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QC/T 945-2013: Passenger vehicle air-conditioning unit
QC/T 945-2013
QC
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE STANDARD
OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 43.040.60
T 26
Passenger vehicle air conditioning unit
ISSUED ON: OCTOBER 17, 2013
IMPLEMENTED ON: MARCH 01, 2014
Issued by: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's
Republic of China
Passenger vehicle air conditioning unit
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking,
packaging, transportation and storage requirements for passenger vehicle air
conditioning units using HFC-134a as refrigerant.
This Standard applies to the production, testing and inspection of passenger vehicle air
conditioning units.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this
document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 191-2008, Packaging and storage marks
GB 4706.32, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 32:
Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and
dehumidifiers (IEC 60335-2-40:1995, IDT)
GB 5226.1, Electrical safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines --
Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60204-1:2000, IDT)
GB 8410, Flammability of automotive interior materials
GB/T 10125, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres -- Salt spray tests
GB 11555, Motor vehicles-windshield demisting and defrosting systems --
Performance requirements and test methods
GB/T 12782-2007, Requirement and test method of heating performance for motor
vehicle
GB/T 21361-2008, Motor vehicle air conditioning unit
QC/T 657, Automotive air conditioning and refrigeration unit test method
QC/T 658, Air conditioning refrigeration system performances road test method for
motor vehicles
QC/T 664, Automotive air conditioning refrigerant hose
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions defined in GB/T 21361-
2008 as well as the followings apply.
3.1 heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly
It is composed of a blower, evaporator, heater core and air door control mechanism. It
regulates the temperature of the air delivered to the vehicle and controls the air intake,
air supply mode and air volume.
3.2 air enthalpy difference
A method for determining the heat exchange capacity of an air conditioning unit. By
measuring the air inlet parameters, air outlet parameters and air volume of the air
conditioning unit, the heat exchange capacity of the air conditioning unit is determined
by multiplying the specific melting difference between the inlet and outlet air by the air
volume.
4 Requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 Manufacturing
Air conditioning units shall comply with the provisions of this Standard and be
manufactured according to drawings and technical documents approved through
prescribed procedures.
4.1.2 Appearance and installation dimensions
The appearance of the product shall be flat and smooth without dents or scratches. The
installation dimensions shall comply with the requirements of the drawings.
4.1.3 Requirements for parts, components and materials
All parts, components and materials in the air conditioning unit shall comply with the
relevant standards, meet the performance requirements and ensure safety. The
combustion characteristics of interior materials shall meet the requirements of GB 8410.
The selection and installation of electrical components shall comply with the
requirements of GB 4706.32 and GB 5226.1.
4.1.4 Refrigerant filling
Refrigerant filling shall be carried out quantitatively on the automobile factory
assembly line according to the design requirements. When filling, the system must be
evacuated to an absolute pressure of less than 500 Pa. The quantitative filling device
shall pass the metrological verification. The accuracy of the device shall not be less
than ± 15 g.
4.2 Thermal performance
4.2.1 Refrigeration performance
The cooling capacity and air volume of the air conditioning unit shall meet the design
requirements. The energy efficiency ratio shall be greater than 2.1 W/W.
4.2.2 Heating performance
The heating capacity and air volume of the air conditioning unit shall meet the design
requirements.
4.3 Environment simulation test
The air conditioning unit is installed on the vehicle according to the design requirements
and subjected to environment simulation tests. The test results of its temperature rise
and temperature drop performance shall meet the design requirements.
4.4 Defrosting and defogging performance
The defrosting and defogging performance shall comply with the requirements of
standard GB 11555.
4.5 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly
4.5.1 Power-on performance
4.5.1.1 For heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly without speed regulating
devices, the minimum starting voltage of the blower assembly shall meet the design
requirements. After the assembly is powered on, it shall run smoothly without
scratching or abnormal noise.
4.5.1.2 For heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly with speed control
devices, the blower assembly shall have clear gears after power is turned on. Each wind
speed shall run smoothly without scratching or abnormal noise.
4.5.1.3 The blower assembly shall be able to operate normally at rated voltage. The
current shall meet the design requirements.
4.5.1.4 The damper drive motor assembly shall run smoothly when the terminal voltage
is 70% of the rated voltage. The damper shall not shake, make scraping sounds, creaking
sounds or similar sounds, and shall be able to reach the designated position smoothly.
The adjustment time shall meet the design requirements.
4.5.2 Impedance of thermistor
conditioning assembly shall be able to operate normally when powered on; the damper
can operate normally; the assembly has no deformation or damage and meets the
requirements of 4.5.7 of this Standard.
4.5.11 Water content
The total water content in the evaporator core shall not exceed 30 mg.
4.5.12 Residual impurities content
The total weight of residual impurities in the evaporator core shall not exceed 20 mg.
The maximum particle diameter shall not exceed 0.2 mm.
4.5.13 Burst pressure
The minimum hydraulic bursting pressure of the evaporator core is 2.8 MPa (gauge
pressure). No permanent deformation shall occur when the pressure reaches 1.4 MPa
(gauge pressure).
4.6 Condenser assembly
4.6.1 Airtight performance
The leakage of HFC-134a of the condenser core assembly at 0.7 MPa shall not exceed
2 g/a.
4.6.2 Vibration resistance
After the product has completed the vibration resistance test as required, it shall comply
with the requirements of 4.6.1 of this Standard.
4.6.3 Corrosion resistance
After the assembly is subjected to a 168h neutral salt spray test in accordance with
standard GB/T 10125, there shall be no bubbling, paint peeling or surface pitting on the
outer surface of the metal parts. Its air tightness shall still meet the requirements of 4.6.1
of this Standard.
4.6.4 Water content
The residual water content in the condenser core cavity shall not exceed 30 mg.
4.6.5 Residual impurities content
The residual impurity content in the inner cavity of the condenser core shall not exceed
20 mg. The maximum particle diameter shall not exceed 0.2 mm.
4.6.6 Burst pressure
The minimum hydraulic bursting pressure of the condenser core shall be able to reach
9 MPa (gauge pressure).
4.7 Pipeline assembly
4.7.1 Residual impurities content
The impurity content inside the pipeline assembly shall not exceed 250 mg/m2. The
maximum particle diameter shall not exceed 0.2 mm.
4.7.2 Airtight performance
The pipeline assembly shall be able to withstand an air pressure of 3.53 MPa (gauge
pressure) and remain leak-free in water for 3 min.
4.7.3 Burst pressure
The minimum burst pressure of the pipeline is 12 MPa.
4.7.4 Pulse pressure cycle resistance
The pressure applied in the pipeline is (0～3.53) MPa. After 150000 cycles of testing,
the pipeline shall be able to meet the requirements of 4.7.2 of this Standard.
4.7.5 Corrosion resistance
After the corrosion resistance test is completed, the pipeline shall be able to meet the
requirements of 4.7.2 of this Standard.
4.7.6 Vibration resistance
After the vibration resistance test, the pipeline shall not have any abnormal deformation
or breakage and meet the requirements of 4.7.2 of this Standard.
4.7.7 Hose assembly
Other properties of the hose assembly shall comply with the requirements of QC/T 664.
5 Test methods
5.1 Appearance, installation dimensions and materials
5.1.1 Appearance and installation dimensions
The appearance shall be visually inspected. The installation dimensions shall be
measured using universal measuring tools. The results shall meet the requirements of
4.1.2 of this Standard.
e) Blower terminal voltage: rated voltage of the vehicle;
f) Air door conditions of heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly: full
heating, external circulation, foot blowing.
5.2.3 Tests
The air conditioning unit is installed on the air enthalpy difference automobile air
conditioning special performance test device. Adjust the test bench parameters. Perform
the measurement according to the requirements of QC/T 657. The results shall meet the
requirements of 4.2 of this Standard.
5.3 Environment simulation test
The heating shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 12782-2007.
The cooling shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of QC/T 658. The
results shall meet the requirements of 4.3 of this Standard.
5.4 Defrosting and defogging performance
Carry out in accordance with the provisions of GB 11555. The test results shall meet
the requirements of 4.4 of this Standard.
5.5 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly
5.5.1 Power-on performance
Connect the heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly to the test device.
After all the circuits are connected, first provide the minimum starting voltage required
by the design to the pins, and then provide the rated voltage. The blower impeller shall
be able to start rotating at the minimum starting voltage. The assembly shall be able to
operate normally at the rated voltage. Feel whether the air volume of each gear changes
significantly. Listen carefully for any abnormal sound during operation. At the same
time, use a stopwatch to record the adjustment time. The test results shall meet the
requirements of 4.5.1 of this Standard.
5.5.2 Impedance of thermistor
After the heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly is assembled, when the
ambient temperature t≥0°C, use a multimeter to check the impedance at the current
temperature. The result shall meet the requirements of 4.5.2 of this Standard.
5.5.3 Thermal insulation performance of the shell
5.5.3.1 Test phase 1: Fix the heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly on the
air enthalpy difference test bench according to the actual vehicle installation status. Test
for 1 h under the following conditions. Visually check whether there are any water
droplets on the surface of the assembly:
a) Air dry bulb temperature at the blower inlet: 27°C±1°C, wet bulb temperature:
19.5°C±0.5°C;
b) Evaporator outlet pressure: 0.179 MPa (gauge pressure) ±0.01 MPa;
c) Expansion valve inlet pressure: 1.636 MPa (gauge pressure) ±0.02 MPa;
d) Refrigerant: HFC-134a; Subcooling: 5°C;
e) Blower terminal voltage: vehicle rated voltage;
f) Air door conditions: internal circulation, full cooling, blowing on face.
5.5.3.2 Test phase 2: Continue to adjust the air volume to the minimum setting required
by the design. After running for 1 h, visually inspect whether there are water drops on
the surface of the assembly. The results shall meet the requirements of 4.5.3 of this
Standard.
5.5.4 Shell sealing performance
Fix the heating, ventilation and air conditioning assembly on the test stand according to
the in-vehicle installation method. Connect the air inlet of the blower to the test device.
Air door position: internal circulation, blowing face, full cooling. Make sure all air (face,
face and defrost) are sealed intact. Maintain the specified pressure in the shell and
record the amount of air that leaks out of the shell as displayed by the instrument. The
results shall meet the requirements of 4.5.4 of this Standard.
5.5.5 Operating torque
5.5.5.1 Fix the air conditioning unit on the test stand in the same way as in the vehicle.
Keep the traction on the cable to a minimum, i.e., keep the cable short and not twisted.
5.5.5.2 Supply rated voltage to the blower motor. Adjust the resistance of the air outlet
to the same value as the resistance of the actual air grille or the actual air duct and nozzle
in the vehicle. Adjust the damper to change the air conditioning working condition as
required.
5.5.5.3 Use a torque measuring instrument with an accuracy of ±0.01 N • cm to measure
the magnitude of the operating torque when the damper rotates. Repeat the above
process twice. Calculate the average value.
5.5.5.4 While measuring the operating torque, listen to see if there is any abnormal
sound during the operation of the damper. The result shall meet the requirements of
4.5.5 of this Standard.
5.5.6 Noise
5.5.9 Corrosion resistance
Place the assembly in a salt spray chamber. After conducting a 144h neutral salt spray
test according to GB/T 10125, take out the assembly. Wash it with clean water at about
35°C. Dry it immediately. Observe whether there are bubbles and surface pitting on the
outer surface of the metal parts. The results shall meet the requirements of 4.5.9 of this
Standard.
5.5.10 Vibration resistance
The assembly is fixed on the vibration table by the vibration test fixture according to
the actual installation state. The...