SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020
(Main)Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data
Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data
This European Standard specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data for condensing units for refrigeration with compressors of the positive-displacement type. These include single stage compressors and single and two stage compressors having an integrated means of fluid sub cooling. This is required so that a comparison of different condensing units can be made. The data relate to the refrigerating capacity and power absorbed and include requirements for part-load performance where applicable.
Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung - Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und Darstellung von Leistungsdaten des Herstellers
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und die Darstellung der Leistungsdaten des Herstellers für Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung mit Verdichtern des Verdrängertyps fest. Dazu gehören einstufige Verdichter sowie ein und zweistufige Verdichter mit eingebauten Einrichtungen zur Unterkühlung von Flüssigkeiten. Dies ist notwendig, damit ein Vergleich von unterschiedlichen Verflüssigungssätzen durchgeführt werden kann. Die Daten beziehen sich auf die Kälteleistung und die Leistungsaufnahme und umfassen Anforderungen an die Teillastleistung, sofern zutreffend.
Unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Détermination des caractéristiques, tolérances et présentation des performances du fabricant
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les conditions de détermination des caractéristiques, les tolérances et la présentation des performances des unités de condensation pour la réfrigération avec compresseurs de type volumétrique. Elles incluent les compresseurs à un ou deux étages équipés d’un système de sous-refroidissement du fluide. Ceci est nécessaire afin de permettre une comparaison entre différentes unités de condensation. Les données se rapportent à la puissance frigorifique et à la puissance absorbée et comprennent les exigences pour les performances à charge partielle, le cas échéant.
Kondenzacijske enote za hladilne naprave - Ocenjevalni pogoji za razvrščanje, odstopanja in predstavitev podatkov o lastnostih, ki jih navede proizvajalec (vključuje dopolnilo A1)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Sep-2020
- Technical Committee
- OGS - Heating for buildings
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 20-Aug-2020
- Due Date
- 25-Oct-2020
- Completion Date
- 14-Sep-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2020
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2020
Overview
EN 13215:2016+A1:2020 (CEN) specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and the presentation of manufacturer’s performance data for condensing units for refrigeration that use positive-displacement compressors. It covers single-stage compressors and single- or two-stage compressors with integrated fluid subcooling. The standard ensures consistent, comparable data for refrigerating capacity and power absorbed, and includes requirements for part‑load performance and calculation of seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Standardizes how manufacturers present performance data so different condensing units can be compared reliably.
- Rated parameters: Defines parameters for presentation (refrigerant, suction temperature or superheat, condensing unit inlet conditions) and requires declaration of the data source for thermodynamic properties.
- Performance data presentation: Data may be published in tabular or graphical form and must cover standard reference points and the allowable working range only.
- Part‑load performance: Requires part‑load data for units with capacity control:
- All control steps for units with 2–4 steps (e.g., multiple compressors, multi-speed motors).
- Maximum, minimum and at least one intermediate point for units with >4 steps or variable capacity (e.g., variable-speed drives).
- Testing basis: Published performance shall be based on tests performed in accordance with EN 13771‑2:2017.
- Correction factors: Provides correction factors and methods to recalculate performance for different superheat and compressor speeds.
- Tolerances and accuracy: Specifies tolerances for published vs actual performance to ensure fair comparison.
- SEPR and evaporating temperature: Includes Annex A (calculation of SEPR) and Annex B (determination of evaporating temperature for refrigerant mixtures), and requires declaration of which evaporating temperature definition is used (dew point, mean temperature, etc.).
- Compatibility and compliance: Annex ZA links the standard to eco‑design requirements (Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/1095).
Applications
- Creating manufacturer datasheets and catalogs for condensing units with consistent, machine- and buyer‑friendly performance metrics.
- Enabling comparative selection of condensing units for commercial refrigeration, cold rooms, process cooling and industrial applications.
- Supporting compliance with EU ecodesign rules by providing SEPR and part‑load performance data.
- Guiding test laboratories and R&D teams on the presentation and correction of measured performance.
Who uses this standard
- Manufacturers of condensing units and compressors
- Test laboratories and certification bodies
- System designers and specifiers for refrigeration installations
- Procurement and energy managers comparing equipment efficiency
- Regulatory bodies and compliance engineers (ecodesign)
Related standards
- EN 13771‑2:2017 - Performance testing and test methods for condensing units
- EN 378‑1:2016 - Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - safety and environmental requirements
- ISO 817 - Refrigerants: designation and safety classification
Keywords: EN 13215, condensing units, refrigeration, rating conditions, performance data, SEPR, part‑load performance, tolerances, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data for condensing units for refrigeration with compressors of the positive-displacement type. These include single stage compressors and single and two stage compressors having an integrated means of fluid sub cooling. This is required so that a comparison of different condensing units can be made. The data relate to the refrigerating capacity and power absorbed and include requirements for part-load performance where applicable.
This European Standard specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's performance data for condensing units for refrigeration with compressors of the positive-displacement type. These include single stage compressors and single and two stage compressors having an integrated means of fluid sub cooling. This is required so that a comparison of different condensing units can be made. The data relate to the refrigerating capacity and power absorbed and include requirements for part-load performance where applicable.
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.200 - Refrigerating technology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13215:2017, SIST EN 13215:2017, SIST EN 13215:2017/kFprA1:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2015/1095; Standardization Mandates: M/495. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13215:2017
Kondenzacijske enote za hladilne naprave - Ocenjevalni pogoji za razvrščanje,
odstopanja in predstavitev podatkov o lastnostih, ki jih navede proizvajalec
(vključuje dopolnilo A1)
Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of
manufacturer's performance data
Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung - Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und
Darstellung von Leistungsdaten des Herstellers
Unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Détermination des caractéristiques,
tolérances et présentation des performances du fabricant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13215:2016+A1:2020
ICS:
27.200 Hladilna tehnologija Refrigerating technology
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13215:2016+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 27.200 Supersedes EN 13215:2016
English Version
Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions,
tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's
performance data
Unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung -
Détermination des caractéristiques, tolérances et Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und Darstellung von
présentation des performances du fabricant Leistungsdaten des Herstellers
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 September 2016 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 July
2020.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13215:2016+A1:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 6
5 Parameters for the presentation of performance data . 7
6 General requirements . 7
7 Performance data . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Part load performance data . 8
7.3 Tabular or graphical form . 8
7.4 Determination of the power absorbed by the condensing unit . 8
7.4.1 Condensing units including the compressor motor . 8
7.4.2 Motors with a specific factory assembled or factory specified means for variable
speed . 9
7.4.3 Externally driven compressors without motor . 9
8 Rating conditions . 9
8.1 General . 9
8.2 Standard reference points . 9
8.3 Air cooled condensing units . 10
8.3.1 General . 10
8.3.2 Data for SEPR calculation . 10
8.4 Water cooled condensing units . 11
9 Tolerances . 11
10 Correction factors . 11
10.1 Superheat . 11
10.2 Compressors speed . 12
Annex A (normative) Calculation of SEPR. 13
A.1 General . 13
A.2 Condensing unit without capacity control . 13
A.3 Condensing unit with stepwise capacity control . 13
A.4 Calculation of SEPR . 14
Annex B (normative) Determination of evaporating temperature with refrigerant mixtures . 18
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the eco-design
requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/1095 . 20
Bibliography . 21
Tables
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations .6
Table 2 — Indices .7
Table 3 — Parameters for the presentation of performance data .7
Table 4 — Standard reference points .9
Table 5 — Actual performance in relation to published data . 11
Table A.1 — Required input for SEPR calculation . 14
Table A.2 — Ambient temperatures and duration for SEPR determination . 15
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Regulation (EU)
No 2015/1095 of 5 May 2015 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for professional
refrigerated storage cabinets, blast cabinets, condensing units and process chillers and
Commission’s standardization request M/495 (Ecodesign) . 20
European foreword
This document (EN 13215:2016+A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 113
“Heat pumps and air conditioning units”, the secretariat of which is held by AENOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 July 2020.
This document supersedes !EN 13215:2016".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this
document.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
a) part load conditions according to M/495 “Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
under Directive 2009/125/EC relating to harmonised standards in the field of Ecodesign” are taken
into account;
b) inclusion of the calculation of seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's
performance data for condensing units for refrigeration with compressors of the positive-displacement
type. These include single stage compressors and single and two stage compressors having an
integrated means of fluid sub cooling. This is required so that a comparison of different condensing
units can be made. The data relate to the refrigerating capacity and power absorbed and include
requirements for part-load performance where applicable.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
!EN 378-1:2016, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements - Part
1: Basic requirements, definitions, classification and selection criteria
EN 13771-2:2017, Compressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test
methods - Part 2: Condensing units"
ISO 817, Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in !EN 378-1:2016" and the
following apply.
3.1
condensing unit
combination of one or more compressors, condensers/gas coolers and, where applicable, liquid
receivers and the regularly furnished accessories
!3.2
evaporating temperature
t
o
temperature between the evaporating dew point and the evaporator inlet temperature of the
refrigerant at the pressure of the condensing unit inlet, as calculated according to Annex B
Note 1 to entry: For refrigerants without glide the evaporating temperature is equal to the dew point
temperature at the condensing unit inlet pressure."
!3.3"
refrigerating capacity
Q
product of the mass flow of refrigerant through the condensing unit and the difference between the
specific enthalpy of the refrigerant at the condensing unit inlet, the refrigerant being superheated above
the suction dew point temperature to the appropriate value (see Table 3), and the specific enthalpy of
the liquid refrigerant at the condensing unit outlet
!3.4"
!subcooling"
difference between the bubble point temperature of the refrigerant corresponding to the pressure at
the condensing unit outlet and the temperature of the liquid refrigerant at the condensing unit outlet
!3.5"
superheat
difference between the dew point temperature of the refrigerant corresponding to the pressure at the
condensing unit inlet and the temperature of the refrigerant vapour at the condensing unit inlet
!3.6"
power absorbed
P
power demand to drive the condensing unit
!3.7"
coefficient of performance
COP
refrigerating capacity to the power absorbed
!3.8"
seasonal energy performance ratio
SEPR
reference annual refrigeration demand divided by the annual electrical energy demand
!3.9
glide
difference between dew point temperature and bubble point temperature at a given pressure
[SOURCE: EN 14511-1:2018, 3.46]
3.10
condensing temperature
arithmetic mean temperature between the condensing dew point and bubble point at the compressor
discharge pressure"
4 Symbols and abbreviations
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations
Symbol Designation Unit
LT Low evaporating temperature -
MT Medium evaporating temperature -
HT High evaporating temperature -
COP Coefficient of performance -
CR Capacity ratio -
d Duration h
E Annual electrical energy demand kWh
P Power W
q Refrigeration demand ratio -
Q Refrigerating capacity W
SEPR Seasonal energy performance ratio -
t Temperature °C
Table 2 — Indices
Index Designation
LT Low evaporating temperature
MT Medium evaporating temperature
amb ambient
cor corrected
dm demand
low low
A, B, C and D Rating conditions
j bin-number
R rated
5 Parameters for the presentation of performance data
The parameters as shown in Table 3 shall be used for the presentation of the performance data.
Table 3 — Parameters for the presentation of performance data
Parameters refrigerant Suction temperature (°C) or Condensing unit
superheat (K) at the application
condensing unit inlet
Household and similar
Halocarbons and
32 °C
refrigerators/freezers
hydrocarbons including
refrigerant blends
20 °C or 10 K Other applications
R717 Any application using
5 K
ammonia
32 °C Household and similar
R744
10 K Other application using CO2
6 General requirements
The performance data of a condensing unit for refrigeration shall be presented in either tabular or
graphical form as shown in 7.3. Data outside the allowable working range of the condensing unit shall
not be included.
The performance of the condensing unit at the standard reference points in Table 4 shall also be
reported.
To calculate the performance at other suction temperatures/superheat and at other compressor speeds,
correction factors shall be given as shown in Clause 10.
Refrigerants shall be designated in accordance with ISO 817. The source from which the
thermodynamic properties are taken shall be stated.
EN 13215:2016+A
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13215:2017
Kondenzacijske enote za hladilne naprave - Ocenjevalni pogoji za razvrščanje,
odstopanja in predstavitev podatkov o lastnostih, ki jih navede proizvajalec
(vključuje dopolnilo A1)
Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of
manufacturer's performance data
Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung - Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und
Darstellung von Leistungsdaten des Herstellers
Unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Détermination des caractéristiques,
tolérances et présentation des performances du fabricant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13215:2016+A1:2020
ICS:
27.200 Hladilna tehnologija Refrigerating technology
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13215:2016+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 27.200 Supersedes EN 13215:2016
English Version
Condensing units for refrigeration - Rating conditions,
tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's
performance data
Unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung -
Détermination des caractéristiques, tolérances et Nennbedingungen, Toleranzen und Darstellung von
présentation des performances du fabricant Leistungsdaten des Herstellers
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 September 2016 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 July
2020.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13215:2016+A1:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 6
5 Parameters for the presentation of performance data . 7
6 General requirements . 7
7 Performance data . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Part load performance data . 8
7.3 Tabular or graphical form . 8
7.4 Determination of the power absorbed by the condensing unit . 8
7.4.1 Condensing units including the compressor motor . 8
7.4.2 Motors with a specific factory assembled or factory specified means for variable
speed . 9
7.4.3 Externally driven compressors without motor . 9
8 Rating conditions . 9
8.1 General . 9
8.2 Standard reference points . 9
8.3 Air cooled condensing units . 10
8.3.1 General . 10
8.3.2 Data for SEPR calculation . 10
8.4 Water cooled condensing units . 11
9 Tolerances . 11
10 Correction factors . 11
10.1 Superheat . 11
10.2 Compressors speed . 12
Annex A (normative) Calculation of SEPR. 13
A.1 General . 13
A.2 Condensing unit without capacity control . 13
A.3 Condensing unit with stepwise capacity control . 13
A.4 Calculation of SEPR . 14
Annex B (normative) Determination of evaporating temperature with refrigerant mixtures . 18
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the eco-design
requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/1095 . 20
Bibliography . 21
Tables
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations .6
Table 2 — Indices .7
Table 3 — Parameters for the presentation of performance data .7
Table 4 — Standard reference points .9
Table 5 — Actual performance in relation to published data . 11
Table A.1 — Required input for SEPR calculation . 14
Table A.2 — Ambient temperatures and duration for SEPR determination . 15
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Regulation (EU)
No 2015/1095 of 5 May 2015 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for professional
refrigerated storage cabinets, blast cabinets, condensing units and process chillers and
Commission’s standardization request M/495 (Ecodesign) . 20
European foreword
This document (EN 13215:2016+A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 113
“Heat pumps and air conditioning units”, the secretariat of which is held by AENOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 July 2020.
This document supersedes !EN 13215:2016".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this
document.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
a) part load conditions according to M/495 “Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
under Directive 2009/125/EC relating to harmonised standards in the field of Ecodesign” are taken
into account;
b) inclusion of the calculation of seasonal energy performance ratio (SEPR).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the rating conditions, tolerances and presentation of manufacturer's
performance data for condensing units for refrigeration with compressors of the positive-displacement
type. These include single stage compressors and single and two stage compressors having an
integrated means of fluid sub cooling. This is required so that a comparison of different condensing
units can be made. The data relate to the refrigerating capacity and power absorbed and include
requirements for part-load performance where applicable.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
!EN 378-1:2016, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements - Part
1: Basic requirements, definitions, classification and selection criteria
EN 13771-2:2017, Compressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test
methods - Part 2: Condensing units"
ISO 817, Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in !EN 378-1:2016" and the
following apply.
3.1
condensing unit
combination of one or more compressors, condensers/gas coolers and, where applicable, liquid
receivers and the regularly furnished accessories
!3.2
evaporating temperature
t
o
temperature between the evaporating dew point and the evaporator inlet temperature of the
refrigerant at the pressure of the condensing unit inlet, as calculated according to Annex B
Note 1 to entry: For refrigerants without glide the evaporating temperature is equal to the dew point
temperature at the condensing unit inlet pressure."
!3.3"
refrigerating capacity
Q
product of the mass flow of refrigerant through the condensing unit and the difference between the
specific enthalpy of the refrigerant at the condensing unit inlet, the refrigerant being superheated above
the suction dew point temperature to the appropriate value (see Table 3), and the specific enthalpy of
the liquid refrigerant at the condensing unit outlet
!3.4"
!subcooling"
difference between the bubble point temperature of the refrigerant corresponding to the pressure at
the condensing unit outlet and the temperature of the liquid refrigerant at the condensing unit outlet
!3.5"
superheat
difference between the dew point temperature of the refrigerant corresponding to the pressure at the
condensing unit inlet and the temperature of the refrigerant vapour at the condensing unit inlet
!3.6"
power absorbed
P
power demand to drive the condensing unit
!3.7"
coefficient of performance
COP
refrigerating capacity to the power absorbed
!3.8"
seasonal energy performance ratio
SEPR
reference annual refrigeration demand divided by the annual electrical energy demand
!3.9
glide
difference between dew point temperature and bubble point temperature at a given pressure
[SOURCE: EN 14511-1:2018, 3.46]
3.10
condensing temperature
arithmetic mean temperature between the condensing dew point and bubble point at the compressor
discharge pressure"
4 Symbols and abbreviations
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations
Symbol Designation Unit
LT Low evaporating temperature -
MT Medium evaporating temperature -
HT High evaporating temperature -
COP Coefficient of performance -
CR Capacity ratio -
d Duration h
E Annual electrical energy demand kWh
P Power W
q Refrigeration demand ratio -
Q Refrigerating capacity W
SEPR Seasonal energy performance ratio -
t Temperature °C
Table 2 — Indices
Index Designation
LT Low evaporating temperature
MT Medium evaporating temperature
amb ambient
cor corrected
dm demand
low low
A, B, C and D Rating conditions
j bin-number
R rated
5 Parameters for the presentation of performance data
The parameters as shown in Table 3 shall be used for the presentation of the performance data.
Table 3 — Parameters for the presentation of performance data
Parameters refrigerant Suction temperature (°C) or Condensing unit
superheat (K) at the application
condensing unit inlet
Household and similar
Halocarbons and
32 °C
refrigerators/freezers
hydrocarbons including
refrigerant blends
20 °C or 10 K Other applications
R717 Any application using
5 K
ammonia
32 °C Household and similar
R744
10 K Other application using CO2
6 General requirements
The performance data of a condensing unit for refrigeration shall be presented in either tabular or
graphical form as shown in 7.3. Data outside the allowable working range of the condensing unit shall
not be included.
The performance of the condensing unit at the standard reference points in Table 4 shall also be
reported.
To calculate the performance at other suction temperatures/superheat and at other compressor speeds,
correction factors shall be given as shown in Clause 10.
Refrigerants shall be designated in accordance with ISO 817. The source from which the
thermodynamic properties are taken shall be stated.
EN 13215:2016+A
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La norme SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 établit des directives essentielles pour les unités de condensation utilisées dans le domaine de la réfrigération. Son champ d'application se concentre sur les unités équipées de compresseurs à déplacement positif, comprenant les compresseurs à une seule étape ainsi que les compresseurs à une ou deux étapes dotés d'un système intégré de sous-refroidissement de fluide. Cela permet d'assurer une comparaison précise entre différentes unités de condensation. Une des forces majeures de cette norme est son attention particulière aux conditions de classement et aux tolérances, qui garantissent la fiabilité des données de performance fournies par les fabricants. Les spécifications concernant la capacité frigorifique et la puissance absorbée représentent également un atout, car elles offrent aux utilisateurs des informations critiques pour évaluer l'efficacité énergétique et les performances des unités de condensation. L'inclusion des exigences relatives à la performance en charge partielle, lorsqu'elle s'applique, souligne la pertinence de la norme dans des scénarios d'utilisation variés, favorisant ainsi une meilleure compréhension des performances dans des conditions de fonctionnement réelles. Cela contribue à l'optimisation de l'utilisation des équipements de réfrigération, permettant aux professionnels du secteur de faire des choix éclairés basés sur des données précises et normalisées. En somme, la norme SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 représente un cadre robuste pour la présentation des données de performance des unités de condensation, favorisant à la fois l'uniformité dans le secteur et l'amélioration continue des systèmes de réfrigération.
Die Norm SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 beschäftigt sich mit Kondensiereinheiten für die Kältetechnik und legt die Bewertungsbedingungen, Toleranzen sowie die Präsentation der Leistungsdaten des Herstellers fest. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm ist klar definiert und umfasst Kondensiereinheiten, die mit positiv verdrängenden Kompressoren ausgestattet sind. Insbesondere werden ein- und mehrstufige Kompressoren behandelt, die über ein integriertes Mittel zur Unterschreitung der Fluidtemperatur verfügen. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm ist die Standardisierung der Bewertungsbedingungen. Durch die festgelegten Kriterien können Nutzer unterschiedliche Kondensiereinheiten effektiver vergleichen. Dies fördert nicht nur die Transparenz im Markt, sondern unterstützt auch die Entscheidungsträger dabei, fundierte Kaufentscheidungen zu treffen. Die Norm beinhaltet klare Anforderungen an die Präsentation der Daten, was die Verständlichkeit und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Leistungsangaben erhöht. Die Berücksichtigung der Teillastleistung in den Anforderungen ist ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt der SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020. Dies ermöglicht eine realistischere Bewertung der Leistungsfähigkeit von Kondensiereinheiten im tatsächlichen Betrieb, was für Unternehmen, die auf Energieeffizienz und Kostensenkung setzen, von großer Bedeutung ist. Die Norm unterstützt somit nicht nur die Produktauswahl, sondern trägt auch zur Optimierung des Energieverbrauchs bei. Insgesamt bietet die Norm SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 eine wertvolle Grundlage für Hersteller und Anwender von Kondensiereinheiten. Ihr klar definierter Anwendungsbereich und die strukturierten Präsentationsanforderungen machen sie zu einem entscheidenden Werkzeug für die Kältetechnikbranche. Die Relevanz dieser Norm erstreckt sich über den gesamten Lebenszyklus der Produkte und ermöglicht eine fundierte Bewertung der technischen Daten, was letztendlich die Effizienz und Leistung der eingesetzten Systeme verbessert.
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020は、正確で信頼性のある冷却装置の性能データを提供するための重要な指針を示しています。この欧州標準の範囲は、ポジティブディスプレースメントタイプのコンプレッサーを備えた冷却用凝縮ユニットに関して、性能評価の条件、許容差、メーカーの性能データの提示方法を具体的に定めています。これは、異なる凝縮ユニットの比較を容易にするために必要です。 この標準の強みは、単一段コンプレッサーや流体のサブ冷却手段を備えた単一及び二段コンプレッサーを対象にしている点です。これにより、多様な冷却ニーズに対応する商品を選ぶ際に、エンドユーザーが重要な情報を得ることができます。また、冷却能力や吸収された電力に関するデータが提供されているため、実際の使用状況における性能を正確に評価することが可能です。 さらに、必要に応じて部分負荷性能に関する要求事項が含まれていることは、特にエネルギー効率を重視する現代の市場において、非常に関連性があります。これにより、業界全体が持続可能な運用を目指す際の指標となり得るため、SIST EN 13215は環境面でも重要な役割を果たすものとなっています。 全体として、この標準は冷却装置の選択と評価のプロセスを規範化し、製品の性能に関する透明性を提供することで、製造業者と消費者の双方にとって非常に有益であると言えます。
The SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 standard serves as a comprehensive guideline for the rating conditions, tolerances, and presentation of manufacturer’s performance data specifically for condensing units used in refrigeration applications. Its primary scope is centered on condensing units that utilize compressors of the positive-displacement type, encompassing both single stage and multi-stage compressor systems with integrated fluid sub cooling technologies. One of the key strengths of this standard is its detailed specification of rating conditions, which ensures that all performance data is presented consistently across different manufacturers. This uniformity allows for meaningful comparisons between different condensing units, thereby facilitating informed decision-making for users and stakeholders within the refrigeration industry. By standardizing the methods of data presentation, SIST EN 13215 promotes transparency and reliability in performance assessments. Additionally, the inclusion of tolerances within the standard enhances its practical application, allowing for an understanding of acceptable variances in performance data. This aspect is particularly important for professionals in the field who require a precise understanding of a unit's efficiency and operational capabilities. The relevance of SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 extends beyond mere compliance; it plays a critical role in ensuring energy efficiency and performance optimization in refrigeration systems. By emphasizing part-load performance, the standard acknowledges the various operating conditions that condensing units may experience, thereby supporting initiatives aimed at energy conservation and sustainability. Overall, the SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 standard stands out as a vital resource for manufacturers, engineers, and end-users alike, ensuring a consistent and clear benchmark for evaluating the performance of condensing units in refrigeration. Its comprehensive nature and focus on critical aspects of performance data make it essential for maintaining high standards in the refrigeration industry.
SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 표준은 냉동용 압축기에서의 성능 데이터를 평가하기 위한 기준을 설정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 긍정 배치형(compressor of the positive-displacement type) 압축기를 사용하는 응축 장치에 대한 평가 조건, 허용 오차 및 제조업체 성능 데이터의 제시 방식을 규정합니다. 단일 단계 압축기와 통합된 유체 전냉 장치를 가진 단일 및 이단계 압축기를 포함하여 다양한 응축 장치 간의 비교가 가능하도록 하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 다양한 조건에서의 냉동 용량 및 소비 전력 데이터를 체계적으로 정리하여 제공한다는 점입니다. 이를 통해 사용자들은 서로 다른 제품을 신뢰성 있게 비교할 수 있으며, 필요한 경우 부분 부하 성능에 대한 요구사항도 포함되어 있어 실질적인 성능을 더욱 명확히 이해할 수 있습니다. 이러한 냉동 장치에 관한 평가 기준은 업계에서 일관된 성과를 제공하고, 고객에게 신뢰할 수 있는 정보를 전달하는데 필수적입니다. 따라서 SIST EN 13215:2017+A1:2020 표준은 냉동 산업 내에서의 투명성과 경쟁력을 높이는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 제조업체가 자사의 제품 성능을 적절하게 문서화하고 제시하는 데 도움을 줍니다. 결과적으로 이 표준은 냉동 시장의 기초를 형성하고 기계적 성능 평가의 신뢰성을 크게 향상시킵니다.
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