[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 76 (Monday, April 20, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21745-21747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07733]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Part 430

[EERE-2014-BT-TP-0014]
RIN 1904-AD22


Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Portable Air 
Conditioners; Correction

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Final rule; correcting amendments.

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SUMMARY: On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') 
published a final rule adopting test procedures for portable air 
conditioners (``June 2016 final rule''). A correction rule was 
subsequently published on October 14, 2016 (``October 2016 correction 
rule''), to correct typographical errors in the June 2016 final rule 
that were included in the regulatory text. This document corrects 
typographical errors introduced in the October 2016 correction rule, 
including missing parentheses and incorrect variable names. Neither the 
errors nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the 
rulemaking or any of the conclusions reached in support of the final 
rule.

DATES: Effective April 20, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Mr. Bryan Berringer, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE-5B, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 
(202) 586-0371. Email: [email protected].
    Ms. Sarah Butler, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General 
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
Telephone: (202) 586-177. Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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I. Background

    DOE published a final rule in the Federal Register on June 1, 2016, 
establishing test procedures for portable air conditioners in appendix 
CC to subpart B of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
part 430 (``appendix CC''). 81 FR 35242. On October 14, 2016, DOE 
published a correction rule that revised appendix CC to correct 
typographical errors identified following the publication of the June 
2016 final rule. 81 FR 70923. An additional correction rule was 
published on February 21, 2019, to republish amendments that could not 
be incorporated the Code of Federal Regulations due to inaccurate 
amendatory instructions provided in the June 2016 final rule. 84 FR 
5346. DOE subsequently identified typographical errors in appendix CC 
that were introduced in the October 2016 correction rule. This 
correction rule revises appendix CC to correct these typographical 
errors.
    Specifically, in section 4.1.2 of appendix CC, DOE is correcting 
the following errors: Missing parentheses in the Qs_95 and 
Qs_83 equations; extended underscore and capitalization in 
the subscript for the variable cp_wv and missing underscore 
for the variable [omega]ia_95 in the Qs_95 
equation; and missing subscripts for the Ql_83 variable in 
the Qinfiltration_83 equation. DOE is also clarifying in the 
variable list for the Ql_95 and Ql_83 equations 
that the ``60'' value represents the conversion factor from minutes to 
hours.

II. Need for Correction

    As published, the regulatory text in the June 2016 final rule as 
corrected by the October 2016 and February 2019 correction rules may 
result in confusion due to typographical errors in section 4.1.2 of 
appendix CC. Because this final rule would simply correct errors in the 
text without making substantive changes in the June 2016 final rule, 
the changes addressed in this document are technical in nature.

III. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review

    DOE has concluded that the determinations made pursuant to the 
various procedural requirements applicable to the June 2016 final rule 
remain unchanged for this final rule technical correction. These 
determinations are set forth in the June 2016 final rule. 81 FR 35242, 
35260.
    Pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b), DOE 
has determined there is good cause to find that notice and prior 
opportunity for comment on this rule are unnecessary and contrary to 
the public interest. Neither the errors nor the corrections in this 
document affect the substance of the June 2016 final rule or any of the 
conclusions reached in support of the final rule. Providing prior 
notice and an opportunity for public comment on correcting objective, 
typographical errors that do not change the substance of the test 
procedure serves no useful purpose. Further, this rule correcting 
typographical errors makes non-substantive changes to the test 
procedure. As such, this rule is not subject to the 30-day delay in 
effective date requirement of 5 U.S.C. 553(d) otherwise applicable to 
rules that make substantive changes.

List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430

    Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business 
information, Energy conservation, Household appliances, Imports, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Small 
businesses.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 10, 2020.
Alexander N. Fitzsimmons,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, DOE amends part 430 of 
chapter II, subchapter D, of title 10 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations by making the following correcting amendments:

PART 430--ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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1. The authority citation for part 430 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 6291-6309; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.


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2. Appendix CC to subpart B of part 430 is amended by revising section 
4.1.2 to read as follows:

Appendix CC to Subpart B of Part 430- Uniform Test Method for Measuring 
the Energy Consumption of Portable Air Conditioners

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    4.1.2. Infiltration Air Heat Transfer. Measure the heat 
contribution from infiltration air for single-duct portable air 
conditioners and dual-duct portable air conditioners that draw at 
least part of the condenser air from the conditioned space. 
Calculate the heat contribution from infiltration air for single-
duct and dual-duct portable air conditioners for both cooling mode 
outdoor test conditions, as described in this section. Calculate the 
dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air according to the 
following equations:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AP20.000

    For dual-duct portable air conditioners:
    [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AP20.001
    

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Where:

mSD = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air for 
single-duct portable air conditioners, in pounds per minute (lb/m).
m95 and m83 = dry air mass flow rate of 
infiltration air for dual-duct portable air conditioners, as 
calculated based on testing according to the test conditions in 
Table 1 of this appendix, in lb/m.
Vco_SD, Vco_95, and Vco_83 = 
average volumetric flow rate of the condenser outlet air during 
cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air conditioners; and 
at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-
duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in cubic feet per 
minute (cfm).
Vci_95 and Vci_83 = average volumetric flow 
rate of the condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at the 
95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-duct 
portable air conditioners, respectively, in cfm.
[rho]co_SD, [rho]co_95, and 
[rho]co_83 = average density of the condenser outlet air 
during cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air 
conditioners, and at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor 
conditions for dual-duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in 
pounds mass per cubic foot (lbm/ft\3\).
[rho]ci_95 and [rho]ci_83 = average density of 
the condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at the 95 [deg]F 
and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-duct portable air 
conditioners, respectively, in lbm/ft\3\.
[omega]co_SD, [omega]co_95, and 
[omega]co_83 = average humidity ratio of condenser outlet 
air during cooling mode testing for single-duct portable air 
conditioners, and at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor 
conditions for dual-duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in 
pounds mass of water vapor per pounds mass of dry air 
(lbw/lbda).
[omega]ci_95 and [omega]ci_83 = average 
humidity ratio of condenser inlet air during cooling mode testing at 
the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions for dual-
duct portable air conditioners, respectively, in lbw/
lbda.
    For single-duct and dual-duct portable air conditioners, 
calculate the sensible component of infiltration air heat 
contribution according to:

Qs_95 = m x 60 x [(cp_da x (Tia_95-
Tindoor)) + (cp_wv x ([omega]ia_95 
x Tia_95-[omega]indoor x Tindoor))]
Qs_83 = m x 60 x [(cp_da x (Tia_83-
Tindoor)) + (cp_wv x ([omega]ia_83 
x Tia_83-[omega]indoor x Tindoor))]

Where:

Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the 
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F 
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
m = dry air mass flow rate of infiltration air, mSD or 
m95 when calculating Qs_95 and mSD 
or m83 when calculating Qs_83, in lb/m.
cp_da = specific heat of dry air, 0.24 Btu/
lbm-[deg]F.
cp_wv = specific heat of water vapor, 0.444 Btu/
lbm-[deg]F.
Tindoor = indoor chamber dry-bulb temperature, 80 [deg]F.
Tia_95 and Tia_83 = infiltration air dry-bulb 
temperatures for the two test conditions in Table 1 of this 
appendix, 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F, respectively.
[omega]ia_95 and [omega]ia_83 = humidity 
ratios of the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb infiltration air, 
0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda, respectively.
[omega]indoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber air, 
0.0112 lbw/lbda.
60 = conversion factor from minutes to hours.

    Calculate the latent heat contribution of the infiltration air 
according to:

Ql_95 = m x 60 x Hfg x 
([omega]ia_95-[omega]indoor)
Ql_83 = m x 60 x Hfg x 
([omega]ia_83-[omega]indoor)

Where:

Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the 
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F 
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
m = mass flow rate of infiltration air, mSD or 
m95 when calculating Ql_95 and mSD 
or m83 when calculating Ql_83, in lb/m.
Hfg = latent heat of vaporization for water vapor, 1061 
Btu/lbm.
[omega]ia_95 and [omega]ia_83 = humidity 
ratios of the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb infiltration air, 
0.0141 and 0.01086 lbw/lbda, respectively.
[omega]indoor = humidity ratio of the indoor chamber air, 
0.0112 lbw/lbda.
60 = conversion factor from minutes to hours.

    The total heat contribution of the infiltration air is the sum 
of the sensible and latent heat:

    Qinfiltration_95 = Qs_95 + 
Ql_95
    Qinfiltration_83 = Qs_83 + 
Ql_83

Where:

Qinfiltration_95 and Qinfiltration_83 = total 
infiltration air heat in cooling mode, calculated at the 95 [deg]F 
and 83 [deg]F dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this 
appendix, in Btu/h.
Qs_95 and Qs_83 = sensible heat added to the 
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F 
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
Ql_95 and Ql_83 = latent heat added to the 
room by infiltration air, calculated at the 95 [deg]F and 83 [deg]F 
dry-bulb outdoor conditions in Table 1 of this appendix, in Btu/h.
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