EN 15218:2013
(Main)Air conditioners and liquid chilling packages with evaporatively cooled condenser and with electrically driven compressors for space cooling - Terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements for rating the performance of air conditioners and liquid chilling packages, with electrically driven compressors and with evaporatively cooled condenser when used for space cooling. The evaporatively cooled condenser is cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water. This additional external water is fed by a specific water supply circuit or by a water tank.
This European Standard does not apply to air-to-air and air-to-water air conditioners with a condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of water condensed on their evaporator.
This European Standard applies to units equipped with a water tank or with a continuous water circuit supply that can also operate without water feeding. However the standard only concerns the testing of these units with water feeding.
This European Standard applies to factory-made units which can be ducted.
This European Standard applies to factory-made units of either fixed capacity or variable capacity by any means.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard.
With regard to units consisting of several parts, this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
Evaporatively cooled condenser units that can also operate in heating mode shall have their performance in this mode determined according to EN 14511.
Installations used for industrial processes cooling are not within the scope of this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies the conditions for which performance data shall be declared for compliance to the Ecodesign regulation 206/2012 and to the Energy Labelling regulation 626/2011 of air conditioners with evaporatively cooled condenser in cooling mode.
NOTE All the symbols given in this text can be used regardless of language.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 30-Jul-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 113 - Heat pumps and air conditioning units
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 113/WG 8 - Revision of existing standards
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 21-Dec-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2009/125/EC - Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products
Harmonized Standard206/2012 - Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 of 6 March 2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fansOJ Ref: C, C 110 OJ Date: 11-Apr-2014
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2012
- Effective Date
- 28-Dec-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15218:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Air conditioners and liquid chilling packages with evaporatively cooled condenser and with electrically driven compressors for space cooling - Terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements for rating the performance of air conditioners and liquid chilling packages, with electrically driven compressors and with evaporatively cooled condenser when used for space cooling. The evaporatively cooled condenser is cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water. This additional external water is fed by a specific water supply circuit or by a water tank. This European Standard does not apply to air-to-air and air-to-water air conditioners with a condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of water condensed on their evaporator. This European Standard applies to units equipped with a water tank or with a continuous water circuit supply that can also operate without water feeding. However the standard only concerns the testing of these units with water feeding. This European Standard applies to factory-made units which can be ducted. This European Standard applies to factory-made units of either fixed capacity or variable capacity by any means. Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. With regard to units consisting of several parts, this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package. Evaporatively cooled condenser units that can also operate in heating mode shall have their performance in this mode determined according to EN 14511. Installations used for industrial processes cooling are not within the scope of this European Standard. This European Standard specifies the conditions for which performance data shall be declared for compliance to the Ecodesign regulation 206/2012 and to the Energy Labelling regulation 626/2011 of air conditioners with evaporatively cooled condenser in cooling mode. NOTE All the symbols given in this text can be used regardless of language.
This European Standard specifies the terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements for rating the performance of air conditioners and liquid chilling packages, with electrically driven compressors and with evaporatively cooled condenser when used for space cooling. The evaporatively cooled condenser is cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water. This additional external water is fed by a specific water supply circuit or by a water tank. This European Standard does not apply to air-to-air and air-to-water air conditioners with a condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of water condensed on their evaporator. This European Standard applies to units equipped with a water tank or with a continuous water circuit supply that can also operate without water feeding. However the standard only concerns the testing of these units with water feeding. This European Standard applies to factory-made units which can be ducted. This European Standard applies to factory-made units of either fixed capacity or variable capacity by any means. Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. With regard to units consisting of several parts, this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package. Evaporatively cooled condenser units that can also operate in heating mode shall have their performance in this mode determined according to EN 14511. Installations used for industrial processes cooling are not within the scope of this European Standard. This European Standard specifies the conditions for which performance data shall be declared for compliance to the Ecodesign regulation 206/2012 and to the Energy Labelling regulation 626/2011 of air conditioners with evaporatively cooled condenser in cooling mode. NOTE All the symbols given in this text can be used regardless of language.
EN 15218:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.200 - Refrigerating technology; 91.140.30 - Ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15218:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15218:2006, EN 15218:2022, EN 14511-4:2013, EN 14511-3:2013, EN 14511-1:2013, EN 12102:2013, EN 12102-1:2017, EN 12102-1:2022, EN 14511-2:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15218:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/125/EC, 206/2012; Standardization Mandates: M/488, 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Luftkonditionierer und Flüssigkeitskühlsätze mit verdunstungsgekühltem Verflüssiger und elektrisch angetriebenen Verdichtern für die Raumkühlung - Begriffe, Prüfbedingungen, Prüfverfahren und AnforderungenClimatiseurs et groupes refroidisseurs de liquide à condenseur refroidi par évaporation et compresseur entraîné par moteur électrique pour la réfrigération des locaux - Termes, définitions, conditions d'essai, méthodes d'essai et exigencesAir conditioners and liquid chilling packages with evaporatively cooled condenser and with electrically driven compressors for space cooling - Terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements91.140.30VLVWHPLVentilation and air-conditioning23.120QDSUDYHVentilators. Fans. Air-conditionersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15218:2013SIST EN 15218:2014en,fr,de01-januar-2014SIST EN 15218:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 15218
July 2013 ICS 27.200; 91.140.30 Supersedes EN 15218:2006English Version
Air conditioners and liquid chilling packages with evaporatively cooled condenser and with electrically driven compressors for space cooling - Terms, definitions, test conditions, test methods and requirements
Climatiseurs et groupes refroidisseurs de liquide à condenseur refroidi par évaporation et compresseur entraîné par moteur électrique pour la réfrigération des locaux - Termes, définitions, conditions d'essai, méthodes d'essai et exigences
Luftkonditionierer und Flüssigkeitskühlsätze mit verdunstungsgekühltem Verflüssiger und elektrisch angetriebenen Verdichtern für die Raumkühlung - Begriffe, Prüfbedingungen, Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 May 2013.
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.
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Relationship between this European Standard and the requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 206/2012 . 17
Type Measured quantities Rating test Evaporatively cooled condenser liquid chilling packages with duct connection on the air inlet and outlet side Dry bulb temperature 15 °C to 30 °C Evaporatively cooled condenser liquid chilling packages without duct connection on the air inlet side Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature As air inlet temperatures, see Table 5 or Table 6 Evaporatively cooled condenser air conditioners with duct connection on the indoor air inlet and outlet side Dry bulb temperature 15 °C to 30 °C Evaporatively cooled condenser air conditioners without duct connection on the indoor air inlet and outlet side Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature As air inlet temperatures, see Table 3 or Table 4
Table 2 — Environmental conditions for units designed for outdoor installation
Type Measured quantities Rating test Evaporatively cooled condenser liquid chilling packages Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature As air inlet temperatures, see Table 5 and Table 6 Evaporatively cooled condenser air conditioners with duct connection on the indoor air inlet and outlet side Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature As inlet temperatures, see Table 3 and Table 4
5.2 Rating conditions For the rating tests, the appropriate test conditions apply in accordance with Table 3 and Table 4 for evaporatively cooled condenser air conditioners or with Table 5 and Table 6 for evaporatively cooled condenser liquid chilling packages. SIST EN 15218:2014
Table 3 –Evaporatively cooled condenser air conditioner with continuous water supply circ
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