ISO 24365:2022

Radiators and convectors - Methods and rating for determining the heat output

This document defines procedures for determining the standard thermal outputs and other characteristics of radiators and convectors installed in a permanent manner in construction works, fed with water or steam at temperatures below 120 °C, supplied by a remote energy source. This document specifies the laboratory arrangements and testing methods to be adopted, the admissible tolerances, the criteria for selecting the samples to be tested and for verifying the conformity of the current production with the samples tested at the initial test. This document also defines the additional common data that the manufacturer shall provide with the product in order to ensure the correct application of the products. This document does not apply to fan-assisted radiators, fan-assisted convectors and trench convectors or to independent heating appliances.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Aug-2022
• ICS: 91.040.01 - Buildings in general
• ICS: 97.100.01 - Heating appliances in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 205 - Building environment design
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 205/WG 8 - Radiant heating and cooling systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 12-Aug-2022
• Due Date: 25-Sep-2023
• Completion Date: 12-Aug-2022

Overview

ISO 24365:2022 - "Radiators and convectors - Methods and rating for determining the heat output" is an international standard that defines laboratory procedures, test arrangements and rating methods to determine the thermal output of permanently installed radiators and convectors fed with water or steam (temperatures below 120 °C) supplied by a remote energy source. The standard establishes how to derive the standard rated thermal output (50 K excess temperature) and the standard low temperature thermal output (30 K excess temperature), including the characteristic equation used to represent heat output as a function of excess temperature.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope & applicability: Applies to fixed radiators and convectors (not fan‑assisted units, trench convectors, or independent heating appliances).
• Sample selection: Criteria for selecting representative models, sectional appliances and families of appliances for initial and supplementary tests.
• Laboratory arrangements: Test booth, reference installation and master radiators concepts; verification of repeatability and reproducibility.
• Test methods: Weighing method, electric method and measurement/calculation routines to determine heat output and pressure drop.
• Characteristic equation: Determination of the power function (characteristic exponent) that relates thermal output to excess temperature at constant water flow.
• Standard outputs: Definition and calculation of standard rated thermal output (50 K excess) and standard low temperature thermal output (30 K excess).
• Tolerances & conformity: Admissible tolerances, procedures for verifying current production against initial tested samples.
• Reporting & data: Required test report content and additional common product data manufacturers must supply (catalogue outputs, pressure drop, flow rates).
• Normative reference: ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory competence is referenced.

Applications and users

ISO 24365 is used to:

• Provide comparable and reproducible heat-output ratings for radiators and convectors in product catalogues and technical data sheets.
• Support product type testing, factory conformity checks and regulatory compliance for building HVAC specifications.
• Inform HVAC designers, specifiers and energy assessors when selecting heating appliances for projects, especially low‑temperature systems.
• Guide accredited testing laboratories and manufacturers in test setup, measurement accuracy and reporting.

Primary users: radiator and convector manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, HVAC designers, building engineers and regulatory authorities.

Related standards

• ISO/IEC 17025 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (normative reference cited by ISO 24365).

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24365
First edition
2022-08
Radiators and convectors — Methods
and rating for determining the heat
output
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and units . 1
3.1 Terms and definitions . 1
3.2 Symbols and units of measurement. 4
4 Selection of heating appliances to be tested . 5
4.1 Classification . 5
4.2 Selection of models to be tested for determining the thermal outputs of a type . 6
4.2.1 Selection of models to be tested when the variable characteristic dimension
is the overall height and the cross-section of the variable part is constant . 6
4.2.2 Selection of models to be tested when the variable characteristic dimension
for the type is other than the overall height . 7
4.3 Testing samples submission and identification . 8
4.4 Supplementary test . 11
5 Laboratory equipment and test methods .11
5.1 Principle . 11
5.2 Apparatus . 11
5.2.1 Test system . 11
5.2.2 Reference test installation . 11
5.2.3 Master radiators . 14
5.2.4 Verification of test installation repeatability and reproducibility . 18
5.2.5 Accuracy of measuring instruments and devices .23
5.2.6 Calibration of measuring instruments . 24
5.3 Preparation for thermal output test. 24
5.4 Test methods . 24
5.4.1 General . 24
5.4.2 Weighing method . 24
5.4.3 Electric method . 25
5.4.4 Measurements and calculations . 25
5.4.5 Determination of the characteristic equation .28
5.5 Presentation of results .29
5.5.1 Standard thermal output of a model.29
5.5.2 Determination of the catalogue outputs of a type made at variable water
flow rate . 30
6 Test report .30
Annex A (normative) Master radiators dimensional verification .33
Annex B (informative) Determination of pressure drop .38
Annex C (normative) Least squares regression for a model .43
Annex D (normative) Analysis of test results by the method of least squares multiple
regression . 44
Annex E (normative) Specimen of the test report .46
Annex F (informative) Apparatus and method for checking the bulk temperature
measuring devices .49
Annex G (informative) Examples of typical appliances according to Table 4 .51
Annex H (normative) Determination of the Φ values of the master radiators primary set .61
M
Annex I (normative) Calculation method for determining the energy calculation parameters .62
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Bibliography .64
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Foreword
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Introduction
This document results from the recognition that the heating appliances falling into the field of
application hereinafter stated are traded on the basis of their thermal output.
To evaluate and compare different appliances it is therefore necessary to refer to a single stipulated
value, hereinafter called the standard rated thermal output.
In addition, for low temperature systems, a standard low temperature thermal output is given.
The standard thermal outputs (standard rated thermal output and standard low temperature thermal
output) are a defined value taken from the characteristic equation.
The pre-requisites of the standard thermal outputs, as defined by this document, are the following:
— to be representative of the actual output of the appliance in different operating conditions;
— to be reproducible within the tolerances defined by this document, taking into account the state of
measuring techniques;
— to be representative of the thermal outputs, obtainable under the same test conditions, of any
identical sample taken out of the current production (within the tolerances defined by this document,
taking into account the state of measuring techniques and methods of manufacture).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 24365:2022(E)
Radiators and convectors — Methods and rating for
determining the heat output
1 Scope
This document defines procedures for determining the standard thermal outputs and other
characteristics of radiators and convectors installed in a permanent manner in construction works, fed
with water or steam at temperatures below 120 °C, supplied by a remote energy source.
This document specifies the laboratory arrangements and testing methods to be adopted, the admissible
tolerances, the criteria for selecting the samples to be tested and for verifying the conformity of the
current production with the samples tested at the initial test.
This document also defines the additional common data that the manufacturer shall provide with the
product in order to ensure the correct application of the products.
This document does not apply to fan-assisted radiators, fan-assisted convectors and trench convectors
or to independent heating appliances.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and units
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1.1
heating appliance
device having the purpose of transferring heat in order to provide specific temperature conditions
inside buildings
3.1.2
independent heating appliance
self-contained heating appliance (3.1.1) which does not need to be connected to a remote energy source
(e.g. a boiler) as it contains its own energy source (e.g. gas fired appliances, electric appliances, air to air
heat pump appliances)
3.1.3
radiator
heating appliance (3.1.1) produced with different materials (e.g. steel, aluminium, cast-iron) and with
different designs (e.g. plate type, column type, tube type, finned tube type), which emits heat by free
convection and radiation
3.1.4
sectional heating appliances
heating appliance (3.1.1) manufactured in sections of identical design and traded in this form, which
can be joined together into modular assemblies so that the desired output can be obtained
Note 1 to entry: Mainly applied to radiators (3.1.3).
3.1.5
convector
heating appliance (3.1.1) which emits heat almost entirely by free convection
Note 1 to entry: A convector comprising at least a heat emitter and a casing which provides an unheated
convective chimney of defined height.
3.1.6
skirting convector
special convector (3.1.5) of limited height running along the base of an interior wall
3.1.7
dry heating surface
secondary heating surface
portion of the heat emitting surface which is in contact with air only (e.g. fins projecting from the wet
surface)
3.1.8
family of heating appliances
group of heating appliances (3.1.1) of similar design and construction and of identical material, positions
of primary fluid connections and other related variables that particularly affect the conditions of flow
of the primary fluid within the heating appliance (3.1.1)
3.1.9
model
heating appliance (3.1.1) of defined height, length and depth within a type
3.1.10
range of heights
difference between the maximum and minimum height of the models (3.1.9) in a type
3.1.11
module

reference length of the useful portion of a heating appliance (3.1.1)
Note 1 to entry: The module coincides with:
— the section, in the case of sectional heating appliances (3.1.4);
— a length of 1 m, in the case of non-sectional heating appliances (3.1.1);
— a finned length of 1 m, in the case of finned tube convectors (3.1.5).
3.1.12
sample
representative heating appliance (3.1.1) used for the determination of one or more of the performance
characteristics
3.1.13
inlet water temperature
bulk temperature of the water entering the heating appliance (3.1.1)
3.1.14
outlet water temperature
bulk temperature of the water leaving the heating appliance (3.1.1)
3.1.15
temperature drop
difference between inlet (3.1.13) and outlet water temperature (3.1.14)
3.1.16
mean water temperature
arithmetical mean of inlet (3.1.13) and outlet water temperature (3.1.14)
3.1.17
reference air temperature
air temperature measured on the vertical line at the centre of the test booth, 0,75 m above the floor
level
3.1.18
excess temperature
difference between mean water temperature (3.1.16) and reference air temperature (3.1.17)
3.1.19
standard excess temperature
excess temperature (3.1.18) of 50 K as determined in the standard conditions
Note 1 to entry: Inlet water temperature (3.1.13) of 75 °C, outlet water temperature (3.1.14) of 65 °C and reference
air temperature (3.1.17) of 20 °C.
3.1.20
air pressure
measured value at the test site
3.1.21
water flow rate
amount of water flowing through the heating appliance (3.1.1) per unit of time
3.1.22
standard water flow rate
water flow rate (3.1.21) relating to standard test conditions
3.1.23
standard rated thermal output
thermal output of a heating appliance (3.1.1) defined at 50 K excess temperature (3.1.18)
3.1.24
standard low temperature thermal output
thermal output of a heating appliance (3.1.1) defined at 30 K excess temperature (3.1.18)
3.1.25
characteristic equation
power function with a specific characteristic exponent that gives the thermal output as a function of
the excess temperature (3.1.18) at constant water flow rate (3.1.21)
3.1.26
standard characteristic equation
characteristic equation (3.1.25) which is valid for standard water flow rate (3.1.22) and from which the
standard thermal output can be found for the standard excess temperature (3.1.19) of 50 K
3.1.27
test installation
combination of:
— test booth and other related parts, and
— measuring instruments and related equipment
3.1.28
test system
combination of:
— test installation (3.1.27), and
— master radiators (3.1.34)
3.1.29
pressure drop
difference of pressure between water inlet and water outlet of the heating appliance (3.1.1)
3.1.30
supplementary test
test for the purpose of establishing the effect of minor technical modifications on the thermal output of
radiators (3.1.3) that have already been tested
3.1.31
radiated heat output factor
Sk
assumed ratio between the radiation heat output and the overall heat output of the radiator (3.1.3),
which is only valid for air pressure (3.1.20) correction purposes
3.1.32
exponent n
p
exponent for the air pressure (3.1.20) correction of the measured heat output of the radiator (3.1.3)
3.1.33
emissivity
ε
ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same
temperature
3.1.34
master radiator
sample (3.1.12) used for the calibration of test installations (3.1.27)
Note 1 to entry: Master radiators are used to determine repeatability and reproducibility of the results of the test
installations (3.1.27) (see 5.2.3).
3.2 Symbols and units of measurement
Table 1 — Symbols, quanties and units of measurement
Quantity Symbol Unit
Thermal output Φ W
Standard thermal output Φ W
S
Modular thermal output Φ W
L
Reference value of a master radiator Φ W
Reference value of a primary set of master radiators for interlaboratory comparisons Φ W
M
Electrical method heat losses Φ W
V
Table 1 (continued)
Quantity Symbol Unit
Electric power P W
el
Thermodynamic temperature T K
Temperature T °C
Inlet water temperature T °C
Outlet water temperature T °C
Temperature drop T -T K
1 2
Mean water temperature T °C
m
Reference room air temperature T °C
r
Excess temperature ΔT K
Specific heat capacity c J/kg∙K
p
Specific enthalpy h J/kg
Inlet water enthalpy h J/kg
Outlet water enthalpy h J/kg
Water flow rate q kg/s
m
Standard water flow rate q kg/s
ms
Pressure p kPa
Maximum operating pressure/resistance to pressure p kPa
max
Pressure drop Δp kPa
Repeatability tolerance S -
Reproducibility tolerance S -
m
Overall height of the heating appliance H m
Range of heights H m
r
Overall length of the heating appliance L m
Length of a section L m
S
Number of sections N -
S
Thermal resistance R m∙K/W
Time interval τ s
Radiated heat output factor Sk -
Emissivity ε -
4 Selection of heating appliances to be tested
4.1 Classification
4.1.1 Heating appliances shall be grouped into families and types according to the definition in this
document. A family can include different types.
4.1.2 For the purposes of determining catalogue outputs, a family shall be divided into a number
of separate types (in a family of radiators there can, for example, be single or double panels, with or
without convector surfaces, using the same basic components).
4.1.3 The output of each model shall not be greater than 3 500 W and the minimum thermal output of
the selected model shall be not less than 200 W at standard excess temperature.
On request of the manufacturer, lower thermal output can be tested and the deviation from the previous
requirements shall be registered in the test report.
4.2 Selection of models to be tested for determining the thermal outputs of a type
4.2.1 Selection of models to be tested when the variable characteristic dimension is the overall
height and the cross-section of the variable part is constant
4.2.1.1 When a type includes only models of height 300 mm and greater, the models to be tested
within that type shall be selected in accordance with 4.2.1.2, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.1.4 and 4.2.1.5.
If the type also includes heights below 300 mm, the minimum height below 300 mm shall be tested in
addition to the above models.
For a type in which all heights are below 300 mm, only the minimum and the maximum height shall be
tested.
4.2.1.2 The minimum number of models to be tested within a type is determined by the range of
heights as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 — Minimum number of models to be tested
Range of heights (m) Number of models
to be tested
H = H − H
r max min
≤ 1 m 3
> 1 m 4
4.2.1.3 The minimum length of finned coil of the models to be tested shall be 1 m or the closest to 1 m.
For skirting convectors only, the finned coil length shall be the closest to 3 m. In the case of sectional
radiators, having height H ≤ 1 m, the minimum number of sections shall be 10 or the minimum length
0,8 m. For sectional radiator having height greater than 1 m, the minimum length shall be 0,45 m.
For towel radiators see 4.2.2.
4.2.1.4 In the case of H ≤ 1 m, the models to be tested shall be three; the minimum and maximum
r
height of the range and an intermediate height so that H is equal to or the closest value greater than:
int
HH=×- H
int max r
where H is the maximum height of the type.
max
4.2.1.5 In the case of 1 m < H ≤ 2,5 m, the models to be tested shall be four; the minimum and
r
maximum height of the range and two intermediate heights so that H and H are the closest values
int1 int2
respectively to:
HH=×- H
int1 max r
and
HH=×- H
int 2rmax
4.2.2 Selection of models to be tested when the variable characteristic dimension for the type
is other than the overall height
4.2.2.1 General principle
The minimum number of models to be tested is three, having the same overall height and respectively,
the minimum, intermediate and maximum value of the relevant characteristic dimension (see 4.2.1.4).
The measured values shall be used to determine the characteristic equation of the type.
For the equation to be valid, all the measured thermal outputs shall fall within ±2 % of the prediction of
the equation.
If any value falls outside this range, the type shall be divided and new equations derived for each subset
of the results.
4.2.2.2 Selection of models to be tested when a type includes horizontal parallel flow models
This procedure applies to tubular radiators classified as “towel or bathroom radiators”, according to
Figure G.3.
If a type includes horizontal parallel flow models, with different heights and lengths, the thermal
outputs of models having L and L respectively shall be tested. If there are more than three heights,
min max
the thermal output for all heating appliances having L and L respectively shall be established
min max
using the respective characteristic equation. For each height, the thermal output for models having
length included between L and L shall be linearly interpolated. The adopted procedure shall be
min max
noted in the test report.
4.2.2.3 Straight or curved towel or bathroom radiator
For “towels and bathroom radiators” having similar external size (height, length, external diameter of
the tubes) and different shape of horizontal tube (straight or curved):
If it is proved by at least two tests that the difference between the thermal outputs of the model having
straight tubes and the model having curved tubes, is within ±4,0 %, then the catalogue data of the
models having curved tubes can be assumed equal to the equivalent models having straight tubes.
If the difference exceeds ±4,0 % the models are classified as a different type and tested for any specific
geometry.
4.2.2.4 Towel and bathroom radiator water circulation
For “towel and bathroom radiators” having the same external size (height, length, depth and external
diameter of the tube), but different internal circulation of the hot water, if it is proved by at least two
tests that the difference between the thermal outputs of the models having different internal circulation
is within ±4,0 %, then the catalogue data of all the models can be assumed to be equal. If the difference
exceeds ±4,0 % the models are classified as different type and so tested for any specific internal water
circulation.
4.2.2.5 Different surface treatments (chromed, polished)
Models having the same external size (height, length, depth and external diameter of the tube), but
different surface treatment (i.e. painted, chromed or mechanically polished), shall be tested as follows:
a) Models painted and chromed shall be tested according to 4.2;
b) For models having other surface treatments (e.g. satinated or polished) the minimum number of
samples to be tested shall be defined as follows:
1) for each other type, two models, having the minimum and the maximum heat output as
measured on painted model, shall be tested only to determine the less favourable reduction
coefficient;
2) the thermal output of all the models shall be calculated using the reduction coefficient
determined according to 1).
4.2.2.6 Influence of water flow rate on thermal output
On request of manufacturers, the influence of water flow rate on thermal output shall be verified.
In this case, additional characteristics shall be tested, setting half and double standard mass flow.
4.3 Testing samples submission and identification
4.3.1 On initial application for the testing of a family of heating appliances, or of a type within a
family, heating appliance samples and product drawings shall be submitted to the testing laboratory.
Product drawings shall be submitted by the manufacturer.
4.3.2 The product drawings shall:
— show all dimensions and features having an influence on the heat emission, including the detail of
welds or other assembly methods used;
— state the type of material and the nominal material thicknesses of wet or dry surfaces, with the
thickness tolerances, and type of paint;
— be identified by the drawing number and the date of revision.
4.3.3 Before proceeding with the thermal output testing, the laboratory shall identify the appliance
against the drawing and shall note conformity of the sample with the drawing in respect of:
— dimensional tolerances given in Table 3;
— material thickness tolerances of convective surfaces, shown on the product drawings.
The laboratory shall also measure the mass and the water content of the sample models. The relevant
values shall be reported in the test report.
The models for test shall be selected as specified in 4.2.
4.3.4 Samples of heating appliances already in production shall be taken from the production line or
manufacturer's stock by the laboratory or its authorized representative.
Samples of prototype appliances shall be submitted by the manufacturer.
Table 3 — Dimensional tolerances
Dimensions in millimetres or %
Steel radiators Extruded Cast alumin-
Cast iron
aluminium ium
a
Finned tube convectors
Overall height of
Panel radiators Tubular Sectional Lamellar
(per section)
heat exchanger
(per section) (per section)
H ≤ 250 ±3,0
250 < H ≤ 500 + 4 / − 2 + 4 / − 2 ±2 + 4 / − 2 ±3,5 + 4 / − 2
Height of casing
500 < H ≤ 600 ±2,5 ±2,5
(HC)
600 < H ≤ 900 + 5 / − 2 + 5 / − 2 ±2 + 5 / − 2 ±4,0 + 5 / − 2
900 < H + 6 / − 2 + 6 / − 2 ±2 + 6 / − 2 + 6 / − 2
Overall depth of
heat exchanger
All measures + 4 / − 3 ±1,5 ±2 ±2 ±0,65 + 0 / − 1
Depth of casing
+ 4 / −3
D ≤ 100  ±2
(DC)
100 < D  ±3
Curved models ±5 ±5
All measures ±1,5 % ±1,5 % ±1,5 % ±1,5 % ±0,65 ±0,2
L ≤ 1 000 ±5   ±5
Length of casing
(LC)
1 000 < L ±0,5 %   ±0,5 %
Height of convector Height of fins
+ 3 / − 1,5 + 3 / − 1,5 + 3 / − 1,5 + 0,2 / − 0 + 0,2 / − 0,8 ±1
surfaces (HF)
Depth of convector Depth of fins
±1,5 ±2 ±1,5 + 0,2 / − 0 + 0,2 / − 0,8 ±1,5
surfaces (DF)
Distance between  ±0,5 ±0,5 + 0 / − 1,2 + 0,8 / − 1,2 ±2
connection centre
Material thickness Material thick-
±0,06 ±0,06 ±0,05
of convectors ness of fins (TF)
Number of fins
±5 %
(NF)
Finned length ±5 %
Distance casing
±5
to fins (TA)
a
For tubular radiators, height refers to the dimension across header sections regardless of orientation of wall mountings.

Table 3 (continued)
Steel radiators Extruded Cast alumin-
Cast iron
aluminium ium
a
Finned tube convectors
Overall height of
Panel radiators Tubular Sectional Lamellar
(per section)
heat exchanger (per section) (per section)
Distance casing
±5
to fins (BA)
a
For tubular radiators, height refers to the dimension across header sections regardless of orientation of wall mountings.

4.4 Supplementary test
Upon manufacturer's request, minor technical modifications can be investigated.
The testing laboratory investigates the effect of the change on heat output.
If the supplementary test reveals a deviation within ±4,0 % of the measured standard rated thermal
output, the manufacturer can declare the old value of the standard thermal output.
If the difference exceeds ±4,0 % the models are classified as a different type in accordance with 4.2.
The findings of the supplementary test shall be demonstrated as follows:
— in the case of an assessment based on a visual check: by a written confirmation with the reference
to the new drawing submitted by the manufacturer;
— in the case of measurements: by a complete test report.
5 Laboratory equipment and test methods
5.1 Principle
The aim of the test is to determine the standard thermal outputs of the heating appliance using its
standard characteristic equation, which shall be obtained according to 5.4.5.
5.2 Apparatus
5.2.1 Test system
For the purposes of this document, a test system shall consist of:
a) a test installation;
b) a set of three master radiators built according to 5.2.3.
For the purposes of this document, test installations are classified as reference and approved.
5.2.2 Reference test installation
5.2.2.1 General
The reference test installation shall contain the following equipment:
a) a closed unventilated booth, comprising the test space within which the heating appliance under
test shall be installed, equipped with water cooled surfaces to maintain specific thermal conditions
independent of the external ambient, built according to 5.2.2.2;
b) apparatus for cooling the water circulating in the walls of the closed booth;
c) a primary heating circuit feeding the appliance under test, built in accordance with 5.4;
d) measuring and checking instruments in accordance with the requirements of 5.2.5 and 5.2.6.
5.2.2.2 Reference test booth
5.2.2.2.1 Test booth dimensions
The test booth shall have the following internal dimensions:
— length: (4 ± 0,02) m;
— width: (4 ± 0,02) m;
— height: (3 ± 0,02) m.
5.2.2.2.2 Test booth construction
The test booth shall be constructed with sandwich panels cooled by water (see Figure 1). The internal
surface of the booth shall be smooth and made from flat sheets of steel. The sandwich panels (see
Figure 1 and Figure 2) are made up of:
— a steel panel, water cooled;
— insulating foam injected between the steel panel and an external steel sheet, to form a single self-
supporting body;
— an external steel sheet, 0,6 mm nominal thickness.
The steel water cooled panels (see Figure 3) are made up of two sheets welded together:
— one flat having 2 mm thickness;
— the other of 1 mm thickness having undulating shape to form waterways with a cross-section
approximately 150 mm .
The thickness of the insulating foam layer shall be 80 mm. The minimum overall thermal resistance of
each wall, floor and ceiling shall be 2,5 m K/W. The wall behind the appliance under test is made by
the same sandwich panels but it is disconnected from the cooling system (the steel panels are empty).
The inside surfaces of the test booth shall be covered with a dull paint having an emissivity of at least
0,9. The panels are assembled so that the structure of the test booth is self-supporting, without thermal
bridges (see Figure 4). The connections of the cooling panels to the circuit are made following a three-
pipe circuit scheme (see Figure 5). The holes allowing water and electric connections with the outside
of the test booth are provided with devices for air tightness.
5.2.2.2.3 Tightness of the test booth
The test booth construction shall be sufficiently tight to prevent uncontrolled air infiltration.
5.2.2.2.4 Cooling system
The water-cooling system shall be designed in such a manner that at the highest admissible output of
the testing appliance, the temperature difference occurring on the cooled internal surfaces of the test
booth will not be more than ±0,5 K compared with the average temperature of all cooled surfaces. In
order to ensure this, each panel shall be supplied with a flow rate of at least 80 kg/h per m of internal
surface. This condition is a pre-requisite for operating the test booth.
During the tests the average temperature of the cooled internal surface shall be regulated so that the
reference air temperature will be (20 ± 0,5) °C and will conform to steady-state conditions.
The surface average temperature is the mean of the inlet and outlet water temperatures of the relevant
surface.
5.2.2.3 Measurements in the booth
5.2.2.3.1 Temperature measurements in the booth
Temperature measurements shall be made in the booth:
— to determine the reference room temperature;
— to monitor the thermal state of the test installation.
5.2.2.3.2 Air temperature measuring points
On the central vertical axis of the booth:
a) at the reference air temperature point 0,75 m from the floor,
b) at the following additional points:
1) 0,05 m from the floor,
2) 1,50 m from the floor,
3) 0,05 m from the ceiling.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 — Sandwich panel cooled by water
5.2.2.3.3 Temperatures of the internal surfaces
On the back beside wall apart from the central point, a point on the centre axis at 0,5 m from the floor.
The surface temperatures (excluding those of the wall behind the heating appliance) shall be maintained
within a ±0,3 K spread.
5.2.2.3.4 Other measurements
Air pressure.
5.2.3 Master radiators
5.2.3.1 General
The purposes of the master radiators are the following:
a) to verify that the reproducibility of test values among test installations is within the limits set by
this document;
b) to verify that reference and approved test installations give test results within the limits set by this
document;
c) to establish a common basis for all test installations in verifying that the repeatability of test values
in each laboratory is within the limits set by this document.
To verify the reproducibility among test installations built to the present document, a single set
of master radiators constructed and verified according to this document will be circulated among
reference test installations to determine the respective Φ and Φ values (see 5.2.4.3.3).
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This single set of master radiators is named “primary set”. Each laboratory shall equip itself with a set
of master radiators constructed and verified to this document. This set, named “secondary set”, shall be
used to verify the repeatability of the test installation. The secondary set of one reference test booth,
shall be used to verify the reproducibility of approved test installations.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Sandwich panel cooled by water with hole for external connections
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 — Steel water cooled panel cross-section
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1 air tight opening for electric and water connections
Figure 4 — Panel assembly
a) Water piping scheme
b) Main chilled water circuit (example)
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1 electric re-heater
R refrigerant circuit connection
A air separator
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Figure 5 — Cooling circuits
5.2.3.2 Determination of Φ and Φ values of master radiators (primary set)
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Each reference test installation shall state a single Φ reference value for each master radiator. This Φ
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reference value can be derived from the results of more than one test.
A mean value shall be calculated from the reference values stated by the reference test installations,
having discarded aberrant values. This shall be taken as the reference value Φ of each master radiator.
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The Φ reference value, submitted by each reference test installation shall be within ±1 % (S tolerance),
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of the reference value Φ for each master radiator.
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5.2.3.3 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the three master radiators are given in Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8.
5.2.3.4 Material
The master radiators shall be constructed from X5CrNiMo 17-12-2 stainless steel.
5.2.3.5 Construction
Master radiators shall be constructed according to the relevant specifications contained in this
document.
5.2.3.6 Dimensional verification
Master radiators shall be dimensionally verified according to the procedure contained in this document
(see Annex A) and a complete report as requested by this document shall be prepared and kept available
for any further check.
5.2.4 Verification of test installation repeatability and reproducibility
5.2.4.1 General principles
This subclause deals with the verification of test installations built in accordance with this document
(reference test installations). It also describes the procedure for the subsequent approval of test
installations built according to other designs (approved test installations).
All test installations shall be verified for:
— constructional conformity: any statement concerning thermal outputs shall be accompanied by a
statement concerning the test conditions in which the stated outputs have been obtained;
— repeatability: within a tolerance S accepted when testing one individual sample of the same master
radiator in the same test installation at short- or long-time intervals;
— reproducibility: within a tolerance S accepted when testing one individual set of master radiators
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in different test installations.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 6 — Master radiator No. 1
Dimensions in millimetres
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X detail of pipes welding
1 pipe thread ISO 7-1/1 Rp 1/4
2 pipe thread ISO 7-1/1 Rp 3/4
3 38 pipes
Figure 7 — Master radiator No. 2
Dimensions in millimetres
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X detail of pipes welding
1 pipe thread ISO 7/1 Rp 1/4
2 pipe thread ISO 7/1 Rp 3/4
3 38 pipes
Figure 8 — Master radiator No. 3
Only test installations constructed in accordance with 5.2.2 can be nominated as reference test
installations.
Only reference test installations shall be used to determine the reference value Φ of master radiators.
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Approved test installations can operate provided that their repeatability and reproducibility, as well as
their constructional conformity, has been verified with a reference test installation.
The reference value Φ for each master radiator is recorded in Annex H and the list of reference test
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installations is indicated in Annex I.
5.2.4.2 Test installation verifications
5.2.4.2.1 Reference test installations
— Constructional conformity:
The laboratory shall state the conformity to this document.
— Repeatability:
The testing laboratory shall use its own set of master radiators (secondary set) to determine the
repeatability tolerance S of the test installation.
Using these master radiators, heat output tests shall be carried out in accordance with 5.3 and 5.4.
The results of 10 consecutive tests shall be comprised within a 1 % spread (tolerance S ).
— Reproducibility:
The reproducibility shall be verified using the primary set of master radiators. The test results (carried
out in accordance with 5.3 and 5.4) shall be within ±1 % (tolerance S ) of the Φ value of each master
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radiator.
5.2.4.2.2 Approved test installation
The laboratory shall describe the complete specifications suitable for the identification of the test
installation and the operating conditions (constructional conformity), stating that these sp
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