1.1 Systems included This standard covers compressed air systems with the following characteristics: a) three-phase electrically powered air compressor, with a power equal to or greater than 5 horsepower; b) stationary positive displacement air compressor and associated equipment; c) operating pressure between 2.5 and 17 bar(g) (36 and 250 psi(g)); and d) industrial and commercial compressed air applications. 1.2 Excluded systems This standard shall not be used for the following systems: a) electrically controlled single-phase compressors; b) test bench, measurement or certification of the performance of an air compressor; c) measurement of heat recovery; d) gas compressors other than air; e) energy or water metering for mechanical cooling of water-cooled compressors; f) compressors controlled by energy sources other than electric motors; and g) compressors regulated by transportation standards. 1.3 Double dimensions The values indicated in SI units are the official values in this standard. Values in parentheses are given for information and comparison purposes only. Note: In the compressed air industry, the use of both metric and imperial units is common and therefore both are widely used in this standard. 1.4 Terminology In this standard, the term “shall” indicates a requirement, that is, a requirement that the user must comply with to ensure compliance with the standard; “should” indicates a recommendation or what is advisable but not obligatory to do; and “may” indicates a possibility or what is permitted to be done. The notes that accompany the articles do not include prescriptions or recommendations. They are used to separate from the text explanations or information that are not properly part of the standard. Notes at the bottom of figures and tables are part of these and can be written as prescriptions. The annexes are qualified as normative (mandatory) or informative (optional) to clarify their application.
CSA C837-16 FR:2016 history
2016CSA C837-16 FR:2016 Monitoring and measurements of the energy performance of compressed air systems