-Water Dispenser ..............................................................
All .................................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Dispenser ...............................................................................
3D Dispenser ...............................................................................
3D Ice and Water ........................................................................
3D Ice and Water ........................................................................
All .................................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
2D SXS ........................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Basic ......................................................................................
3D Dispenser ...............................................................................
3D Dispenser ...............................................................................
3D Ice and Water ........................................................................
3D Ice and Water ........................................................................
All .................................................................................................
LFC2#7##** .................................................................................
LFD2#8##** .................................................................................
LFX2#9##LG ...............................................................................
LMC2#7##** ................................................................................
LMD2#8##** ................................................................................
LMX2#9##** ................................................................................
LSFX213ST .................................................................................
LSMX214ST ................................................................................
795.#####.### ............................................................................
LSC23944** ................................................................................
LFC20745** .................................................................................
7831# ..........................................................................................
LFC23760** .................................................................................
LFC23770** .................................................................................
LFD23860** .................................................................................
7835# ..........................................................................................
7841# ..........................................................................................
LFX23965** .................................................................................
501.##### ...................................................................................
LRSC26923** ..............................................................................
LRSC26925** ..............................................................................
5101# ..........................................................................................
5102# ..........................................................................................
5103# ..........................................................................................
LSC27914** ................................................................................
LSC27934** ................................................................................
5107# ..........................................................................................
5108# ..........................................................................................
5109# ..........................................................................................
5131# ..........................................................................................
5132# ..........................................................................................
5137# ..........................................................................................
LSC23924** ................................................................................
LSC23954** ................................................................................
LFC20760** .................................................................................
7130# ..........................................................................................
7830# ..........................................................................................
LFC23760** .................................................................................
LFC23770** .................................................................................
7834# ..........................................................................................
7835# ..........................................................................................
7840# ..........................................................................................
LFX23961** .................................................................................
795.#####.### ............................................................................
(3) LG shall be required to test the
products listed in paragraph (2) above
according to the test procedures for
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electric refrigerator-freezers prescribed
by DOE at 10 CFR part 430, appendix
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Kenmore
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listed in paragraph (2) only:
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(A) The following definition is added
at the end of Section 1:
1.13
Variable anti-sweat heater control
means an anti-sweat heater where power
supplied to the device is determined by
an operating condition variable(s) and/or
ambient condition variable(s).
(B) Section 2.2 is revised to read as
follows:
2.2
Operational conditions. The electric
refrigerator or electric refrigerator-freezer
shall be installed and its operating
conditions maintained in accordance
with HRF–1–1979, section 7.2 through
section 7.4.3.3, except that the vertical
ambient temperature gradient at
locations 10 inches (25.4 cm) out from
the centers of the two sides of the unit
being tested is to be maintained during
the test. Unless shields or baffles
obstruct the area, the gradient is to be
maintained from 2 inches (5.1 cm) above
the floor or supporting platform to a
height 1 foot (30.5 cm) above the unit
under test. Defrost controls are to be
operative. The anti-sweat heater switch
is to be off during one test and on during
the second test. In the case of an electric
refrigerator-freezer equipped with
variable anti-sweat heater control, the
result of the second test will be derived
by performing the calculation described
in 6.2.3. Other exceptions are noted in
2.3, 2.4, and 5.1 below.
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(C) New section 6.2.3 is inserted after
section 6.2.2.2.
6.2.3 Variable anti-sweat heater control test.
The energy consumption of an electric
refrigerator-freezer with a variable antisweat heater control in the on position
(Eon), expressed in kilowatt-hours per
day, shall be calculated equivalent to:
EON = E + (Correction Factor)
Where:
E is determined by sections 6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.2,
6.2.2.1, or 6.2.2.2, whichever is
appropriate, with the anti-sweat heater
switch in the off position.
Correction Factor = (Anti-sweat Heater Power
x System-loss Factor) x (24 hrs/1 day) x
(1 kW/1000 W)
Where:
Anti-sweat Heater Power = A1 * (Heater
Watts at 5%RH)
+ A2 * (Heater Watts at 15%RH)
+ A3 * (Heater Watts at 25%RH)
+ A4 * (Heater Watts at 35%RH)
+ A5 * (Heater Watts at 45%RH)
+ A6 * (Heater Watts at 55%RH)
+ A7 * (Heater Watts at 65%RH)
+ A8 * (Heater Watts at 75%RH)
+ A9 * (Heater Watts at 85%RH)
+ A10 * (Heater Watts at 95%RH)
Where A1–A10 are defined in the following
table:
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
=
=
=
=
=
0.034
0.211
0.204
0.166
0.126
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A6 = 0.119
A7 = 0.069
A8 = 0.047
A9 = 0.008
A10 = 0.016
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Heater Watts at a specific relative humidity
= the nominal watts used by all heaters
at that specific relative humidity, 72 °F
ambient, and DOE reference
temperatures of fresh food (FF) average
temperature of 45 °F and freezer (FZ)
average temperature of 5 °F.
System-loss Factor = 1.3
(4) Representations. LG may make
representations about the energy use of
its adaptive control anti-sweat heater
refrigerator-freezer 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
consistent with the provisions of 10 CFR
430.27(m).
(6) This waiver is issued on the
condition that the statements,
representations, and documentary
materials provided by the petitioner are
valid. DOE may revoke or modify this
waiver at any time if it determines the
factual basis underlying the petition for
waiver is incorrect, or the results from
the alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic models’
true energy consumption characteristics.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11,
2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
[Case No. RF-016]
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Decision and
Order Granting a Waiver to LG From the Department of Energy Residential
Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer Test Procedure
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Decision and Order.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of the
decision and order (Case No. RF-016) that grants to LG Electronics,
Inc. (LG) a waiver from the DOE electric refrigerator and refrigerator-
freezer test procedure for certain basic models containing relative
humidity sensors and adaptive control anti-sweat heaters. Under today's
decision and order, LG shall be required to test and rate its
refrigerator-freezers with relative humidity sensors and adaptive
control anti-sweat heaters using an alternate test procedure that takes
this technology into account when measuring energy consumption.
DATES: This Decision and Order is effective August 19, 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: Michael.Raymond@ee.doe.gov. Elizabeth Kohl,
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop GC-
71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0103, (202)
586-7796, E-mail: Elizabeth.Kohl@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. The decision and
order grants LG a waiver from the applicable residential refrigerator
and refrigerator-freezer test procedures in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B,
appendix A1 for certain basic models of refrigerator-freezers with
relative humidity sensors and adaptive control anti-sweat heaters,
provided that LG tests and rates such products using the alternate test
procedure described in this notice. Today's decision prohibits LG from
making representations concerning the energy efficiency of these
products unless the product has been tested consistent with the
provisions and restrictions in the alternate test procedure set forth
in the decision and order below, and the representations fairly
disclose the test results. 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 August 11, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Decision and Order
In the Matter of: LG Electronics, Inc. (Case No. RF-016).
Background
Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) 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 of Title
III includes definitions, test procedures, labeling provisions, energy
conservation standards, and the authority to require information and
reports from manufacturers. Further, EPCA authorizes the Secretary of
Energy to prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to
produce results that measure energy efficiency, energy use, or
estimated operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to
conduct. 42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3).
Today's notice involves residential electric refrigerator and
refrigerator-freezer products covered under Part A. The test procedure
for residential electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers is
contained in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A1.
DOE's regulations for covered products contain provisions allowing
a person to seek a waiver for a particular basic model from the test
procedure requirements for covered consumer products when (1) the
petitioner's basic model contains one or more design characteristics
that prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedure, or (2)
when prescribed test procedures 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 April 20, 2010, LG filed a petition for waiver from the test
procedure applicable to residential electric refrigerators and
refrigerator-freezers set forth in 10 CFR Part 430, subpart B, appendix
A1. The products covered by the petition employ relative humidity
sensors and adaptive control anti-sweat heaters, which detect and
respond to temperature and humidity conditions, and then activate
adaptive heaters as needed to evaporate excess moisture. LG's petition
was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2010. 75 FR 34726.
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Assertions and Determinations
LG's Petition for Waiver
In its April 2010 petition, LG sought a waiver from the existing
DOE test procedure applicable to refrigerators and refrigerator-
freezers under 10 CFR part 430 because it takes neither ambient
humidity nor adaptive technology into account. DOE did not receive any
comments on the LG petition.
LG requested that it be permitted to use the same alternate test
procedure DOE prescribed for GE, Whirlpool, and other companies
manufacturing refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers equipped with a
similar technology. Specifically, DOE granted GE, Whirlpool,
Electrolux, Samsung, and Haier waivers on February 27, 2008 (73 FR
10425), May 5, 2009 (74 FR 20695), December 15, 2009 (74 FR 66338),
March 18, 2010 (75 FR 13122), and June 7, 2010 (75 FR 32175),
respectively. The alternate test procedure simulates the energy used by
the adaptive heaters in a typical consumer household, as explained in
the respective decisions and orders referenced above. As DOE has stated
in the past, it is in the public interest to have similar products
tested and rated for energy consumption on a comparable basis.
Consultations With Other Agencies
DOE consulted with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff
concerning the LG petition for waiver. The FTC staff did not have any
objections to granting a waiver to LG.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of all the material that was submitted
by LG and consultation with the FTC staff, it is ordered that:
(1) The petition for waiver submitted by the LG Electronics, Inc.
(Case No. RF-016) is hereby granted as set forth in the paragraphs
below.
(2) LG shall not be required to test or rate the following LG
models on the basis of the current test procedures contained in 10 CFR
part 430, subpart B, appendix A1. Instead, it shall be required to test
and rate such products according to the alternate test procedure as set
forth in paragraph (3) below:
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Type Sales model Brand
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3D (3 door) Basic.............. LFC27**.
3D Water Dispenser only........ LFD28**.
3D Ice Water Dispenser......... LFX29LG.
4D Basic....................... LMC27**.
4D Water Dispenser only........ LMD28**.
4D Ice-Water Dispenser......... LMX29**.
3D Ice-Water Dispenser......... LSFX213ST......... Viking
4D Ice-Water Dispenser......... LSMX214ST......... Viking
All............................ 795....... Kenmore
3D Basic....................... LFC23760**........ LG
3D Basic....................... LFC23770**........ LG
3D Dispenser................... LFD23860**........ LG
3D Dispenser................... 7835..... Kenmore
3D Ice and Water............... 7841..... Kenmore
3D Ice and Water............... LFX23965**........ LG
All............................ 501..
2D SXS......................... LRSC26923**....... LG
2D SXS......................... LRSC26925**....... LG
2D SXS......................... 5101..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5102..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5103..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... LSC27914**........ LG
2D SXS......................... LSC27934**........ LG
2D SXS......................... 5107..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5108..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5109..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5131..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5132..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... 5137..... Kenmore
2D SXS......................... LSC23924**........ LG
2D SXS......................... LSC23954**........ LG
3D Basic....................... LFC20760**........ LG
3D Basic....................... 7130..... Kenmore
3D Basic....................... 7830..... Kenmore
3D Basic....................... LFC23760**........ LG
3D Basic....................... LFC23770**........ LG
3D Dispenser................... 7834..... Kenmore
3D Dispenser................... 7835..... Kenmore
3D Ice and Water............... 7840..... Kenmore
3D Ice and Water............... LFX23961**........ LG
All............................ 795..on),
expressed in kilowatt-hours per day, shall be calculated equivalent
to:
EON = E + (Correction Factor)
Where:
E is determined by sections 6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.1, or 6.2.2.2,
whichever is appropriate, with the anti-sweat heater switch in the
off position.
Correction Factor = (Anti-sweat Heater Power x System-loss Factor) x
(24 hrs/1 day) x (1 kW/1000 W)
Where:
Anti-sweat Heater Power = A1 * (Heater Watts at 5%RH)
+ A2 * (Heater Watts at 15%RH)
+ A3 * (Heater Watts at 25%RH)
+ A4 * (Heater Watts at 35%RH)
+ A5 * (Heater Watts at 45%RH)
+ A6 * (Heater Watts at 55%RH)
+ A7 * (Heater Watts at 65%RH)
+ A8 * (Heater Watts at 75%RH)
+ A9 * (Heater Watts at 85%RH)
+ A10 * (Heater Watts at 95%RH)
Where A1-A10 are defined in the following table:
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A1 = 0.034 A6 = 0.119
A2 = 0.211 A7 = 0.069
A3 = 0.204 A8 = 0.047
A4 = 0.166 A9 = 0.008
A5 = 0.126 A10 = 0.016
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Heater Watts at a specific relative humidity = the nominal watts
used by all heaters at that specific relative humidity, 72 [deg]F
ambient, and DOE reference temperatures of fresh food (FF) average
temperature of 45 [deg]F and freezer (FZ) average temperature of 5
[deg]F.
System-loss Factor = 1.3
(4) Representations. LG may make representations about the energy
use of its adaptive control anti-sweat heater refrigerator-freezer
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 consistent with the
provisions of 10 CFR 430.27(m).
(6) This waiver is issued on the condition that the statements,
representations, and documentary materials provided by the petitioner
are valid. DOE may revoke or modify this waiver at any time if it
determines the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver is
incorrect, or the results from the alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic models' true energy consumption
characteristics.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2010.
Cathy Zoi,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2010-20562 Filed 8-18-10; 8:45 am]
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