CSA C500.1:24

1 Scope 1.1 Inclusions This Standard provides requirements for benchmark energy factor (BEF) assessment intended for refrigeration systems with the following characteristics: a) refrigerated storage and refrigerated processes for food and beverage products; b) vapour-compression cycle that provides cooling by convection or conduction; c) refrigerated zone volume equal to or greater than 283 m3 (10 000 ft3); and d) process cooling capacity equal to or greater than 70 kWR (20 TR). 1.2 Exclusions This Standard is not intended for the following systems: a) stand-alone packaged walk-in coolers and freezer units; b) mobile refrigeration units; c) cryogenic freezing processes; and d) grocery and retail facilities. 1.3 Terminology In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.