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Produto: Motores e Geradores (Janeiro/2012)
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Informações recebidas dos Estados Unidos acerca de regulamentos técnicos e/ou procedimentos de avaliação da conformidade aplicáveis a motores e geradores a serem comercializados naquele país.
Abaixo são fornecidos detalhes concernentes às agências americanas responsáveis, atuais regulamentos em efeito, regulamentações pendentes, informações acerca das certificações, assim como outras informações (tais como recalls de produtos devido a questões de segurança).
Responsible U.S. Agencies
There are two relevant US agencies:
(1) The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC); the CPSC regulates the labeling of portable generators. This applies to all generators sold in the US, including those manufactured elsewhere. Performance of generators is addressed through voluntary standards. The CPSC has proposed legislation pending that would address performance standards specifically.
(2) U.S. Department of Energy in some cases, via the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). To determine if a specific electric motor intended for import into the U.S. is covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), please see 10 CFR Part 431 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Subpart B_Electric Motors Sec. Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 431--Policy Statement for Electric Motors Covered Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title10-vol3/pdf/CFR-2011-title10-vol3-part431-subpartB-appA.pdf
NOTE: For further details and information about whether or not Department of Energy (DOE) issued regulations apply to a specific motor, appliance, etc., please refer to:
Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards for Electric Motors webpage on DOE's website:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/electric_motors.html
The DOE project manager is Mr. James Raba. He can be reached by e-mail at Jim.Raba@ee.doe.gov or by phone at +202-586-8654.
Regulations in Effect for Generators:
Current CPSC regulations are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - 16 CFR 1407-PORTABLE GENERATORS: REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL DATA BY LABELING; the full text of the regulations can be found at:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/janqtr/pdf/16cfr1407.3.pdf
Correction: Also be sure to note that a labeling correction was issued:
http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr07/pglabelingcorr.pdf
The final ruling of this regulation is available in the Federal Register, and includes supplemental information of note:
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia07/brief/portgen.pdf (PDF file)
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/janqtr/16cfr1407.3.htm (HTML text)
Proposed Regulations: Currently, there are proposed regulations that are pending relative to generator performance:
* Portable Generators; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Comments CC 07-3-1 through CC 07-10 (February 15, 2007)
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia07/pubcom/portgenanpr.pdf
* Portable Generators; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, COMMENT REQUEST (December 12, 2006)
http://www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/frnotices/fr07/pganpr.pdf
* CPSC Approves ANPR to Make Portable Generators Safer (December 6, 2006)
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml07/07044.html
* Portable Generators: Staff Briefing Package for ANPR, Staff Review of Portable Generator Safety (October 11, 2006) http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia07/brief/PortableGenerators.pdf
* Portable Generators; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (July 6, 2006)
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia06/brief/portgen.pdf
Performance and Certification (NOT CURRENTLY MANDATORY UNLESS THE MOTOR IS COVERED UNDER EPCA - SEE ABOVE)
Currently, there are no mandatory performance standards. If a manufacturer would like to obtain UL Certification of their product, then the product would need to be tested and certified to UL 2201 (see below). * Contact Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - For further information concerning draft UL 2201 Standard for Portable Engine-Generator Assemblies. The contact person is Diana Pappas Jordan: Diana.Pappas.Jordan@us.ul.com
The CPSC maintains a web page that addresses Voluntary Standards and Portable Generators
http://www.cpsc.gov/volstd/engine/engine.html
CPSC participates as a non-voting member on Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Technical Panel (STP) for UL 2201 Portable Engine-Generator Assemblies, which UL issued as a standard in March 2009. This standard includes Covers the electric shock, fire, and casualty aspects associated with the mechanical performance and the electrical features of portable engine-driven generator assemblies. Staff's primary interest is to reduce the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard associated with this product. As of June 2010, the CPSC databases contain records of at least 542 deaths from CO poisoning associated with consumers' use of generators in the period from 1999 through 2009.
CPSC Staff recommend that requirements be developed to address consumer exposure to unsafe CO emissions. Staff also advocates the establishment of requirements for safe outdoor use of generators in rain or other wet conditions, to reduce the potential risk of shock or electrocution and to help reduce the incidence of consumers improperly using generators in indoor locations. UL 2201 currently has requirements for rainproof enclosures, weather-resistant and weather-protected receptacles, and ground-fault circuit-interrupters on 125-volt AC output circuits.
Other possible relevant standards include:
IEEE 519:1992 IEEE Recommended practices and requirements for harmonic control in electrical power systems
Other standards pertaining to performance/efficiency of electric motors:
NEMA ICS 61800-1-2002 (R2007) Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems Part 1: General Requirements.
NEMA ICS 61800-2-2005 Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems Part 2: General requirements - Rating specifications for low voltage adjustable frequency a.c. power drive systems
IEC 60146-1-1 Semiconductor convertors - General requirements and line commutated convertors - Part 1-1: Specification of basic requirements
Recalls of generators by the CPSC (safety related issues)
Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Alert Portable Generator Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/portgen.html
CPSC has issued recalls on generators that are considered unsafe (e.g., fire and shock hazards) and provides recall information at http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/prod.aspx.
(Select Generators from the list of products, and hit "Find")
Generators recalled by CPSC include:
* American Honda Recalls Portable Generators (June 23, 2011)
* Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard (January 20, 2011)
* Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard (May 25, 2010)
* Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores (August 13, 2009)
* Big Muddy Motor Sports Recalls Generators Due to Fire Hazard (June 25, 2009)
* Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard (March 18, 2009)
* Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard (October 14, 2008)
* Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard (June 19, 2007)
* DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard (January 4, 2007)
* Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard (April 4, 2006)
* Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard (March 22, 2006, Revised May 24, 2007 )
* Generac Power Systems Inc. Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators (January 11, 2006)
* Tecumseh Products Co. Recalls Power Equipment Engines (November 27, 2002)
* DeVilbiss Air Power Recalls Porter-Cable Portable Generators (December 14, 2001, Revised May 6, 2005 )
* DeVilbiss Air Power Company Portable Generator Alert (December 30, 1999)
* Coleman Offers Repair Kit For Powermate Generator (January 3, 1989)
Utilize a base de informações do Ponto Focal para saber sobre novas notificações e inscreva-se no Alerta Exportador.
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