SIST EN 4855-05:2026
(Main)Aerospace series - ECO efficiency of catering equipment - Part 05: Trash compactor
Aerospace series - ECO efficiency of catering equipment - Part 05: Trash compactor
This document specifies a test procedure to identify performance characteristics and trash volume capacity rating of trash compactors used on a commercial aircraft. Furthermore it specifies the calculation procedure to determine an energy consumption index and a performance index.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - ECO Effizienz von Cateringgeräten - Teil 05: Müllpresse
Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Ermittlung von Leistungsmerkmalen und eine Bewertung der Kapazität der Müllmenge von Müllpressen, die in Verkehrsflugzeugen verwendet werden, fest. Außerdem legt dieses Dokument das Berechnungsverfahren zur Bestimmung eines Energieverbrauchsindex und eines Leistungsindex fest.
Série aérospatiale - Éco efficacité du matériel de restauration - Partie 05: Équipement pour compacteur de déchets
Le présent document spécifie une procédure d’essai pour identifier les caractéristiques de rendement et la capacité nominale en volume des compacteurs de déchets utilisés à bord des aéronefs commerciaux. De plus, il spécifie la procédure de calcul pour déterminer un indice de consommation d’énergie et un indice de performance.
Aeronavtika - Ekoučinkovitost naprav za gostinstvo - 5. del: Stiskalnica za odpadke
Ta dokument določa preskusni postopek za določanje značilnosti delovanja in oceno prostornine stiskalnic za odpadke, ki se uporabljajo na letalih. Poleg tega določa postopek izračuna za določitev indeksa porabe energije in indeksa delovanja.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Jun-2024
- Publication Date
- 16-Nov-2025
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Nov-2025
- Due Date
- 15-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 17-Nov-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 4855-05:2026 is a European standard developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) that defines methods for evaluating the eco efficiency of trash compactors used in commercial aircraft catering operations. This standard is part of the broader EN 4855 series on the ecological efficiency of catering equipment, supporting sustainability and operational efficiency in the aerospace sector.
This document specifies standardized test procedures to assess the performance characteristics, trash volume capacity, and to calculate both an energy consumption index (ECI) and a performance index (PI) for trash compactor units in aircraft cabins.
Key Topics
- Test Procedures: Describes detailed steps for testing trash compactors, including measuring power consumption during both active compaction cycles and standby modes.
- Trash Volume Capacity: Outlines the method for determining how much waste a compactor can handle using standardized test medium bags.
- Energy Consumption Index (ECI): Provides a calculation method to quantify the energy efficiency of the trash compactor relative to a reference equipment type.
- Performance Index (PI): Details a procedure for calculating the compactor’s trash-handling performance, also referenced against industry benchmarks.
- Waste Mix Specification: Defines a standardized combination of materials (e.g., plastic cups, PET bottles, napkins) to be used during tests, ensuring comparability across equipment.
- Reporting Requirements: Specifies the data and documentation needed for compliance, including test results, deviations, environmental conditions, and conformity checks.
- Environmental and Operating Conditions: Requires alignment with the general conditions specified in EN 4855-01 for consistent, reproducible outcomes.
Applications
SIST EN 4855-05:2026 is essential for stakeholders involved in the design, manufacturing, and testing of aircraft trash compactors. Key applications include:
- Manufacturers: Provides a harmonized approach for product development, ensuring compactors meet standardized eco efficiency criteria and enabling meaningful product comparisons.
- Airlines and Operators: Assists procurement and fleet managers in selecting trash compactors based on reliable, standardized performance and energy efficiency metrics that support environmental and operational goals.
- Testing Laboratories: Outlines precise procedures and documentation, ensuring consistent and auditable results for compliance or product certification.
- Regulators and Certifying Bodies: Facilitates regulatory compliance and adherence to sustainability best practices in commercial aviation.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Supports the industry's movement towards greener cabin operations by minimizing waste volume, optimizing energy use, and streamlining on-board waste management.
Related Standards
Implementing SIST EN 4855-05:2026 may require reference to the following related standards:
- EN 4855-01: Aerospace series – ECO efficiency of catering equipment – Part 01: General conditions. This document establishes the overarching principles, environmental and power conditions, and testing equipment requirements for all parts in the EN 4855 series.
- Other Parts of EN 4855: Standards covering specific types of catering equipment (ovens, beverage makers, chilling equipment) for comprehensive eco efficiency strategies.
- ISO and IEC Terminology Platforms: For definitions and consistency in use of terms related to electrical measurements and catering equipment functionality.
Practical Value
Adhering to SIST EN 4855-05:2026 ensures that the eco efficiency, energy usage, and operational performance of trash compactors are consistently measured and benchmarked. This benefits manufacturers, airlines, and the broader aviation industry by standardizing sustainability practices, optimizing aircraft waste management, and facilitating compliance with international ecological performance requirements in aviation catering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 4855-05:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - ECO efficiency of catering equipment - Part 05: Trash compactor". This standard covers: This document specifies a test procedure to identify performance characteristics and trash volume capacity rating of trash compactors used on a commercial aircraft. Furthermore it specifies the calculation procedure to determine an energy consumption index and a performance index.
This document specifies a test procedure to identify performance characteristics and trash volume capacity rating of trash compactors used on a commercial aircraft. Furthermore it specifies the calculation procedure to determine an energy consumption index and a performance index.
SIST EN 4855-05:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.01 - Wastes in general; 49.020 - Aircraft and space vehicles in general; 49.095 - Passenger and cabin equipment; 67.250 - Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 4855-05:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4855-01:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2026
Aeronavtika - Ekoučinkovitost naprav za gostinstvo - 5. del: Stiskalnica za
odpadke
Aerospace series - ECO efficiency of catering equipment - Part 05: Trash compactor
Luft- und Raumfahrt - ECO Effizienz von Cateringgeräten - Teil 05: Müllpresse
Série aérospatiale - Éco efficacité du matériel de restauration - Partie 05: Équipement
pour compacteur de déchets
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4855-05:2025
ICS:
13.030.01 Odpadki na splošno Wastes in general
49.095 Oprema za potnike in Passenger and cabin
oprema kabin equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 4855-05
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 67.250
English Version
Aerospace series - ECO efficiency of catering equipment -
Part 05: Trash compactor
Série aérospatiale - Écoefficacité du matériel de Luft- und Raumfahrt - ECO Effizienz von
restauration - Partie 05 : Compacteurs de déchets Cateringgeräten - Teil 05: Müllpressen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 August 2025.
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.
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United Kingdom.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 6
5 General test conditions . 6
5.1 Measurements and calculations . 6
5.2 Environmental conditions . 6
5.3 Power supply and voltage . 6
5.4 Measurement equipment . 7
5.5 Test set up . 7
5.6 Test medium . 7
5.7 General conditions for weight measurement . 7
6 Test procedures . 7
6.1 Energy consumption test . 7
6.2 Measurement of the trash capacity . 8
7 Evaluation and calculation . 8
7.1 General. 8
7.2 Calculation of energy consumption index (ECI) . 8
7.3 Calculation of performance index (PI) . 10
7.4 Test report . 10
7.5 Calculation sheet . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 4855-05:2025) has been prepared by ASD-STAN.
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
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 April 2026, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2026.
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.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
During aircraft operations, the trash compaction in the cabin is mandatory to maintain the catering on
board. There exist different equipment types to compact the collected trash in order to reduce the space
required for waste storage, differing in waste volume and compaction rate. To meet the target to
determine an energy efficiency index for aircraft trash compactors the purpose of this document is to
standardize the test procedure and efficiency calculations for this equipment type.
1 Scope
This document specifies a test procedure to identify performance characteristics and trash volume
capacity rating of trash compactors used on a commercial aircraft. Furthermo
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