Fan Efficiency

Codes and
Standards
I2SL Interna+onal Ins+tute for
Sustainable Laboratories
2013 Conference
Minneapolis, MN
Michael Ivanovich
Director of Strategic Energy Initiatives
AMCA International
mivanovich@amca.org
www.amca.org/feg

Learning Objectives
Know that AMCA Standard 205, Energy Efficiency
Classification for Fans, defines Fan Efficiency
Grades (FEGs)
Know why AMCA Standard 205 also prescribes
fans be sized/selected to operate within 15
percentage points of peak total efficiency.
Know which model codes and standards are
adopting fan efficiency language that pertains to
laboratories.
Know what recent changes have been made to
AMCA Standard 260 Laboratory Methods of
Testing Induced Flow Fans for Rating.
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Agenda

History of fan codes and standards

AMCA Standard 205
2013 ASHRAE 90.1
2014 ASHRAE 189.1
2015 Intl. Energy Conservation Code
2016 Intl. Green Construction Code
U.S. Dept. of Energy Initiative for Fan
Standard

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About AMCA International

Not-for-profit manufacturers association
Mission: To promote the health, growth, and
integrity of the air movement and control
industry
Active on national and international codes
and standards bodies (ISO, ASHRAE, ICC,
HVI, etc.)
310+ member companies
Certified Ratings Program
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About AMCA International

Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Certified Ratings Program
Products
Fans including induced flow lab exhaust
Dampers
Louvers
Air Curtains

AMCA Laboratory
A2LA-certified to ISO/IEC 17025
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Agenda

History of fan codes and standards

AMCA Standard 205
2013 ASHRAE 90.1
U.S. Dept. of Energy Initiative for Fan
Standard
What the future looks like

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History of Fan Codes &

Standards
1556
De Re Metallica published by Georgius
Agricola
2007
Start of European/ISO and
ASHRAE/AMCA fan-efficiency activity
2010
ISO-12759 and AMCA-205 standards
AMCA Certified Ratings Program for
Fans
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History of Fan Codes &

Standards
2011
IgCC-2012 and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 proposals
International Green Construction Code - IgCC

U.S. Dept. of Energy starts fan rulemaking process

2012
IgCC published first reference of AMCA 205
2013
ASHRAE 90.1 published
IECC, ASHRAE 189.1, and IgCC processes started
U.S. Dept. of Energy process fully engaged
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2007: Rise and Fall of the

65%-Efficiency Requirement
Fan Peak Total Efficiency (%)

90

80

70

60

Air
Air foil
foil
Backward
Backward curve
curve
Backward
incline
Mixed impeller
Forward
curve
Backward
incline
Forward
curve
Mixed
impeller

50

40

30
0
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10

15

20

25

Fan Size (Impeller Diameter) (in.)

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35

40
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Fan Facts
Fans are a mature market
Niche products for specific
applications
Multiple fan types, sizes, prices can
meet application requirements
Some types of fans more efficient than
others

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Fan Facts
Smaller fans are less efficient than
larger fans of the same type
Bearing losses; tolerances

Fan efficiency not always the sole

parameter for an efficient fan selection

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Agenda

History of fan codes and standards

AMCA Standard 205
2013 ASHRAE 90.1
U.S. Dept. of Energy Initiative for Fan
Standard
What the future looks like

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ANSI/AMCA 205-12
Energy Efficiency
Classification for Fans
Defines Fan Efficiency
Grade (FEG).
Fan only; no motor or
drive.
Covers most types of fans
by referencing applicable
rating-test standards.
Covers induced flow fans.
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Side Note: AMCA 260

Induced Flow Fan Test for
Rating.
Referenced by AMCA 205.
Subject to codes/stds that
reference AMCA 205.
Revised AMCA 260 will be
available in late 2013.
Enables FEG ratings
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AMCA 205 Metric:

Fan Efficiency Grades (FEG)
An index of aerodynamic fan efficiency
potential
Shaft Power to Air Power
Excludes motors and drives

Calculated from fan-rating test data

Based on total efficiency, not static
efficiency
Accounts for smaller-diameter fans
Family of curves derived from fan data
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AMCA 205 Metric:

Fan Efficiency Grades (FEG)
90

Fan Peak Total Efficiency (%)

FEG90
FEG85

80

FEG80
FEG75

70

FEG71
FEG67
FEG63

60

FEG60
FEG56
FEG53
FEG50

50
40
30
20
0

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20

25

30

Fan Size (Impeller Diameter) (in.)

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40

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65% vs. FEG 67

90

Fan Peak Total Efficiency (%)

FEG90

80

65% efficiency
threshold

FEG85
FEG80
FEG75

70

IgCC

FEG71
FEG67
FEG63

60

FEG60
FEG56
FEG53
FEG50

50

ASHRAE 90.1

40
30
20
0
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Fans eliminated by
65% efficiency threshold
5

10

15

20

25

Fan Size (Impeller

Diameter)
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35

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Thought Question
Is the efficiency requirement alone
enough to result in higher efficiency
operation?
Answer: No.

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Size Matters

All sizes are FEG85 (represents the energy eciency potenMal)

Actual eciency at the opera+ng point varies greatly (larger sizes are operaMng
close to peak eciency)
This illustrates the impact proper selec+on has on energy eciency

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AMCA Standard 205

The fan operaMng

eciency at all intended

operaMng point(s) shall not
be less than 15 percentage
points below the fan peak
total eciency.

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Fan Curve & Fan Selection

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( t )
(Pt )

Qmin

Qpeak

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Qmax

Flow
(cfm)

Fan Total Pressure (Pt )

Fan Total Efficiency (t )

Max 15 percentage
points

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Agenda

History of fan codes and standards

AMCA Standard 205
2013 ASHRAE 90.1
U.S. Dept. of Energy Initiative for Fan
Standard
What the future looks like

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Challenging!

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ASHRAE 90.1-2013
6.5.3.1 Fan System Power and Efficiency
6.5.3.1.3 Fan Efficiency. Fans shall have a
Fan Efficiency Grade (FEG) of 67 or higher
based on manufacturers certified data, as
defined by AMCA 205. The total efficiency
of the fan at the design point of operation
shall be within 15 percentage points of the
maximum total efficiency of the fan.

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ASHRAE 90.1-2013
Exceptions:
a) Single fans with a motor nameplate rating of 5
hp or less.
b) Multiple fans in series or parallel (eg. fan
arrays) that have a combined motor
nameplate rating of 5 hp or less and are
operated as the functional equivalent of a
single fan.
c) Fans that are part of equipment listed under
6.4.1.1 Minimum Equipment Efficiencies
Listed Equipment Standard Rating and
Operating Conditions.
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ASHRAE 90.1-2013
Exceptions:
d) Fans included in equipment bearing a
third-party-certified seal for air or
energy performance of the equipment
package.
e) Powered wall/roof ventilators (PRV).
f) Fans outside the scope of AMCA 205.
g) Fans intended to be operated only
during emergencies.
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2014 ASHRAE 189.1

Continuous maintenance proposal
Not yet out for public peer review
Same as ASHRAE 90.1, BUT
10% points sizing/selection window instead of
15% points

Slightly stricter

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2015 IECC (likely)

No comments to peer review
Final hearings Oct. 7-10, 2013
Same as ASHRAE 90.1, BUT
FEG ratings must be certified by independent
third-party
Label must be present on the fan

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2016 IGCC (to be proposed)

Will base on 2014 ASHRAE 189.1
Proposals due Jan. 4, 2014
Will significantly modify 2012 IGCC
language
FEG 71, 10% points
Fans > 1 HP
Buildings

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2018 or so: DOE Regulation

Will likely cover lab exhaust fans
Could impact model codes and
standards
Follow developments at the AMCA
website

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Free Resources
AMCA codes/standards tracking
http://tinyurl.com/cgw7kae
AMCA 205-12 (free, for now)
Updates on ASHRAE, ICC, DOE fan efficiency activity

Technical articles and publications

http://tinyurl.com/c2l2lab
April 2013 ASHRAE Journal (FEG in 90.1)
May 2013 HPAC Engineering (FEG + Fan Power
Limits)

AMCA Certified FEG Ratings Finder

http://www.amca.org/feg/feg-finder.aspx
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Questions?
Thank you --Michael Ivanovich
Director of Strategic Energy Initiatives
AMCA International
mivanovich@amca.org
www.amca.org
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