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GB/T 46121-2025Test method of forced convection air cooled refrigerant condensers for establishing performance (English PDF)

强制风冷制冷剂冷凝器性能试验方法

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

August 29, 2025

Implementation date

March 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 46121-2025 is the English-translated version of 强制风冷制冷剂冷凝器性能试验方法.

GB/T 46121-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering rating an air-cooled condenser or gas cooler on a test rig — the standard heat rejection condition and the way a product is identified against it, the measurements and their tolerances, the flowmeter, calorimeter and air-side methods that can each be used to close the heat balance, the heat rejection calculation, the conversion back to standard conditions, and the oil content that lowers what the coil actually does. First edition, under the China National Light Industry Council. In force from 1 March 2026. Issued on 29 August 2025, it has been in force since 1 March 2026.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
27.200
Classification
J 73

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • PrefaceIII
  • 1 Scope1
  • 2 Normative References1
  • 3 Terms and Definitions1
  • 4 symbols4
  • 5 Standard heat dissipation5
  • 6 Product Identification 7.13
  • 7 Measurements13
  • 8 Test methods and test apparatus 9.13
  • 9 Experimental Procedure13
  • 10 Heat Dissipation Calculation17
  • 11 Standard Operating Condition Conversion18
  • 12 Test Report19
  • Appendix A (Normative) Flowmeter Method20
  • Appendix B (Informative) Low-Pressure Calorimetry Method22
  • Appendix C (Informative) Air-side calorimeter method23
  • Appendix D (Informative) Oil Content Test24

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.

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 National Light Industry Council.

This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Refrigeration Standardization (SAC/TC119).

This document was drafted by: Chinese Association of Refrigeration, Beijing Aotaihua Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Huashang International Engineering Co., Ltd., and Bingshan Songyang.

Cold Chain (Dalian) Co., Ltd., Yindu Catering Equipment Co., Ltd., Qingdao Haier Special Electric Freezer Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Baixue Electric Appliances Joint-stock company, Qingdao Hairong Commercial Cold Chain Co., Ltd., Shanghai Haili Zhongye Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Haier Carrier Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd.

Company, Dalian Fuji Iceberg Vending Machine Co., Ltd., Shaoxing Shangyu Chunhui Air-Cooled Equipment Co., Ltd., and Yiside Special Intelligent Equipment (Dalian) Limited Liability Company, Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Tongxing Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Xingxing Cold Chain Technology Co., Ltd., Ningxia Wanshilong Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao Dashang Cold Chain Co., Ltd., Jinan Baifute Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Suzhou Bonian Fluid Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Qianjiang Refrigeration Compressor Group Co., Ltd., Tsinghua University, Shandong University, Tianjin University of Commerce, Shanghai University of Science and Technology Universities, Jimei University, Harbin University of Commerce, Beijing University of Technology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Nanjing Branch of China Quality Certification Center Co., Ltd.

Company, TÜV Rheinland-Qingdao Inspection & Testing Co., Ltd., Beijing Xinyang Tongli Commercial Equipment Co., Ltd., COFCO Engineering & Testing & Certification Co., Ltd.

The main drafters of this document are: Xiao Yang, Liu Xiaopeng, Wang Bin, Si Chunqiang, Li Bo, Ding Jianbo, Ma Hongkui, Yang Ping, Cui Jian, Wang Taifeng, and Cheng Junliang.

Tang Xueping, Ma Jin, Ma Chao, Shen Weiqi, Gan Miaogen, Wang Bo, Han Xiaowan, Wang Shuo, Li Fei, Li Dawei, Xu Gonghu, Ren Jie, Wang Genfa, Liu Qingxuan Su Gongbing, Xiao Changliang, Zhang Liangliang, Li Wenhao, Shen Jiang, Li Junming, Ma Yimin, Zhao Hongxia, Li Hongqi, Wu Weidong, Liu Haibo, Li Xiaoyan Wang Chuankui, Qiu Fei, Liang Zhennan, Cui Han, Ren Fei, Zhao Quanhua, Sun Shengjun, Peng Guanghui, Sun Huan, Liu Xinghua, Hu Kaiyong, Fang Kai, Tang Zhenxing, Wang Xueyuan Wang Ziqiang, Zhang Bao, Sun Zhili, Ma Kunru, Liu Zhongyu, Yang Shuai, Li Yang.

Test methods for the performance of forced air-cooled refrigerant condensers

1 Scope

This document describes the test methods for the performance of forced air-cooled refrigerant condensers.

This document applies to forced-air-cooled refrigerant condensation systems where the air side exchanges heat with the refrigerant on the other side (either through a phase change or by being cooled) without ductwork. Gas cooler/gas cooler.

This document does not apply to refrigerant condensers/gas coolers connected to ductwork.

This document does not apply to complete sets of products primarily installed in computer rooms or to condensing units/gas cooler units pre-assembled in the factory.

This document does not apply to condensers with subcoolers.

2 Normative references

GB/T 755

GB/T 1236

GB/T 27025

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

3.1

One of the components of a refrigeration system, refrigerant vapor releases heat to the air and condenses, and the heat is dissipated through the mechanical movement of the fan and fan driver.

It is released into the air from the surface of the condenser.

Note 1.This heat also includes the heat dissipated and absorbed by the fan coil.

Note 2.The forced air-cooled refrigerant condenser in this document is hereinafter referred to as the "condenser".

3.2

One of the components of a refrigeration system, air circulates across the dry surface of a heat exchanger via the mechanical motion of a fan and fan motor, carrying the refrigerant...

The heat is carried away, thus cooling the refrigerant.

Note. In this document, the forced air-cooled refrigerant gas cooler is hereinafter referred to as "gas cooler".

3.3 refrigerant

The fluid used for heat transfer in a refrigeration system absorbs heat at low temperatures and low pressures, and releases heat at high temperatures and high pressures.

Heat transfer is achieved through changes in the state of the fluid (phase change).

3.4 Heat dissipation capacity

The total heat released by the refrigerant. Total heat is equal to the refrigerant mass flow rate multiplied by the refrigeration at the inlet and outlet of the condenser/gas cooler.

The product of the enthalpy difference.

3.5 Condensing pressure/Gas cooling pressure

Refrigerant pressure at the inlet of the condenser/gas cooler.

3.6 Evaporating pressure

The refrigerant pressure at the outlet of the calorimeter.

Note. This method is only applicable to low-pressure calorimetry.

3.7 calorimeter pressure

The pressure on the secondary fluid side of the calorimeter.

Note. This applies only to low-pressure calorimetry and high-pressure calorimetry with indirect heat conduction.

3.8 air inlet temperature

The average dry-bulb temperature of the air flowing into the inlet of the condenser/gas cooler, which is related to the local air field.

3.9

The average temperature of the air surrounding the calorimeter, which can exchange heat with the calorimeter.

3.10

The average temperature of the air inside a calorimeter that can exchange heat with the environment.

3.11

Under certain pressure, the temperature at which the gaseous refrigerant inside the condenser begins to condense into a liquid.

3.12

The temperature at which a non-azeotropic refrigerant liquid begins to boil under certain pressure, that is, the temperature at which the refrigerant liquid just begins to vaporize.

3.13

The temperature of refrigerant vapor at the inlet of the condenser/gas cooler.

3.14

The temperature of the liquid refrigerant in the receiver.

3.15

The temperature of the refrigerant gas at the outlet of the gas cooler.

3.16

The saturation temperature of the refrigerant corresponding to the evaporation pressure is the bubble point temperature for non-azeotropic refrigerants.

Note. This method is only applicable to low-pressure calorimetry.

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Referenced standards

Normative references

GB/T 755 · GB/T 1236 · GB/T 27025

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