Development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labels for Household Clothes Washers in Malaysia

Mohamad Asri, Sulaiman (2008) Development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labels for Household Clothes Washers in Malaysia. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Clothes washers being one of the energy consuming household appliances in Malaysia have become a target for energy efficiency improvements. In the present study, a series of experiment investigations have been conducted on six clothes washers of varying capacities. The objectives are to develop the standards and labels. The test has been performed according to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commision) clothes washers test specification. Using the experimental data, a baseline standard has been developed by statistical method. From the baseline standards, 10% standards have been developed. The baseline unit energy consumption was calculated to be 32 Wh/kg/cycle (average unit energy consumption of the six models) and on the basis of baseline unit, standard unit energy consumption had been proposed to be 29 Wh/kg/cycle. It has been estimated with the introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards for clothes washer 38077037.46 kWh of energy could be saved per year. To develop a comprehensive energy guide labels, three labels had been design and a survey was conducted with three different types of labels among the consumers. With the surveys respond, energy guide label has been proposed and presented in this paper. With the implementation of energy efficiency standards and labels air pollution also could be reduce in Malaysia.

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