THE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LABORATORY

Dr Chris Menictas
The University of New South Wales

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Laboratory

MECHLAB@UNSW

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Acoustics and Vibrations Aerodynamics CFD Research Fluid Mechanics

Mechlab was set up in 1998 to promote the Schools testing facilities and associated professional experts. The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory is NATA accredited to perform air conditioner testing to AS 3823.

Heat Transfer Internal Combustion Engines Life Cycle Engineering Manufacturing Processes Mechanics of Solids Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Solar Thermal Energy

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The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory

Professor Eddie Leonardi Director of the Laboratory from 1984 till 2008

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The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory

Balanced Ambient Calorimeter Rooms Air Conditioner Testing range 2kW to 50kW NATA registration obtained January 2000 Refrigerated Display Cabinets Testing Facility 2002

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Testing of Small Split Systems

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Testing of Ducted Split Systems

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Reasons for Testing

Manufacturer Verification Product development Registration Distributor Before Importing Registration
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Reasons for Testing

Check testing Energy label validity MEPS compliance

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Check Testing - Observations

Notification of check test Manufacturers or distributors Inspection of unit prior to testing Communication with Lab prior to testing

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Check Testing Observations

Installation manuals Setting procedure for rating test Certain manuals are a concern

Required information passed on to Laboratory performing test

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Other Types of Testing

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Refrigerated Display Cabinets - Remote

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Refrigerated Display Cabinets - Remote

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Refrigerated Display Cabinets Self Contained

Check Testing Standards Development

AS 1731 EN ISO 23953

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Air Flow Visualization

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The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory Contact Mr Mike Fynch 02 9385 4101 mechlab@unsw.edu.au

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Laboratory

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