Eurovent Certification Performance Testing and Certification Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems AHU s & Cooling Towers REHVA Seminar ACREX 7 th March 2013 Ian Butler ECC Audit Manager & Key Speaker
2/30 First to THANK ALL the drivers for getting me HERE!
3/30 Quite a big light bulb from the sky
4/30 This is not one countries problem BUT every countries problems! Where is the power coming from? Is it sustainable in what we have & are doing TODAY! Renewable Energy: Is this the only answer? Can 3 rd Party Certification help?
5/30 Look Back in History
6/30 March 2013 Can you TRUST this Products Performance? I am sure it has not been CERTIFIED!
Introduction and Plan 7/30 March 2013 Introduction Eurovent Certification Company (ECC) 18 Certification programmes, constant evolution 14 independant laboratories, recognized accreditations Process map Overview: AHU & Cooling Tower Programme s Summary & Formula for Success. Publication of data
ECC Product Certification in Detail REHVA Special Addition Journal 8/30 March 2013 http://www.rehva.eu/en/rehva-european-hvac-journal
9/30 March 2013 18 certification programmes + including VRF (publication mid-2013) (3) Air conditioners Close control AC Fan coil units Air filters Chilled beams Refrigerated display cabinets Heat exchangers Chillers & Heat pumps Air handling units Rooftops (2) Heat recovery systems Cooling towers Drift eliminators Variable refrigerant flow
10/30 March 2013 Eurovent Certification Company Much more : Committees and Commissions Certification Programmes cohabit with market expectations and legislation through Europe Continuous change progression through 12 Compliance Committees Committees made up of representatives from manufacturers, be they small or big, covering all Europe 150 people working together makes progress smooth and profitable to the whole HVAC & R industry and to its end-users Harmonisation and Integrity in Commission with associations of contractors, laboratories and end-users
11/30 March 2013 14 Independent Laboratories & testing agencies, through Europe (and more..) accredited ISO 17025 Madrid Spain CETIAT Lyon France CTI Houston USA DMT Essen Germany DTI Copenhagen Danemark HOCHSHULE Luzern Switzerland IMQ Amaro Italy MC HALE Washington USA TNO Apeldoorn Holland SP Boras Sweden TÜV-NORD Essen Germany TÜV-SÜD Munich Germany VTT Espoo Finland WSP Stuttgart Germany ECC is accredited according to EN45011:1998 equivalent ISO 17065:2012)
12/30 March 2013 Certification How does it work? Declaration lists Product ranges (and models) + Technical characteristics & Performances or Selection software Selection on-site & visit of the Production place After study of the list Selection Random selection of models No. of tests based on lifetime of models or Selection software Performance data registered from Software outputs Delivery, verification of testing object Testing in an independent laboratory Comparison declared vs. measured data If necessary: correction of catalogues or software File rejected Review, Approval, certificate and Publication of data www.eurovent-certification.com & www.certiflash.com
Independent Third Party Control in Collaboration with ECC Participants ASSURANCE THAT RULES ARE ADHERED TO! 29
CAR EXAMPLE: (Close the loop during factory audit for AHU Model Box standard manufacture) Standard Certified UNIT from Software & Factory Production You Can TRUST Special UNIT just for your test Mr Customer! NO Control
ECC website QUICK SEARCH DIFFERENT WAYS OF ACCESSING DATA
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Overview of energy labels & performances for HVAC products Res. 17/30 2012 Product AC<12kW Vent. units 2002 2013 2015? MEPS Energy performances 2013 1995 2015? 2015? Description (S)EER, (S)COP SEC Boilers/HP 2015 2015 1995 (HP) η s Chillers/HP 2004 2015? 1995 (S)EER, (S)COP, ESEER Non Res. Fans VRF Rooftops AC>12kW AHU Fan Coils? 2010? 2008 2011 2013 2015? 2015? 2015? 2015? 2013 2007 1995 2007 1995 η (S)EER, (S)COP (S)EER, (S)COP (S)EER, (S)COP f(v,η, p,f) FCEER, FCCOP Air Filters 2012 2007 An. En. Cons HEx 2005 2001 R
18/30 March 2013 Air handling units Key facts 6 classes from A to <E: complex interrelationships to evaluate the energy efficiency of AHU, can even depend on climate conditions One letter to represent balanced effects of: Air velocity in the fan section (v) Heat recovery efficiency (η) and pressure drop (Δp) Fan efficiency (f) 3 subgroup of products: Design outdoor temperature < 9 C (HRS will significantly save energy) Design outdoor T > 9 C : N Single supply / extract units : h Timeframe 2 nd draft commission working document expected mid-march 2013 Units for full or partial All Units outdoor air at design winter CLASS temperature 9 C Absorbed power Velocity Heat recovery system factor v class [m/s] η class [%] Δp class [Pa] f class Pref [-] A / AN / Ah 1.8 75 280 0.9 B / BN / Bh 2.0 67 230 0.95 C / CN / Ch 2.2 57 170 1.0 D / DN / Dh 2.5 47 125 1.06 E / EN / Eh 2.8 37 100 1.12 <E / <EN /<Eh No calculation required No requirement
19/30 March 2013 1200 1000 800 ECC energy label for Fan coil units Others Variable speed fan 600 400 200 0 G F E D C B A Classes A and B only achieved by variable speed fan units Technology & Innovation driving Efficiency
20/30 March 2013 ECC energy label for Fan coil units Timeframe Available since 2011 First energy label for FCU in the world! Key facts Weighted average of performance of low, medium and high speeds FCEER 5% Pc 5% Pe( c) high high 30% Pc med 30% Pe( c) med 65% Pc low 65% Pe( c) low 5% Ph FCCOP 5% Pe( h) high high 25% Ph Consider both sensible and latent capacities med 25% Pe( h) med 70% Ph low 70% Pe( h) low
ECC Collaboration & Incentives Eurovent Certification & Cooling Technology Institute For Cooling Tower Certification (Joint Certification Programme) NEW PROGRAMME Eurovent Certification Liquid Chiller Package / Heat Pump & NFCAP French Heat Pump Certification, Recognition of Products that Meet Specified Quality Requirements i.e. COP with Min Thresholds Eurovent Certification Members AHU s & VLA (Netherlands) Government Capital Rebate programme (For ECC Air Handling Members with Certified A Class products) Eurovent Certification Members Remote Refrigeration Display Cabinet s & Spanish Government Government incentives for High Efficiency Refrigeration Display Cabinets (Energy Class A & B only)
Cooling Tower Certification Started Feb,2012 22/30 March 2013 3 rd Party Performance Labels you can trust
23/30 March 2013 Cooling Tower Certification for Open Circuit & soon to announce inclusion of Closed Circuit The importance of air conditioning and industrial cooling is constantly increasing in modern architecture and industrial process cooling. The human perception of comfort and the new challenges to reduce the electrical power consumption and CO2 footprint have designers striving for optimal system performances with the highest possible efficiencies. Reliable thermal performances are crucial to ensure these best efficiencies which are typical for cooling circuits driven by evaporative cooling equipment. Eurovent Certification Company guarantees the consistency of thermal testing and manufacturing of European and non- European companies that subscribe to the program.
24/30 March 2013 Summary Key benefits in one glance Easy product selection in HVAC-R Direct comparison of competitive products Good for customer, good for the planet New installations as well as retrofitting Less energy consumption as the unit runs as expected to achieve the required performance reduced product climate and environmental impact as well as electricity costs Possible Incentives for more energy savings? In all cases, the best practice: Good design (avoid oversizing) ask for third party certified performances Good energy efficiency ask for third party certified best classes
Formula For Success: Certified efficient products, Optimized system designs, & Professional installations Some key issues: Air Re-circulation Noise Amplification Control Strategy Poor Installation Regular Maintenance Cleaning!
Stand No. C41, Area 18 Thank you for your attention