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This Microgeneration Product Certification Standard is the property of Department of Energy and Climate
Change (DECC), 3 Whitehall Place, London,SW1A 2HH.
DECC 2013
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Technical or other changes which affect the requirements for the approval
or certification of the product or service will result in a new issue. Minor or
administrative changes (e.g. corrections of spelling and typographical
errors, changes to address and copyright details, the addition of notes for
clarification etc.) may be made as amendments.
The issue number will be given in decimal format with the integer part
giving the issue number and the fractional part giving the number of
amendments (e.g. Issue 3.2 indicates that the document is at Issue 3 with
2 amendments).
Users of this Standard should ensure that they possess the latest issue
and all amendments.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................................................... 4
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 5
2.
SCOPE .............................................................................................................. 5
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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FOREWORD
IMPORTANT
In order to align with the upcoming European Energy related Products (ErP) Directive
this standard is scheduled to be updated and reissued by September 2015 to reflect the
requirements of this Directive.
This Directive is a European wide mandatory requirement and as such when the
Directive comes into force only MCS products meeting that Directive in full will be eligible
to be certified and listed under the MCS scheme.
Manufacturers are therefore advised to consider the most appropriate certification route
for their products given the expected life of this version of this standard.
The following document contains provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute normative or informative provisions of this document MCS 007. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All documents are subject to revision, and
parties applying this document MCS 007 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
applying the most recent editions of the documents referenced.
The following document (MCS 007 Issue 3.0) is a major update to MCS 007 issue 2.4. It
is available for reference from the date of publication 21/11/2014. Manufacturers or
importers of microgeneration systems who have certificated a microgeneration product
in accordance with MCS 007 may commence working in accordance with this update
from 21/11/2014. Manufacturers or importers of microgeneration systems who have
certificated a microgeneration product in accordance with MCS 007 shall commence
working in accordance with this update from 27/09/2015. For clarity only products
certified to ErP and MCS beyond the ErP implementation date will be acceptable on the
MCS product database.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This Scheme document identifies the evaluation and assessment requirements and
practices for the purposes of certification and listing of heat pumps. Certification and
listing of products is based on evidence acceptable to the Certification Body:
that the manufacturer has staff, processes and systems in place to ensure that
the product delivered meets the Standard.
And on:
compliance with the contract with the Certification Body for listing and approval
including agreement to rectify faults as appropriate.
2. SCOPE
This Scheme provides ongoing independent, third party assessment and approval of
companies who wish to demonstrate that their heat pump meets and continues to meet
the requirements of:
The scope of this MCS product certification scheme document is limited to single heat
pumps up to a 45 kWth output, under the type test conditions specified in this Standard.
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Products used for the extraction of heat from loft spaces are excluded from this
Standard.
Heat pumps with electrically driven compressors designed to provide space heating and
domestic hot water shall be tested using the standard EN 14511.
In the case of electrically driven heat pumps which use CO2 as a refrigerant, the test
conditions stated in this standard shall apply.
Heat pumps with electrically driven compressors designed to provide domestic hot water
only shall be tested using the standard EN 16147 and Annex A of MCS 007.
Solar assisted heat pumps designed to provide domestic hot water only shall be tested
using the standard EN 16147, Annex A and Annex B of MCS 007.
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BS EN 12309:2000 Parts 1 - 2 Gas-fired absorption and adsorption airconditioning and/or heat pump appliances with a net heat input not
exceeding 70 kW ; or
Applications for a range of common products (product families) will be dealt with on a case
by case basis. For example, where one or more characteristics are the same for products
with similar design, construction and functionality then the results of tests for these
characteristics on one product may be applied to other similar products.
Certificates contain the name and address of the manufacturer, model and reference
number of the heat pump, a unique certificate reference number, the issue number, and
date.
Certificates are valid from the date of issue, and are maintained and held in force subject
to satisfactory completion of the requirements for maintenance of certification (see item
8), but remain the property of the issuing Certification Body.
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Details
of
the
manufacturer
and
the
certificated
product(s)
are
listed
at
www.microgenerationcertification.org
6. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Technical documentation for the product must be submitted for review. This
documentation shall be presented in English, and shall be such that it can be assured
that the products submitted for test are equivalent to those that are to be manufactured
for normal production. The documentation must consist of the following as a minimum;
a) Details of intended use, application and classifications (if any) required;
b) Manufacturing drawings and/or specifications including tolerances, issue and
revision numbers;
c) The revision number of the product;
d) Raw material and components specifications;
e) Details of the quality plan applied during manufacture to ensure ongoing
compliance;
f)
Where historical test data is requested to be considered for the application, full
test report and details of any existing approvals (Note: each application will be
dealt with on a case by case basis and further information about the acceptance
of previous testing is available on request);
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Electrically driven air, exhaust air, ground and water source heat pumps;
Electrically driven air/water heat pumps designed for use with outdoor swimming
pools;
Electrically driven air to water and water/brine to water heat pumps, which use
CO2 as a refrigerant;
Electrically driven heat pumps designed for domestic hot water production; and
Electrically driven Solar assisted heat pump systems designed for domestic hot
water production.
7.1
Product testing and performance criteria for electrically driven air, exhaust air,
ground and water source heat pumps for space heating
For compliance with this Scheme, electrically driven heat pumps for space heating must
be optimised for heating and must achieve the following minimum Coefficient of
Performance (COP) when tested in accordance with EN 14511-3:2011 at the EN 145112:2011 rating conditions shown in the table below.
Heat Pump
Type
Ground/Water
Minimum
CoP
3.5
Table 7
floor
heating
or
similar
application)
Ground/Air
3.2
Table 5
Water/Water
3.8
Table 7
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floor
heating
or
similar
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application)
Water/Air
3.5
Table 5
Air/Water
3.8
Table 12
(for
floor
heating
or
similar
application)
Application rating 20C DB 10C WB
3.1
(for
floor
heating
or
similar
4.7
Defrosting
with
in
EN14511 section 4.
Very High Temperature Heat Pumps (VHTHPs) shall meet the standard Air/Water
requirements specified above and in addition shall meet the requirements below.
Air/Water
(Very
All
high
systems
shall
have
weather
compensation.
temperature
heat pumps)
2.5
Table 15
2.0
with
EN14511
test
3.0
Table 3
2.5
Table 9
Exhaust air*
Exhaust Air
Air/Water
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Air/Air
2.5
Table 3
*The performance of exhaust air heat pumps should be tested at the minimum air flow rate
specified by the manufacturer. This flow rate shall be clearly defined and visible in the product
documentation.
1
The test is performed at the flow rate obtained during the test at the standard rating condition.
7.2
Product testing and performance criteria for electrically driven air/water heat
pumps designed for use with outdoor swimming pools.
The heat pump will operate with water flowing from swimming pool filtration systems and
so will require a heat exchanger designed and constructed to resist erosion and
chemical corrosion from swimming pool water. Materials commonly used for heat
exchangers in contact with swimming pool water include stainless steel, cupro-nickel,
and titanium. This heat exchanger may be fitted directly to the heat pump or may be
fitted as an additional heat exchanger after a heat exchanger that is not suitable for use
with swimming pool water, fitted directly to the heat pump.
Test Conditions
The test conditions for air source heat pumps used to heat swimming pools are as
defined below.
Outdoor heat exchanger air inlet dry bulb temperature
15C
12C
23C
26C
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For heat pumps fitted with a heat exchanger suitable for use with swimming pool
water, the heat exchanger water outlet temperature should be measured directly.
b.
For heat pumps that require an additional heat exchanger after the heat pump heat
exchanger, the outlet water temperature to the swimming pool should be measured at
the outlet of the additional heat exchanger.
Performance Requirement
When tested under the above conditions air source heat pumps used for heating
swimming pools must achieve a minimum COP of 3.6.
7.3
Product testing and performance criteria for electrically driven air to water and
water/brine to water heat pumps, which use CO2 as a refrigerant.
This document only applies to units using transcritical cycles, and self-sealed units.
Test Conditions and performance requirements Water/brine to water heat pumps
temperature
Outlet
temperature temperature
Outlet
temperature
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
Minimum
COP
Under floor
Water
10
25
35
3.8
heating
Brine
-3
25
35
3.6
Low
Water
10
30
50
3.5
temperature
Brine
-3
30
50
3.2
Domestic hot
Water
10
15
65
3.8
water
Brine
-3
15
65
3.6
hot water
Table 3 - Test conditions for water / brine heat pumps using CO2 as a refrigerant.
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Under floor
heating
Air on dry
Air on wet
Inlet
Outlet
Minimum
COP
bulb
bulb
temperature
temperature
temperature
temperature
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
25
35
3.5
30
50
3.2
15
65
3.2
Low
temperature
hot water
Domestic hot
water
Table 4 - Test conditions for air to water heat pumps using CO 2 as a refrigerant.
7.4
Product testing and performance criteria for gas absorption and adsorption heat
pumps
For compliance with this scheme, gas absorption or adsorption heat pumps must
achieve the following minimum Gas Utilisation Efficiency (GUEmcs) when tested in
accordance with EN 12309:2000 rating conditions shown in Table 5 using the Gross
Calorific Value for gas input:
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Minimum GUEmcs
Ground/Water
1.15
Water/Water
1.15
Air/Water
1.15
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7.5
Product testing and performance criteria for electrically driven heat pumps
designed for domestic hot water production
The testing and performance requirements for electrically driven heat pumps designed
for domestic hot water production can be found at Annex A - Product testing and criteria
for electrically driven heat pumps designed for domestic hot water production.
7.6
Product testing and performance criteria for electrically driven solar assisted heat
pumps designed for domestic hot water production
The testing and performance requirements for solar assisted heat pumps designed for
domestic hot water production can be found at Annex A - Product testing and criteria for
electrically driven heat pumps designed for domestic hot water production and Annex B
Solar assisted heat pump solar test specification
The manufacturers installation instruction document shall state clearly and explicitly the
maximum size of Domestic hot water storage cylinder to which the heat pump product
may be fitted. The maximum size of the cylinder specified in the manufacturers
installation manual shall comply with the requirements of the EN 16147:2011 or Lot 2
Tapping Cycle test that would be used to demonstrate that the solar assisted heat pump
product meets the performance requirements set out in MCS 007 for products of this
type.
The manufacturers installation manual shall clearly specify the number of panel(s) to be
used in association with the product including the domestic hot water cylinder size and
this must be in accordance with the test carried out under EN16147:2011.
Note: For example, if the solar assisted heat pump product is tested with a 200 litre
cylinder (with a large tapping cycle pattern) to qualify under MCS then the solar assisted
heat pump product should be certified for retrofitting to cylinder sizes of 200 litres or
below.
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8.1
Factory Audits
Certification is maintained through annual FPC quality system audits, which shall include
a detailed check that the product being manufactured is to the same specification as the
product tested.
8.2
Product Audits
8.2.2
Review of end of line tests in accordance with the manufacturers quality plan;
and,
8.2.3
8.3
Product Data
8.3.1 Manufacturers shall make available to Installers and the Certification Body the
completed heat pump Distribution Network Operator (DNO) connection forms with all
relevant product data.
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The manufacturer shall use Certification Mark(s) only in accordance with the Certification
Bodys instructions.
An example of a Certification Mark that can be used for this Scheme is as follows:
Where XXX is the certificate number and the logo of the Certification Body issuing the
certification would sit in the right hand box.
Companies may only use the Mark while the certification is maintained.
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Technical or other changes which affect the requirements for the approval or certification
of the product or service will result in a new issue. Minor or administrative changes (e.g.
corrections of spelling and typographical errors, changes to address and copyright
details, the addition of notes for clarification etc.) may be made as amendments.
The issue number will be given in decimal format with the integer part giving the issue
number and the fractional part giving the number of amendments (e.g. Issue 3.2
indicates that the document is at Issue 3 with 2 amendments).
Users of this Standard should ensure that they possess the latest issue and all
amendments.
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The tapping profile shall be from Table 4 and the tapping patterns defined in Table 6
shall be used.
NOTE: For Solar Assisted Heat Pumps, certified in accordance with Annex A, Table 4
shall not apply and any tapping pattern from EN 16147: 2011 or Lot 2 should be used.
Range of ambient
Ambient
temperature
temperature
temperature in
temperature of
(C)
(C)
From 15 to 30
20
2.5
20
2.5
Indoor air
15
12
15
2.5
Exhaust air
20
12
20
2.5
Heat source
temperature
Heat source
temperature
From 15 to 30
Minimum
COP
Table 1 Test conditions and performance requirements Air to water heat pumps
For ducted units the air systems shall be sufficiently airtight to ensure that the measured
results are not significantly influenced by exchange of air with the surroundings. Ducted
units shall use waste heat from boiler rooms, server rooms, or from external ambient air
only.
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During testing in accordance with EN 16147:2011 external static pressure shall be set as
described clause 5.2 and sub-clauses thereof, of that standard.
If the fan of the unit has an adjustable speed, it shall be adjusted to the lowest speed
providing the minimum ESP shown in Table 2 or greater is achieved.
If the maximum ESP of the unit is lower than the minimum ESP given in Table 2 but
greater than 25Pa, the airflow rate is lowered to achieve an ESP equal to 80% of the
maximum ESP of the manufacturer.
In case the ESP is lower than 25 Pa, the unit can be considered as a free delivery unit
and be tested as a non-ducted unit with an ESP of 0 Pa.
Standard
capacity
ratings
(kW)
0<Q<8
25
8 < Q < 12
37
12 < Q < 20
50
20 < Q < 30
62
30 < Q < 45
75
45 < Q < 82
100
125
150
Q 147
175
Table 2 Minimum external static pressure to be used at the corresponding standard capacity
ratings
(a) For equipment tested without an air filter installed, the minimum external static
pressure shall be increased by 10 Pa.
(b) If the manufacturers installation instructions state that the maximum allowable
discharge duct length is less than 1 m, then the required minimum external static
pressure shall be 10 Pa.
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Outlet
Range of ambient
Ambient
temperature
temperatur
temperature
temperature
(C)
e (C)
Water
10
From 15 to 30
20
2.5
Brine
-3
From 15 to 30
20
2.5
Type of heat
source
in
of
Minimu
m COP
Table 3 Test conditions and performance requirements Water/brine to water heat pumps
Prior to carrying out the useful energy, electricity consumption and COP test using the
tapping patterns indicated in Annex A, the heating up period (Clause 6.3 EN16147:2011)
and standby power input tests (Clause 6.4 EN16147:2011) shall be conducted. See
Figure 1 of EN 16147:2011 for the stages and order of the tests.
Any supplementary heat supply shall be switched off for the duration of testing.
The minimum cylinder size shall be 150 L. Cylinders may be integrated into the heat
pump product housing or supplied as a standalone packaged cylinder.
Table 4 shows the tapping patterns to be used based on different size cylinders.
Cylinder size (L)
Tapping pattern
150-209
210-299
XL
300-519
XXL
520-1039
3XL
1040
4XL
The tapping patterns used shall be those specified in EN 16147:2011 or Lot 2, as given
in Table 6 using the descriptions given in Table 5.
f(l/min)
Tm (C)
Tp (C)
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NOTE: For Solar Assisted Heat Pumps, the minimum cylinder size of 150 litres and the
tapping profiles shown in Table 4 shall not apply. Any tapping pattern from EN
16147:2011 or Lot 2 can be used. If the product is designed for retrofit onto an existing
domestic hot water storage cylinder refer to the section 4.2.5 of the main body of MIS
3005 for guidance.
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L
Energy
(kWh)
XL
Tm
Tp
C
kWh
l/min
07:00
0.105
25
40
Energy
(kWh)
XXL
Tm
Tp
C
Energy
(kWh)
3XL
Tm
Tp
C
kWh
l/min
kWh
l/min
0.105
25
0.105
25
07:15
1.820
40
1.820
40
07:26
0.105
25
0.105
25
4.420
10
10
6.240
16
10
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
07:05
1.400
07:30
0.105
25
07:45
0.105
25
08:01
40
3.605
10
10
08:25
0.105
25
08:30
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
08:45
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
09:00
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
09:30
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
10
0.105
10
0.105
25
0.105
25
08:05
10:00
0.105
10
4XL
Tm
Tp
kWh
l/min
11.2
48
40
24
1.68
Energy
Tm
Tp
kWh
l/min
22.4
96
40
25
10.08
48
25
24
25
3.36
48
25
0.84
24
10
1.68
48
10
1.68
24
25
3.36
48
25
2.52
32
10
5.04
64
10
2.52
24
25
5.04
48
25
(kWh)
(kWh)
40
5.04
40
08:15
10:30
Energy
40
11:00
40
11:30
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
11:45
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
12:45
0.315
10
0.735
10
0.735
10
14:30
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
25
0.105
25
40
40
40
12:00
12:30
15:00
15:30
0.105
25
16:00
16:30
0.105
25
17:00
18:00
0.105
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55
0.105
55
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55
55
55
18:15
0.105
40
0.105
40
0.105
40
18:30
0.105
40
0.105
40
0.105
40
19:00
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.735
10
55
0.735
10
55
0.735
10
55
4.420
10
10
40
6.240
16
10
40
3.605
10
10
40
0.105
25
0.105
25
0.105
25
4.420
10
10
6.240
16
10
3.36
24
25
5.88
32
10
12.04
48
40
6.72
48
25
11.76
64
10
24.08
96
40
19:30
20:00
20:30
55
20:45
20.46
21:00
21:15
21:30
40
40
21:35
21:45
Qref
11.655
19.070
24.530
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46.760
93.520
55
Safety Tests
For compliance with the requirements of MCS, heat pumps shall be tested in accordance
with the safety tests outlined in EN 16147:2011 and EN 14511-4:2011, as given in Table 7.
Safety Test
Reference
Condensate draining
Freeze-up test
Defrosting
In case of an outdoor air source heat pump operating in a transient regime due to defrosting,
the permissible deviations on the air side given in Table 2 of EN 16147:2011 shall be
replaced by the deviations given in Table 8.
Readings
values
from
specified
test
conditions
Interval H
Interval D
Interval H
Interval D
-Dry-bulb
0.6 K
1.5 K
1.0 K
5.0 K
-Wet-bulb
0.3 K
1.0 K
0.6 K
1.0 K
1.5 K
2.0 K
5.0 K
Interval H is defined as the period when the heat pump is in heating mode, except for the first
10 minutes after termination of a defrost cycle.
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Interval D is defined as the period including a defrost cycle and the first 10 minutes after the
termination of a defrost cycle when the heat pump is back operating in the heating mode.
Table 8 is used in EN 14511 for heat pumps using outdoor air as the heat source.
For compliance with this scheme, a sound characteristic test shall be performed using the
following methodology:
1. The sound power level of the heat pump shall be determined using a Class A
methodology as described in EN 12102.
2. The settings and test conditions shall be the same as the thermal performance tests
(see Table 5 EN 16147:2011). The water outlet temperature set point shall be set to
maximum.
3. The heating up period (Clause 6.3 of EN 16147:2011) shall be carried out and the
water outlet temperature shall be checked by regularly carrying out small draw-offs.
4. The first sound measurement (T0) shall be carried out immediately after a draw-off,
providing the water outlet temperature has reached 45C 2C (See figure below).
5. A second draw-off followed by a sound measurement shall be carried out 10 minutes
after T0, and shall be repeated every 10 minutes thereafter.
6. The final sound measurement shall be carried out after 30 minutes have elapsed, or if
the water outlet temperature reaches 55C 2C.
7. If less than four sound measurements are carried out then the test shall be repeated
until four sound measurements in total have been performed.
8. The four sound measurements shall be used to determine the sound power level of
the heat pump. The maximum determined sound power level shall be used to declare
the sound power level of the unit.
9. If there is a wide variation in the determined overall A-weighted sound power levels (>
2dB) then four more sound measurements shall be carried out. If there is still a wide
variation in the determined sound power levels, and it can be shown that the testing
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has been carried out in accordance with the methodology stated above, then it will be
presumed that the variation is associated with the normal operation of the unit.
If the heat pump is also used for providing space heating the sound power level shall be
determined for space heating in accordance with EN 14511 and domestic hot water in
accordance with EN 16147 and the proposed methodology above.
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Annex B Product testing and performance criteria for solar assisted heat
pumps designed for domestic hot water production
1. Scope
This annex specifies tests to be performed on solar assisted heat pump systems for
domestic hot water production, of durability (including mechanical strength), reliability and
safety of the external absorbers they incorporate. These requirements are in addition to the
requirements of EN16147. This annex also includes provision for the evaluation of conformity
to these additional requirements.
An EN12975 test report would meet the requirements of the tests 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. For
the avoidance of doubt, the thermal performance requirements of EN12975 are not included
within the requirements of this Annex.
2. Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
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5. Test overview
The following table summarises the tests that must be undertaken on the solar panel
elements of solar assisted heat pumps for hot water production.
Sub-clause
Test
High-temperature resistance
10
11
Final inspection k
Objective
The fluid channels shall be pressure-tested to assess the extent to which they can withstand
the pressures which they might meet in service.
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6.2
The apparatus consists of a hydraulic pressure source (electrical pump or hand pump), a
safety valve, an air-bleed valve and a pressure gauge with a standard uncertainty better than
5%. The air-bleed valve shall be used to empty the fluid channels of air before
pressurization. The fluid channels shall be filled with nitrogen and pressurized to the test
pressure for the test period. This pressure shall be maintained while the fluid channels are
inspected for swelling, distortion or ruptures.
6.3
Test conditions
6.4
Results
The external absorber shall be inspected for leakage, swelling and distortion. Leakage can
be assumed if pressure loss P > 5 % of the test pressure or 17 kPa, whichever is greater.
The results of this inspection shall be reported together with the values of pressure and
temperature used and the duration of the test.
Objective
This test is intended to assess rapidly whether an external absorber can withstand high
temperature and irradiance levels without failures such as significant deposits on the external
absorber cover from outgassing of external absorber material or any other effect that
possibly could lead to reduced performance, lifetime, safety or distorted visual appearance of
the external absorber.
7.2
The external absorber shall be tested outdoors, or in a solar irradiance simulator. The
characteristics of the solar irradiance simulator to be used for the high-temperature
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resistance test shall be those of the solar irradiance simulator used for efficiency testing of
fluid heating external absorbers.
The external absorbers shall be mounted outdoors or in a solar simulator. Liquid heating
external absorbers shall not be filled with fluid. All of the fluid pipes except for one shall be
sealed to prevent cooling by natural circulation of air.
A temperature sensor shall be attached to the absorber to monitor its temperature during the
test. The sensor shall be positioned in the hottest region of the external absorber. The
location shall be reported with the results. In case of liquid flat plate external absorbers the
hottest region can be assumed at two-thirds of the absorber height and half the absorber
width. It shall be fixed firmly in a position to ensure good thermal contact with the absorber.
The sensor shall be shielded from solar radiation.
The test shall be performed for a minimum of 1 h after steady-state conditions have been
established (steady-state conditions can be assumed for absorber temperatures changes of
less than 5 K for 30 minutes), and the external absorber shall be subsequently inspected
for signs of damage.
7.3
Test conditions
The set of reference conditions given in Table 2 shall be used for all climate classes.
Climate parameter
> 1000
20 - 40
<1
When testing unglazed external absorbers without backside insulation, the external absorber
shall be mounted onto a dark surface ( > 80 %) to rise maximum temperatures as worst
case condition.
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7.4
Results
The external absorber shall be inspected for degradation, shrinkage, outgassing and
distortion.
The results of the inspection shall be recorded as in Table 3 together with the average values
of solar irradiance (natural or simulated) on the external absorber plane, surrounding air
temperature and speed, and absorber temperature (and the pressure of the suitable fluid in
the absorber, if that method is used) recorded during the test. Control functions which have
been verified shall be described and reported with the test results.
from
Objective
External absorbers may from time to time be exposed to sudden rainstorms on hot sunny
days, causing a severe external thermal shock. This test is intended to assess the capability
of a external absorber to withstand such thermal shocks without a failure.
8.2
The external absorber shall be mounted either outdoors or in a solar irradiance simulator.
Liquid heating external absorbers shall not be filled with fluid. All except one of the fluid pipes
shall be sealed to prevent Cooling by natural circulation of air. One shall be left open to
permit free expansion of air in the absorber. In case of an air heating external absorber the
inlet and outlet shall resist water penetration.
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An array of water jets shall be arranged to provide a uniform spray of water over the front of
the external absorber.
The external absorber shall be exposed to climatic conditions as described in Table 4 (class
specified by the manufacturer) for a period of 1 h before the water spray. It is then cooled by
the water spray for 15 min before being inspected.
8.3
Test conditions
The set of reference conditions given in Table 4 shall be used. The specified operating
conditions shall be:
solar (or simulated solar) irradiance G greater than the value shown in Table 4; and
Class C
Temperate
Class B
Sunny
Class A
Very Sunny
800/10
900/15
1000/20
Values given are minimum values for testing. The same class shall be applied for irradiance
and for irradiation values respectively.
Table 4 - External and internal thermal shock tests (ISO 9806)
The water spray shall have a temperature of less than 25 C and a flow rate in the range
0,03 kg/s to 0,05 kg/s per square meter of external absorber aperture.
If the temperature of the water which first cools the external absorber is likely to be greater
than 25 C (for example if the water has been sitting in a pipe in the sun for some time), then
the water shall be diverted until it has reached a temperature of less than 25 C before being
directed over the external absorber.
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8.4
Results
The external absorber shall be inspected for any cracking, distortion, water penetration or
loss of vacuum. The results of the inspection shall be reported. The measured values of solar
irradiance, surrounding air temperature, fluid channel temperature (if measured), water
temperature and water flow rate shall also be reported.
Objective
External absorbers may from time to time be exposed to a sudden intake of cold heat
transfer fluid on hot sunny days, causing a severe internal thermal shock, for example, after
a period of shutdown, when the installation is brought back into operation while the external
absorber is at a elevated temperature. This test is intended to assess the capability of a
external absorber to withstand such thermal shocks without failure.
9.2
The external absorber shall be mounted either outdoors or in a solar irradiance simulator.
Liquid heating external absorbers shall not be filled with fluid. One of its fluid pipes shall be
connected via a shutoff valve to the heat transfer fluid source and the other shall be left open
initially to permit the free expansion of air in the absorber and also to permit the heat transfer
fluid to leave the absorber (and be collected). If the external absorber has more than two fluid
pipes, the remaining openings shall be sealed in a way that ensures the designed flow
pattern within the external absorber.
The external absorber shall be exposed to climatic conditions as described in Table 4 (class
specified by the manufacturer) for a period of 1 h before it is cooled by supplying it with heat
transfer fluid for at least 5 min.
This test is not applicable to those parts of the external absorber which are factory sealed. It
is not applicable to those external absorbers in which heat transfer fluid is continuously
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flowing for protection purposes. In that case control(s) used to manage a no-flow condition
shall be validated to be functional in such a way that any failure can be detected.
9.3
Test conditions
solar (or simulated solar) irradiance G greater than the value shown in Table 4 ambient air temperature a greater than the value shown in Table 4 .
In case of a liquid heating external absorber the heat transfer fluid shall have a temperature
of less than 25 C. The fluid flow rate shall be the maximum flow rate of the thermal
performance test, at least 0,02 kg/s per square meter of external absorber aperture (unless
otherwise specified by the manufacturer). The flow rate shall be the maximum recommended
flow rate specified by the manufacturer.
9.4
Results
The external absorber shall be inspected for any cracking, distortion, deformation, water
penetration or loss of vacuum. The results of the inspection shall be reported. The measured
values of solar irradiance, ambient air temperature, fluid channel temperature before starting
the test (if measured), inlet heat transfer fluid temperature and heat transfer fluid flow rate
shall also be reported. Control functions which have been verified shall be described and
reported with the test results.
10.
10.1 Objectives
The mechanical load test with positive pressure is intended to assess the extent to which the
solar assisted heat pump external absorber is able to resist the positive pressure load due to
the effect of wind and snow.
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The mechanical load test with negative pressure is intended to assess the deformation and
the extent to which the external absorber and the fixings between the external absorber
cover and external absorber mounting are able to resist uplift forces caused by the wind.
NOTE: The external absorber mounting comprises the equipment to connect the external
absorber fixings with the supporting framework (e.g. roof anchor, roof hook). The external
absorber fixing comprises the equipment to connect the external absorber box/frame with the
external absorber mounting equipment (e.g. clamps, bolts).
On the external absorber a foil shall be laid and on the external absorber frame a wooden or
metallic frame shall be placed, high enough to contain the required amount of gravel or
similar material. The gravel, preferably type 2-32 mm, shall be weighed in portions and
distributed in the frame so that everywhere the same load is created (If glazed pay attention
to the bending of the glass), until the desired height is reached.
The test can also be carried out using suction cups. The suction cups shall be distributed as
even as possible on the external absorbers surface. The suction cups shall not hinder the
movement of the external absorber cover caused by the mechanical load.
Where additional seals are required for the test, such seals shall not hinder the movement
induced by the applied air pressure in any way.
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A lifting force which is equivalent to the specified negative pressure load shall be applied
evenly over the external absorber or cover if applicable. If the cover has not been loosened,
or any other failure which could be defined as major, at the final pressure, then the pressure
may be stepped up until failure occurs. The time between each pressure step shall be the
time needed for the pressure to stabilize.
Method (a): The load may be applied to the external absorber cover by means of a
uniformly distributed set of suction cups.
Method (b): For external absorbers which have an almost airtight external absorber
box, the following procedure may be used to create a negative pressure on the cover.
Two holes are made through the external absorber box into the air gap between the
external absorber cover and absorber, and an air source and pressure gauge are
connected to the external absorber air gap through these holes. A negative pressure
on the cover is created by pressurizing the external absorber box. For safety reasons
the external absorber shall be encased in a transparent box to protect personnel in
the event of failure during this test.
Where flashings or sealing kits that are an integral part of the external absorber provide any
uplift resistance, they should be included in the test.
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10.5 Results
A failure can be the permanent deformation of the external absorber or the fixings. The
pressure at which any failure of the external absorber cover or the box or fixings occurs shall
be reported together with details of the failure according. If no failure occurs, then the
maximum pressure which the external absorber sustained shall be reported. Control
functions which have been verified shall be described and reported with the test results.
11.
Final inspection
When the tests have been completed, and the same external absorber is not going to be
used for the performance test, the external absorber used for the test shall be dismantled
and inspected. All abnormalities shall be documented and accompanied by photographs.
The external absorber and all of its components shall be described and be photographed
(including glazing, absorber, absorber coating, insulation, housing, inlet and outlet ports,
glazing supports and retainers, seals, gaskets, back sheet, etc. where applicable).
Specific assessment criteria for each of the tests listed in Table 1 of 5.1 are listed in the
respective test paragraphs. The term no major failure, denotes that none of the following
occurs:
Fluid channel leakage (in case of liquid heating external absorbers only) or such
deformation that permanent contact between absorber and cover is established;
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12.
Test Reports
Test reports shall be issued in accordance to ISO/IEC 17025.Test reports may be issued on
single tests or complete test sequences.
For the external absorber, and whenever is applicable, the Annex from ISO 9886 shall be
used.
13.
On tank-less solar assisted heat pump solar systems a regular DHW cylinder shall be used
to perform the tests. The manufactures instructions will make clear what size cylinder the
solar assisted heat pump has been tested with. The manufactures instructions shall stipulate
that the solar assisted heat pump MUST NOT be fitted with a cylinder with a greater capacity
than which it was tested with.
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DOCUMENT NO.
1.1
DATE
AMENDMENT DETAILS
UK removed from Scheme name;
Department of Trade and Industry
11/01/2008
25/02/2008
1.3
01/12/2008
Licensee.
Document reformatted to reflect
brand update.
References to BERR updated to
DECC, MCS logo updated
accordingly.
Website and email addresses
updated to reflect new name.
1.4
Quality review
10/01/2009
1.5
15/02/2009
2.0
15/12/2009
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2.1
26/10/2011
22/07/2013
Correction to reference
31/07/2013
12309:2000 Part 1 - 2
2.4
16/12/2013
TBC
SAHPs added.
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