Desert certification for AC and chillers

FRANCE: Eurovent Certification has launched a performance-based certification scheme for air conditioners, chillers, VRF systems, rooftop units and IT cooling equipment in harsh desert climates.

Air conditioning equipment in the Middle East is subjected to challenging conditions due to high ambient temperatures during the peak summer months. While most products have been tested in the past, these tests failed to independently verify performance at peak loads. 

The new certification scheme will provide more realistic performance data at T3 condition (46ºC) with optional testing at T4 (48ºC) while incorporating a special seasonal DSEER efficiency calculation.

Ali Nour Eddine, Eurovent Middle East technical director, explained that  while HVAC systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region face extremely high ambient temperatures, most equipment is still certified using European or American standards. This results in certified performances that fail to represent real-world operation.

Eurovent Middle East MD Markus Lattner added: “The problem of failing air-conditioning equipment during peak season is unfortunately still all too common. With this scheme we will provide engineers, specifiers, architects, and consultants with a reliable foundation of proven performance values at high ambient conditions while offering a distinct competitive edge for manufacturers and brands.”