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ERP THE FACTS
AS FROM THE 1ST JANUARY 2016 NEW LAWS APPLY REGARDING
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WE’RE COMPLIANT MAKE SURE YOU ARE TOO
WHAT IS ERP AND ECODESIGN?
ErP stands for “Energy Related Products”. ErP is supported by Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) to
make the use of energy and energy related products more efficient, by phasing out inefficient products
and making it easier for consumers to find energy information, providing guidance to more energy
efficient products. It has also been enacted into UK law by statutory instrument 2015 no.469 and comes
into force on 1st January 2016.
The Ecodesign Directive is a vital part of the European Union’s commitment to reaching the 2020 goals,
aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and overall energy consumption by 20%.
Lot 6 concerns ventilation units, a highly relevant product area, since ventilation, heating and air
conditioning represent about 15% of the total energy consumption in the EU, and there is a wide variance
in energy efficiency among the products on the market.
The Ecodesign Directive Lot 6 will achieve its target by setting up minimum performance requirements
for ventilation products, which will be implemented in steps from 2016 to 2018.
The Ecodesign directive IS included in Part L Building regulations. See the clause below from Part L 2013.
1.3 European directives
The design and installation of fixed building services products, such as boilers, circulators and heat
pumps, shall at the appropriate time comply with all relevant requirements of EU directives as
implemented in the United Kingdom. There are a number of directives with requirements that directly or indirectly
control the energy efficiency of building services.
The Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC provides a framework for establishing requirements for ‘energy-related’
products placed on the EU market. Current requirements cover ‘energy-using’ products such as boilers, light bulbs
and washing machines. In the future, requirements will also cover products such as windows, insulation material
and shower heads whose use has an impact on energy consumption.
ECODESIGN LOT 6 - NON-RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION UNITS
1. A
ll ventilation units, except fans with more than one range of application (for example fans used for
both ventilation and combustion gas extraction) shall be equipped with a step-by-step or a variable
speed controller.
2. A
ll ventilation units with two directions of airflow shall have a heat recovery system. Mixing boxes on
their own do not constitute heat recovery.
3. T he heat recovery system shall have a thermal bypass. This means heat recovery regulation between
1-100%.
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4. In ventilation units with two directions of airflow, the minimum thermal efficiency of all heat recovery
systems at balanced airflow (except run-around liquid systems) shall be the following:
• As from 1 January 2016: Minimum 67%
• As from 1 January 2018: Minimum 73%
5. In ventilation units with two directions of airflow, the minimum thermal efficiency of run-around liquid
heat recovery systems at balanced airflow shall be the following:
• As from 1 January 2016: Minimum 63%
• As from 1 January 2018: Minimum 68%
6. T he ratio between specific fan power (SFP) and the heat recovery system’s efficiency is specified
in a formula. If the efficiency on heat recovery for example is higher than 67%, a higher specific fan
power (SFP) is permissible. This requirement will be implemented in two steps. The first step will be
implemented on 1 January 2016, and the second, with more stringent demands, on 1 January 2018.
• A new SFP value is created called SFPint
• SFPint is a theroetical value to enable a limit on efficiency for different AHU configurations
• SFPint is calculated with
- Clean M5 filter in exhaust air
- Clean F7 filter in supply air
- Heat recovery device
- Balanced air flow
EFFECT ON NON-RESIDENTIAL FLÄKT WOODS UNITS
Fläkt Woods launched a new range of plate heat exchangers on 29th of September 2015.
The plate heat exchanger range includes two versions. Both new versions come with improved
performance.
Counterflow - in 7 sizes and available for eQ Prime and Master with extended air flow range up to 5.0 m3/s
Crossflow - in 16 sizes and available in eQ Master with much better temperature efficiency up to 7.5 m3/s
The old versions of crossflow and counterflow were be phased out. Last day for an order was 13th of
November 2015 and last day of delivery is 22nd of December 2015.
Fläkt Woods can no longer select or deliver for new or existing projects non ERP compliant products. Our
selection software also warns of the compliance requirements of SFPint for not just 2016 but also 2018
future proofing selections for long term projects.
EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The following cases are not required to meet the regulation:
• Units with an electric power less than 30W
• ATEX Directive (explosive atmospheres)
• Units exclusively for emergency use for short periods of time
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igh temperature applications (above 100ºC in airstream or above 65ºC
ambient for external drives), high voltage applications
•
In toxic, corrosive, inflammable environments or in environments with
abrasive materials;
• Applications where the fan motor is operating at temperature below -40ºC
• Kitchen fans.
Note: That it is not only new buildings that are affected but also renovation of existing buildings.
Further guidance on UK compliance can be found on the government website. Follow the link.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-energy-related-products-on-the-uk-market#guidance
However please note, in particular, the following;
Several stakeholders have inquired on the meaning of ‘’be placed on the market’’, as used in Article 3
of the Ecodesign Directive and its implementing Regulations. Article 2 of the Directive defines ‘placing
on the market’ as making a product available for the first time on the Community market with a view to
its distribution or use within the Community, whether for reward or free of charge and irrespective of the
selling technique and ‘putting into service’ as the first use of a product for its intended purpose by an
end-user in the Community. Delivery to site after 1st January 2016 would fulfil the definition of “placed
on the market”
Guidance
The National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO) operates a mixed model enforcement service
which combines market surveillance with product testing and business support in order to increase
compliance.
NMRO will assist industry to comply with the regulations by working with stakeholders and providing the
best information and advice possible. In all cases of non-compliance the full suite of possible actions
will be considered and the most appropriate selected in order to help those aiming to comply and pursue
vigorously those that intend to flout compliance, including possible prosecution, details of which can be
found in the prosecution policy.
The energy related products directive is transposed into law under the Energy Related Products
Regulations 2010 SI 2010 No. 2617 as amended by statutory instrument SI 2015 No. 469. The regulations
provide the NMRO with the power to impose civil sanctions and to recover testing costs where appropriate.
How to achieve compliance:
•C
onfirm that the heat recovery efficiency, for the chosen heat recovery
system, complies with the figures above at balanced airflow. Note that the
limiting figure is dependent on the delivery to site date
•
Confirm that the SFPint for the reference configuration complies with the
required figure. Note that the limiting figure is dependent on the delivery to
site date
•
Ensure that the manufacturer can provide all the information required by
annex V of COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1253/2014
• Ensure that the fans have speed control
• Ensure that the heat recovery system has a thermal bypass
For further information please contact David Black our Air Handling Unit Product Manager (UK)
on [email protected].
Yan Evans
BEng(Hons), CEng, EurIng, MCIBSE, MIET, MEI
Vice President UK Sales Unit
Director of Fläkt Woods Limited
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