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