ASHRAE Standard 185.2 2020
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ASHRAE Standard 185.2-2020 — Method of Testing Ultraviolet Lamps for Use in HVAC&R Units or Air Ducts to Inactivate Microorganisms on Irradiated Surfaces (ANSI Approved)
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASHRAE | 2020 | 16 |
Standard 185.2 establishes a testmethod to measure the intensity of ultraviolet (UV-C) lamps on irradiatedsurfaces under typical HVAC&R operating conditions. It also defines methodsof calculating and reporting results obtained from the test data.
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3 | CONTENTS |
4 | FOREWORD 1. PURPOSE 2. SCOPE 2.1 This standard describes a method of laboratory testing to measure the ultraviolet C (UV-C) irradiance of ultraviolet lamps used in HVAC&R systems. 2.2 This standard also 3. DEFINITIONS |
5 | 4. TEST APPARATUS AND PROCEDURES 4.1 Mandatory and Discretionary Requirements. Critical dimensions and arrangements of the test apparatus are shown in the figures of this section. All dimensions shown are mandatory unless otherwise indicated, and either SI or I-P dimensions are acce… 4.2 Installation of UV-C Device. Installation of the ultraviolet C (UV-C) device, and configuration of the lamp assembly within the device, shall be as designated by the manufacturer or equipment provider. The burn-in time for lamps shall be 100 hour… 4.3 Test Duct. The test apparatus shown in Figure 1 is designed for test devices with nominal face dimensions of 610 × 610 mm (24 × 24 in.) and a length of 1 m (39.4 in.) before and 1 m (39.4 in.) after the test section. A radiometer sensor grid (F… 4.4 UV Irradiance Measurement |
7 | 5. APPARATUS QUALIFICATION TESTING 5.1 Apparatus Qualification Tests 5.2 Apparatus qualification tests shall verify quantitatively that the test rig and sampling procedures are capable of providing reliable measurements. The tests shall be performed in accordance with Table 1. 6. REPORTING RESULTS 6.1 Outline. The summary section of the performance report shall include the following information: |
8 | 7. NORMATIVE LIMITATIONS 8. NORMATIVE REFERENCES |
9 | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX A: LIMITATIONS |
10 | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX B: SAFETY |
11 | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX C: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS C1. Lamp and Ballast Disposal |
12 | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX D: INFORMATIVE REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY |
13 | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX E: ADDENDA DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION |