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10 CFR Part 430
[Docket Number EERE–2014–BT–TP–0014]
RIN 1904–AD22
Energy Conservation Program: Test
Procedures for Portable Air
Conditioners; Correction
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) published a final rule in
the Federal Register on June 1, 2016,
establishing test procedures for portable
air conditioners. This correction
addresses typographical errors in that
final rule that were included in Title 10
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
part 430, subpart B, appendix CC.
Neither the errors nor the corrections in
this document affect the substance of
the rulemaking or any of the
conclusions reached in support of the
final rule.
DATES: This correction is effective
October 14, 2016.
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81 FR 35241. DOE has since found that
the June 2016 final rule contained minor
typographical errors in Title 10 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part
430, subpart B, appendix CC. This final
rule correction revises appendix CC to
subpart B of 10 CFR part 430, to correct
these typographical errors. Specifically,
in section 4.1.1, DOE is correcting the
following errors: An incorrect subscript
for the variable Tduct_SD_j in the Qduct_SD
equation and missing subscripts ‘‘j’’ on
the Tduct variables in the equations for
Qduct_95 and Qduct_83. In section 4.1.2,
DOE is correcting the following errors:
A missing equals sign and parenthesis;
incorrect subscripts for the variable
Cp_da and the infiltration air variables in
the Qs_95 equation; incorrect subscripts
in the infiltration air variables in the Qs_
83 equation; missing equals signs in the
Ql_95 and Ql_83 equations; and missing
‘‘Q’’ variables and incorrect subscripts
for the Ql_95 and Ql_83 variables in the
Qinfiltration_95 and Qinfiltration_83 equations.
DOE also found that the summation
symbols in the two dual-duct Qduct
equations in section 4.1.1 were not
properly represented in the Electronic
Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR).
Neither the errors nor the corrections
in this document affect the substance of
the rulemaking or any of the
conclusions reached in support of the
final rule. Accordingly, DOE finds that
there is good cause under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B) to not issue a separate notice
to solicit public comment on the
corrections contained in this final rule
as doing so would be impractical,
unnecessary, and contrary to the public
interest. For the same reasons and
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d), DOE finds
good cause to waive the 30-day delay in
effective date.
Procedural Issues and Regulatory
Review
DOE has concluded that the
determinations made pursuant to the
various procedural requirements to the
June 2016 final rule that originally
codified DOE’s test procedures for
portable air conditioners remain
unchanged for this final rule technical
correction. 81 FR 35241. The
amendments from that final rule became
effective July 1, 2016. Id.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
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procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation,
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Household appliances, Imports,
Intergovernmental relations, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, and
Small businesses.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7,
2016.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, DOE amends part 430 of title
10, Code of Federal Regulations by
making the following correcting
amendments:
PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS
1. The authority citation for part 430
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.
2461 note.
2. Appendix CC to subpart B of part
430 is amended by revising sections
4.1.1 and 4.1.2 to read as follows:
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Appendix CC to Subpart B of Part 430–
Uniform Test Method for Measuring the
Energy Consumption of Portable Air
Conditioners
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4.1.1. Duct Heat Transfer. Measure the
surface temperature of the condenser exhaust
duct and condenser inlet duct, where
applicable, throughout the cooling mode test.
Calculate the average temperature at each
individual location, and then calculate the
average surface temperature of each duct by
averaging the four average temperature
measurements taken on that duct. Calculate
the surface area (Aduct_j) of each duct
according to:
Aduct_j = p × dj × Lj
Where:
dj = the outer diameter of duct ‘‘j’’, including
any manufacturer-supplied insulation.
Lj = the extended length of duct ‘‘j’’ while
under test.
j represents the condenser exhaust duct and,
for dual-duct units, the condenser
exhaust duct and the condenser inlet
duct.
Calculate the total heat transferred
from the surface of the duct(s) to the
indoor conditioned space while
operating in cooling mode for the
outdoor test conditions in Table 1 of
this appendix, as follows. For singleduct portable air conditioners:
Qduct_SD = h × Aduct_j × (Tduct_SD_j¥Tei)
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Qduct_95 = èj{h × Aduct_j × (Tduct_95_
j¥Tei)}
Qduct_83 = èj{h × Aduct_j × (Tduct_83_
j¥Tei)}
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Where:
Qduct_SD = for single-duct portable air
conditioners, the total heat transferred
from the duct to the indoor conditioned
space in cooling mode when tested
according to the test conditions in Table
1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
Qduct_95 and Qduct_83 = for dual-duct portable
air conditioners, the total heat
transferred from the ducts to the indoor
conditioned space in cooling mode, in
Btu/h, when tested according to the
95 °F dry-bulb and 83 °F dry-bulb
outdoor test conditions in Table 1 of this
appendix, respectively.
Where:
˙
mSD = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration
air for single-duct portable air
conditioners, in pounds per minute (lb/
m).
˙
˙
m95 and m83 = dry air mass flow rate of
infiltration air for dual-duct portable air
conditioners, as calculated based on
testing according to the test conditions in
Table 1 of this appendix, in lb/m.
Vco_SD, Vco_95, and Vco_83 = average
volumetric flow rate of the condenser
outlet air during cooling mode testing for
single-duct portable air conditioners; and
at the 95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions for dual-duct portable air
conditioners, respectively, in cubic feet
per minute (cfm).
Vci_95, and Vci_83 = average volumetric flow
rate of the condenser inlet air during
cooling mode testing at the 95 °F and 83
°F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dualduct portable air conditioners,
respectively, in cfm.
rco_SD, rco_95, and rco_83 = average density of
the condenser outlet air during cooling
mode testing for single-duct portable air
conditioners, and at the 95 °F and 83 °F
dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dualduct portable air conditioners,
respectively, in pounds mass per cubic
foot (lbm/ft3).
rci_95, and rci_83 = average density of the
condenser inlet air during cooling mode
testing at the 95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb
outdoor conditions for dual-duct
portable air conditioners, respectively, in
lbm/ft3.
wco_SD, wco_95, and wco_83 = average humidity
ratio of condenser outlet air during
cooling mode testing for single-duct
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h = convection coefficient, 3 Btu/h per square
foot per °F.
Aduct_j = surface area of duct ‘‘j’’, in square
feet.
Tduct_SD_j = average surface temperature for
the condenser exhaust duct of singleduct portable air conditioners, as
measured during testing according to the
test condition in Table 1 of this
appendix, in °F.
Tduct_95_j and Tduct_83_j = average surface
temperature for duct ‘‘j’’ of dual-duct
portable air conditioners, as measured
during testing according to the two
outdoor test conditions in Table 1 of this
appendix, in °F.
j represents the condenser exhaust duct and,
for dual-duct units, the condenser
exhaust duct and the condenser inlet
duct.
Tei = average evaporator inlet air dry-bulb
temperature, in °F.
4.1.2 Infiltration Air Heat Transfer.
Measure the heat contribution from
infiltration air for single-duct portable
air conditioners and dual-duct portable
air conditioners that draw at least part
of the condenser air from the
conditioned space. Calculate the heat
contribution from infiltration air for
single-duct and dual-duct portable air
conditioners for both cooling mode
outdoor test conditions, as described in
this section. Calculate the dry air mass
flow rate of infiltration air according to
the following equations:
portable air conditioners, and at the
95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions for dual-duct portable air
conditioners, respectively, in pounds
mass of water vapor per pounds mass of
dry air (lbw/lbda).
wci_95, and wci_83 = average humidity ratio of
condenser inlet air during cooling mode
testing at the 95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb
outdoor conditions for dual-duct
portable air conditioners, respectively, in
lbw/lbda.
Tindoor = indoor chamber dry-bulb
temperature, 80 °F.
Tia_95 and Tia_83 = infiltration air dry-bulb
temperatures for the two test conditions
in Table 1 of this appendix, 95 °F and
83 °F, respectively.
wia_95 and wia_83 = humidity ratios of the
95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb infiltration air,
0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda,
respectively.
windoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber
air, 0.0112 lbw/lbda.
60 = conversion factor from minutes to hours.
For single-duct and dual-duct
portable air conditioners, calculate the
sensible component of infiltration air
heat contribution according to:
˙
Qs_95 = m × 60
× [cplda × (Tia_95 ¥ Tindoor))
+ (cp_wv × (wia_95 × Tia_95 ¥ windoor ×
Tindoor))]
˙
Qs_83 = m × 60
× [(cp_da × Tia_83 ¥ Tindoor
+ (cp_wv × (wia_83 × Tia_83 ¥ windoor ×
Tindoor))]
Where:
Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the
95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions in Table 1 of this appendix,
in Btu/h.
˙
m = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air,
˙
˙
mSD or m95 when calculating Qs_95 and
˙
˙
mSD or m83 when calculating Qs_83, in lb/
m.
cp_da = specific heat of dry air, 0.24 Btu/lbm
¥ °F.
cp_wv = specific heat of water vapor, 0.444
Btu/lbm ¥ °F.
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For dual-duct portable air
conditioners:
Calculate the latent heat contribution
of the infiltration air according to:
˙
Ql_95 = m × 60 × Hfg × (wia_95 ¥ windoor)
˙
Ql_83 = m × 60 × Hfg × (wia_83 ¥ windoor)
Where:
Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the
95°F and 83°F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions in Table 1 of this appendix,
in Btu/h.
˙
˙
m = mass flow rate of infiltration air, mSD or
˙
˙
m95 when calculating Ql_95 and mSD or
˙
m83 when calculating Ql_83, in lb/m.
Hfg = latent heat of vaporization for water
vapor, 1061 Btu/lbm.
wia_95 and wia_83 = humidity ratios of the 95
°F and 83 °F dry-bulb infiltration air,
0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda,
respectively.
windoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber
air, 0.0112 lbw/lbda. 60 = conversion
factor from minutes to hours.
The total heat contribution of the
infiltration air is the sum of the sensible
and latent heat:
Qinfiltration_95 = Qs_95 + Ql_95
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Qinfiltration_83 = Qs_83 + Q 83
Where:
Qinfiltration_95 and Qinfiltration_83 = total
infiltration air heat in cooling mode,
calculated at the 95 °F and 83 °F drybulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of
this appendix, in Btu/h.
Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the
95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions in Table 1 of this appendix,
in Btu/h.
Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the
95 °F and 83 °F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions in Table 1 of this appendix,
in Btu/h.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[Docket Number EERE-2014-BT-TP-0014]
RIN 1904-AD22
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Portable Air
Conditioners; Correction
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule in
the Federal Register on June 1, 2016, establishing test procedures for
portable air conditioners. This correction addresses typographical
errors in that final rule that were included in Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part 430, subpart B, appendix CC. Neither the
errors nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the
rulemaking or any of the conclusions reached in support of the final
rule.
DATES: This correction is effective October 14, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Office, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-0371. Email:
Bryan.Berringer@ee.doe.gov.
Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, Mailstop GC-33, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-1777. Email: Sarah.Butler@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 1, 2016, DOE published a final rule
(the ``June 2016 final rule'') to establish test procedures for
portable air conditioners. 81 FR 35241. DOE has since found that the
June 2016 final rule contained minor typographical errors in Title 10
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 430, subpart B, appendix
CC. This final rule correction revises appendix CC to subpart B of 10
CFR part 430, to correct these typographical errors. Specifically, in
section 4.1.1, DOE is correcting the following errors: An incorrect
subscript for the variable Tduct_SD_j in the
Qduct_SD equation and missing subscripts ``j'' on the
Tduct variables in the equations for Qduct_95 and
Qduct_83. In section 4.1.2, DOE is correcting the following
errors: A missing equals sign and parenthesis; incorrect subscripts for
the variable Cp_da and the infiltration air variables in the
Qs_95 equation; incorrect subscripts in the infiltration air
variables in the Qs_83 equation; missing equals signs in the
Ql_95 and Ql_83 equations; and missing ``Q''
variables and incorrect subscripts for the Ql_95 and
Ql_83 variables in the Qinfiltration_95 and
Qinfiltration_83 equations.
DOE also found that the summation symbols in the two dual-duct
Qduct equations in section 4.1.1 were not properly
represented in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR).
Neither the errors nor the corrections in this document affect the
substance of the rulemaking or any of the conclusions reached in
support of the final rule. Accordingly, DOE finds that there is good
cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to not issue a separate notice to
solicit public comment on the corrections contained in this final rule
as doing so would be impractical, unnecessary, and contrary to the
public interest. For the same reasons and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d),
DOE finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in effective date.
Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review
DOE has concluded that the determinations made pursuant to the
various procedural requirements to the June 2016 final rule that
originally codified DOE's test procedures for portable air conditioners
remain unchanged for this final rule technical correction. 81 FR 35241.
The amendments from that final rule became effective July 1, 2016. Id.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports,
Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
and Small businesses.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2016.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, DOE amends part 430 of
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS
0
1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
0
2. Appendix CC to subpart B of part 430 is amended by revising sections
4.1.1 and 4.1.2 to read as follows:
Appendix CC to Subpart B of Part 430- Uniform Test Method for Measuring
the Energy Consumption of Portable Air Conditioners
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4. * * *
4.1.1. Duct Heat Transfer. Measure the surface temperature of
the condenser exhaust duct and condenser inlet duct, where
applicable, throughout the cooling mode test. Calculate the average
temperature at each individual location, and then calculate the
average surface temperature of each duct by averaging the four
average temperature measurements taken on that duct. Calculate the
surface area (Aduct_j) of each duct according to:
Aduct_j = [pi] x dj x Lj
Where:
dj = the outer diameter of duct ``j'', including any
manufacturer-supplied insulation.
Lj = the extended length of duct ``j'' while under test.
j represents the condenser exhaust duct and, for dual-duct units,
the condenser exhaust duct and the condenser inlet duct.
Calculate the total heat transferred from the surface of the
duct(s) to the indoor conditioned space while operating in cooling mode
for the outdoor test conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, as
follows. For single-duct portable air conditioners:
Qduct_SD = h x Aduct_j x (Tduct_SD_j-
Tei)
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For dual-duct portable air conditioners:
Qduct_95 = [sum]j{h x Aduct_j x
(Tduct_95_j-Tei){time}
Qduct_83 = [sum]j{h x Aduct_j x
(Tduct_83_j-Tei){time}
Where:
Qduct_SD = for single-duct portable air conditioners, the
total heat transferred from the duct to the indoor conditioned space
in cooling mode when tested according to the test conditions in
Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
Qduct_95 and Qduct_83 = for dual-duct portable
air conditioners, the total heat transferred from the ducts to the
indoor conditioned space in cooling mode, in Btu/h, when tested
according to the 95[emsp14][deg]F dry-bulb and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb
outdoor test conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, respectively.
h = convection coefficient, 3 Btu/h per square foot per [deg]F.
Aduct_j = surface area of duct ``j'', in square feet.
Tduct_SD_j = average surface temperature for the
condenser exhaust duct of single-duct portable air conditioners, as
measured during testing according to the test condition in Table 1
of this appendix, in [deg]F.
Tduct_95_j and Tduct_83_j = average surface
temperature for duct ``j'' of dual-duct portable air conditioners,
as measured during testing according to the two outdoor test
conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in [deg]F.
j represents the condenser exhaust duct and, for dual-duct units,
the condenser exhaust duct and the condenser inlet duct.
Tei = average evaporator inlet air dry-bulb temperature,
in [deg]F.
4.1.2 Infiltration Air Heat Transfer. Measure the heat contribution
from infiltration air for single-duct portable air conditioners and
dual-duct portable air conditioners that draw at least part of the
condenser air from the conditioned space. Calculate the heat
contribution from infiltration air for single-duct and dual-duct
portable air conditioners for both cooling mode outdoor test
conditions, as described in this section. Calculate the dry air mass
flow rate of infiltration air according to the following equations:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR14OC16.001
For dual-duct portable air conditioners:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR14OC16.002
Where:
mSD = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air for
single-duct portable air conditioners, in pounds per minute (lb/m).
m95 and m83 = dry air mass flow rate of
infiltration air for dual-duct portable air conditioners, as
calculated based on testing according to the test conditions in
Table 1 of this appendix, in lb/m.
Vco_SD, Vco_95, and Vco_83 =
average volumetric flow rate of the condenser outlet air during
cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air conditioners; and
at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-
duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in cubic feet per
minute (cfm).
Vci_95, and Vci_83 = average volumetric flow
rate of the condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at the
95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-duct
portable air conditioners, respectively, in cfm.
[rho]co_SD, [rho]co_95, and
[rho]co_83 = average density of the condenser outlet air
during cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air
conditioners, and at the 95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F dry-
bulb outdoor conditions for dual-duct portable air conditioners,
respectively, in pounds mass per cubic foot (lbm/ft\3\).
[rho]ci_95, and [rho]ci_83 = average density
of the condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at the
95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions
for dual-duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in
lbm/ft\3\.
[omega]co_SD, [omega]co_95, and
[omega]co_83 = average humidity ratio of condenser outlet
air during cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air
conditioners, and at the 95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F dry-
bulb outdoor conditions for dual-duct portable air conditioners,
respectively, in pounds mass of water vapor per pounds mass of dry
air (lbw/lbda).
[omega]ci_95, and [omega]ci_83 = average
humidity ratio of condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at
the 95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F dry-bulb outdoor
conditions for dual-duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in
lbw/lbda.
For single-duct and dual-duct portable air conditioners, calculate
the sensible component of infiltration air heat contribution according
to:
Qs_95 = m x 60
x [cp\da x (Tia\95 - Tindoor))
+ (cp_wv x ([omega]ia\95 x Tia\95 - [omega]indoor
x Tindoor))]
Qs\83 = m x 60
x [(cp\da x Tia\83 - Tindoor
+ (cp\wv x ([omega]ia\83 x Tia\83 - [omega]indoor
x Tindoor))]
Where:
Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95[emsp14][deg]F and
83[emsp14][deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this
appendix, in Btu/h.
m = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air, mSD or
m95 when calculating Qs_95 and mSD
or m83 when calculating Qs_83, in lb/m.
cp_da = specific heat of dry air, 0.24 Btu/lbm
- [deg]F.
cp_wv = specific heat of water vapor, 0.444 Btu/
lbm - [deg]F.
Tindoor = indoor chamber dry-bulb temperature,
80[emsp14][deg]F.
Tia_95 and Tia_83 = infiltration air dry-bulb
temperatures for the two test conditions in Table 1 of this
appendix, 95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F, respectively.
[omega]ia_95 and [omega]ia_83 = humidity
ratios of the 95[emsp14][deg]F and 83[emsp14][deg]F dry-bulb
infiltration air, 0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda,
respectively.
[omega]indoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber air,
0.0112 lbw/lbda.
60 = conversion factor from minutes to hours.
Calculate the latent heat contribution of the infiltration air
according to:
Ql\95 = m x 60 x Hfg x ([omega]ia\95 - [omega]indoor)
Ql\83 = m x 60 x Hfg x ([omega]ia\83 -
[omega]indoor)
Where:
Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95[deg]F and 83[deg]F
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
m = mass flow rate of infiltration air, mSD or
m95 when calculating Ql_95 and mSD
or m83 when calculating Ql_83, in lb/m.
Hfg = latent heat of vaporization for water vapor, 1061
Btu/lbm.
[omega]ia_95 and [omega]ia_83 = humidity
ratios of the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb infiltration air,
0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda, respectively.
[omega]indoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber air,
0.0112 lbw/lbda. 60 = conversion factor from
minutes to hours.
The total heat contribution of the infiltration air is the sum of
the sensible and latent heat:
Qinfiltration\95 = Qs\95 + Ql\95
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Qinfiltration\83 = Qs\83 + Q 83
Where:
Qinfiltration_95 and Qinfiltration_83 = total
infiltration air heat in cooling mode, calculated at the 95 [deg]F
and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this
appendix, in Btu/h.
Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
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