31st March 2011
Wijitha Perera
Ensure Quality Ensure Safety Ensure Energy Efficiency
Temperature 25oC DB + 1.5oC Humidity 55 + 5% Indoor Air Quality Supply of Fresh Air Removal of Contaminated Air / Dilution
Code of Practice For Energy Efficient Buildings in Sri Lanka – 2008
ASHRAE Standards Eg. 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1 of 2007 –
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality 2. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 of 2007 –
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
AHRI (ARI) Standards for Equipment CIBSE
Not to Use substances with Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP)
Not to use substances with high Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Not to use materials where substances with ODP and high GWP has been used in the manufacturing process
Not to use materials which emit volatile substances such as solvents.
Labeling is essential to ensure that the equipment conforms to the set standards regarding safety and energy efficiency
Facilities for testing equipment is essential for a successful labeling program
At present such facilities for AC & Ref equipment is not available
SEA has embarked on a program to set up a labeling program for Refrigerators as an initial step