GB28381-2026
Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for blowers
鼓风机能效限定值及能效等级
GB 28381-2026 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for blowers. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a energy efficiency focus and has an implementation date of Apr 1, 2027.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to general-purpose turbine blowers and positive displacement blowers transporting air with specific pressure and flow parameters. It covers mechanically supported centrifugal blowers, suspension centrifugal blowers (magnetic or air bearing), axial blowers, single-stage Roots blowers (positive and negative pressure), and screw blowers. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing these blower types for the Chinese market. It does not apply to blowers outside the specified flow, pressure, and temperature ranges.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes a 3-tier energy efficiency grading system, where Grade 1 represents the highest efficiency. For turbine blowers, the standard sets limits on polytropic efficiency for mechanically supported centrifugal and axial blowers, and overall efficiency for suspension centrifugal blowers. For positive displacement blowers, including Roots and screw types, the standard regulates the specific work of compression per unit volume (volumetric specific energy). The minimum allowable values of energy efficiency correspond to the Grade 3 limits. Products must meet these Grade 3 limits to be legally sold. The standard also specifies that blowers not explicitly listed in the tables must have their efficiency grades determined using an interpolation method. Additionally, the standard mandates that the design, manufacturing, and quality of blowers must comply with relevant industry standards like JB/T 7258 and JB/T 4359. For suspension centrifugal blowers, the included drive motors and inverters must meet the energy efficiency requirements of GB 18613 and GB 30253.
Testing methods
Testing must be conducted under specified conditions: inlet pressure of 101.3 kPa, suction temperature of 20°C, and relative humidity of 50%. Turbine blowers are tested according to GB/T 25630, Roots blowers according to JB/T 8941.2, and screw blowers according to GB/T 3853. The standard provides specific formulas for calculating polytropic efficiency, overall efficiency, and volumetric specific energy based on test data.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28381-2026?
The standard regulates general-purpose turbine blowers (centugal and axial) and positive displacement blowers (Roots and screw) operating within specific flow and pressure ranges.
What are the key updates in GB 28381-2026 compared to the 2012 version?
The 2026 version expands the scope to include suspension centrifugal blowers, axial blowers, and screw blowers. It introduces a 3-tier energy efficiency grading system and adds requirements for overall efficiency and volumetric specific energy.
How is the energy efficiency grade determined for blowers not listed in the standard's tables?
For blowers with specifications not explicitly listed in the tables, the energy efficiency grade values must be determined using the interpolation method provided in the standard's appendix.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- F01
- ICS
- 27.010
- Competent department
- Standardization Administration of China
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Energy Fundamentals and Management of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 28381-2012 (Current)