WG 3 - TC 59/SC 59C/WG 3
TC 59/SC 59C/WG 3
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WG 3 is a Technical Committee within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is named "TC 59/SC 59C/WG 3". This committee has published 696 standards.
WG 3 develops IEC standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 696 published standards from this technical committee.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world's leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Founded in 1906, the IEC provides a global platform for companies, industries, and governments to meet, discuss, and develop the international standards they require.
A Technical Committee (TC) in IEC is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.
IEC 63159-1:2021 applies to electric instantaneous water heaters for domestic hot water heating for household and similar applications, which show both of the following characteristics:
– fulfilling at least one load pattern from Annex A;
– heating up to temperatures below the boiling temperature.
This document specifies terms, definitions and measurement methods for the assessment of energy efficiency.
This document does not take into account requirements regarding the safety of the appliances.
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IEC 63159-2-1:2021 applies to electric instantaneous water heaters designed to operate as multifunctional appliances with an electric rated power > 2 kW.
This document specifies tests for the assessment of the performance.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 63159-1:2021.
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IEC 63159-2-2:2021 This document applies to open outlet, single point-of-use, electric instantaneous water heaters intended for household or similar use, for showering purposes without downstream mixing.
This document only specifies tests for the assessment of energy efficiency.
This document does not apply to electrical instantaneous water heaters covered by other parts of this series of standards.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 63159-1:2021.
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