EN 16905-3:2017
(Main)Gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps - Part 3: Test conditions
General Information
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 07-Mar-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 299 - Gas-fired sorption appliances and domestic gas-fired washing and drying appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 299/WG 3 - Gas-fired endothermic engine heat pumps
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 18-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Replaced By
EN 16905-3:2024 - Gas-fired endothermic engine-driven heat pumps - Part 3: Test conditions - Effective Date
- 23-Nov-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 16905-1:2023 - Gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps - Part 1: Terms and definitions - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16905-3:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps - Part 3: Test conditions". This standard covers: 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 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.
EN 16905-3:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.080 - Heat pumps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16905-3:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16905-3:2024, EN 16905-4:2017, EN 16905-1:2023, EN 16905-2:2020, EN ISO 28941-1:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16905-3:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/125/EC, 811/2013, 813/2013; Standardization Mandates: M/495, M/535. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Gasbefeuerte endothermische Motor-Wärmepumpen - Teil 3: PrüfbedingungenPompes à chaleur à moteur endothermique alimenté au gaz - Partie 3 : Conditions d'essaiGas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps - Part 3: Test conditions27.080Heat pumpsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16905-3:2017SIST EN 16905-3:2018en,fr,de01-januar-2018SIST EN 16905-3:2018SLOVENSKI
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Relationship between this European Standard and the ecodesign requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 aimed to be covered . 16 Annex ZB (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the energy labelling requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 811/2013 aimed to be covered . 18 Bibliography . 20
Outdoor heat exchanger Indoor heat exchanger
Inlet dry bulb temperature °C Inlet wet bulb temperature °C Inlet dry bulb temperature °C Inlet wet bulb temperature °C Standard rating conditions Outdoor air / recycled air (split units and air-cooled multisplit systems) 7 6 20 15 max Exhaust air / recycled air (e.g. single duct heat pump) 20 12 20 12 Exhaust air / outdoor air 20 12 7 6 Application rating conditions Outdoor air / recycled air (split units and air-cooled multisplit systems) 2 1 20 15 max. Outdoor air / recycled air (split units and air-cooled multisplit system) 7 8 20 15 max. Outdoor air / recycled air (split units and air-cooled multisplit system) 15 - 20 1 5 max. Outdoor air / recycled air (split units and air-cooled multisplit system) 12 11 20 15 max. Exhaust air / outdoor air 20 12 2 1 Exhaust air /outdoor air 20 12 7 8 SIST EN 16905-3:2018
Outdoor heat exchanger Indoor heat exchanger
Inlet dry bulb temperature °C Inlet wet bulb temperature °C Inlet dry bulb temperature °C Inlet wet bulb temperature °C Standard rating conditions Comfort (outdoor air / recycled air) (split units) and air-cooled multisplit systems 35 24 a 27 19 Comfort (outdoor air / recycled air) (split units) and air-cooled multisplit systems 27 19 27 19 Comfort (exhaust air / outdoor air) 27 19 35 24 Single duct b, c 35 24 35 24 Control cabinet 35 24 35 24 Close control 35 24 24 17 Application rating conditions Comfort (outdoor air / recycled air) (split units and air-cooled multisplit systems) 27 19 a 21 15 Single duct b, c 27 19 27 19 Comfort (outdoor air / recycled air) (split units and air-cooled multisplit systems 46 24 a 29 19 Contro
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