ShareLimitations of SEER for measuring efficiency.
Author(s) : KAVANAUGH S. P.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Conventional wisdom assumes that a 30% increase in the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of a unitary air conditioner or heat pump will result in a 30% decrease in energy consumption. In fact, a 30% increase in SEER will result in a 30% increase in efficiency when the outdoor temperature is 27.8°C and the indoor temperature is 26.7°C, the specified rating conditions. Prediction equipment with a single indicator can be "seriously inaccurate". As an example, the performance data of an 18-SEER product line is compared to a 10-SEER product line from the same manufacturer.
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- Original title: Limitations of SEER for measuring efficiency.
- Record ID : 2003-0915
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 44 - n. 7
- Publication date: 2002/07
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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