CEN/TC 299 - Gas-fired sorption appliances and domestic gas-fired washing and drying appliances

1.1   Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by this document include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump;
-   hybrids based on gas sorption appliances.
This document applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This document applies to appliances having flue gas systems of Type B and Type C (according to EN 1749:2020) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations, including Type A.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated;
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in EN 12309-1:2023).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this document applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309. All the symbols given in this text are to be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 3 of EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the requirements, test methods and conditions for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
This part of EN 12309 deals particularly with test protocols and tools to calculate the capacity, the gas utilization efficiency and the electrical power input of the appliance. This data can be used in particular to calculate the seasonal efficiency of the appliance.

1.1   Scope of the EN 16905 series
This part of EN 16905 specifies the terms and definitions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This European Standard specifies the terms and definitions.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the following standards:
a)   FprEN 16905-2:2022 on safety;
b)   EN 16905-3:2017 on test conditions;
c)   prEN 16905-4:2022 on the requirements, test conditions and test methods;
d)   FprEN 16905‐5:2022 on the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode;
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511‐2, EN 14511-3 and EN 14825.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
f)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
g)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
h)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
i)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this document include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump;
-   hybrids based on gas sorption appliances.
This document applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This document applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to EN 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 1 of EN 12309
This part of this document specifies the terms and definitions for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.

This part of EN 16905 specifies the calculation of the seasonal performance factor for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar,
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This part of prEN 16905 specifies the safety requirements, the safety test conditions and the safety test methods of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document specifies minimum operating requirements which ensure that the products are fit for the use designated by the manufacturer when used for space heating and/or cooling.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905-1:2017;
b)   the test conditions, EN 16905-3:2017;
c)   the test methods, prEN 16905-4:2022;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, FprEN 16905-5:2022;
e)   the heat pump, EN 14511-4:2022, EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-2:2016, EN 378 3:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-4:2016+A1:2019 and EN 14825:2018;
f)   electrical safety, EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-102:2016, EN 60335-2-40:2003 and EN 60204-1:2018.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances:
g)   that have gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
h)   that have closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
i)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
j)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as "GEHP appliance".
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 3
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the test conditions for the rating of energy parameters of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as “GEHP appliance”.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 4
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the test methods for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

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1.1   Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by this European Standard include one or a combination of the following:
―   gas fired sorption chiller;
―   gas fired sorption chiller/heater;
―   gas fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating and cooling with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
―   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;
―   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated;
―   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012). In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), the standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of these standards.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 2 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 deals with the safety of gas-driven sorption heat pumps as defined in prEN 12309 1. Only types B12 for outdoor installations, B13 for outdoor installations, B22 for outdoor installations, B23 for outdoor installations, C12 and C13, C32 and C33 are covered in this European Standard.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this European Standard include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 7 of EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 deals particularly with the specific provisions of hybrid heating appliances based on gas-driven sorption heat pumps as defined in Part 1.
The heating appliances covered by this European Standard are of a hybrid type, an encased assembly or assemblies combining a direct or indirect-fired sorption heat pump for base load and a peak load condensing boiler with only one flue system, electrical supply cable and human machine interface to the end user. The direct- or indirect-fired sorption heat pump integrated in the hybrid appliances in this European Standard could be intermittent or continuously operating ab or adsorption heat pump.
The control system of hybrid heating appliances decides on the transition between the heat pump operation mode to/from the mixed operation mode (heating by both sorption heat pump as well as the peak boiler) and the direct heating mode (only peak boiler) depending on the heating fluid inlet or return temperature, temperature of brine entering the indoor heat exchanger (evaporator) of the heat pump, the required outlet or supply temperature dependent on the outdoor temperature as well as the target value of the indoor or room temperature. Upon transition from the heat pump operation mode to the mixed operation mode, the control system decides also on the degree of mixing based on the above mentioned parameters.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this standard include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and type C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in EN 12309 1:2014).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 6 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the calculation methods of seasonal performances for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW. It deals in particular with the calculation methods of reference seasonal performances in cooling and heating mode for monovalent and bivalent appliances.
NOTE   This European Standard serves as an input for the calculation of the system energy efficiency in heating mode of specific heat pump systems in buildings, as stipulated in EN 15316-4-2.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances".
This European Standard does not apply to:
a)   catalytic combustion appliances;
b)   appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
c)   appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere;
d)   appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air;
e)   appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.
This European Standard covers type testing only.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for rational use of energy, including measurement of both gas and electrical energy consumption, of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances".
This European Standard does not apply to:
a)   catalytic combustion appliances;
b)   appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
c)   appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere;
d)   appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air;
e)   appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.
This European Standard covers type testing only.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this standard include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and type C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in EN 12309 1:2014).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 6 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the calculation methods of seasonal performances for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW. It deals in particular with the calculation methods of reference seasonal performances in cooling and heating mode for monovalent and bivalent appliances.
NOTE   This European Standard serves as an input for the calculation of the system energy efficiency in heating mode of specific heat pump systems in buildings, as stipulated in EN 15316-4-2.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas fired sorption chiller;
-   gas fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas fired sorption heat pump.
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating and cooling with or without heat recovery.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to EN 1749:2020) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations, including type A. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated;
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in EN 12309-1:2023). In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), the standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of these standards.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of EN 12309-2
This document deals with the safety of gas-driven sorption heat pumps as defined in EN 12309 1:2023. Only types B12, B13, B22, B23, C12, C13, C32 and C33 and outdoor installations, including type A appliances, are covered in this document. This document does not include specific requirements on surface temperatures of external parts particular to children and elderly people.

1.1   Scope of EN 16905 series
This series specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This series is used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and definitions, EN 16905-1:2023;
b)   the safety, FprEN 16905-2:2024;
c)   the requirements, test conditions and test methods, FprEN 16905-4:2024;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, EN 16905-5:2022;
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511-2:2022, EN 14511-3:2022 and EN 14825:2022.
This series only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This series only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This series only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas-fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed-system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This series applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This series is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
1.2   Scope of EN 16905-3
This part of the EN 16905 series specifies the test conditions for the rating of energy parameters of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

This document specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This document specifies the test conditions tests methods and seasonal performances calculation methods.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905 1:2017
b)   the safety, prEN 16905 2:2021
c)   the test conditions, EN 16905 3:2017
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, prEN 16905 5:2021
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511 2:2018, EN 14511 3:2018 and EN 14825:2022.
This document only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This part of prEN 16905 specifies the safety requirements, the safety test conditions and the safety test methods of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document specifies minimum operating requirements which ensure that the products are fit for the use designated by the manufacturer when used for space heating and/or cooling.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905-1:2017;
b)   the test conditions, EN 16905-3:2017;
c)   the test methods, EN 16905-4:2017;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, EN 16905-5:2017;
e)   the heat pump, prEN 14511-4:2021, EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-2:2016, EN 378 3:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-4:2016+A1:2019 and EN 14825:2018;
f)   electrical safety, EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-102:2016, EN 60335-2-40:20032 and EN 60204 1:2018.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances:
a)   that have gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   that have closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-  gas-fired sorption chiller;
-  gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-  gas-fired sorption heat pump;
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery. Appliances can be monovalent, bivalent or hybrid types.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 applies to appliances that can be single ducted or double ducted.
EN 12309 only applies to appliances having
-  integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-  closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-  mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012) and EN 12309 applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid (refrigerant and/or solution) within the absorption, adsorption or refrigerant circuit(s).
NOTE 1   Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, adsorption, or refrigerant circuit(s) should be assessed separately.
EN 12309 is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), EN 12309 applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
NOTE 2   All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
Scope of this Part 3 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the test conditions for the rating of energy parameters of gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this standard include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and type C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 5 of EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the requirements for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
This part of EN 12309 deals particularly with the requirements relating to the declaration of capacity and energy efficiency performance.

Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-  gas-fired sorption chiller;
-  gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-  gas-fired sorption heat pump;
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery. Appliances can be monovalent, bivalent or hybrid types.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 applies to appliances that can be single ducted or double ducted.
EN 12309 only applies to appliances having
-  integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-  closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-  mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012) and EN 12309 applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid (refrigerant and/or solution) within the absorption, adsorption or refrigerant circuit(s).
NOTE 1   Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, adsorption, or refrigerant circuit(s) should be assessed separately.
EN 12309 is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), EN 12309 applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
NOTE 2   All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
Scope of this Part 4 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the test methods for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
This part of EN 12309 deals particularly with test protocols and tools to calculate the capacity, the gas utilization efficiency and the electrical power input of the tested appliance. These data can be used in particular to calculate the seasonal efficiency of the appliance.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as "GEHP appliance".
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905-1
This part of FprEN 16905 series specifies the terms and definitions of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309
Appliances covered by this European Standard include one or a combination of the following:
-   gas-fired sorption chiller;
-   gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-   gas-fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances designed to be used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
-   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012).
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 1 of EN 12309
This part of this European Standard specifies the terms and definitions for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as “GEHP appliance”.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar,
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 5
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the calculation of seasonal performance factor for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

This draft European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for the rational use of energy of gas-fired absorption and adsorption air conditioning and/or heat pump appliances having a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances". This standard applies to appliances having flue systems of Type B12, B12BS, B13, B13BS, B14, B22, B23, C12, C13, C32 and C33, and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. This standard only applies to appliances having: - integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;...

This European standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the safety of gas-fired absorption and adsorption air-conditioning and/or heat pump appliances having a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances".  This standard applies to appliances having flue systems of Type B12, B12BS, B13, B13BS, B14, B22, B23, C12, C13, C32 and C33, and to appliances designed for outdoor installations.  This standard only applies to appliances having:  - integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;  - closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated;  - mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gases.      Appliances covered by this standard include one or a combination of the following:  - Gas-Fired Absorption Air Conditioner;  - Gas-Fired Adsorption Air Conditioner;  - Gas-Fired Absorption Heat Pump;  - Gas-Fired Adsorption Heat Pump.  The above appliances may have one or more primary or secondary functions (see 3.1.5 and 3.1.6) and this standard applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid within the absorption, or adsorption, refrigerant circuit.  NOTE: Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, or adsorption, refrigerant circuit should be assessed separately.  This standard does not apply to appliances fitted with more than one flue outlet.  This standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This standard does  not apply to :  a) catalytic  combustion appliances ; b) appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes ; c) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere ; d) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidifed by  cooling with water or air ; e) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.  This standard covers type testing only.

This part 2 of EN 1458 specifies the requirements and test methods for rational use  of energy of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal head input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as Appliances.  This standard does  not apply to:  a) catalytic  combustion appliances; b) appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes; c) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; d) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidifed by  cooling with water or air; e) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.  This standard covers type testing only.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety and marking of gas-fired type B tumble dryers not exceeding a nominal heat input of 20 kW and with drum volume not exceeding 350 l, hereafter re~erred to as 'Appliances".           This European Standard applies to types B22 and B23 direct gas-fired appliances and to types B11 and B11BS indirect gas-fired appliances.           This Standard does not apply to:           a) catalytic combustion appliances;           b) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere;           c) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air;           d) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft;  e) appliances of types B22D and B23D           This standard covers type testing only.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for rational use of energy of gas-fired type B tumble dryers not exceeding a nominal heat input of 20 kW and with drum volume not exceeding 350 l, hereafter referred to as "Appliances".           This European Standard applies to types B22 and B23 direct gas-fired appliances and to types B11 and B11BS indirect gas fired appliances.           This Standard does not apply to:           a)  catalytic combustion appliances;           b)  appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere;           c)  appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air;           d)  appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft;           e)  appliances of types B22D and B23D.           This standard covers type testing only.

This part 2 of the standard EN 12244 specifies the requirements and test methods for relational use of energy of direct gas-fired washing appliances with or without heat exchanger, with or without spin dryer, of types :  - A1 and A1AS not exceeding a heat input of 6 kW ; - B11, B11AS and B11BS not exceeding a heat input of 20 kW,  hereafter referred to as 'appliances'.  This Standard does not apply to:  a) catalytic combustion appliances; b) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; c) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.  This standard covers type testing only.

This part 2 of the standard EN 12244 specifies the requirements and test methods for relational use of energy of direct gas-fired washing appliances with or without heat exchanger, with or without spin dryer, of types :  - A1 and A1AS not exceeding a heat input of 6 kW ; - B11, B11AS and B11BS not exceeding a heat input of 20 kW,  hereafter referred to as 'appliances'.  This Standard does not apply to:  a) catalytic combustion appliances; b) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; c) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.  This standard covers type testing only.