AMCA Standard classifies energy efficiency for fans.
Press Release Summary:
AMCA STANDARD 205-10, Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans, was approved by AMCA International membership on February 19, 2010. It defines classification for all fan types designed to be driven by motors of nominal rating 125 W (1/6 hp) and above. Fans can range from purpose-built single fan to series produced fans manufactured in large quantities. Applicable to fans and not fan system, standard also excludes classification for circulating fans.
Original Press Release:
AMCA STANDARD 205-10, "Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans"
Arlington Heights, IL, USA---The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) announced that AMCA STANDARD 205-10, "Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans," was approved by the AMCA International membership on February 19, 2010.
This standard defines the classification for all fan types designed to be driven by motors of nominal rating 125 W (1/6 hp) and above. The fans can range from the purpose built single fan to series produced fans manufactured in large quantities. This standard applies to the fan and not to the fan system. This standard excludes classification for circulating fans.
This standard may be used by legislative or regulatory bodies for defining the energy efficiency requirements of fans used in specific applications.
The following referenced documents shall be utilized for the application of this document:
ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-07 - Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Ratings.
IEEE 112-2004 - Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators.
IEEE 114-2001 - Standard Test Procedure for Single Phase Induction Motors.
ISO 5801:2007 - Industrial Fans - Performance Testing Using Standardized Airways.
ISO/DIS 12759 - Fans - Efficiency Classification for Fans.
ISO 13348:2007 - Industrial Fans - Tolerances, Methods of Conversion and Technical Data Presentation.
ISO 13349:2008 - Industrial Fans - Vocabulary and Definitions of Categories.
AMCA Standard 205-10 is available at www.amca.org/store/default.aspx
For further information please contact:
Joe Brooks
Director of Engineering
AMCA International
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(T) 847-394-0150 (F) 847-253-0088 (E) jbrooks@amca.org
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.
For more information, please contact:
Marian Vambreck,
Membership, Marketing & Communications
Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(T)847 394 0150 (F)847 253 0088 (W) www.amca.org (E)mvambreck@amca.org
