Description

The CTI STD 201 RS: 2019 Standard outlines the procedures for thermal performance testing and certification of evaporative heat rejection equipment, such as cooling towers, closed-circuit coolers, and evaporative refrigerant condensers.

This standard, part of the broader CTI STD-201, ensures that manufacturers' published thermal performance ratings for these devices are accurate and reliable.

The certification program, administered by the Cooling Technology Institute, provides assurance to owners and operators that the equipment will perform as specified.

Scope

1. The CTI STD 201 RS: 2019 Standard details the methods for conducting thermal performance tests on evaporative heat rejection equipment. 

2. It specifies the format and content of published thermal performance ratings provided by manufacturers. 

3. It outlines the procedures for obtaining certification from the Cooling Technology Institute, demonstrating that a specific model or line of equipment meets the published performance ratings. 

4. STD-201RS also includes provisions for monitoring compliance with the certification requirements, ensuring that certified equipment continues to perform as specified. 

Key aspects of the standard:

• The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) acts as an independent third party to verify the thermal performance data provided by manufacturers. 
• Confidence for Owners: By purchasing CTI-certified equipment, owners and operators can be confident that the equipment will perform as advertised, minimizing potential risks associated with underperforming equipment. 
• Industrial Applications: The standard is particularly relevant for industrial applications where cooling towers play a critical role in various processes, and underperformance can lead to significant operational and financial consequences. 
• Two-Part Standard: CTI STD-201 is divided into two parts: STD-201RS (Performance Rating) and STD-201OM (Operations Manual for Thermal Performance Certification).