GB/T 19842-2025Air conditioning units for railbound vehicles (English PDF)
轨道车辆空调机组
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
October 31, 2025
Implementation date
May 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 19842-2025 is the English-translated version of 轨道车辆空调机组.
GB/T 19842-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the roof-mounted unit on a train - its capacity against a crush load of passengers in summer, the fresh air rate, the vibration and shock of the running vehicle, the noise inside and outside, and the maintenance in the short window a train is in the depot. Issued on 31 October 2025, it has been in force since 1 May 2026, replacing GB/T 19842-2005.
Document preview — GB/T 19842-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 27.200
- Classification
- J 73
- Replacing
- GB/T 19842-2005
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- ForewordIII
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative references1
- 3 Terms and Definitions2
- 4 Types and Basic Parameters2
- 5 Technical Requirements4
- 6 Test methods8
- 7 Inspection Rules15
- 8 Marking, Packaging, Transport and Storage16
- Table 1 Test Conditions3
- Table 2 Limits of Cooling Energy Efficiency Ratio under Nominal Cooling Conditions5
- Table 3 Noise Limits (Sound Pressure Level) for Different Types of Generator Units7
- Table 4.Types and Accuracy of Instruments and Meters8
- Table 5.Test Condition Tolerances (Average Variation)9
- Table 6 Test Condition Tolerances (Maximum Variation)10
- Table 7.Tolerances for Operating Condition Readings during Automatic Defrosting Process10
- Table 8.Megohmmeter Selection Levels11
- Table 9 Dielectric strength test voltage11
- Table 10 Dielectric strength test voltage values at different altitudes12
- Table 11 Impact withstand voltage test values at different altitudes14
- Table 12 Inspection Items15
Foreword
This document conforms to GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting is scheduled.
This document replaces GB/T 19842-2005 "Air Conditioning Units for Rail Vehicles". Compared with GB/T 19842-2005, except for structural adjustments and...
Aside from editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.
a) The scope of the standard has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2005 edition);
b) Added the terms cooling energy efficiency ratio, heating performance coefficient, unit air-side air tightness, and unit air-side water tightness and their definitions; deleted...
In addition to the term “emergency ventilation” and its definition (see Chapter 3, Chapter 3 of the 2005 edition);
c) The classification method by "usage climate ambient temperature" has been changed; a classification method by usage altitude has been added (see 4.1, 2005). Version 4.1);
d) The test condition table has been revised (see Table 1, Table 3 in the 2005 edition).
e) Added general requirements for high-altitude prototype units (see 5.1.11);
f) The requirements for the sealing performance of the refrigeration system have been changed (see 5.2, 5.6.1 in the 2005 edition).
g) The performance requirements and test methods for the air tightness of the unit's air side have been changed (see 5.3 and 6.5, 5.6.4 and 7.3.4 in the 2005 edition).
h) The performance requirements and test methods for the air-side watertightness test of the unit have been changed (see 5.4 and 6.6, 2005 edition). 5.6.3, 7.3.3);
i) Performance requirements and test methods for dielectric strength and high-altitude impulse withstand voltage have been added (see 5.7, 5.24 and 6.9, 6.26).
j) Added requirements and test methods for the fault protection performance of the refrigeration system (see 5.8 and 6.10);
k) The limits for the cooling energy efficiency ratio of products under nominal operating conditions have been changed (see Table 2, Table 1 in the 2005 edition).
l) The maximum operating cooling performance requirements and test methods have been changed (see 5.10, 6.12, 5.6.10 and 7.3.10 in the 2005 edition).
m) Added performance tests for undervoltage and overvoltage start-up under maximum operating cooling conditions and undervoltage and overvoltage start-up under maximum operating heating conditions of the heat pump.
Requirements and test methods (see 5.11, 5.15, 6.13, 6.17).
n) The maximum operating heating performance requirements and test methods have been changed (see 5.14, 6.16, 5.6.13 and 7.3.14 in the 2005 edition).
o) Change the performance requirements and test methods for automatic defrosting tests (see 5.16, 6.18, 5.6.14 and 7.3.15 in the 2005 edition);
p) Specific requirements and test methods for the safety test of electric heaters have been added (see 5.17, 6.19);
q) Noise requirements and test methods have been changed (see 5.19, 6.21, 5.6.15 and 7.3.16 in the 2005 edition).
r) The performance requirements and test methods for cooling at low ambient temperatures have been changed (see 5.20, 6.22, 5.6.12 and 7.3.12 in the 2005 edition).
s) Added requirements and test methods for cooling at ultra-low ambient temperature and heating at low ambient temperature (see 5.21, 6.23, 5.22, 6.24).
t) The performance requirements and test methods for the surface temperature of the electric heater have been increased (see 5.25, 6.27);
u) Added shock and vibration requirements and test methods (see 5.26, 6.28);
v) Added electromagnetic compatibility performance requirements and test methods (see 5.27, 6.29);
w) Added marking and packaging requirements for units using flammable refrigerants [see 8.1.1f)].
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document was proposed by the China Machinery Industry Federation.
This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment (SAC/TC 238).
This document was drafted by: Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd., Bingshan Songyang Compressor (Dalian) Co., Ltd., and CRRC Tangshan Locomotive Co., Ltd.
Vehicle Co., Ltd., Hefei General Machinery & Electrical Products Testing Institute Co., Ltd., and China National Machinery General Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Zhou Quan, Li Yayun, Liu Yuhuan, Ma Qingjun, Zhang Xiuping, Ding Yong, Dai Lin, Liu Yuxuan, He Junqian, and Li Ziye.
This document was first published in 2005, and this is its first revision.
Rail vehicle air conditioning units
1 Scope
This document specifies the types and basic parameters, technical requirements, test methods, and inspection procedures for air conditioning units in rail vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "units").
Rules, as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage.
This document applies to air conditioners used in railway passenger cars and EMU trains, intercity rail transit vehicles, urban express line vehicles, and urban rail transit vehicles.
This is a set of units. Other similar units can be used as a reference.
2 Normative references
GB/T 191
GB/T 311.1-2012
GB/T 755
GB 2894-2025
GB/T 4208-2017
GB/T 4706.32
GB/T 6388
GB/T 9237
GB/T 13306
GB/T 14597
GB/T 16935.1
GB/T 17758-2023
GB/T 20626.1
GB/T 21413.1
GB/T 21562.2-2015
GB/T 21563
GB/T 24338.4
GB/T 26572
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Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 191Graphical symbols marking for handling and storage of packages
- GB 2894-2025Safety colours and safety signs
- GB/T 4208-2017Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
- GB/T 13306Plates
- GB/T 14597Environmental climatic conditions appearing in different altitudes for electrical products
- GB/T 17758-2023Unitary air conditioners
GB/T 311.1-2012 · GB/T 755 · GB/T 4706.32 · GB/T 6388 · GB/T 9237 · GB/T 16935.1 · GB/T 21413.1 · GB/T 21562.2-2015 · GB/T 21563 · GB/T 24338.4
Editions of GB/T 19842
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 19842-2025 | Air-conditioning units for railbound vehicles | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 19842-2005 | Air-conditioning units for rail bound vehicles | previous edition | In force |
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