Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 5

The technology to evaluate the working performance of air-conditioning units developed by the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) here was transferred to private industry for commercial production and marketing today.

Termed as “Low cost air-conditioner efficiency meter”, it was developed by the CSIO’s Delhi centre. It will help in saving electricity as well as assist the industry and consumers in knowing if there is any wastage of power.

Prof RK Sinha, Director CSIO, said the technology was developed with financial support from the Department of Science and Technology.

“It is portable and first of its kind tool, which quantitatively estimates the output and efficiency of air-conditioners. With the help of this gadget any buyer will be able to check the tonnage and star rating of an air-conditioner,” he added.

Scientists associated with the project said, “A reliable, economically competitive and environmentally sustainable electricity system is the cornerstone of a modern Indian society and the efficiency meter is a step in that direction.”.