# Official Journal C 207/2014

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 573 July 2014 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 207

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 573 July 2014

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2014/C 207/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2014/C 207/02 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device | 2 |
| 2014/C 207/03 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device | 22 |
| | Court of Auditors |
| 2014/C 207/04 | Special Report No 5/2014 European banking supervision taking shape — EBA and its changing context | 41 |
| | NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA |
| | EFTA Surveillance Authority |
| 2014/C 207/05 | State aid — Decision to raise no objections | 42 |
| 2014/C 207/06 | State aid — Decision to raise no objections | 43 |
| 2014/C 207/07 | State aid — Decision to raise no objections | 44 |

Notice No

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2014/C 207/01

Euro exchange rates

1

2014/C 207/02

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device

2

2014/C 207/03

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device

22

Court of Auditors

2014/C 207/04

Special Report No 5/2014 European banking supervision taking shape — EBA and its changing context

41

NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

2014/C 207/05

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

42

2014/C 207/06

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

43

2014/C 207/07

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

44

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) |
| 2014/C 207/08 | Notice of open competitions | 45 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2014/C 207/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7230 — Bekaert/Pirelli Steel Tyre Cord Business) (
  1
  ) | 46 |
| 2014/C 207/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7132 — INEOS/Doeflex) (
  1
  ) | 47 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

2014/C 207/08

Notice of open competitions

45

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2014/C 207/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7230 — Bekaert/Pirelli Steel Tyre Cord Business) (
  1
  )

1

46

2014/C 207/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7132 — INEOS/Doeflex) (
  1
  )

1

47

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 3.7.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 207/1 |
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3.7.2014

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 July 2014

(2014/C 207/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3656 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 138,65 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4563 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,79580 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1574 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2137 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,4250 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,432 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 311,10 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1456 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,3864 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,9053 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4447 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4535 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,5835 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5568 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7013 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 377,92 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 14,6314 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,4816 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5865 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 272,80 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,3706 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,538 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 46,7560 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,204 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,0113 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,6777 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 81,3283 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3656

JPY

Japanese yen

138,65

DKK

Danish krone

7,4563

GBP

Pound sterling

0,79580

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1574

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2137

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,4250

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,432

HUF

Hungarian forint

311,10

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1456

RON

Romanian leu

4,3864

TRY

Turkish lira

2,9053

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4447

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4535

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,5835

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5568

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7013

KRW

South Korean won

1 377,92

ZAR

South African rand

14,6314

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,4816

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5865

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 272,80

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,3706

PHP

Philippine peso

59,538

RUB

Russian rouble

46,7560

THB

Thai baht

44,204

BRL

Brazilian real

3,0113

MXN

Mexican peso

17,6777

INR

Indian rupee

81,3283

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 3.7.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 207/2 |
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3.7.2014

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/2

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device

(2014/C 207/02)

1.   Publication of titles and references of transitional methods of measurement and calculation (1) for the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 813/2013, and in particular Annexes III and IV thereof, and for the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 811/2013, and in particular Annexes VII and VIII thereof.

2.   Parameters in italics are determined in Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 and in Regulation (EU) No 811/2013.

3.   References

| Parameter | Organisation | Reference/Title | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters using gaseous fuel |
| η, P, design types, Pstby
  , Pign | CEN | EN 15502-1:2012 Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests; | EN 15502-1:2012 is set to replace EN 297, EN 483, EN 677, EN 656, EN 13836, EN 15420. |
| Useful heat output at rated heat output P4
  and useful efficiency at rated heat output η4
  at 80/60 °C | CEN | § 3.1.6 Nominal output (definition, symbol Pn);
  § 3.1.5.7 Useful efficiency (definition, symbol ηu);
  § 9.2.2 (test); | All efficiency values are expressed in gross calorific value GCV. |
| Design types, definitions | CEN | § 3.1.10. Design types of boilers with definitions of ‘combination-boiler’; ‘low temperature boiler’ and ‘condensing boiler’.
  § 8.15. Formation of condensate (requirements and test); | |
| Useful heat output at 30 % of rated heat output P1
  and useful efficiency at 30 % of rated heat output η1
  at partial heat input and low temperature regime | CEN | § 3.1.5.7. Useful efficiency (definition, symbol ηu);
  § 9.3.2. Useful efficiency at part load, Tests; | 1) | tests are carried out at 30 % of nominal heat input, not at minimum steady state heat input; |

Parameter

Organisation

Reference/Title

Notes

Boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters using gaseous fuel

η, P, design types, Pstby
  , Pign

CEN

EN 15502-1:2012 Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests;

EN 15502-1:2012 is set to replace EN 297, EN 483, EN 677, EN 656, EN 13836, EN 15420.

Useful heat output at rated heat output P4
  and useful efficiency at rated heat output η4
  at 80/60 °C

CEN

§ 3.1.6 Nominal output (definition, symbol Pn);

§ 3.1.5.7 Useful efficiency (definition, symbol ηu);

§ 9.2.2 (test);

All efficiency values are expressed in gross calorific value GCV.

Design types, definitions

CEN

§ 3.1.10. Design types of boilers with definitions of ‘combination-boiler’; ‘low temperature boiler’ and ‘condensing boiler’.

§ 8.15. Formation of condensate (requirements and test);

Useful heat output at 30 % of rated heat output P1
  and useful efficiency at 30 % of rated heat output η1
  at partial heat input and low temperature regime

CEN

§ 3.1.5.7. Useful efficiency (definition, symbol ηu);

§ 9.3.2. Useful efficiency at part load, Tests;

1)

tests are carried out at 30 % of nominal heat input, not at minimum steady state heat input;

| 2) | test return temperatures are 30 °C (condensing boiler), 37 °C (low temperature boiler) or 50 °C (standard boiler).
  According to prEN 15502-1:2013,






  — | η4 is the useful efficiency at nominal heat input or for range rated boilers at the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat input. |
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2)

test return temperatures are 30 °C (condensing boiler), 37 °C (low temperature boiler) or 50 °C (standard boiler).

According to prEN 15502-1:2013,

—

η4 is the useful efficiency at nominal heat input or for range rated boilers at the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat input.

| — | η1 is the useful efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input or for range rated boilers at 30 % of the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat input. |
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—

η1 is the useful efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input or for range rated boilers at 30 % of the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat input.

Standby heat loss Pstby

CEN

§ 9.3.2.3.1.3 Standby losses (test);

Ignition burner power consumption Pign

CEN

§ 9.3.2 Table 6 and 7: Q3 = permanent ignition burner.

Applies to ignition burners operating at main burner-off mode.

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOX

CEN

EN 15502-1:2012.

§ 8.13. NOX (classification, test- and calculation methods)

NOX emission values are expressed in gross calorific value GCV.

Boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters using liquid fuel

General test conditions

EN 304:1992; A1:1998; A2:2003; Heating boilers - Test code for heating boilers for atomizing oil burners;

Section 5 (‘Tests’).

Standby heat loss Pstby

CEN

EN 304 as above;

§ 5.7 Determination of standby loss.

Pstby
  =q × (P4/η4), with ‘q’ defined in EN 304.

The test described in EN304 shall be done with Δ30K

Seasonal space heating energy efficiency in active mode ηson
  with test results for useful output P

CEN

For condensing boilers:

EN 15034:2006. Heating boilers - Condensing heating boilers for fuel oil; § 5.6 Useful efficiency.

EN 15034:2006 refers to condensing oil boilers.

For standard and low temperature boilers:

EN 304:1992; A1:1998; A2:2003; Heating boilers - Test code for heating boilers for atomizing oil burners;

Section 5 (‘Tests’).

For boilers with forced draught burner similar sections apply in EN 303-1, EN 303-2 and EN 303-4. For atmospheric, not fan-assisted burners EN 1:1998 applies.

Test conditions (power and temperature settings) for η1
  and η4
  are the same as for gas-fired boilers described above.

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOX

CEN

EN 267:2009+A1:2011

Automatic forced draught burners for liquid fuels;

§ 4.8.5. Emission limit values for NOX and CO;

§ 5. Testing. ANNEX B. Emission measurements and corrections.

NOX emission values are expressed in GCV.

A reference nitrogen content in the fuel of 140mg/kg shall be applied. Where another nitrogen content is measured, with the exemption of Kerosene oil only, the following correction equation shall apply:

Formula

NOX(EN 267) is the value of NOX corrected to the reference conditions of nitrogen of the fuel oil chosen at 140 mg/kg;

NOXref is the measured value of NOX according to B.2;

Nmeas is the value of the nitrogen content of the fuel oil measured in mg/kg;

Nref = 140 mg/kg.

For rating that the requirements of the standard are fulfilled the value of NO X(EN 267) shall apply.

Electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters

Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  of electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters

European Commission

Point 4 of this Communication

Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters.

Cogeneration space heaters

Useful heat output at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater disabled PCHP100+Sup0, useful heat output at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater enabled PCHP100+Sup100,

Useful efficiency at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater disabled ηCHP100+Sup0, Useful efficiency at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater enabled ηCHP100+Sup100,

Electrical efficiency at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater disabled ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  , Electrical efficiency at rated heat output of cogeneration space heater with supplementary heater enabled ηel,CHP100+Sup100

CEN

FprEN 50465:2013

Gas appliances – Combined Heat and Power appliance of nominal heat input inferior or equal to 70 kW.

Heat outputs:

6.3 Heat input and heat and electrical output; 7.3.1 and 7.6.1;

Efficiencies:

7.6.1 Efficiency (Hi) and 7.6.2.1. Efficiency – Seasonal space heating energy efficiency – conversion to gross calorific efficiency.

PCHP100+Sup0
  corresponds to

QCHP_100+Sup_0
  × ηth,CHP_100+Sup_0

in FprEN 50465:2013

PCHP100+Sup100
  corresponds to

QCHP_100+Sup_100
  × ηth,CHP_100+Sup_100

in FprEN 50465:2013

ηCHP100+Sup0
  corresponds to ηHs,th, CHP_100+Sup_0

in FprEN 50465:2013

ηCHP100+Sup100
  corresponds to ηHs,th,CHP_100+Sup_100

in FprEN 50465:2013

ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  corresponds to ηHs,el,CHP_100+Sup_0

in FprEN 50465:2013

ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  corresponds to ηHs,el,CHP_100+Sup_100

in FprEN 50465:2013

FprEN 50465 is the reference only for the calculation of PCHP100+Sup0
  , PCHP100+Sup100
  , ηCHP100+Sup0
  , ηCHP100+Sup100
  , ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  , ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  .

For the calculation of ηs
  and ηson
  of cogeneration space heaters the methodology described in this Communication shall be used.

Pstby
  , Pign

CEN

FprEN 50465:2013

Gas appliances – Combined Heat and Power appliance of nominal heat input inferior or equal to 70 kW.

Standby heat loss Pstby

CEN

§ 7.6.4 Stand-by losses Pstby
  ;

Ignition burner power consumption Pign

CEN

§ 7.6.5 Permanent ignition burner heat input Qpilot

Pign
  corresponds to Qpilot
  in FprEN 50465:2013

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOX

CEN

FprEN 50465:2013

§ 7.8.2 NOX (Other pollutants)

NOX emission values shall be measured in mg/kWh fuel input and expressed in gross calorific value GCV. The electrical energy generated during the test, shall not be considered in the calculation of NOX emission.

Boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters

Auxiliary electricity consumption at full load elmax, at part load elmin and in standby mode PSB

CEN

EN 15456:2008: Heating boilers - Electrical power consumption for heat.

EN 15502:2012 for gas boilers.

FprEN 50465:2013

For cogeneration space heaters

§ 7.6.3 Electric auxiliary energy consumption for ErP

Measurement without circulator (pump).

elmax corresponds to Pelmax
  in FprEN 50465:2013

elmin corresponds to Pelmin
  in FprEN 50465:2013

In the determination of elmax, elmin and PSB
  , the electric auxiliary energy consumed by the primary heat generator shall be included.

Sound power level LWA

CEN

For sound power level, indoor measured:

EN 15036 - 1: Heating boilers - Test regulations for airborne noise emissions from heat generators - Part 1: Airborne noise emissions from heat generators.

For the acoustics, EN 15036 - 1 is referring to ISO 3743-1 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels of noise sources - Engineering methods for small, movable sources in reverberant fields - Part 1: Comparison method for hard-walled test rooms, as well as to other allowable methods, each with their own accuracies.

Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  of boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters

European Commission

Point 4 of this Communication.

Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters.

Heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters

Testing methods, vapour compression electrically driven heat pumps

CEN

EN 14825:2013

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling – Testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance;

Section 8: Test methods for testing capacities, EERbin(Tj) and COPbin(Tj) values during active mode at part load conditions

Section 9: Test methods for electric power consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode and crankcase heater mode

Testing methods, vapor compression liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps

CEN

EN 14825:2013

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling – Testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance;

Section 8: Test methods for testing capacities EERbin(Tj) and COPbin(Tj) values during active mode at part load conditions;

Section 9: Test methods for electric power consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode and crankcase heater mode.

Until publication of a new European Standard. A working document is in progress within the CEN/TC299 WG3 experts group

Testing methods, liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

CEN

prEN 12309-4:2013

Gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70kW – Test methods

Vapor compression electrically or liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps.

Test conditions for air-to-water, brine-to-water and water-to-water units for medium temperature application for average, warmer and colder climate conditions for calculation of seasonal coefficient of performance SCOP for electrically driven heat pumps and seasonal primary energy ratio SPER for liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps.

CEN

EN 14825:2013

Section 5.4.4, Tables 18,19 and 20 (air-to-water);

Section 5.5.4, Tables 30,31 and 32 (brine-to-water, water-to-water);

Where the outlet temperatures set out in column ‘variable outlet’ are to be applied for heat pumps that control the outlet (flow) water temperature according to the heat demand. For heat pumps that do not control the outlet (flow) water temperature according to the heat demand but have a fixed outlet temperature, outlet temperature should be set according to the ‘fixed outlet’.

For liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps EN 14825:2013 applies until publication of a new European Standard.

Medium temperature corresponds to high temperature in EN 14825:2013.

Tests are done according to EN 14825:2013, section 8:

For fixed capacity units, tests are applied as indicated in EN 14825:2013, section 8.4. Either the outlet temperatures during the tests are the ones to obtain the average outlet temperatures corresponding to the declaration points in EN 14825:2013 OR this data should be obtained by linear interpolation / extrapolation from the test points in EN 14511-2:2013, complemented with test at other outlet temperatures when necessary.

For variable capacity units, EN 14825:2013 section 8.5.2 are applied. Either the conditions during the tests are the same as for the declaration points specified in that standard OR tests can be performed at other outlet temperatures and part load conditions and the results linearly interpolated, extrapolated, to determine the data for the declaration points in EN 14825:2013.

Apart from test conditions A to F, ‘in case the TOL is below – 20 °C, an additional calculation point has to be taken from the capacity and COP at – 15 °C conditions’ (cit. EN 14825:2013 § 7.4). For the purpose of this communication, this point will be called ‘G’.

Liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

Test conditions for air-to water, brine-to-water and water-to-water units for medium temperature application for average, warmer and colder climate conditions for calculation of seasonal primary energy ratio SPER

CEN

prEN 12309-3:2012

Gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70kW – Part 3: Test conditions.

Section 4.2 Tables 5 and 6.

Medium temperature corresponds to high temperature in prEN 12309-3:2012

Vapor compression electrically ord liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps.

Test conditions for air-to-water, brine-to-water and water-to-water units under low temperature application for average, warmer and colder climate conditions for calculation of seasonal coefficient of performance SCOP for electrically driven heat pumps and seasonal primary energy ratio SPER for liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps.

CEN

EN 14825:2013;

Section 5.4.2, Tables 11,12 and 13 (air-to-water);

Section 5.5.2, Tables 24,25 and 26 (brine-to-water, water-to-water);

Where the outlet temperatures set out in column ‘variable outlet’ are to be applied for heat pumps that control the outlet (flow) water temperature according to the heat demand. For heat pumps that do not control the outlet (flow) water temperature according to the heat demand but have a fixed outlet temperature, outlet temperature should be set according to the ‘fixed outlet’.

Same notes as for average climate and medium temperature application, except ‘Medium temperature corresponds to high temperature in EN 14825:2013’.

Liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

Test conditions for air-to water, brine-to-water and water-to-water units for low temperature application for average, warmer and colder climate conditions for calculation of seasonal primary energy ratio SPER

CEN

prEN 12309-3:2012

Gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70kW – Part 3: Test conditions.

Section 4.2 Tables 5 and 6.

Vapor compression electrically driven heat pump

Calculation of seasonal coefficient of performance SCOP

CEN

EN 14825:2013

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling – Testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of seasonal performance;

Section 7: Calculation methods for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet.

Vapor compression liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pump.

Calculation of seasonal primary energy ratio SPER

CEN

New European Standards under development

The SPER formulae will be established in analogy to the SCOP formulae for vapor compression electrically driven heat pumps: COP, SCOPnet
  , SCOPon
  and SCOP will be replaced by GUEGCV
  , PER, SPERnet
  , SPERon
  and SPER.

Liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

Calculation of seasonal primary energy ratio SPER

CEN

prEN12309-6:2012

Gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70kW – Part 6: Calculation of seasonal performances

SPER corresponds to SPERh in prEN12309-6:2012

Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  of heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters

European Commission

Point 5 of this Communication

Additional elements for calculations related to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters.

Vapour compression liquid or gaseous fuel engine driven heat pumps,

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOX

CEN

New European Standard under development within the CEN/TC299 WG3 experts group

For variable capacity unit only, NOX emissions shall be measured at standard rating conditions as defined in table 3 Annex III of Commission Regulation 813/2013, using ‘Engine rpm equivalent (Erpmequivalent)’.

Erpmequivalen shall be calculated as follow:

Erpmequivalent = X1 × Fp1 + X2 × Fp2 + X3 × Fp3 + X4 × Fp4

XI = Engine rpm at 70 %, 60 %, 40 %, 20 % of the nominal heat input, respectively.

X1, X2, X3, X4 = Engine rpm respectively at 70 %, 60 %, 40 %, 20 % of the nominal heat input.

Fpi = weighting factors as defined in EN15502-1:2012, section 8.13.2.2

If Xi is less than the minimum Engine rpm (Emin) of the equipment, XI = Xmin

Liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOX

CEN

New European Standard under development within the CEN/TC299 WG2 experts group

prEN 12309-2:2013

Section 7.3.13 ‘NOX Measurements’

NOX emission values shall be measured in mg/kWh fuel input and expressed in gross calorific value GCV.

No alternative methods to express NOX in mg/kWh output shall be used.

Sound power level (LWA
  ) of heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters

CEN

For sound power level indoor measured and outdoor measured:

EN 12102:2013 Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, heat pumps and dehumidifiers with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling - Measurement of airborne noise - Determination of the sound power

To be used also for liquid or gaseous fuel sorption heat pumps

Temperature controls

Definition of temperature controls classes, contribution of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device

European Commission

Point 6 of this Communication

Additional elements for calculations related to the contribution of temperature controls to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device.

Combination heaters

Water heating energy efficiency ηwh
  of combination water heaters, Qelec
  and Qfuel

European Commission

Commission Regulation No 814/2013, Annex IV §3.a

Communication 2014/C 207/03 in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation No 814/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks, and of the implementation of Commission Delegate Regulation (EU) No 812/2013 implementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regards to energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device.

For the measurement and calculation of Qfuel
  and Qelec
  refer to Communication 2014/C 207/03 for the same water heater type and energy source(s)

4.   Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters

4.1.   Test points

boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters: the useful efficiency values η4
  , η1
  and the useful heat output values P4
  , P1
  are measured;

cogeneration space heaters:

| — | cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters: the useful efficiency value ηCHP100+Sup0
  , the useful heat output value PCHP100+Sup0
  and the electrical efficiency value ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  is measured; |
| --- | --- |

—

cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters: the useful efficiency value ηCHP100+Sup0
  , the useful heat output value PCHP100+Sup0
  and the electrical efficiency value ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  is measured;

| — | cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters: the useful efficiency values ηCHP100+Sup0
  , ηCHP100+Sup100
  , the useful heat output values PCHP100+Sup0
  , PCHP100+Sup100
  and the electrical efficiency values ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  , ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  are measured. |
| --- | --- |

—

cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters: the useful efficiency values ηCHP100+Sup0
  , ηCHP100+Sup100
  , the useful heat output values PCHP100+Sup0
  , PCHP100+Sup100
  and the electrical efficiency values ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  , ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  are measured.

4.2.   Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency

The seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  is defined as

Formula

Where:

ηson


  is the seasonal space heating energy efficiency in active mode, calculated according to point 4.3 and expressed in %;

F(i) are corrections calculated according to point 4.4 and expressed in %.

4.3.   Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency in active mode

The seasonal space heating energy efficiency in active mode ηson
  is calculated as follows:

| (a) | for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:

  ηson
  = 0,85 × η1
  - 0,15 × η4 |
| --- | --- |

(a)

for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:

ηson
  = 0,85 × η1
  - 0,15 × η4

| (b) | for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:

  ηson
  = η4


  Where:

  η4
  = P4
  / (EC × CC), with
  EC = electricity consumption to produce useful heat output P4 |
| --- | --- |

(b)

for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:

ηson
  = η4

Where:

η4
  = P4
  / (EC × CC), with

EC = electricity consumption to produce useful heat output P4

| (c) | for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

  ηson
  = ηCHP100+Sup0 |
| --- | --- |

(c)

for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

ηson
  = ηCHP100+Sup0

| (d) | for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

  ηson
  = 0,85 × ηCHP100+Sup0
  - 0,15 × ηCHP100+Sup100 |
| --- | --- |

(d)

for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

ηson
  = 0,85 × ηCHP100+Sup0
  - 0,15 × ηCHP100+Sup100

4.4.   Calculation of F(i)

| (a) | The correction F(1) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heaters due to adjusted contributions of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device, as set out in point 6.2. For boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters, the correction is F(1) = 3 %. |
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(a)

The correction F(1) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heaters due to adjusted contributions of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device, as set out in point 6.2. For boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters and cogeneration space heaters, the correction is F(1) = 3 %.

| (b) | The correction F(2) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by auxiliary electricity consumption, expressed in %, and is given as follows:






  — | for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:
  F(2) = 2,5 × (0,15 × elmax + 0,85 × elmin + 1,3 × PSB
  ) / (0,15 × P4
  - 0,85 × P1
  ) |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

The correction F(2) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by auxiliary electricity consumption, expressed in %, and is given as follows:

—

for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:

F(2) = 2,5 × (0,15 × elmax + 0,85 × elmin + 1,3 × PSB
  ) / (0,15 × P4
  - 0,85 × P1
  )

| — | for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:
  F(2) = 1,3 × PSB
  / (P4
  × CC) |
| --- | --- |

—

for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:

F(2) = 1,3 × PSB
  / (P4
  × CC)

| — | for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(2) = 2,5 × (elmax + 1,3 × P
  SB) / PCHP100+Sup0 |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(2) = 2,5 × (elmax + 1,3 × P
  SB) / PCHP100+Sup0

| — | for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(2) = 2,5 × (0,15 × elmax + 0,85 × elmin + 1,3 × PSB
  ) / (0,15 × PCHP100+Sup100
  - 0,85 × PCHP100+Sup0
  ) |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(2) = 2,5 × (0,15 × elmax + 0,85 × elmin + 1,3 × PSB
  ) / (0,15 × PCHP100+Sup100
  - 0,85 × PCHP100+Sup0
  )

OR a default value as set out in EN 15316-4-1 may be applied.

| (c) | The correction F(3) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by standby heat loss and is given as follows:






  — | for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:
  F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / P4 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

The correction F(3) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by standby heat loss and is given as follows:

—

for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:

F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / P4

| — | for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:
  F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / (P4
  × CC) |
| --- | --- |

—

for electric boiler space heaters and electric boiler combination heaters:

F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / (P4
  × CC)

| — | for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / PCHP100+Sup0 |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / PCHP100+Sup0

| — | for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / PCHP100+Sup100 |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(3) = 0,5 × Pstby
  / PCHP100+Sup100

OR a default value as set out in EN 15316-4-1 may be applied.

| (d) | The correction F(4) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by ignition burner power consumption and is given as follows:






  — | for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:
  F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / P4 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(d)

The correction F(4) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by ignition burner power consumption and is given as follows:

—

for fuel boiler space heaters and fuel boiler combination heaters:

F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / P4

| — | for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / PCHP100+Sup0 |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / PCHP100+Sup0

| — | for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / PCHP100+Sup100 |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(4) = 1,3 × Pign
  / PCHP100+Sup100

| (e) | For cogeneration space heaters, the correction F(5) accounts for a positive contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by the electrical efficiency and is given as follows:






  — | for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(5) = - 2,5 × ηel,CHP100+Sup0 |
| --- | --- | --- |

(e)

For cogeneration space heaters, the correction F(5) accounts for a positive contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by the electrical efficiency and is given as follows:

—

for cogeneration space heaters not equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(5) = - 2,5 × ηel,CHP100+Sup0

| — | for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:
  F(5) = - 2,5 × (0,85 × ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  - 0,15 × ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  ) |
| --- | --- |

—

for cogeneration space heaters equipped with supplementary heaters:

F(5) = - 2,5 × (0,85 × ηel,CHP100+Sup0
  - 0,15 × ηel,CHP100+Sup100
  )

5.   Additional elements for calculations related to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters

5.1.   Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency

The seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs
  is defined as

| (a) | for heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters using electricity:

  ηs
  = (100/CC) × SCOP - ΣF(i) |
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(a)

for heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters using electricity:

ηs
  = (100/CC) × SCOP - ΣF(i)

| (b) | for heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters using fuels:

  ηs
  = SPER - ΣF(i) |
| --- | --- |

(b)

for heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters using fuels:

ηs
  = SPER - ΣF(i)

F(i) are corrections calculated according to point 5.2 and expressed in %. SCOP and SPER shall be calculated according to the tables in 5.3, and are expressed in %.

5.2.   Calculation of F(i)

| (a) | The correction F(1) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heaters due to adjusted contributions of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device, as set out in point 6.2. For heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the correction is F(1) = 3 %. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The correction F(1) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of heaters due to adjusted contributions of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device, as set out in point 6.2. For heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the correction is F(1) = 3 %.

| (b) | The correction F(2) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by electricity consumption of ground water pump(s) expressed in %. For water-/brine-to-water heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the correction is F(2) = 5 %. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The correction F(2) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency by electricity consumption of ground water pump(s) expressed in %. For water-/brine-to-water heat pump space heaters and heat pump combination heaters, the correction is F(2) = 5 %.

5.3   Hours for the calculation of SCOP or SPER

For the calculation of SCOP or SPER the following reference number of hours that the units work in active mode, thermostat off mode, standby mode, off more and crankcase heater mode shall be used:

Table 1

Number of hours used for heating only

| | on mode | thermostat-off mode | standby mode | Off mode | crankcase heater mode |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | HHE | HTO | HSB | HOFF | HCK |
| Average climate (h/y) | 2 066 | 178 | 0 | 3 672 | 3 850 |
| Warmer climate (h/y) | 1 336 | 754 | 0 | 4 416 | 5 170 |
| Colder climate (h/y) | 2 465 | 106 | 0 | 2 208 | 2 314 |

on mode

thermostat-off mode

standby mode

Off mode

crankcase heater mode

HHE

HTO

HSB

HOFF

HCK

Average climate (h/y)

2 066

178

0

3 672

3 850

Warmer climate (h/y)

1 336

754

0

4 416

5 170

Colder climate (h/y)

2 465

106

0

2 208

2 314

Table 2

Number of hours used for reversible heat pumps

| | on mode | thermostat-off mode | standby mode | Off mode | crankcase heater mode |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | HHE | HTO | HSB | HOFF | HCK |
| Average climate (h/y) | 2 066 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 178 |
| Warmer climate (h/y) | 1 336 | 754 | 0 | 0 | 754 |
| Colder climate (h/y) | 2 465 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 |

on mode

thermostat-off mode

standby mode

Off mode

crankcase heater mode

HHE

HTO

HSB

HOFF

HCK

Average climate (h/y)

2 066

178

0

0

178

Warmer climate (h/y)

1 336

754

0

0

754

Colder climate (h/y)

2 465

106

0

0

106

HHE
  , HTO
  , HSB
  , HCK
  , HOFF

  = Number of hours the unit is considered to work in respectively, active mode, thermostat off mode, standby mode, crankcase heater mode and off mode.

6.   Additional elements for calculations related to the contribution of temperature controls to the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device

6.1.   Definitions

In addition to the definitions set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013, and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013, the following definitions apply:

| — | ‘modulating heater’ means a heater with the capability of vary power output whilst maintaining continuous operation; |
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—

‘modulating heater’ means a heater with the capability of vary power output whilst maintaining continuous operation;

Definition of temperature controls classes

—   Class I - On/off Room Thermostat: A room thermostat that controls the on/off operation of a heater. Performance parameters, including switching differential and room temperature control accuracy are determined by the thermostat's mechanical construction.

—   Class II - Weather compensator control, for use with modulating heaters: A heater flow temperature control that varies the set point of the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependant upon prevailing outside temperature and selected weather compensation curve. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.

—   Class III - Weather compensator control, for use with on/off output heaters: A heater flow temperature control that varies the set point of the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependant upon prevailing outside temperature and selected weather compensation curve. Heater flow temperature is varied by controlling the on/off operation of the heater.

—   Class IV - TPI room thermostat, for use with on/off output heaters: An electronic room thermostat that controls both thermostat cycle rate and in-cycle on/off ratio of the heater proportional to room temperature. TPI control strategy reduces mean water temperature, improves room temperature control accuracy and enhances system efficiency.

—   Class V - Modulating room thermostat, for use with modulating heaters: An electronic room thermostat that varies the flow temperature of the water leaving the heater dependant upon measured room temperature deviation from room thermostat set point. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.

—   Class VI - Weather compensator and room sensor, for use with modulating heaters: A heater flow temperature control that varies the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependant upon prevailing outside temperature and selected weather compensation curve. A room temperature sensor monitors room temperature and adjusts the compensation curve parallel displacement to improve room comfort. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.

—   Class VII - Weather compensator and room sensor, for use with on/off output heaters: A heater flow temperature control that varies the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependant upon prevailing outside temperature and selected weather compensation curve. A room temperature sensor monitors room temperature and adjusts the compensation curve parallel displacement to improve room comfort. Heater flow temperature is varied by controlling the on/off operation of the heater.

—   Class VIII - Multi-sensor room temperature control, for use with modulating heaters: An electronic control, equipped with 3 or more room sensors that varies the flow temperature of the water leaving the heater dependant upon the aggregated measured room temperature deviation from room sensor set points. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.

6.2.   Contribution of temperature controls to seasonal space heating energy efficiency of packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device or of packages of combination heater, temperature control and solar device

| Class No. | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Value in % | 1 | 2 | 1,5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3,5 | 5 |

Class No.

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

VIII

Value in %

1

2

1,5

2

3

4

3,5

5

7.   Energy inputs

Definitions

| — | ‘uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)’ is the precision with which an instrument or a chain of instruments is capable to represent an actual value as established by a highly-calibrated measurement reference; |
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—

‘uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)’ is the precision with which an instrument or a chain of instruments is capable to represent an actual value as established by a highly-calibrated measurement reference;

| — | ‘permissible deviation (average over test period)’ is the maximum difference, negatively or positively, allowed between a measured parameter, averaged over the test period, and a set value; |
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—

‘permissible deviation (average over test period)’ is the maximum difference, negatively or positively, allowed between a measured parameter, averaged over the test period, and a set value;

| — | ‘permissible deviations of individual measured values from average values’ is the maximum difference, negatively or positively, allowed between a measured parameter and the average value of that parameter over the test period; |
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—

‘permissible deviations of individual measured values from average values’ is the maximum difference, negatively or positively, allowed between a measured parameter and the average value of that parameter over the test period;

(a)   Electricity and fossil fuels

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electricity |
| Power | W | | | ± 2 % |
| Energy | kWh | | | ± 2 % |
| Voltage, test-period > 48 h | V | 230 / 400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Voltage, test-period < 48h | V | 230 / 400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Voltage, test-period < 1 h | V | 230 / 400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Electric current | A | | | ± 0,5 % |
| Frequency | Hz | 50 | ± 1 % | |
| Gas |
| Types | — | Test gases EN 437 | | |
| Net calorific value (NCV) and
  Gross calorific value (GCV) | MJ/m3 | Test gases EN 437 | | ± 1 % |
| Temperature | K | 288,15 | | ± 0,5 |
| Pressure | mbar | 1 013,25 | | ± 1 % |
| Density | dm3/kg | | | ± 0,5 % |
| Flow rate | m3/s or l/min | | | ± 1 % |
| Oil |
| Heating gas oil |
| Composition, Carbon/ Hydrogen/ Sulfur | kg/kg | 86/13,6/0,2 % | | |
| N-fraction | mg/kg | 140 | ± 70 | |
| Net calorific value (NCV, Hi) | MJ/kg | 42,689 (2) | | |
| Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs) | MJ/kg | 45,55 | | |
| Density ρ15 at 15 °C | kg/dm3 | 0,85 | | |
| Kerosene |
| Composition, Carbon/ Hydrogen/ Sulfur | kg/kg | 85/14,1/0,4 % | | |
| Net calorific value (NCV, Hi) | MJ/kg | 43,3 (2) | | |
| Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs) | MJ/kg | 46,2 | | |
| density ρ15 at 15 °C | kg/dm3 | 0,79 | | |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Electricity

Power

W

± 2 %

Energy

kWh

± 2 %

Voltage, test-period > 48 h

V

230 / 400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Voltage, test-period < 48h

V

230 / 400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Voltage, test-period < 1 h

V

230 / 400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Electric current

A

± 0,5 %

Frequency

Hz

50

± 1 %

Gas

Types

—

Test gases EN 437

Net calorific value (NCV) and

Gross calorific value (GCV)

MJ/m3

Test gases EN 437

± 1 %

Temperature

K

288,15

± 0,5

Pressure

mbar

1 013,25

± 1 %

Density

dm3/kg

± 0,5 %

Flow rate

m3/s or l/min

± 1 %

Oil

Heating gas oil

Composition, Carbon/ Hydrogen/ Sulfur

kg/kg

86/13,6/0,2 %

N-fraction

mg/kg

140

± 70

Net calorific value (NCV, Hi)

MJ/kg

42,689 (2)

Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs)

MJ/kg

45,55

Density ρ15 at 15 °C

kg/dm3

0,85

Kerosene

Composition, Carbon/ Hydrogen/ Sulfur

kg/kg

85/14,1/0,4 %

Net calorific value (NCV, Hi)

MJ/kg

43,3 (2)

Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs)

MJ/kg

46,2

density ρ15 at 15 °C

kg/dm3

0,79

(b)   Solar energy for solar collector tests

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Test solar irradiance (global G, short wave) | W/m2 | > 700 W/m2 | ± 50 W/m2 (test) | ± 10 W/m2 (indoors) |
| Diffuse solar irradiance (fraction of total G) | % | < 30 % | | |
| Thermal irradiance variation (indoors) | W/m2 | | | ± 10 W/m2 |
| Fluid temperature at collector inlet/outlet | °C/ K | range 0-99 °C | ± 0,1 K | ± 0,1 K |
| Fluid temperature difference inlet/outlet | | | | ± 0,05 K |
| Incidence angle (to normal) | ° | < 20° | ± 2 % (<20°) | |
| Air speed parallel to collector | m/s | 3 ± 1 m/s | | 0,5 m/s |
| Fluid flow rate (also for simulator) | kg/s | 0,02 kg/s per m2 collector aperture area | ± 10 % between tests | |
| Pipe heat loss of loop in test | W/K | <0,2 W/K | | |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Test solar irradiance (global G, short wave)

W/m2

> 700 W/m2

± 50 W/m2 (test)

± 10 W/m2 (indoors)

Diffuse solar irradiance (fraction of total G)

%

< 30 %

Thermal irradiance variation (indoors)

W/m2

± 10 W/m2

Fluid temperature at collector inlet/outlet

°C/ K

range 0-99 °C

± 0,1 K

± 0,1 K

Fluid temperature difference inlet/outlet

± 0,05 K

Incidence angle (to normal)

°

< 20°

± 2 % (<20°)

Air speed parallel to collector

m/s

3 ± 1 m/s

0,5 m/s

Fluid flow rate (also for simulator)

kg/s

0,02 kg/s per m2 collector aperture area

± 10 % between tests

Pipe heat loss of loop in test

W/K

<0,2 W/K

(c)   Ambient heat energy

| Measured parameter | Unit | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Permissible deviations (individual tests) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brine or water heat source |
| Water/brine inlet temperature | °C | ± 0,2 | ± 0,5 | ± 0,1 |
| Volume flow | m3/s or l/min | ± 2 % | ± 5 % | ± 2 % |
| Static pressure difference | Pa | — | ± 10 % | ± 5 Pa/ 5 % |
| Air heat source |
| Outdoor air temperature (dry bulb) Tj | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Vent exhaust air temperature | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Indoor air temperature | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Volume flow | dm3/s | ± 5 % | ± 10 % | ± 5 % |
| Static pressure difference | Pa | — | ± 10 % | ± 5 Pa/ 5 % |

Measured parameter

Unit

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Permissible deviations (individual tests)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Brine or water heat source

Water/brine inlet temperature

°C

± 0,2

± 0,5

± 0,1

Volume flow

m3/s or l/min

± 2 %

± 5 %

± 2 %

Static pressure difference

Pa

—

± 10 %

± 5 Pa/ 5 %

Air heat source

Outdoor air temperature (dry bulb) Tj

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Vent exhaust air temperature

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Indoor air temperature

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Volume flow

dm3/s

± 5 %

± 10 %

± 5 %

Static pressure difference

Pa

—

± 10 %

± 5 Pa/ 5 %

(d)   Test conditions and tolerances on outputs

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Permissible deviations (individual tests) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ambient |
| Ambient temperature indoors | °C or K | 20 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 1 K |
| Air speed heat pump (at water heater off) | m/s | < 1,5 m/s | | | |
| Air speed other | m/s | < 0,5 m/s | | | |
| Sanitary water |
| Cold water temperature solar | °C or K | 10 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 0,2 K |
| Cold water temperature other | °C or K | 10 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 0,2 K |
| Cold water pressure gas-fired water heaters | bar | 2 bar | | ± 0,1 bar | |
| Cold water pressure other (except electric instantaneous water heaters) | bar | 3 bar | | | ± 5 % |
| Hot water temperature gas-fired water heaters | °C or K | | | | ± 0,5 K |
| Hot water temperature electric instantaneous | °C or K | | | | ± 1 K |
| Water temperature (in-/outlet) other | °C or K | | | | ± 0,5 K |
| Volume flow rate heat pump water heaters | dm3/s | | ± 5 % | ± 10 % | ± 2 % |
| Volume flow rate Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters | dm3/s | | | | ≥10 l/min: ± 1 %
  < 10 l/min: ± 0,1 l/min |
| Volume flow rate other water heaters | dm3/s | | | | ± 1 % |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Permissible deviations (individual tests)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Ambient

Ambient temperature indoors

°C or K

20 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 1 K

Air speed heat pump (at water heater off)

m/s

< 1,5 m/s

Air speed other

m/s

< 0,5 m/s

Sanitary water

Cold water temperature solar

°C or K

10 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 0,2 K

Cold water temperature other

°C or K

10 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 0,2 K

Cold water pressure gas-fired water heaters

bar

2 bar

± 0,1 bar

Cold water pressure other (except electric instantaneous water heaters)

bar

3 bar

± 5 %

Hot water temperature gas-fired water heaters

°C or K

± 0,5 K

Hot water temperature electric instantaneous

°C or K

± 1 K

Water temperature (in-/outlet) other

°C or K

± 0,5 K

Volume flow rate heat pump water heaters

dm3/s

± 5 %

± 10 %

± 2 %

Volume flow rate Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters

dm3/s

≥10 l/min: ± 1 %

< 10 l/min: ± 0,1 l/min

Volume flow rate other water heaters

dm3/s

± 1 %

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(1)  It is intended that these transitional methods will ultimately be replaced by harmonised standard(s). When available, reference(s) to the harmonised standard(s) will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Directive 2009/125/EC.

(2)  Default value, if value is not determined calorimetrically. Alternatively, if volumetric mass and sulphur content are known (e.g. by basic analysis) the net heating value (Hi) may be determined with:

Hi = 52,92 – (11,93 × ρ15) – (0,3 –S) in MJ/kg

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| 3.7.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 207/22 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.7.2014

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/22

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks and of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device

(2014/C 207/03)

1.   Publication of titles and references of transitional methods of measurement and calculation (1) for the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, and in particular Annexes III, IV and V thereof, and for the implementation of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013, and in particular Annexes VII, VIII and IX thereof.

2.   Parameters in italics are determined in Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 and in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013.

3.   References

| Measured/calculated parameter | Organisation | Reference | Title |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Test procedure for Asol
  , IAM and additional elements of collector efficiency testing of parameters η0
  , a1
  , a2
  , IAM | CEN | EN 12975-2:2006 | Thermal solar systems and components — Solar collectors — Part 2: Test methods |
| Sound power level of heat pump water heaters | CEN | EN 12102:2013 | Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, heat pumps and dehumidifiers with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Measurement of airborne noise — Determination of the sound power.
  The standard EN12102:2013 is applicable with the following modifications:
  Clause 3.3 of EN12102:2013. Replace the 2nd paragraph by: The ‘standard operating conditions’ shall be defined as the conditions for the operating points of the unit in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III, Table 4. The definitions given in EN16147 also apply.
  Clause 5: Replace the 2nd paragraph ‘The unit ...’ by: The unit shall be installed and connected (e.g. shape and dimension of air ducts, water pipes connection, etc.) for the test as recommended by the manufacturer in its installation and operation manual and tested in the rated conditions indicated in Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III, Table 4. The accessories provided by option (e. g. heating element) shall not be included in the test.
  The unit is kept at ambient conditions of operation for at least 12 h; The temp. at the top of the tank of the water heater is monitored; The electric consumption of the compressor, the fan (if present), the circulation pump (if present), are monitored (to know the period of defrosting).
  The product is filled with cold water at 10 °C ± 5 °C.
  Clause 5: Replace the 4th paragraph ‘The noise measurement ...’ by: The measurement points shall be performed in steady state conditions at the following water temperatures at the top of the tank: 1st point at 25 ± 3 °C, 2nd point at (Tset+25)/2 ± 3 °C, 3rd point at Tset +0/- 6 °C (Tset is water temperature in ‘out of the box-mode’).
  During the measurement of noise:
  the water temp. at the top of the tank should be included in the tolerance range (e.g. included between 25 °C ± 3 °C for the first measurement);
  the periods of defrosting are excluded (zero electric consumption of the compressor, the fan or the circulation’s pump). |
| Sound power level of gas-fired instantaneous and storage water heaters | CEN | EN 15036-1:2006 | Heating boilers. Test regulations for airborne noise emissions from heat generators. Airborne noise emissions from heat generators |
| ISO EN 3741:2010 | Acoustics — Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure — Precision Methods for Reverberation Room |
| ISO EN 3745:2012 | Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms |
| Sound power level of electric instantaneous and storage water heaters | Cenelec | Considering that no procedure is available for the time being it is assumed that water heaters without moving parts have a noise of 15 dB | |
| Test gases | CEN | EN 437:2003/A1:2009 | Test gases — Test pressures — Appliance categories |
| Standby power consumption solsb | CLC | EN 62301:2005 | Household Electrical Appliances: Measurement of standby power |
| Test-rig for Qelec
  of electric storage water heaters | CLC | prEN 50440:2014 | Efficiency of domestic electrical storage water heaters and testing methods |
| Test-rig for Qelec
  of electric instantaneous water heaters | CLC | EN 50193-1:2013 | Closed electrical instantaneous water heaters, Methods for measuring performance. |
| Test-rig for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters | CEN | EN 26:1997/A3:2006, Clause 7.1, except clause 7.1.5.4. | Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners |
| Test-rig for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  of gas-fired storage water heaters | CEN | EN 89:1999/A4:2006, Clause 7.1, except clause 7.1.5.4. | Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water |
| Test-preparation for Qfuel
  of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters and gas-fired storage water heaters | CEN | EN 13203-2: 2006, Annex B ‘Test rig and measurement devices’ | Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Appliances not exceeding 70 kW heat input and 300 litres water storage capacity — Part 2: Assessment of energy consumption |
| Test-preparation for Qfuel
  of heat pump water heaters using fuel | CEN | EN 13203-2: 2006, Annex B ‘Test rig and measurement devices’ | Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Appliances not exceeding 70 kW heat input and 300 litres water storage capacity — Part 2: Assessment of energy consumption |
| Test-rig for heat pump water heaters | CEN | EN 16147:2011 | Heat pumps with electrically driven compressors — Testing and requirements for marking for domestic hot water units |
| Standing loss S of storage tanks | CEN | EN 12897: 2006, clause 6.2.7, Annex B and Annex A (for the correct positioning of the heater) | Water Supply – Specification for indirectly heated unvented (closed) storage water heaters. |
| Standing loss S and psbsol of storage tanks | CEN | EN 12977-3:2012 | Thermal solar systems and components — Custom built systems — Part 3: Performance test methods for solar water heater stores |
| Standing loss S of storage tanks | CEN | EN 15332:2007, Clauses 5.1 and 5.4 (Measurement of standby-loss). | Heating boilers – Energy assessment of hot water storage tanks |
| Standing loss S of storage tanks | CLC | EN 60379: 2004, clauses 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 | Methods for measuring the performance of electric storage water-heaters for household purposes |
| Emission of nitrogen oxides NOx
  for gas-fired storage water heaters | CEN | prEN 89:2012, clause 6.18 Nitrogen oxides | Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water |
| Emission of nitrogen oxides NOx
  for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters | CEN | prEN 26, clause 6.9.3 Nitrogen oxides emissions | Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for the production of domestic hot water |
| Water heating energy efficiency ηwh
  of water heaters and standing loss S of storage tanks | European Commission | Point 4 of this Communication | Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the energy efficiency of water heaters and storage tanks |

Measured/calculated parameter

Organisation

Reference

Title

Test procedure for Asol
  , IAM and additional elements of collector efficiency testing of parameters η0
  , a1
  , a2
  , IAM

CEN

EN 12975-2:2006

Thermal solar systems and components — Solar collectors — Part 2: Test methods

Sound power level of heat pump water heaters

CEN

EN 12102:2013

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages, heat pumps and dehumidifiers with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Measurement of airborne noise — Determination of the sound power.

The standard EN12102:2013 is applicable with the following modifications:

Clause 3.3 of EN12102:2013. Replace the 2nd paragraph by: The ‘standard operating conditions’ shall be defined as the conditions for the operating points of the unit in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III, Table 4. The definitions given in EN16147 also apply.

Clause 5: Replace the 2nd paragraph ‘The unit ...’ by: The unit shall be installed and connected (e.g. shape and dimension of air ducts, water pipes connection, etc.) for the test as recommended by the manufacturer in its installation and operation manual and tested in the rated conditions indicated in Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III, Table 4. The accessories provided by option (e. g. heating element) shall not be included in the test.

The unit is kept at ambient conditions of operation for at least 12 h; The temp. at the top of the tank of the water heater is monitored; The electric consumption of the compressor, the fan (if present), the circulation pump (if present), are monitored (to know the period of defrosting).

The product is filled with cold water at 10 °C ± 5 °C.

Clause 5: Replace the 4th paragraph ‘The noise measurement ...’ by: The measurement points shall be performed in steady state conditions at the following water temperatures at the top of the tank: 1st point at 25 ± 3 °C, 2nd point at (Tset+25)/2 ± 3 °C, 3rd point at Tset +0/- 6 °C (Tset is water temperature in ‘out of the box-mode’).

During the measurement of noise:

the water temp. at the top of the tank should be included in the tolerance range (e.g. included between 25 °C ± 3 °C for the first measurement);

the periods of defrosting are excluded (zero electric consumption of the compressor, the fan or the circulation’s pump).

Sound power level of gas-fired instantaneous and storage water heaters

CEN

EN 15036-1:2006

Heating boilers. Test regulations for airborne noise emissions from heat generators. Airborne noise emissions from heat generators

ISO EN 3741:2010

Acoustics — Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure — Precision Methods for Reverberation Room

ISO EN 3745:2012

Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms

Sound power level of electric instantaneous and storage water heaters

Cenelec

Considering that no procedure is available for the time being it is assumed that water heaters without moving parts have a noise of 15 dB

Test gases

CEN

EN 437:2003/A1:2009

Test gases — Test pressures — Appliance categories

Standby power consumption solsb

CLC

EN 62301:2005

Household Electrical Appliances: Measurement of standby power

Test-rig for Qelec
  of electric storage water heaters

CLC

prEN 50440:2014

Efficiency of domestic electrical storage water heaters and testing methods

Test-rig for Qelec
  of electric instantaneous water heaters

CLC

EN 50193-1:2013

Closed electrical instantaneous water heaters, Methods for measuring performance.

Test-rig for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters

CEN

EN 26:1997/A3:2006, Clause 7.1, except clause 7.1.5.4.

Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners

Test-rig for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  of gas-fired storage water heaters

CEN

EN 89:1999/A4:2006, Clause 7.1, except clause 7.1.5.4.

Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water

Test-preparation for Qfuel
  of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters and gas-fired storage water heaters

CEN

EN 13203-2: 2006, Annex B ‘Test rig and measurement devices’

Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Appliances not exceeding 70 kW heat input and 300 litres water storage capacity — Part 2: Assessment of energy consumption

Test-preparation for Qfuel
  of heat pump water heaters using fuel

CEN

EN 13203-2: 2006, Annex B ‘Test rig and measurement devices’

Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Appliances not exceeding 70 kW heat input and 300 litres water storage capacity — Part 2: Assessment of energy consumption

Test-rig for heat pump water heaters

CEN

EN 16147:2011

Heat pumps with electrically driven compressors — Testing and requirements for marking for domestic hot water units

Standing loss S of storage tanks

CEN

EN 12897: 2006, clause 6.2.7, Annex B and Annex A (for the correct positioning of the heater)

Water Supply – Specification for indirectly heated unvented (closed) storage water heaters.

Standing loss S and psbsol of storage tanks

CEN

EN 12977-3:2012

Thermal solar systems and components — Custom built systems — Part 3: Performance test methods for solar water heater stores

Standing loss S of storage tanks

CEN

EN 15332:2007, Clauses 5.1 and 5.4 (Measurement of standby-loss).

Heating boilers – Energy assessment of hot water storage tanks

Standing loss S of storage tanks

CLC

EN 60379: 2004, clauses 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14

Methods for measuring the performance of electric storage water-heaters for household purposes

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOx
  for gas-fired storage water heaters

CEN

prEN 89:2012, clause 6.18 Nitrogen oxides

Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water

Emission of nitrogen oxides NOx
  for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters

CEN

prEN 26, clause 6.9.3 Nitrogen oxides emissions

Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for the production of domestic hot water

Water heating energy efficiency ηwh
  of water heaters and standing loss S of storage tanks

European Commission

Point 4 of this Communication

Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the energy efficiency of water heaters and storage tanks

4.   Additional elements for measurements and calculations related to the energy efficiency of water heaters and storage tanks

For the purpose of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 each water heater shall be tested in the ‘out of the box-mode’.

The ‘out of the box-mode’ is the standard operating condition, setting or mode set by the manufacturer at factory level, to be active immediately after the appliance installation, suitable for normal use by the end-user according to the water tapping pattern for which the product has been designed and placed on the market. Any change to a different operating condition, setting or mode, if applicable, shall be the result of an intentional intervention by the end-user, and cannot be automatically modified by the water heater at any time, except for smart control function adapting the water heating process to individual usage conditions with the aim of reducing energy consumption.

In case of combination water heaters, no weighting factors taking into account differences between summer and winter mode shall be considered for the measurement/calculation of Qelec and Qfuel.

In case of conventional water heaters using fuels, in the calculation formula for the Annual Electricity Consumption (AEC) only (see Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013, Annex VIII, point 4.a), the ambient correction Qcor is set equal to zero.

4.1.   Definitions

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—

4.2.   Energy inputs

(a)   Electricity and fossil fuels

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electricity |
| Power | W | | | ± 2 % |
| Energy | kWh | | | ± 2 % |
| Voltage, test-period > 48 h | V | 230/400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Voltage, test-period < 48 h | V | 230/400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Voltage, test-period < 1 h | V | 230/400 | ± 4 % | ± 0,5 % |
| Electric current | A | | | ± 0,5 % |
| Frequency | Hz | 50 | ± 1 % | |
| Gas |
| Types | — | Test gases EN 437 | | |
| Net calorific value (NCV) and | MJ/m3 | Test gases EN 437 | | ± 1 % |
| Gross calorific value (GCV) | | | | |
| Temperature | K | 288,15 | | ± 0,5 |
| Pressure | mbar | 1 013,25 | | ± 1 % |
| Density | dm3/kg | | | ± 0,5 % |
| Flow rate | m3/s or l/min | | | ± 1 % |
| Oil |
| Heating gas oil |
| Composition, Carbon/Hydrogen/Sulphur | kg/kg | 86/13,6/0,2 % | | |
| N-fraction | mg/kg | 140 | ± 70 | |
| Net calorific value (NCV, Hi) | MJ/kg | 42,689 (2) | | |
| Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs) | MJ/kg | 45,55 | | |
| Density ρ15 at 15 °C | kg/dm3 | 0,85 | | |
| Kerosene |
| composition, Carbon/Hydrogen/Sulfur | kg/kg | 85/14,1/0,4 % | | |
| Net calorific value (NCV, Hi) | MJ/kg | 43,3 (2) | | |
| Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs) | MJ/kg | 46,2 | | |
| density ρ15 at 15 °C | kg/dm3 | 0,79 | | |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Electricity

Power

W

± 2 %

Energy

kWh

± 2 %

Voltage, test-period > 48 h

V

230/400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Voltage, test-period < 48 h

V

230/400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Voltage, test-period < 1 h

V

230/400

± 4 %

± 0,5 %

Electric current

A

± 0,5 %

Frequency

Hz

50

± 1 %

Gas

Types

—

Test gases EN 437

Net calorific value (NCV) and

MJ/m3

Test gases EN 437

± 1 %

Gross calorific value (GCV)

Temperature

K

288,15

± 0,5

Pressure

mbar

1 013,25

± 1 %

Density

dm3/kg

± 0,5 %

Flow rate

m3/s or l/min

± 1 %

Oil

Heating gas oil

Composition, Carbon/Hydrogen/Sulphur

kg/kg

86/13,6/0,2 %

N-fraction

mg/kg

140

± 70

Net calorific value (NCV, Hi)

MJ/kg

42,689 (2)

Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs)

MJ/kg

45,55

Density ρ15 at 15 °C

kg/dm3

0,85

Kerosene

composition, Carbon/Hydrogen/Sulfur

kg/kg

85/14,1/0,4 %

Net calorific value (NCV, Hi)

MJ/kg

43,3 (2)

Gross calorific value (GCV, Hs)

MJ/kg

46,2

density ρ15 at 15 °C

kg/dm3

0,79

(b)   Solar energy for solar collector tests

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Test solar irradiance (global G, short wave) | W/m2 | > 700 W/m2 | ± 50 W/m2 (test) | ± 10 W/m2 (indoors) |
| Diffuse solar irradiance (fraction of total G) | % | < 30 % | | |
| Thermal irradiance variation (indoors) | W/m2 | | | ± 10 W/m2 |
| Fluid temperature at collector inlet/outlet | °C/K | range 0– 99 °C | ± 0,1 K | ± 0,1 K |
| Fluid temperature difference inlet/outlet | | | | ± 0,05 K |
| Incidence angle (to normal) | ° | < 20° | ± 2 % (< 20°) | |
| Air speed parallel to collector | m/s | 3 ± 1 m/s | | 0,5 m/s |
| Fluid flow rate (also for simulator) | kg/s | 0,02 kg/s per m2 collector aperture area | ± 10 % between tests | |
| Pipe heat loss of loop in test | W/K | < 0,2 W/K | | |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Test solar irradiance (global G, short wave)

W/m2

> 700 W/m2

± 50 W/m2 (test)

± 10 W/m2 (indoors)

Diffuse solar irradiance (fraction of total G)

%

< 30 %

Thermal irradiance variation (indoors)

W/m2

± 10 W/m2

Fluid temperature at collector inlet/outlet

°C/K

range 0– 99 °C

± 0,1 K

± 0,1 K

Fluid temperature difference inlet/outlet

± 0,05 K

Incidence angle (to normal)

°

< 20°

± 2 % (< 20°)

Air speed parallel to collector

m/s

3 ± 1 m/s

0,5 m/s

Fluid flow rate (also for simulator)

kg/s

0,02 kg/s per m2 collector aperture area

± 10 % between tests

Pipe heat loss of loop in test

W/K

< 0,2 W/K

(c)   Ambient heat energy

| Measured parameter | Unit | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Permissible deviations (individual tests) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brine or water heat source |
| Water/brine inlet temperature | °C | ± 0,2 | ± 0,5 | ± 0,1 |
| Volume flow | m3/s or l/min | ± 2 % | ± 5 % | ± 2 % |
| Static pressure difference | Pa | — | ± 10 % | ± 5 Pa/5 % |
| Air heat source |
| Outdoor air temperature (dry bulb) Tj | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Vent exhaust air temperature | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Indoor air temperature | °C | ± 0,3 | ± 1 | ± 0,2 |
| Volume flow | dm3/s | ± 5 % | ± 10 % | ± 5 % |
| Static pressure difference | Pa | — | ± 10 % | ± 5 Pa/5 % |

Measured parameter

Unit

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Permissible deviations (individual tests)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Brine or water heat source

Water/brine inlet temperature

°C

± 0,2

± 0,5

± 0,1

Volume flow

m3/s or l/min

± 2 %

± 5 %

± 2 %

Static pressure difference

Pa

—

± 10 %

± 5 Pa/5 %

Air heat source

Outdoor air temperature (dry bulb) Tj

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Vent exhaust air temperature

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Indoor air temperature

°C

± 0,3

± 1

± 0,2

Volume flow

dm3/s

± 5 %

± 10 %

± 5 %

Static pressure difference

Pa

—

± 10 %

± 5 Pa/5 %

(d)   Test conditions and tolerances on outputs

| Measured parameter | Unit | Value | Permissible deviation (average over test period) | Permissible deviations (individual tests) | Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ambient |
| Ambient temperature indoors | °C or K | 20 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 1 K |
| Air speed heat pump (at water heater off) | m/s | < 1,5 m/s | | | |
| Air speed other | m/s | < 0,5 m/s | | | |
| Sanitary water |
| Cold water temperature solar | °C or K | 10 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 0,2 K |
| Cold water temperature other | °C or K | 10 °C | ± 1 K | ± 2 K | ± 0,2 K |
| Cold water pressure gas-fired water heaters | bar | 2 bar | | ± 0,1 bar | |
| Cold water pressure other (except electric instantaneous water heaters) | bar | 3 bar | | | ± 5 % |
| Hot water temperature gas-fired water heaters | °C or K | | | | ± 0,5 K |
| Hot water temperature electric instantaneous | °C or K | | | | ± 1 K |
| Water temperature (in-/outlet) other | °C or K | | | | ± 0,5 K |
| Volume flow rate heat pump water heaters | dm3/s | | ± 5 % | ± 10 % | ± 2 % |
| Volume flow rate Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters | dm3/s | | | | ≥10 l/min: ± 1 %
  < 10 l/min: ± 0,1 l/min |
| Volume flow rate other water heaters | dm3/s | | | | ± 1 % |

Measured parameter

Unit

Value

Permissible deviation (average over test period)

Permissible deviations (individual tests)

Uncertainty of measurement (accuracy)

Ambient

Ambient temperature indoors

°C or K

20 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 1 K

Air speed heat pump (at water heater off)

m/s

< 1,5 m/s

Air speed other

m/s

< 0,5 m/s

Sanitary water

Cold water temperature solar

°C or K

10 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 0,2 K

Cold water temperature other

°C or K

10 °C

± 1 K

± 2 K

± 0,2 K

Cold water pressure gas-fired water heaters

bar

2 bar

± 0,1 bar

Cold water pressure other (except electric instantaneous water heaters)

bar

3 bar

± 5 %

Hot water temperature gas-fired water heaters

°C or K

± 0,5 K

Hot water temperature electric instantaneous

°C or K

± 1 K

Water temperature (in-/outlet) other

°C or K

± 0,5 K

Volume flow rate heat pump water heaters

dm3/s

± 5 %

± 10 %

± 2 %

Volume flow rate Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters

dm3/s

≥10 l/min: ± 1 %

< 10 l/min: ± 0,1 l/min

Volume flow rate other water heaters

dm3/s

± 1 %

4.3.   Test procedure for storage water heaters

The test procedure for storage water heaters to establish the daily electricity consumption Qelec
  and the daily fuel consumption Qfuel
  fuel during a 24-hour measurement cycle is the following:

(a)   Installation

The product is installed in test environment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Designated floor-standing appliances may be placed on the floor, on a stand supplied with the product, or on a platform for easy access. Wall-mounted products are mounted on a panel at least 150 mm from any structural wall with a free space of at least 250 mm above and below the product and at least 700 mm to the sides. Products designated to be built-in are mounted according to manufacturer’s instructions. The product is shielded from direct solar radiation, except solar collectors.

(b)   Stabilisation

The product is kept at ambient conditions until all parts of the product have reached ambient conditions ± 2 K, at least 24 hours for storage type products.

(c)   Filling and heat-up

The product is filled with cold water. Filling stops at the applicable cold water pressure.

The product is energized in ‘out of the box-mode’ to reach its operating temperature, controlled by the product’s own means of control (thermostat).The next stage starts at thermostat cut out.

(d)   Stabilisation at zero-load

The product is kept at this condition, without draw-offs during at least 12 hours.

Subject to a control cycle this stage ends — and next stage starts — at the first thermostat cut-out after 12 hours.

During this stage the total fuel consumption in kWh in terms of GCV, the total electricity consumption in kWh in terms of final energy and the exact time elapsed in h are recorded.

(e)   Water draw-offs

For the declared load profile, draw-offs are made in accordance with the specifications of the appropriate 24 h tapping pattern. This stage starts directly after thermostat cut out from stabilisation part with the first tapping at the time-value according to the appropriate tapping load profile (see Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III point 2 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013, Annex VII point (2). From end of last water draw-off until 24:00, no water is tapped.

During the water draw-offs relevant technical parameters (power, temperature, etc.) are established. For dynamic parameters the overall sample rate is 60 s or less. During draw-offs the recommended sample rate is 5 s or less.

The fossil fuel and electricity consumption over the 24-hour measurement cycle, Qtestfuel and Qtestelec, are corrected as specified in point (h).

(f)   Re-stabilisation at zero-load

The product is kept at nominal operating conditions without draw-offs during at least 12 hours.

Subject to a control cycle this stage ends at the first thermostat cut-out after 12 hours.

During this stage the total fuel consumption in kWh in terms of GCV, the total electricity consumption in kWh final energy and the exact time elapsed in hours are recorded.

(g)   Mixed water at 40 °C (V40)

Mixed water at 40 °C (V40) is the quantity of water at 40 °C, which has the same heat content (enthalpy) as the hot water which is delivered above 40 °C at the output of the water heater, expressed in litres.

Immediately following measurement according to point (f) a quantity of water is withdrawn through the outlet by supplying cold water. The flow of water from open outlet water heaters is controlled by the inlet valve. The flow in any other type of water heaters is controlled by means of a valve fitted in the outlet or the inlet. The measurement is ended when the outlet temperature drops below 40 °C.

The rate of flow is adjusted to the maximum value according to the declared load profile

The normalised value of the average temperature is calculated according to the following equation:

Formula

Where:

—

—

—

Temperature readings are preferable taken continuously. Alternatively, they may be taken at equal intervals evenly spread over the discharge, for example every 5 litres (maximum). If there is a sharp drop in temperature, additional readings may be necessary in order to correctly calculate the average value θ’p.

Outlet water temperature is always ≥ 40 °C which is to be taken into account for the calculation of θp.

Quantity of hot water V40 in litres delivered with a temperature of at least 40 °C will be calculated by the following equation:

Formula

Where:

| — | the volume V40_exp in litres corresponds to the quantity of water delivered at least 40 °C. |
| --- | --- |

—

the volume V40_exp in litres corresponds to the quantity of water delivered at least 40 °C.

(h)   Reporting of Qfuel
  and Qelec

Qtestfuel and Qtestelec are corrected for any energy surplus or deficit outside the strict 24-hour measurement cycle, i.e. a possible energy difference before and after is taken into account. Furthermore, any surplus or deficit in the delivered useful energy content of the hot water is taken into account in the following equations for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  :

Formula

Formula

Where:

—

—

—

4.4.   Test procedure for fuel instantaneous water heaters

The test procedure for fuel instantaneous water heaters to establish the daily fuel consumption Qfuel
  and the daily electricity consumption Qelec
  during a 24-hour measurement cycle is the following:

(a)   Installation

The product is installed in test environment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Designated floor-standing appliances may be placed on the floor, on a stand supplied with the product, or on a platform for easy access. Wall-mounted products are mounted on a panel at least 150 mm from any structural wall with a free space of at least 250 mm above and below the product and at least 700 mm to the sides. Products designated to be built-in are mounted according to manufacturer’s instructions. The product is shielded from direct solar radiation, except solar collectors.

(b)   Stabilisation

The product is kept at ambient conditions until all parts of the product have reached ambient conditions ± 2 K;.

(c)   Water draw-offs

For the declared load profile, draw-offs are made in accordance with the specifications of the appropriate 24 h tapping pattern. This stage starts directly after thermostat cut out from stabilisation part with the first tapping at the time-value according to the appropriate tapping load profile (see Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III point 2 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013, Annex VII point (2). From end of last water draw-off until 24:00, no water is tapped

During the water draw-offs relevant technical parameters (power, temperature, etc.) are established. For dynamic parameters the overall sample rate is 60 s or less. During draw-offs the recommended sample rate is 5 s or less.

(d)   Reporting of Qfuel
  and Qelec

Qtestfuel and Qtestelec shall be corrected in the following equations for Qfuel
  and Qelec
  by taking into account any surplus or deficit in the delivered useful energy content of the hot water.

Formula

Formula

Where:

—

4.5.   Test procedure for heat pump water heaters using electricity

(a)   Installation

The product is installed in test environment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Designated floor-standing appliances may be placed on the floor, on a stand supplied with the product, or on a platform for easy access. Wall-mounted products are mounted on a panel at least 150 mm from any structural wall with a free space of at least 250 mm above and below the product and at least 700 mm to the sides. Products designated to be built-in are mounted according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Products with declared load profiles 3XL or 4XL may be tested on-site, provided test conditions are equivalent, possibly with correction factors, to the ones referenced here.

The installation requirements described in clauses 5.2, 5.4 and 5.5 of EN 16147 are respected.

(b)   Stabilisation

The product is kept at ambient conditions until all parts of the product have reached ambient conditions ± 2 K (at least 24 h for storage heat pump water heater).

The purpose is to verify that the product is working at normal temperature after transport.

(c)   Filling and storage volume (actual capacity Cact)

The volume of the tank is measured as follows.

The empty water heater is to be weighted; the weight of taps on inlet and/or outlet pipes shall be considered.

Then the storage water heater is filled with cold water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction at cold water pressure. The water supply is then cut off.

The filled water heater is to be weighted.

The difference of the two weights (mact) is to be converted into the volume in litres (Cact).

Formula

This volume is to be reported in litres to the nearest one-tenth litres. The measured value (Cact) shall not be more than 2 % lower than the rated value.

(d)   Filling and heat-up

Products with storage-facilities are filled with cold water (10 ± 2 °C). Filling stops are at the applicable cold water pressure.

The product is energized to reach ‘out of the box-mode’ e.g. for storage temperature. The product’s own means of control (thermostat) are used. The step is performed following the procedure of clause 6.3 of EN 16147. The next step starts at thermostat cut out.

(e)   Standby power input

The standby power input is determined by measuring the electrical power input over an integral number of on-off cycles of the heat pump, initiated by the thermostat situated in the tank, when no hot water is drawn off.

The step is performed following the procedure of clause 6.4 of EN 16147 and the value of Pstby [kW] is determined as equal to

Formula

(f)   Water draw-offs

For the declared load profile, draw-offs are made in accordance with the specifications of the appropriate 24 h tapping pattern. This stage starts directly after thermostat cut out from stabilisation part with the first tapping at the time-value according to the appropriate tapping load profile (see Regulation (EU) No 814/2013, Annex III point 2 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013, Annex VII point (2). From end of last water draw-off until 24:00, no water is tapped. The required useful energy content of the hot water is the total Qref
  [in kWh].

The step is performed following the procedure of clauses 6.5.2 to 6.5.3.5 of EN 16147. The ΔΤdesired in the EN 16147 is defined using the value of Tp
  :

ΔΤdesired = Tp
  - 10

At the end of the step Qelec
  [kWh] is determined as equal to

Formula

W
  EL-TC
  value is defined in the EN16147.

Products to be classified as off-peak products are energized for a maximum period of 8 consecutive hours between 22:00 and 07:00 of the 24 h tapping pattern. At the end of the 24 h tapping pattern the products are energized till the end of the step.

(g)   Mixed water at 40 °C (V40)

The step is performed following the procedure of clause 6.6 of EN 16147, but avoiding compressor switching off at the end of the last measurement period for the tapping cycles; the value of V40 [L] is determined as equal to Vmax.

4.6.   Test procedure for electric instantaneous water heaters

Thermal losses from heat transfer processes during operation and standby losses are neglected.

(a)   Set points

User adjustable selectors are set as follows:

| — | If the appliance has a power selector, the selector shall be adjusted to the highest value. |
| --- | --- |

—

If the appliance has a power selector, the selector shall be adjusted to the highest value.

| — | If the appliance has a flow independent temperature selector, the selector shall be adjusted to the highest value. |
| --- | --- |

—

If the appliance has a flow independent temperature selector, the selector shall be adjusted to the highest value.

All non-user adjustable setpoints and other selectors shall be in the ‘out of the box-mode’.

The prescribed minimum flow rate f
  i
  of each individual draw off i of the tapping profile has to be used as defined in load profiles of water heaters. If the minimum flow rate f
  i
  is not achievable, the flow rate is increased until the appliance is switching on and is able to run continuously at or above T
  m
  . This increased flow rate has to be used for the individual draw off instead of the prescribed minimum flow rate f
  i
  .

(b)   Static efficiency

The static loss of the appliance Ploss
  at nominal load Pnom
  under steady state conditions is determined. The value of Ploss
  is the sum of all internal power losses (product of current and voltage losses between the terminals and heating elements) of the appliance after a minimum of 30 minutes of operation at nominal conditions.

This test result is in wide ranges independent from the water inlet temperature. This test can be carried out with a cold water inlet temperature in the range of 10 to 25 °C.

For electronically controlled instantaneous water heaters with semiconductor power switches, the voltage across the semiconductor power terminals is subtracted from the measured voltage losses, if the semiconductor power switches are thermally connected to the water. In this case, the heat developed by the semiconductor power switches is transferred to useful energy to heat up the water.

The static efficiency is calculated as:

Formula

Where:

—

—

—

(c)   Start up losses

This test determines the time tstart i

  which elapses between energizing the heating elements and the delivery of useable water for each draw off of the declared load profile. The test method assumes that the power consumption of the appliance during the start-up period is equal to the power consumed in static mode. Pstatic i

  is the static power consumption in steady state conditions of the appliance for the specific draw off i.

Three measurements are done for each different draw off i. The result is the mean value from these three measurements.

The start up losses Q
  start i

  are calculated as:

Formula

Where:

—

—

—

(d)   Calculation of energy demand

The daily energy demand Qelec
  is the sum of losses and useful energy of all individual draw off i per day in kWh. The daily energy demand is calculated as:

Formula

Where:

—

—

—

4.7.   Smart control test procedure for water heaters

Smart control factor SCF and of smart control compliance smart shall be determined according to Annex IV point 4 of Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 and Annex VIII point 5 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013. The condition for testing the smart control compliance (smart) of water heaters are indicated in Annex III point 3 of Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 and Annex VII point 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013.

The parameters for determining SCF shall be based on real measurements of the energy consumption with the smart control enabled and disabled.

‘smart control disabled’
  means the state, when the smart is activated, where the smart control function of the water heater is in the learning period.

‘smart control enabled’
  means the state, when the smart is activated, where the smart control function of the water heater is modulating the outlet temperature in order to save energy.

(a)   Electric storage water heaters

For Electric storage water heaters use the test methodology described in prEN 50440:2014

(b)   Heat pump water heaters

For HPs WH, SCF is defined using the test methodology proposed by TC59X/WG4, this procedure follows the requirements of prEN 50440:2014 (paragraph 9.2) and shall be applied in conjunction with EN 16147:2011.

In particular:

| — | the value of will be determined following the procedure of the EN16147 paragraphs from. §6.5.2 to § 6.5.3.4 and the time length of test cycle (tTTC) shall be equal to 24 h. The value of is:



  where W
  EL-HP-TC
  and Q
  EL-TC
  are defined in EN16147. |
| --- | --- |

—

the value of Formula will be determined following the procedure of the EN16147 paragraphs from. §6.5.2 to § 6.5.3.4 and the time length of test cycle (tTTC) shall be equal to 24 h. The value of Formula is:

Formula

where W
  EL-HP-TC
  and Q
  EL-TC
  are defined in EN16147.

| — | the value of will be determined as equal to QTC [kWh] described in §6.5.2 of the EN 16147. |
| --- | --- |

—

the value of Formula will be determined as equal to QTC [kWh] described in §6.5.2 of the EN 16147.

| — | the value of will be determined following the procedure of the EN16147 paragraphs from. §6.5.2 to § 6.5.3.4 and the time length of test cycle (tTTC) shall be equal to 24h The value of is:



  where W
  EL-HP-TC
  and Q
  EL-TC
  are defined in EN16147. |
| --- | --- |

—

the value of Formula will be determined following the procedure of the EN16147 paragraphs from. §6.5.2 to § 6.5.3.4 and the time length of test cycle (tTTC) shall be equal to 24h The value of Formula is:

Formula

where W
  EL-HP-TC
  and Q
  EL-TC
  are defined in EN16147.

| — | the value of will be determined as equal to QTC [kWh] described in §6.5.2 of the EN 16147. |
| --- | --- |

—

the value of Formula will be determined as equal to QTC [kWh] described in §6.5.2 of the EN 16147.

4.8.   Solar water heaters and solar-only systems, testing and calculation methods

For the assessment of the annual non-solar heat contribution Qnonsol
  in kWh in terms of primary energy and/or kWh in terms of GCV the following methods are applicable:

| — | The SOLCAL method (3) |
| --- | --- |

—

The SOLCAL method (3)

| — | The SOLICS method (4) |
| --- | --- |

—

The SOLICS method (4)

The SOLCAL method requires that the efficiency parameters of the solar collector are assessed separately and that the overall system performance is determined on the basis of the non-solar heat contribution to the solar system and the specific efficiency of a stand-alone water heater.

(a)   Solar collector testing

For solar collectors at least 4 × 4 tests apply, with 4 different collector inlet temperatures tin evenly spaced over the operating range and 4 test samples per collector inlet temperature are measured to obtain test values for the water outlet temperature te, the ambient temperature ta, the solar irradiance G and the measured collector efficiency at the test point ηcol
  . If possible, one inlet temperature is selected with tm = ta ± 3 K to obtain an accurate assessment of the zero-load efficiency η0.
  With fixed collector (no automatic tracking) and test conditions permitting, two test samples are done before solar noon and 2 after. Maximum temperature of the heat transfer fluid should be chosen so that it reflects the maximum of the collectors operating range and results in a temperature difference between the inlet and the outlet collector ΔΤ > 1,0 K.

For the instantaneous collector efficiency ηcol
  a continuous efficiency curve of the format as in the following equation is obtained by statistical curve fitting of the test point results, using the least square method:

ηcol
  = η0
  - a1
  × T*
  m - a2
  × G (T*
  m)2

Where:

—

T*
  m = (tm - ta)/G

Where:

—

—

tm = tin + 0,5 × ΔΤ

Where:

—

—

All tests are performed according to EN 12975-2, EN 12977-2 and EN 12977-3. Converting so-called quasi-dynamic model parameters to a steady-state reference case to arrive at the parameters above is permitted. The Incidence Angle Modifier IAM is determined in accordance with EN 12975-2, from a test at 50° incidence angle to the collector.

(b)   SOLCAL method

The SOLCAL method requires

| — | The solar collector parameters Asol
  , η0, a1, a2
  and IAM; |
| --- | --- |

—

The solar collector parameters Asol
  , η0, a1, a2
  and IAM;

| — | The nominal volume of the storage tank volume (Vnom) in litres, the volume of the non-solar heat storage (Vbu) in litres and the specific standing loss (psbsol) in W/K (K expresses the difference between store and ambient temperature); |
| --- | --- |

—

The nominal volume of the storage tank volume (Vnom) in litres, the volume of the non-solar heat storage (Vbu) in litres and the specific standing loss (psbsol) in W/K (K expresses the difference between store and ambient temperature);

| — | The auxiliary electricity consumption at stabilised operating conditions Qaux
  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

The auxiliary electricity consumption at stabilised operating conditions Qaux
  ;

| — | The standby power consumption solstandby; |
| --- | --- |

—

The standby power consumption solstandby;

| — | The pump power consumption solpump, according to EN 16297-1:2012. |
| --- | --- |

—

The pump power consumption solpump, according to EN 16297-1:2012.

The calculation assumes default values for the specific insulation of the collector loop pipes (= 6 + 0,3 W/Km2) and the heat capacity of the heat exchanger (100×W/Km2). m2 stands for the collector aperture area. Furthermore, it is assumed that the solar heat store periods are less than one month.

For the purpose of establishing the total energy efficiency performance of solar-only system and conventional water heater or of a solar water heater, the SOLCAL method determines the annual non-solar heat contribution Qnonsol
  in kWh with

Qnonsol = SUM (Qnonsoltm) in kWh/a

Where:

—

Qnonsoltm = Lwhtm - LsolWtm + psbSol × Vbu/Vnom × (60 - Ta) × 0,732

The monthly heat demand for the solar thermal system is defined as:

Lwhtm = 30,5 × 0,6 × (Qref
  - 1,09)

Where:

| — | 0,6 represents a factor to calculate the average heat demand from the load profile; |
| --- | --- |

—

0,6 represents a factor to calculate the average heat demand from the load profile;

| — | 1,09 represents the average distribution losses. |
| --- | --- |

—

1,09 represents the average distribution losses.

The following calculations are performed:

LsolW1tm = Lwhtm ×(1,029×Ytm - 0,065×Xtm - 0,245×Ytm
  2 + 0,0018 × Xtm
  2 + 0,0215×Ytm
  3)

LsolWtm = LsolW1tm - Qbuftm

The minimum value of LsolWtm is 0 and the maximum value is Lwhtm.

Where:

—

Formula

Where:

| — | 0,732 is a factor that takes into account the average monthly hours (24 × 30,5); |
| --- | --- |

—

0,732 is a factor that takes into account the average monthly hours (24 × 30,5);

| — | Psbsol is the specific standing loss of the solar heat store in W/K as determined in accordance with point 4.8(a); |
| --- | --- |

—

Psbsol is the specific standing loss of the solar heat store in W/K as determined in accordance with point 4.8(a);

| — | Ta is the monthly average air temperature surrounding the heat store in °C; with |
| --- | --- |

—

Ta is the monthly average air temperature surrounding the heat store in °C; with

| — | Ta = 20 when the heat store is inside the building envelope; |
| --- | --- |

—

Ta = 20 when the heat store is inside the building envelope;

| — | Ta = Touttm when the heat store is outside the building envelope; |
| --- | --- |

—

Ta = Touttm when the heat store is outside the building envelope;

| — | Touttm is the average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions. |
| --- | --- |

—

Touttm is the average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions.

Xtm and Ytm are aggregated coefficients:

Xtm = Asol
  × (Ac + UL) × etaloop × (Trefw — Touttm) × ccap × 0,732/Lwhtm

The minimum value of Хtm is 0 and the maximum value is 18.

Where:

| — | Ac = a1
  - а2
  × 40; |
| --- | --- |

—

Ac = a1
  - а2
  × 40;

| — | UL = (6 + 0,3 × Asol
  )/Asol
  is loop losses in W/(m2K); |
| --- | --- |

—

UL = (6 + 0,3 × Asol
  )/Asol
  is loop losses in W/(m2K);

| — | etaloop is loop efficiency with etaloop = 1 - (η0
  × a1
  )/100; |
| --- | --- |

—

etaloop is loop efficiency with etaloop = 1 - (η0
  × a1
  )/100;

| — | Trefw = 11,6 + 1,18 × 40 + 3,86 × Tcold - 1,32 × Touttm; |
| --- | --- |

—

Trefw = 11,6 + 1,18 × 40 + 3,86 × Tcold - 1,32 × Touttm;

| — | Tcold is the cold water temperature, default 10 °C; |
| --- | --- |

—

Tcold is the cold water temperature, default 10 °C;

| — | Touttm is the average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions; |
| --- | --- |

—

Touttm is the average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions;

| — | ccap is storage coefficient with ccap = (75 × Asol
  /Vsol)0,25; |
| --- | --- |

—

ccap is storage coefficient with ccap = (75 × Asol
  /Vsol)0,25;

| — | Vsol is the solar storage tank volume, as defined in EN 15316-4-3; |
| --- | --- |

—

Vsol is the solar storage tank volume, as defined in EN 15316-4-3;

Ytm = Asol
  × IAM × η0
  × etaloop × QsolMtm × 0,732/Lwhtm

The minimum value of Υtm is 0 and the maximum value is 3.

Where:

—

The auxiliary electricity consumption Qaux
  is calculated as follows:

Qaux
  = (solpump × solhrs + solstandby × 24 × 365)/1000

Where:

| — | solhrs is the number of active solar hours in h; with |
| --- | --- |

—

solhrs is the number of active solar hours in h; with

| — | solhrs = 2 000 for solar water heaters. |
| --- | --- |

—

solhrs = 2 000 for solar water heaters.

(c)   SOLICS Method

The SOLICS method is based on the test method described in ISO 9459-5:2007. The procedure to determine the solar output is referenced as follows:

| — | Terms and definitions according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 3; |
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—

Terms and definitions according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 3;

| — | Symbols, units and nomenclature according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 4; |
| --- | --- |

—

Symbols, units and nomenclature according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 4;

| — | The system is mounted according to ISO 9459-5:2007, paragraph 5.1; |
| --- | --- |

—

The system is mounted according to ISO 9459-5:2007, paragraph 5.1;

| — | The test facility, instrumentation and sensor locations are according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 5; |
| --- | --- |

—

The test facility, instrumentation and sensor locations are according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 5;

| — | The tests are performed according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 6; |
| --- | --- |

—

The tests are performed according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 6;

| — | Based on the test results the system parameters are identified according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 7. The dynamic fitting algorithm and simulation model as described in ISO 9459-5:2007, Annex A, are used; |
| --- | --- |

—

Based on the test results the system parameters are identified according to ISO 9459-5:2007, chapter 7. The dynamic fitting algorithm and simulation model as described in ISO 9459-5:2007, Annex A, are used;

| — | The annual performance is calculated with the simulation model as described in ISO 9459-5:2007, Annex A, the identified parameters and the following settings: |
| --- | --- |

—

The annual performance is calculated with the simulation model as described in ISO 9459-5:2007, Annex A, the identified parameters and the following settings:

| — | Average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions and average global solar irradiance in W/m2 for average, colder and warmer climate conditions; |
| --- | --- |

—

Average daytime temperature in °C for average, colder and warmer climate conditions and average global solar irradiance in W/m2 for average, colder and warmer climate conditions;

| — | Hourly values for global solar irradiance according to an appropriate CEC test reference year; |
| --- | --- |

—

Hourly values for global solar irradiance according to an appropriate CEC test reference year;

| — | Mains water temperature: 10 °C; |
| --- | --- |

—

Mains water temperature: 10 °C;

| — | Ambient temperature of the store (buffer inside: 20 °C, buffer outside: ambient temperature); |
| --- | --- |

—

Ambient temperature of the store (buffer inside: 20 °C, buffer outside: ambient temperature);

| — | Auxiliary electricity consumption: by declaration; |
| --- | --- |

—

Auxiliary electricity consumption: by declaration;

| — | Auxiliary set temperature: by declaration and with a minimum value of 60 °C; |
| --- | --- |

—

Auxiliary set temperature: by declaration and with a minimum value of 60 °C;

| — | Auxiliary heater time control: by declaration. |
| --- | --- |

—

Auxiliary heater time control: by declaration.

Annual heat demand: 0,6 × 366 × (Qref
  - 1,09)

Where:

| — | 0,6 represents a factor to calculate the average heat demand from the load profile; |
| --- | --- |

—

0,6 represents a factor to calculate the average heat demand from the load profile;

| — | 1,09 represents the average distribution losses. |
| --- | --- |

—

1,09 represents the average distribution losses.

The auxiliary electricity consumption Qaux
  is calculated as follows:

Qaux
  = (solpump × solhrs + solstandby × 24 × 365)/1000

Where

| — | solhrs is the number of active solar hours in h; with |
| --- | --- |

—

solhrs is the number of active solar hours in h; with

| — | solhrs = 2 000 for solar water heaters. |
| --- | --- |

—

solhrs = 2 000 for solar water heaters.

For the purpose of establishing the total energy efficiency performance of solar-only system and conventional water heater or of a solar water heater, the SOLICS method determines the annual non-solar heat contribution Qnonsol
  in kWh in terms of primary energy and/or kWh in terms of GCV as follows:

| — | For solar-only systems: |
| --- | --- |

—

For solar-only systems:

Qnonsol =0,6 × 366 × (Qref +1,09) - QL

Where:

| — | QL is the heat delivered by the solar heating system in kWh/a. |
| --- | --- |

—

QL is the heat delivered by the solar heating system in kWh/a.

| — | For solar water heater: |
| --- | --- |

—

For solar water heater:

Qnonsol = Qaux,net

Where:

—

4.9.   Storage tank test procedures

(a)   Standing loss

The standing loss S of storage tanks can be assessed using any of the methods referenced in point 3, including the standing loss of the solar storage tank psbsol. Where the measurement results from the applicable standards are expressed in kWh/24 hours, the result will be multiplied by (1 000/24) to arrive at values for S in W. For the specific standing loss – per degree of temperature difference between store and ambient — of solar storage tanks psbsol, the heat loss can be determined in W/K directly by using EN 12977-3 or it can be found indirectly by dividing the heat loss in W by 45 (Tstore = 65 °C, Tambient = 20 °C) to arrive at a value in W/K. Where the results of EN 12977-3, expressed in W/K, are used for the assessment of S they are multiplied by 45.

(b)   Storage volume

The volume of the tank in a storage electric water heater is measured as stated in paragraph 4.5.c.

4.10.   Solar pump power test procedure

The solar pump power is rated as the electrical consumption under nominal operating conditions. Start-up effects under 5 minutes are disregarded. Solar pumps that are continuously controlled, or controlled in at least three steps, are rated as 50 % of the rated electrical power of the solar pump.

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(1)  It is intended that these transitional methods will ultimately be replaced by harmonised standard(s). When available, reference(s) to the harmonised standard(s) will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Directive 2009/125/EC.

(2)  Default value, if value is not determined calorimetrically. Alternatively, if volumetric mass and sulphur content are known (e.g. by basic analysis) the net heating value (Hi) may be determined with:

Hi = 52,92 - (11,93 × ρ15) - (0,3 -S) in MJ/kg

(3)  EN15316-4-3, B based method

(4)  ISO 9459-5 based method

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Court of Auditors

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Special Report No 5/2014 ‘European banking supervision taking shape — EBA and its changing context’

(2014/C 207/04)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that Special Report No 5/2014 ‘European banking supervision taking shape — EBA and its changing context’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu

A hard copy version of the report may be obtained free of charge on request to the Court of Auditors:

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e-mail: eca-info@eca.europa.eu

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

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State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2014/C 207/05)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following State aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 12 March 2014 |
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| Case number | : | 74081 |
| Decision number | : | 111/14/COL |
| EFTA State | : | Iceland |
| Region | : | Norðurþing Municipality in north-east Iceland |
| Title | : | Construction of PCC Silicon Metal Plant at Bakki |
| Legal basis | : | Act No 52/2013 which authorises the Minister of Industry and Innovation in Iceland, on behalf of the Treasury, to enter into an Investment Agreement with the company PCC on measures for the construction of a silicon metal plant |
| Objective | : | Regional development |
| Form of aid | : | Direct cash grant for site preparation
  Fixed land lease for 10 years
  Exemptions and discounts from taxes and charges |
| Budget | : | EUR 23,3 million in nominal terms |
| Duration | : | 1 January 2014-27 September 2027 |
| Economic sector | : | Silicon Metal |
| Name and address of the granting authority | : | Ministry of Industry and Innovation |
| Skúlagötu 4 |
| 101 Reykjavík |
| ICELAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

12 March 2014

Case number

:

74081

Decision number

:

111/14/COL

EFTA State

:

Iceland

Region

:

Norðurþing Municipality in north-east Iceland

Title

:

Construction of PCC Silicon Metal Plant at Bakki

Legal basis

:

Act No 52/2013 which authorises the Minister of Industry and Innovation in Iceland, on behalf of the Treasury, to enter into an Investment Agreement with the company PCC on measures for the construction of a silicon metal plant

Objective

:

Regional development

Form of aid

:

Direct cash grant for site preparation

Fixed land lease for 10 years

Exemptions and discounts from taxes and charges

Budget

:

EUR 23,3 million in nominal terms

Duration

:

1 January 2014-27 September 2027

Economic sector

:

Silicon Metal

Name and address of the granting authority

:

Ministry of Industry and Innovation

Skúlagötu 4

101 Reykjavík

ICELAND

and

| Norðurþing Municipality |
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| Ketilsbraut 7-9 |
| 640 Húsavík |
| ICELAND |

Norðurþing Municipality

Ketilsbraut 7-9

640 Húsavík

ICELAND

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/43

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State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2014/C 207/06)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 12 March 2014 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Case number | : | 75005 |
| Decision number | : | 114/14/COL |
| EFTA State | : | Norway |
| Name of the beneficiary | : | BE Varme AS |
| Type of measure | : | Individual aid under the Energy Fund Scheme, subject to a detailed assessment under Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA agreement |
| Scheme | : | The Energy Fund Scheme approved by the EFTA Surveillance Authority by Decision No 248/11/COL |
| Objective | : | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | : | Grant |
| Aid amount | : | NOK 88,53 million |
| Economic sectors | : | District heating |
| Name and address of the granting authority | : | Enova SF |
| Professor Brochsgt. 2 |
| N-7030 Trondheim |
| NORWAY |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

12 March 2014

Case number

:

75005

Decision number

:

114/14/COL

EFTA State

:

Norway

Name of the beneficiary

:

BE Varme AS

Type of measure

:

Individual aid under the Energy Fund Scheme, subject to a detailed assessment under Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA agreement

Scheme

:

The Energy Fund Scheme approved by the EFTA Surveillance Authority by Decision No 248/11/COL

Objective

:

Environmental protection

Form of aid

:

Grant

Aid amount

:

NOK 88,53 million

Economic sectors

:

District heating

Name and address of the granting authority

:

Enova SF

Professor Brochsgt. 2

N-7030 Trondheim

NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/44

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State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2014/C 207/07)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 12 March 2014 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Case number | : | 74036 |
| Decision number | : | 112/14/COL |
| EFTA State | : | Norway |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | : | Production grant scheme for news and current affairs media |
| Legal basis | : | Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement |
| Type of measure | : | Aid to news and current affairs media |
| Objective | : | Promotion of media plurality and diversity |
| Form of aid | : | Grant |
| Budget | : | Approx. NOK 290 million p.a. |
| Duration | : | Until 2020 |
| Economic sectors | : | News and current affairs media |
| Name and address of the granting authority | : | Norwegian Media Authority |
| Nygata 4 |
| N-1607 Fredrikstad |
| NORWAY |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

12 March 2014

Case number

:

74036

Decision number

:

112/14/COL

EFTA State

:

Norway

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

:

Production grant scheme for news and current affairs media

Legal basis

:

Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement

Type of measure

:

Aid to news and current affairs media

Objective

:

Promotion of media plurality and diversity

Form of aid

:

Grant

Budget

:

Approx. NOK 290 million p.a.

Duration

:

Until 2020

Economic sectors

:

News and current affairs media

Name and address of the granting authority

:

Norwegian Media Authority

Nygata 4

N-1607 Fredrikstad

NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/45

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NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITIONS

(2014/C 207/08)

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is organising the following open competitions:

EPSO/AD/284/14 — GERMAN-LANGUAGE (DE) TRANSLATORS

EPSO/AD/285/14 — GREEK-LANGUAGE (EL) TRANSLATORS

EPSO/AD/286/14 — SPANISH-LANGUAGE (ES) TRANSLATORS

EPSO/AD/287/14 — SWEDISH-LANGUAGE (SV) TRANSLATORS

The competition notice is published in 24 languages in Official Journal C 207 A of 3 July 2014.

Further information can be found on the EPSO website: http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/eu-careers.info/

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/46

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7230 — Bekaert/Pirelli Steel Tyre Cord Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 207/09)

| 1. | On 24 June 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking NV Bekaert SA (‘Bekaert’, Belgium) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the steel tyre cord business of Pirelli Tyre SpA (‘Pirelli’s steel tyre cord business’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 24 June 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking NV Bekaert SA (‘Bekaert’, Belgium) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the steel tyre cord business of Pirelli Tyre SpA (‘Pirelli’s steel tyre cord business’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Bekaert: production and marketing of a wide range of products in the areas of drawn steel wire products, advanced metal transformation, advanced materials and coatings,
  —   for Pirelli’s steel tyre cord business: supply of steel tyre cord. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Bekaert: production and marketing of a wide range of products in the areas of drawn steel wire products, advanced metal transformation, advanced materials and coatings,

—   for Pirelli’s steel tyre cord business: supply of steel tyre cord.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7230 — Bekaert/Pirelli Steel Tyre Cord Business, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7230 — Bekaert/Pirelli Steel Tyre Cord Business, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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| 3.7.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 207/47 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 207/47

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7132 — INEOS/Doeflex)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2014/C 207/10)

| 1. | On 24 June 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking INEOS AG (‘INEOS’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of businesses and assets of Doeflex Compounding Limited (‘Doeflex’, the United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created holding company (‘Newco’). |
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1.

On 24 June 2014, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking INEOS AG (‘INEOS’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of businesses and assets of Doeflex Compounding Limited (‘Doeflex’, the United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created holding company (‘Newco’).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for INEOS: manufacturing of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products, production and sale of S-PVC, E-PVC, plasticisers and S-PVC compounds, globally,
  —   for Doeflex: production of dry blend and gelled S-PVC compounds, with a single manufacturing facility located in the United Kingdom. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for INEOS: manufacturing of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products, production and sale of S-PVC, E-PVC, plasticisers and S-PVC compounds, globally,

—   for Doeflex: production of dry blend and gelled S-PVC compounds, with a single manufacturing facility located in the United Kingdom.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number Case M.7132 — INEOS/Doeflex to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number Case M.7132 — INEOS/Doeflex to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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