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Air conditioners, liquid chilling

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compressors, for space heating
and cooling — Testing and
rating at part load conditions
and calculation of seasonal
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supersedes DD CEN/TS 14825:2003 which is withdrawn.
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BS EN 14825:2012
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14825

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2012
ICS 27.080; 91.140.30 Supersedes CEN/TS 14825:2003
English Version
Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with

electrically driven compressors, for space heating and cooling -
Testing and rating at part load conditions and calculation of
seasonal performance
Climatiseurs, groupes refroidisseurs de liquide et pompes à Luftkonditionierer, Flüssigkeitskühlsätze und

chaleur avec compresseur entraîné par moteur électrique Wärmepumpen mit elektrisch angetriebenen Verdichtern
pour le chauffage et la réfrigération des locaux - Essais et zur Raumbeheizung und -kühlung - Prüfung und
détermination des caractéristiques à charge partielle et Leistungsbemessung unter Teillastbedingungen und
calcul de performance saisonnière Berechnung der saisonalen Arbeitszahl
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 January 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and units ...............................................................6
3.1 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Symbols, abbreviated terms and units ............................................................................................. 13
4 Part load conditions in cooling mode .............................................................................................. 15
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Air-to-air units ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Water-to-air units and brine-to-air units ........................................................................................... 15
4.4 Air-to-water units ................................................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Water-to-water and brine-to-water units........................................................................................... 16
5 Part load conditions in heating mode .............................................................................................. 17
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Air-to-air units ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Water-to-air and brine-to-air units..................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Air-to-water units ................................................................................................................................ 20
5.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.4.2 Low temperature application ............................................................................................................. 21
5.4.3 Medium temperature application ...................................................................................................... 24
5.4.4 High temperature application ............................................................................................................ 26
5.4.5 Very high temperature application.................................................................................................... 29
5.5 Water-to-water and brine-to-water units........................................................................................... 31
5.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.5.2 Low temperature application ............................................................................................................. 32
5.5.3 Medium temperature application ...................................................................................................... 35
5.5.4 High temperature application ............................................................................................................ 38
5.5.5 Very high temperature application.................................................................................................... 41
6 Calculation methods for reference SEER and reference SEERon ................................................ 43
6.1 General formula for calculation of reference SEER ........................................................................ 43
6.2 Calculation of the reference annual cooling demand (Qc) ............................................................. 44
6.3 Calculation of reference SEERon ....................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Calculation procedure for determination of EERPL values at part load conditions B, C, D ........ 45
6.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 45
6.4.2 For air-to-air & water-to-air units ....................................................................................................... 45
6.4.3 Air-to-water, water-to-water & brine-to-water units......................................................................... 46
7 Calculation methods for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet............... 47
7.1 General formula for calculation of reference SCOP........................................................................ 47
7.2 Calculation of the reference annual heating demand (Qh) ............................................................ 47
7.3 Calculation of reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet ............................................................... 48
7.4 Calculation procedure for determination of COPPL values at part load conditions A, B, C,
D............................................................................................................................................................ 50
7.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 50
7.4.2 For air-to-air, brine-to-air and water-to-air units.............................................................................. 50
7.4.3 For air-to-water, water-to-water and brine-to-water units............................................................... 51
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8 Test methods for testing capacities, EERPL and COPPL values during active mode at part
load conditions .................................................................................................................................... 52
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 52
8.2 Basic principles ................................................................................................................................... 52
8.3 Uncertainties of measurement ........................................................................................................... 53
8.4 Test procedures for units with fixed capacity .................................................................................. 54
8.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 54
8.4.2 Air-to-air and water-to-air units – Determination of the degradation coefficient Cd .................... 54
8.4.3 Air-to-water units and water-to-water units – Determination of the degradation factor Cc ........ 55
8.5 Test procedure for variable capacity units (air-to-air, air-to-water, water-to-air,
water/brine-to-water) ........................................................................................................................... 56
8.5.1 Air-to-air & water-to-air units ............................................................................................................. 56
8.5.2 Air-to-water and water/brine-to-water units ...................................................................................... 56
9 Test methods for electric power consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode
and crankcase heater mode ............................................................................................................... 56
9.1 Measurement of electric power consumption during thermostat off mode.................................. 56
9.2 Measurement of the electric power consumption during standby mode ...................................... 57
9.3 Measurement of the electric power consumption during crankcase heater mode ...................... 57
9.4 Measurement of the electric power consumption during off mode ............................................... 57
10 Test report ............................................................................................................................................ 57
11 Technical data sheet ........................................................................................................................... 57
Annex A (informative) Calculation example for reference SEERon and reference SEER –
Application of an air-to-air unit with variable capacity.................................................................... 58
A.1 Calculation of SEERon ......................................................................................................................... 58
A.2 Calculation of SEER ............................................................................................................................ 59
A.2.1 Calculation of reference annual cooling demand (Qc) according to Equation (2) ....................... 59
A.2.2 Calculation of reference SEER according to Equation (1) .............................................................. 59
Annex B (informative) Calculation example for reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet of a fixed
capacity air-to-water heat pump used for floor heating .................................................................. 60
Annex C (informative) Adaption of water temperature for fixed capacity units ......................................... 64
Annex D (informative) Determination of reference annual cooling/heating demands and
determination of hours for active mode, thermostat off, standby, off mode and crankcase
heater mode ......................................................................................................................................... 67
D.1 General track ........................................................................................................................................ 67
D.2 Determination of reference annual cooling/heating demands and hours for active mode,
thermostat off, standby, off mode ..................................................................................................... 67
D.3 Hours used for crankcase heater mode ............................................................................................ 69
Annex E (informative) Compensation method for air-to-water and water/brine-to-water units................ 70
E.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 70
E.2 Compensation system for reduced capacity test in cooling mode ............................................... 70
E.3 Compensation system for reduced capacity test in heating mode ............................................... 71
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 72
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Foreword
This document (EN 14825:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 113 “Heat pumps and
air conditioning units”, the secretariat of which is held by AENOR.
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 September 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 14825:2003.
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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Heat pumps, air conditioners and liquid chilling packages are, at present, selected and compared at a rated
condition. This condition does not represent the usual operating conditions of the equipment over a season.
This operating condition can be better assessed by comparing equipment at representative reduced
capacities and determining the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and Seasonal Coefficient of Performance.
Fixed capacity heat pumps, air conditioners and liquid chilling packages deal with varying loads by varying the
operation time. The efficiency of the system is dependent on the effectiveness of the controlling thermostats.
Variable capacity air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, by continuous or step control of
the compressor, can more closely match the varying load improving system efficiency.
This European Standard provides part load conditions and calculation methods for calculating the Seasonal
Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEERon) and Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOPon and SCOPnet) of such
units when they are used to fulfil the cooling and heating demands.
Other energy consumptions can occur when the unit is not used to fulfil the cooling and heating demands
such as those from a crank case heater or when the unit is on standby. These consumptions are considered
in the calculation methods for reference SEER and reference SCOP.
Reference SEER/SEERon and reference SCOP/SCOPon/SCOPnet calculations may be based on calculated or

tested values. In case of tested values, this European Standard gives the methods for testing heat pumps, air
conditioners and liquid chilling packages at part load conditions.
The rating conditions and test methods of units operating at rated and application capacities are given in
EN 14511-2 and EN 14511-3:2011.
The methods for calculation of system energy efficiencies for specific heat pump systems in buildings are
given in EN 15316-4-2.
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1 Scope
This European Standard covers air conditioners, heat pumps and liquid chilling packages. It applies to factory
made units defined in EN 14511-1:2011, except single duct, control cabinet and close control units.
This European Standard gives the calculation methods for the determination of reference seasonal energy
efficiency SEER and SEERon and reference seasonal coefficient of performance SCOP, SCOPon and
SCOPnet.
Such calculation methods may be based on calculated or measured values.
In case of measured values, this European Standard covers the test methods for determination of capacities,
EER and COP values during active mode at part load conditions. It also covers test methods for electric power
consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode and crankcase heater mode.
This European Standard serves as an input for the calculation of the system energy efficiency in heating mode
of specific heat pump systems in buildings, as stipulated in the standard EN 15316-4-2.
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.
EN 14511-1:2011, Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven
compressors for space heating and cooling ― Part 1: Terms and definitions
EN 14511-2, Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for
space heating and cooling ― Part 2: Test conditions
EN 14511-3:2011, Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven
compressors for space heating and cooling ― Part 3: Test methods
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and units
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 14511-1:2011 (unless otherwise
stated) and the following apply.
3.1.1
reference design conditions for cooling
Tdesignc
temperature conditions at 35 ºC dry bulb (24 ºC wet bulb) outdoor temperature and 27 ºC dry bulb (19 ºC wet
bulb) indoor temperature
3.1.2
reference design conditions for heating
Tdesignh
temperature conditions for average, colder and warmer climates
Note 1 to entry: average = -10˚C, colder = -22˚C, warmer = 2˚C
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3.1.3
full load
Pdesign
cooling (Pdesignc) or heating (Pdesignh) load of the building at Tdesign conditions
Note 1 to entry: It is possible to calculate the SEER/SEERon or SCOP/SCOPon/SCOPnet of a unit for more than one Pdesign
value.
Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kW.
3.1.4
part load
cooling or heating load of the building which is less than the full load
3.1.5
part load ratio
part load or full load divided by the full load
Note 1 to entry: If 100 % part load ratio is mentioned, this equals full load.
3.1.6
declared capacity
DC
cooling (or heating) capacity a unit can deliver at any temperature condition A, B, C, D, E or F, as declared by
the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: This is the capacity delivered by the refrigerant cycle of the unit without supplementary electric heaters,
even if those are integrated in the unit.
Note 2 to entry: The temperature conditions for part load conditions A, B, C, D, E or F are explained in the tables.
3.1.7
capacity ratio
CR
cooling (or heating) part load or full load divided by the declared cooling (or heating) capacity of the unit at the
same temperature conditions
3.1.8
reference cooling season
representative climate profile by temperature bins for cooling corresponding to the reference design conditions
for cooling
Note 1 to entry: The climate profile for cooling is explained in Table 36.
3.1.9
reference heating season(s)
representative climate profile(s) by temperature bins for heating corresponding to the reference design
conditions for heating
Note 1 to entry: There are three reference heating seasons: “A” average, “C” colder and “W” warmer. The climate profiles
for heating are explained in Table 37.
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3.1.10
bin hours
hj
sum of all hours occurring at a given temperature for a specific location
Note 1 to entry: The number is rounded to a whole number and is derived from representative weather data over the
1982-1999 period.
Note 2 to entry: For the reference heating seasons the specific locations are Strasbourg (average), Helsinki (colder) and
Athens (warmer).
3.1.11
bivalent temperature
Tbivalent
lowest outdoor temperature point at which the heat pump is declared to have a capacity able to meet 100 % of
the heating capacity demand
Note 1 to entry: Below this point, the unit may still deliver capacity, but additional back up heating is necessary to fulfil the
full heating capacity demand.
3.1.12
operation limit temperature
TOL
lowest outdoor temperature at which the heat pump can still deliver heating capacity, as declared by the
manufacturer
3.1.13
reference annual cooling demand
Qc
representative annual cooling demand which is used for the calculation of reference SEER
Note 1 to entry: For certain types of units, Qce is calculated by multiplying the full load value in cooling (Pdesignc) by the
number of equivalent cooling hours. This is explained in Annex D.
Note 2 to entry: The representative annual cooling demand is based on an estimated average use pattern. This is
explained in Annex D.
Note 3 to entry: Expressed in kWh.
3.1.14
reference annual heating demand(s)
Qh
representative annual heating demand(s) which are used for the calculation of reference SCOP
Note 1 to entry: There are three reference heating demands: “A” average, “C” colder and “W” warmer, corresponding to the
three reference heating seasons.
Note 2 to entry: For certain types of units, Qh is calculated by multiplying the full load value in heating (Pdesignh) by the
number of equivalent heating hours. This is explained in Annex D.
Note 3 to entry: The representative annual heating demand is based on an estimated average use pattern. This is
explained in Annex D.
Note 4 to entry: Expressed in kWh.
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3.1.15
energy efficiency ratio at declared capacity
EERDC
declared cooling capacity of the unit divided by the effective power input of a unit at specific temperature
conditions A, B, C, D
Note 1 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW, see Tables 2 to 5.
3.1.16
energy efficiency ratio at part load
EERPL
cooling capacity at part load or full load conditions divided by the effective power input of a unit at specific
temperature conditions
Note : to entry: The EER includes degradation losses when the declared capacity of the unit is higher than the cooling
capacity demand.
Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW.
3.1.17
coefficient of performance at declared capacity
COPDC
declared heating capacity of the unit divided by the effective power input of a unit at specific temperature
conditions, A, B, C, D, E and F, where applicable.
3.1.18
coefficient of performance at part load
COPPL
heating capacity at part load or full load divided by the effective power input of a unit at specific temperature
conditions
Note 1 to entry: When the declared capacity of the unit is higher than the heating demand, the COP includes degradation
losses. When the declared capacity of the unit is lower than the heating demand (i.e. below the bivalent temperature
condition), the COP of the declared capacity is used.
3.1.19
seasonal energy efficiency ratio
SEER
seasonal efficiency of a unit calculated for the reference annual cooling demand, which is determined from
mandatory conditions given in this European Standard and used for marking, comparison and certification
purposes
Note 1 to entry: For calculation of SEER, the electricity consumption of a unit is used, including the electricity consumption
during active mode, thermostat off mode, standby mode and that of the crankcase heater.
Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.
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3.1.20
active mode energy efficiency ratio
SEERon
seasonal efficiency of a unit in active cooling mode which is determined from mandatory conditions given in
this European Standard and used for marking, comparison and certification purposes
Note 1 to entry: For calculation of SEERon, the electricity consumption during active mode is used. This excludes the power
consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode or that of the crank case heater.
3.1.21
seasonal coefficient of performance
SCOP
seasonal efficiency of a unit calculated for the reference annual heating demand(s), which is determined from
mandatory conditions given in this European Standard and used for marking, comparison and certification
purposes
Note 1 to entry: For calculation of SCOP, the electricity consumption of a unit is used, including the power consumption
during active mode, thermostat off mode, standby mode, that of the crankcase heater and where required that of an
additional electric back up heater, regardless whether this back up heater is included in the unit or not.
3.1.22
active mode coefficient of performance
SCOPon
seasonal efficiency of a unit in active heating mode which is determined from mandatory conditions given in
this European Standard and used for marking, comparison and certification purposes
Note 1 to entry: For calculation of SCOPon, the electricity consumption during active mode is used. This excludes the power
consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode or that of the crank case heater. The power consumption of an
electric back up heater is added for the part load conditions where the declared capacity of the unit is lower than the
heating load, regardless whether this back up heater is included in the unit or not.
3.1.23
Net seasonal coefficient of performance
SCOPnet
seasonal efficiency of a unit in active heating mode without supplementary electric heaters which is
determined from mandatory conditions given in this European Standard and used for marking, comparison
and certification purposes
Note 1 to entry: For calculation of SCOPnet, the electricity consumption during active mode is used. This excludes the
power consumption during thermostat off mode, standby mode or that of the crank case heater. For the part load
conditions where the declared capacity of the unit is lower than the heating load, the power consumption of a back up
heater is not included.
3.1.24
electric back up heater
elbu
supplementary electric heater, with a COP of 1, considered in the calculation of SCOP and SCOPon,
regardless of whether this is supplied together with the unit
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3.1.25
application SEER and application
SEERon
SEER and SEERon that takes into account the specific application and the specific location of the unit, which
are different from the ones used for determining the reference SEER and reference SEERon given in this
European Standard
Note 1 to entry: The calculation procedures used to determine the application SEERon, if required, are those in this
European Standard for reference SEERon. However, the cooling bins used in the calculations will be those of the actual
location of the building. The cooling loads as well as the hours of use will be those of the actual building.
3.1.26
application SCOP, application SCOPon and SCOPnet
SCOP and SCOPon/SCOPnet that takes into account the specific application and the specific location of the
unit, which are different from the ones used for determining the reference SCOP and reference SCOPon /
SCOPnet given in this European Standard
Note 1 to entry: The calculation procedures used to determine the application SCOPon/SCOPnet, if required, are those in
this European Standard for reference SCOPon/SCOPnet. However, the heating bins used in the calculations will be those of
the actual location of the building. The heating loads as well as the hours of use will be those of the actual building.
3.1.27
active mode
mode corresponding to the hours with a cooling or heating load of the building and whereby the cooling or
heating function of the unit is switched on
Note 1 to entry: The unit has to reach or maintain a temperature set point and in order to do so, the unit may switch
between being operational or not operational (e.g. by on/off cycling of the compressor).
3.1.28
thermostat off mode
mode corresponding to the hours with no cooling or heating load of the building, whereby the cooling or
heating function of the unit is switched on, but is not operational, as there is no cooling or heating load
Note 1 to entry: For the reference cooling season, this situation occurs when the outdoor temperature reaches 16 ºC or
lower. For the reference heating seasons, this situation occurs when the outdoor temperature reaches 16 ºC or higher.
Note 2 to entry: When a unit is cycling off during active mode, this is not considered as thermostat off mode.
3.1.29
standby mode
mode wherein the unit is switched off partially and can be reactivated by a control device or timer
Note 1 to entry: The unit is connected to the mains power source, depends on signal input to work as intended and
provides only the following functions, which may persist for an indefinite time: reactivation function, or reactivation function
and only an indication of enabled reactivation function, and/or information or status display.
3.1.30
off mode
mode wherein the unit is completely switched off and can be reactivated neither by control device nor by timer
Note 1 to entry: Off mode means a condition in which the equipment is connected to the mains power source and is not
providing any function. The following shall also be considered as off mode: conditions providing only an indication of off
mode condition; conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility.
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3.1.31
crankcase heater hours
mode corresponding to the hours where a crankcase heater is activated
Note 1 to entry: The function of the crankcase heater is to avoid refrigerant to migrate to the compressor to limit refrigerant
concentration in oil at compressor start.
3.1.32
capacity control
ability of the unit to change its capacity by changing the refrigerant volumetric flow rate
Note 1 to entry: Units are to be indicated as ‘fixed’ if the unit cannot change its capacity, or as 'variable' if the capacity is
changed or varied in series of two or more steps or increments.
3.1.33
degradation coefficient
Cc
measure of efficiency loss due to the cycling of air-to-water or water/brine-to-water units
3.1.34
degradation coefficient
Cd
measure of efficiency loss due to the cycling of air-to-air or water/brine-to-air units
3.1.35
compensation load
heating or cooling load imposed by the test apparatus on the test object
3.1.36
fixed outlet
control of the heat pump has no means to vary the water flow temperature with the outdoor air temperature
3.1.37
variable outlet
control of the heat pump has means to vary the water flow temperature with the outdoor air temperature
3.1.38
forced convection air-cooled liquid cooler
“dry cooler”
self-contained system that cools a single-phase liquid by rejecting sensible heat via a heat exchanger to air
that is mechanically circulated by integral fan(s)
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3.2 Symbols, abbreviated terms and units
Table 1 ― Symbols, abbreviated terms and units (1 of 2)
Symbol and
Denomination Units
abbreviated terms
A Average Climate ―
C Colder Climate ―
Cc Degradation Coefficient for air-to-water or water/brine units ―
Cd Degradation Coefficient for air-to-air or water/brine-to-air units ―
COPDC Coefficient of Performance at the declared capacity kW/kW
COPPL Coefficient of Performance at Part LoadTj kW/kW
COP(Tj) Coefficient of Performance at the corresponding Bin Temperature kW/kW
CR Capacity Ratio kW/kW
DC Declared Capacity kW
EERDC Energy Efficiency Ratio at the Declared Capacity kW/kW
EERPL Energy Efficiency Ratio at Part Load kW/kW
EER(Tj) Energy Efficiency Ratio at the corresponding Bin Temperature kW/kW
elbu Electric Back Up Heater kW
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Table 1 ― Symbols, abbreviated terms and units (2 of 2)
Hj Bin Hours h
Hce Equivalent cooling hours h
Hhe Equivalent heating hours h
HCK Hours of use in the crank case heater mode h
HOFF Hours of use in the off mode h
HTO Hours of use in the thermostat off mode h
HSB Hours of use in the standby mode h
PCK Power consumption in the crank case heater mode kW
POFF Power consumption in the off mode kW
PSB Power consumption in the standby mode kW
PTO Power consumption in the thermostat off mode kW
Pdesign Full Load kW
Pdesignc Full Load Cooling kW
Pdesignh Full Load Heating kW
Ph(Tj) Heating demand of the building for the corresponding temperature Tj kW
Pc Cooling demand kWh
Ph Heating demand kWh
QCE Reference Annual Cooling Demand kWh
QHE Reference Annual Heating Demand kWh
SCOP Seasonal Coefficient of Performance kW/kW
SCOPnet Seasonal Coefficient of Performance in the active mode without backup heater kW/kW
SCOPon Seasonal Coefficient of Performance in active mode kWh/kWh

SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio kW/kW
SEERon Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio in the active mode kW/kW
Tbivalent Bivalent Temperature ºC
Tdesign Reference Design Temperature Conditions ºC

Tdesignc Reference Design Temperature Conditions for cooling ºC
Tdesignh Reference Design Temperature Conditions for heating ºC
Tj Bin Temperature ºC
TOL Operation Limit Temperature ºC
W Warmer Climate ―
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4 Part load conditions in cooling mode
4.1 General
For the purpose of calculation of application SEER and reference SEER / SEERon as explained in Clause 6,
st
the part load ratios mentioned below shall be based on the part load ratio formulas (1 column of Tables 2
nd
to 5) and not on the rounded figures as mentioned in the 2 column of these tables.
4.2 Air-to-air units
The part load conditions for determining the reference SEER (Equation (1)) and reference SEERon
(Equation (3)) are given in the following table:
Table 2 ― Part load conditions for reference SEER and reference SEERon
calculation of air-to-air units
Part load Outdoor air dry bulb Indoor air dry bulb
Part load ratio
ratio temperature (wet bulb) temperatures
% °C °C
A (35-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 100 35 27(19)
B (30-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 74 30 27(19)
C (25-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 47 25 27(19)
D (20-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 21 20 27(19)
4.3 Water-to-air units and brine-to-air units
(Equation (3)) are given in the following table.
calculation of water-to-air and brine-to-air units
Indoor heat
Outdoor heat exchanger
exchanger
b Ground
Cooling tower
Part load coupled Dry cooler
Part load ratio or water loop
ratio application application Air dry bulb
application
(water or brine) Inlet/outlet (wet bulb)
Inlet/outlet
Inlet/outlet water temperatures
water
water temperatures
temperatures
temperatures
% °C °C °C °C
A (35-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 100 30 / 35 10 / 15 50 / 45 27(19)

a a a
B (30-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 74 26 / 10 / 45 / 27(19)
a a a
C (25-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 47 22 / 10 / 40 / 27(19)
a a a
D (20-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 21 18 / 10 / 35 / 27(19)
a
With the water flow rate as determined during the “A” test.
b
If a cooling tower and a water-to-air unit are sold as a matched assembly, they shall be tested as an air-to-air unit.
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4.4 Air-to-water units
For each application, units either allowing or not allowing a variation of the outlet water temperature with the
outdoor temperature are considered. The variable outlet temperature shall only be applied when the control
provides an outdoor air temperature dependant modification of the outlet temperature.
calculation of air-to-water units
Outdoor heat
Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Part load Fan coil application Cooling floor

Part load ratio Inlet/outlet water temperatures application
ratio Air dry bulb
Inlet/outlet
temperature
Fixed outlet Variable outlet water
temperatures
% °C °C °C °C
A (35-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 100 35 12 / 7 12 / 7 23 / 18
a a a
B (30-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 74 30 /7 / 8,5 / 18
a a a
C (25-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 47 25 /7 / 10 / 18
a a a
D (20-16)/(Tdesignc -16) 21 20 /7 / 11,5 / 18
a
With the water flow rate as determined during “A” test for units with a fixed water flow rate or with a fixed delta T of 5 K for units with
a variable water flow rate.
For units that have to cycle on/off to reach the required part load ratio, the temperature of the inlet shall be
fixed according to the Equation (13) in 8.4.1.
4.5 Water-to-water and brine-to-water units
The part load conditions for determining the reference SCOP (Equation (7)), reference SCOPon (Equation (9))
and reference SCOPnet (Equation (10)) are given in the following tables:
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calculation for water-to-water units and brine-to-water units
Outdoor heat exchanger Indoor heat exchanger

Ground Fan coil
Cooling coupled application
Part b Dry cooler Cooling floor
tower application Inlet/outlet water
Part load ratio load application application
application (water or temperatures
ratio Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet
Inlet/outlet brine)
water water
water Inlet/outlet Fixed Variable
temperatures temperatures
temperatures water outlet outlet
temperatures
% °C °C °C °C °C °C
(35-16)/
A 100 30 / 35 10 / 15 50 / 45 12 / 7 12 / 7 23 / 18
(Tdesignc -16)
(30-16)/ a a a a a a
B 74 26 / 10 / 45 / /7 / 8,5 / 18
(Tdesignc -16)
(25-16)/ a a a a a a
C 47 22 / 10 / 40 / /7 / 10 / 18
(Tdesignc -16)
(20-16)/ a a a a a a
D 21 18 / 10 / 35 / /7 / 11,5 / 18
(Tdesignc -16)
a
With the water flow rate as determined during “A” test for units with a fixed water flow rate or with a fixed delta T of 5 K for units with
a variable water flow rate.
b
If a cooling tower and water-to-air unit are sold as a matched assembly, they shall be tested as an air-to-air unit.
For units that have to cycle on/off to reach the required part load ratio, the inlet temperature of the indoor heat
exchanger should be fixed according to the Equation (13) in 8.4.1.
5 Part load conditions in heating mode
5.1 General
For the purpose of calculation of application SCOP and reference SCOP / SCOPon / SCOPnet as explained in
st
Clause 7, the part load ratios mentioned below should be based on the part load ratio formulas (1 column of
nd
Tables 6 to 35) and not on the rounded figures as mentioned in the 2 column of these tables.
For the purpose of reference SCOP and reference SCOPon / SCOPnet, there are three reference conditions:
average (A), warmer (W) and colder (C).
The relevant Tdesignh values are defined as follows:
 Tdesign “average” dry bulb temperature conditions at -10 ºC outdoor temperature and 20 ºC indoor
temperature;
 Tdesign “colder” dry bulb temperature conditions at -22 ºC outdoor temperature and 20 ºC indoor
temperature ;
 Tdesign “warmer” dry bulb temperature conditions at +2 ºC outdoor temperature and 20 ºC indoor
temperature,
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and the relevant Tbivalent is defined as follows:
 for the average heating season, the dry bulb bivalent temperature is +2 °C or lower;
 for the colder heating season, the dry bulb bivalent temperature is -7 °C or lower;
 for the warmer heating season, the dry bulb bivalent temperature is +7 °C or lower.
NOTE If the declared TOL is lower than the Tdesignh of the considered climate, then it may be assumed that TOL is
equal to Tdesignh.
5.2 Air-to-air units
and reference SCOPnet (Equation (10)) are given in the following table:
Table 6 ― Part load conditions for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet
calculation of air-to-air units for the reference heating season “A” = average
A Outdoor air dry bulb

Indoor air dry bulb
(wet bulb)
Part load ratio Part load ratio temperature
temperatures
% °C °C
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 -7(-8) 20
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 2(1) 20
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 7(6) 20
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 12(11) 20
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL 20
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent 20
calculation of air-to-air units for the reference heating season “W” = warmer
W Outdoor air dry bulb

Indoor air dry bulb
(wet bulb)
temperatures
% °C °C
A (not applicable)
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 2(1) 20
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 7(6) 20
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 12(11) 20
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C Outdoor air dry
Indoor air dry bulb
bulb (wet bulb)
temperatures
% °C °C
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 -7(-8) 20
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 2(1) 20
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 7(6) 20
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 12(11) 20
5.3 Water-to-air and brine-to-air units
and reference SCOPnet (Equation (10)) are given in the following table:
calculation of water-to-air and brine-to-air units for the reference heating season “A” = average
A Indoor heat
Outdoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Part load Ground water Brine Indoor air

Part load ratio
ratio
Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet Inlet dry bulb
temperatures temperatures temperature
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 10 / 0/ 20
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 10 / 0/ 20
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 10 / 0/ 20
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 10 / 0/ 20
a a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 10 / 0/ 20
a
The water flow rate as determined according to EN 14511, at the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511-2 shall be used.
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W
Ground water Brine Indoor air

Part load
Part load ratio
ratio Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet
Indoor temperatures
temperatures temperatures
dry bulb
dry (wet) bulb dry (wet) bulb
% °C °C °C
A Not applicable
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ 20
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 10 / 0/ 20
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 10 / 0/ 20
a a
a
calculation of water-to-air and brine-to-air units for the reference heating seasons “C” = colder
C
Part load Ground water Brine Indoor air

Part load ratio
ratio
Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet Indoor temperatures
dry (wet) bulb dry (wet) bulb dry bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 10 / 0/ 20
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 10 / 0/ 20
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 10 / 0/ 20
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 10 / 0/ 20
a a
a
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5.4.1 General
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5.4.2 Low temperature application
calculation of air-to-water units for low temperature application
for the reference heating season “A” = average
Outdoor heat
A b) Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Outdoor air Inlet/outlet temperatures
Part load
Part load ratio Inlet dry bulb (wet bulb)
ratio Fixed outlet Variable outlet
temperature
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 -7(-8) / 35 / 34
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 2(1) / 35 / 30
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 7(6) / 35 / 27
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 12(11) / 35 / 24
a a
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 35 /34-(-7-TOL)/(-7-2)x(34-30)
a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent / 35 Variable outlet shall be
calculated by interpolation
between the upper and lower
temperatures which are
closest to the bivalent
temperature.
a
With the water flow rate as determined at the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511-2 at 30/35 conditions for units with a fixed
water flow rate, and with a fixed delta T of 5 K for units with a variable flow rate.
b
For exhaust air heat pumps part load tests A – F are performed with an outdoor heat exchanger condition according to EN 14511.
For units that have to cycle on/off to reach the required part load ratio or part load condition is below Tbivalent,
the inlet temperature of the indoor heat exchanger should be fixed to the Equation (13) in 8.4.1
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heating season “W” = warmer
W Outdoor heat
b) Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Part load
Part load ratio Outdoor air Inlet/outlet
ratio
Inlet dry (wet) bulb Fixed outlet Variable outlet
% °C °C °C
A Not applicable -7(-8)
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 2(1) / 35 / 35
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 7(6) / 35 / 31
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 12(11) / 35 / 26
a a
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 35 /35+(TOL-2)/(2-7)x(35-31)
a
temperature.
a
With the water flow rate as determined at the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511-2 at 30/35 conditions for units with a
fixed water flow rate, and with a fixed delta T of 5 K for units with a variable flow rate.
b
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Table 14 ― Part load conditions for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon

and reference SCOPnet calculation of air-to-water units for low temperature application
for the reference heating season “C” = colder
C Outdoor heat
b) Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Part load
Part load ratio Outdoor air Inlet/outlet
ratio
Inlet dry (wet) bulb Fixed outlet Variable outlet
% °C °C °C
a a
(-15-16)/(Tdesignh -16) -15(-16) / 35 / 32
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 -7(-8) / 35 / 30
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 2(1) / 35 / 27
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 7(6) / 35 / 25
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 12(11) / 35 / 24
a a
a
temperature.
a
b
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5.4.3 Medium temperature application
calculation of air-to-water units for medium temperature application
Outdoor heat
A Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger b)
Part
Part load ratio load Inlet dry bulb
Fixed
ratio (wet bulb) Variable outlet
outlet
temperature
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 -7(-8) / 45 / 43
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 2(1) / 45 / 37
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 7(6) / 45 / 33
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 12(11) / 45 / 28
a a
Variable outlet shall be
a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent / 45 between the upper and lower
temperatures which are closest
to the bivalent temperature.
a
b
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for the reference heating season “W” = warmer
Outdoor heat
W b) Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Part Outdoor air Inlet/outlet
Part load ratio load Fixed
ratio Inlet dry (wet) bulb Variable outlet
outlet
% °C °C °C
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 2(1) / 45 / 45
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 7(6) / 45 / 39
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 12(11) / 45 / 31
a a
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 45 /45-(7-TOL)/(7-2)x(45-39)
a
a
b
Outdoor heat
C b) Indoor heat exchanger
exchanger
Outdoor air Inlet/outlet
Part load
Part load ratio Inlet dry
(wet) bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
(-15-16)/(Tdesignh -16) -15(-16) / 45 / 41
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 -7(-8) / 45 / 38
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 2(1) / 45 / 33
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 7(6) / 45 / 30
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 12(11) / 45 / 26
a a
a
a
b
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calculation of air-to-water units for high temperature application
Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load
Part load ratio Inlet dry bulb (wet
bulb) temperature
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 -7(-8) / 55 / 52
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 2(1) / 55 / 42
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 7(6) / 55 / 36
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 12(11) / 55 / 30
a a
a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent / 55 Variable outlet shall be calculated
by interpolation between the upper
and lower temperatures which are
temperature.
a
b
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Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load
(wet) bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 2(1) / 55 / 55
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 7(6) / 55 / 46
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 12(11) / 55 / 34
a
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 55 a/55+(TOL-2)/(2-7)x(55-46)
a
temperatures which are closest to
the bivalent temperature.
a
b
For exhaust air heat pumps part load tests A – F are performed with an outdoor heat exchanger condition according to EN14511.
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Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load
Part load ratio Inlet dry (wet)
bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
(-15-16)/(Tdesignh -16) -15(-16) / 55 / 49
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 -7(-8) / 55 / 44
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 2(1) / 55 / 37
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 7(6) / 55 / 32
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 12(11) / 55 / 28
a a/
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 55 44-(-7-TOL)/(-7-2)x(44-37)
a
temperatures which are closest to
the bivalent temperature.
a
b
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5.4.5 Very high temperature application
calculation of air-to-water units for very high temperature application
Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load Inlet dry bulb
Part load ratio
ratio (wet bulb) Fixed outlet Variable outlet
temperature
% °C °C °C
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 -7(-8) / 65 / 61
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 2(1) / 65 / 49
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 7(6) / 65 / 41
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 12(11) / 65 / 32
a a
a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent / 65 Variable outlet shall be calculated by
interpolation between the upper and
lower temperatures which are closest
a
b
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Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load
(wet) bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 2(1) / 65 / 65
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 7(6) / 65 / 53
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 12(11) / 65 / 39
a a/65-(7-TOL)/(7-2)x(65-53)
E (TOL-16)/(Tdesignh -16) TOL / 65
a
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) Tbivalent / 65 Variable outlet shall be calculated
by interpolation between the
upper and lower temperatures
which are closest to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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Outdoor heat
exchanger
Part load
Part load ratio Inlet dry (wet)
bulb
% °C °C °C
a a
(-15-16)/(Tdesignh -16) -15(-16) / 65 / 57
a a
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 -7(-8) / 65 / 50
a a
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 2(1) / 65 / 41
a a
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 7(6) / 65 / 36
a a
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 12(11) / 65 / 30
a a
a
a With the water flow rate as determined at the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511-2 at 55/65 conditions for units with a
b
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5.5.1 General
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5.5.2 Low temperature application
calculation of water/brine-to-water units for low temperature application

A
Ground water Brine Inlet/outlet temperatures
Part load Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet
Part load ratio Fixed outlet Variable outlet
ratio temperatures temperatures
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 10 / 0/ / 35 / 34
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh-16) 54 10 / 0/ / 35 / 30
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 10 / 0/ / 35 / 27
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 10 / 0/ / 35 / 24
a a b b
E (Tdesignh-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ / 35 / 35
a a b
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 10 / 0/ / 35 Variable outlet
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
With the water/brine flow rate as determined at the standard rating conditions of EN 14511-2, which are the 30/35 conditions.
b
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for the reference heating seasons “W” = warmer

W
% °C °C °C °C
A Not applicable
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ / 35 / 35
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 10 / 0/ / 35 / 31
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 10 / 0/ / 35 / 26
a a b b
a a b
shall be calculated
by interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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for the reference heating seasons “C” = colder

C
Part load Inlet/outlet Inlet/outlet Fixed
Part load ratio Variable outlet
ratio temperatures temperatures outlet
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 10 / 0/ / 35 / 30
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 10 / 0/ / 35 / 27
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 10 / 0/ / 35 / 25
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 10 / 0/ / 35 / 24
a a b b
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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5.5.3 Medium temperature application
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A
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 10 / 0/ / 45 / 43
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh-16) 54 10 / 0/ / 45 / 37
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 10 / 0/ / 45 / 33
a a b b
D (+12-16)/( Tdesignh -16) 15 10 / 0/ / 45 / 28
a a b b
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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W
% °C °C °C °C
A Not applicable
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ / 45 / 45
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 10 / 0/ / 45 / 39
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 10 / 0/ / 45 / 31
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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C
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 10 / 0/ / 45 / 38
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 10 / 0/ / 45 / 33
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 10 / 0/ / 45 / 30
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 10 / 0/ / 45 / 26
a a b b
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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A
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 10 / 0/ / 55 / 52
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 54 10 / 0/ / 55 / 42
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 10 / 0/ / 55 / 36
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 10 / 0/ / 55 / 30
a a b b
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are
closest to the
bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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W
% °C °C °C °C
A Not applicable
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ / 55 / 55
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 10 / 0/ / 55 / 46
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 10 / 0/ / 55 / 34
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and
lower
temperatures
which are
closest to the
bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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C
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 10 / 0/ / 55 / 44
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 10 / 0/ / 55 / 37
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 10 / 0/ / 55 / 32
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 10 / 0/ / 55 / 28
a a b b
a a b
F (Tbivalent-16)/(Tdesignh-16) 10 / 0/ / 55 Variable outlet
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are
closest to the
bivalent
temperature.
a
b
With the water flow rate as determined at the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511-2 at 47/ 55 conditions for units with a
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calculation of water-to-water and brine-to-water units for very high temperature application

A
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 88 10 / 0/ / 65 / 61
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh-16) 54 10 / 0/ / 65 / 49
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 35 10 / 0/ / 65 / 41
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 15 10 / 0/ / 65 / 32
a a b b
a a b
shall be calculated
by interpolation
between the upper
and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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W
% °C °C °C °C
A Not applicable
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 100 10 / 0/ / 65 / 65
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 64 10 / 0/ / 65 / 53
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 29 10 / 0/ / 65 / 39
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
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C
% °C °C °C °C
a a b b
A (-7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 61 10 / 0/ / 65 / 50
a a b b
B (+2-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 37 10 / 0/ / 65 / 41
a a b b
C (+7-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 24 10 / 0/ / 65 / 36
a a b b
D (+12-16)/(Tdesignh -16) 11 10 / 0/ / 65 / 30
a a b b
a a b
shall be
calculated by
interpolation
between the
upper and lower
temperatures
which are closest
to the bivalent
temperature.
a
b
6 Calculation methods for reference SEER and reference SEERon
6.1 General formula for calculation of reference SEER
The calculation of the reference SEER that applies to all types of units is given by the following formula:
Reference SEER = reference annual cooling demand divided by the annual electricity consumption
This annual electricity consumption includes the power consumption during active mode, thermostat off mode,
standby mode, off mode and that of the crankcase heater.
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The power consumption during active mode is derived from the calculation of SEERon. For determination of
SEERon, see 6.3
QC
SEER = (1)
QC
+ H TO × P TO + H SB × P SB + H CK × P CK + H OFF × P OFF
SEER o n
where
QC = the reference annual cooling demand, expressed in kWh;
HTO, HSB, HCK, HOFF = the number of hours the unit is considered to work in respectively thermostat off
mode, standby mode, crankcase heater mode and off mode.
NOTE The number of hours to be used for several types of units is indicated in Annex D.
PTO, PSB, PCK, POFF = the electricity consumption during respectively thermostat off mode, standby mode,
crankcase heater mode and off mode, expressed in kW.
6.2 Calculation of the reference annual cooling demand (Qc)
The Reference Annual Cooling demand (Qc) is expressed in kWh and can be calculated as follows:
Full load (Pdesignc) multiplied with the number of equivalent cooling hours (Hce).
Q c = Pdesignc × H ce (2)
NOTE For air-to-air units up to 12 kW cooling capacity, the number of equivalent cooling hours equals 350. This is
based on occupancy scenarios for certain types of buildings and on a climate bin method which can be found in Annex D.
6.3 Calculation of reference SEERon
The reference SEERon is determined as follows:
n
∑ hj ⋅ Pc(Tj)
j=1
SEER on = (3)
n
 Pc(Tj) 
∑ hj ⋅  
 EER PL (Tj) 
j=1
where
Tj = the bin temperature;
j= the bin number;
n= the amount of bins;
Pc(Tj) = the cooling demand of the building for the corresponding temperature Tj;
hj = the number of bin hours occurring at the corresponding temperature Tj;
EER(Tj) = the EER values of the unit for the corresponding temperature Tj.
The values to be used for j, Tj and hj are determined in Table 36:
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Table 36 ― Bin number j, outdoor temperature Tj in ºC and number of hours per bin hj
corresponding to the reference cooling season
j # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Tj °C 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
hj h 205 227 225 225 216 215 218 197 178 158 137 109 88 63 39 31 24 17 13 9 4 3 1 0
The cooling demand Pc(Tj) can be determined by multiplying the full load value (Pdesignc) with the part load
ratio % for each corresponding bin. This part load ratio % is calculated as follows:
Part load ratio % = (Tj-16) / (35-16) (4)
The EER values at each bin are determined via interpolation of the EER values at part load conditions A, B, C
and D as mentioned in the tables of Clause 4.
For part load conditions above part load condition A, the same EER values as for condition A are used.
For part load conditions below part load condition D, the same EER values as for condition D are used.
6.4 Calculation procedure for determination of EERPL values at part load conditions B, C, D
6.4.1 General
In part load condition A (full load), the declared capacity of a unit is considered equal to the cooling load
(Pdesignc).
In part, load conditions B, C and D, there can be two possibilities:
 if the declared capacity of a unit is matching with the required cooling loads, the corresponding EERDC
value of the unit is to be used. This may occur with variable capacity units;
 if the declared capacity of a unit is higher than the required cooling loads, the unit has to cycle on/off. This
may occur with fixed capacity or variable capacity units. In such cases, a degradation factor (Cd or Cc)
has to be used to calculate the corresponding EERPL value. Such calculation is explained below.
6.4.2 For air-to-air & water-to-air units
6.4.2.1 Calculation procedure for fixed capacity units
For each part load conditions B, C and D, the EER is calculated as follows:
EER PL(B,C,D) = EER DC × (1 − Cd × (1 − CR)) (5)
where
EERDC = the EER corresponding to the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the same temperature
conditions as for part load conditions B, C and D;
Cd = the degradation coefficient;
CR = the capacity ratio.
The capacity ratio is the ratio of the cooling demand (Pc) over the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the
same temperature conditions.
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For determination of the Cd value, see 8.4.2.
If Cd is not determined by test then the default degradation coefficient Cd shall be 0,25.
6.4.2.2 Calculation procedure for variable capacity units
Determine the declared capacity and EERPL at the closest step or increment of the capacity control of the unit
to reach the required cooling load. If this step does not allow to reach the required cooling load within ± 10 %
(e.g. between 9,9 kW and 8,1 kW for a required cooling load of 9 kW), determine the capacity and EERPL at
the defined part load temperatures for the steps on either side of the required cooling load. The part load
capacity and the EERPL at the required cooling load are then determined by linear interpolation between the
results obtained from these two steps.
If the smallest control step of the unit is higher than the required cooling load, the EERPL at the required part
load ratio is calculated using Equation (5) as for fixed capacity units.
6.4.3 Air-to-water, water-to-water & brine-to-water units
For each part load conditions B, C and D, the EERPL is calculated as follows:
CR
EER PL(B,C,D) = EER DC × (6)
Cc × CR + (1− Cc)
where
EERDC = the EER corresponding to the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the same temperature
conditions as for part load conditions B, C and D;
Cc = the degradation coefficient;
The capacity ratio is the ratio of the cooling demand (Pc) over the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the
For determination of the Cc value, see 8.4.3.
If Cc is not determined by test then the default degradation coefficient Cc shall be 0,9.
6.4.3.2 Calculation procedure for variable capacity control units
Determine the declared capacity and EERPL at the closest step or increment of the capacity control of the unit
to reach the required cooling load. If this step does not allow to reach the required cooling load within ± 10 %
(e.g. between 9,9 kW and 8,1 kW for a required cooling load of 9 kW), determine the capacity and EERPL at
the defined part load temperatures for the steps on either side of the required cooling load. The part load
capacity and the EERPL at the required cooling load are then determined by linear interpolation between the
results obtained from these two steps.
If the smallest control step of the unit is higher than the required cooling load, the EERPL at the required part
load ratio is calculated using Equation (6) as for fixed capacity units.
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7 Calculation methods for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon and reference

SCOPnet
7.1 General formula for calculation of reference SCOP
The reference SCOP is defined as:
Reference SCOP = reference annual heating demand divided by the annual electricity consumption.
This annual electricity consumption includes the power consumption during active mode, thermostat off mode,
standby mode, off mode and that of the crankcase heater.
The power consumption during active mode is derived from the calculation of the SCOPon. For determination
of SCOPon, see 7.3.
The calculation of the reference SCOP that applies to all types of units is given by the following formula:
Qh
SCOP = (7)
Qh
+ H TO × PTO + H SB × PSB + H CK × PCK + H OFF × POFF
SCOPon
where
Qh = the reference annual heating demand, expressed in kWh;
HTO, HSB, HCK, HOFF = the number of hours the unit is considered to work in respectively thermostat off
mode, standby mode, crankcase heater mode and off mode;
NOTE The number of hours to be used for several types of units is indicated in Annex D.
PTO, PSB, PCK, POFF = the electricity consumption during respectively thermostat off mode, standby mode,
crankcase heater mode and off mode, expressed in kW.
7.2 Calculation of the reference annual heating demand (Qh)
The reference annual heating demand is expressed in kWh and can be calculated as follows:
Full load in heating (PdesignH) multiplied with the number of equivalent heating hours (HHE)
Qh = Pdesignh × Hhe (8)
NOTE The numbers of equivalent heating hours for the average, warmer and colder reference heating seasons for
certain types of units are based on occupancy scenarios for certain types of buildings and a climate bin method which can
be found in Annex D.
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7.3 Calculation of reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet
The reference SCOPon and SCOPnet are determined as follows:
n
∑ hj ⋅ Ph(Tj)
j=1
SCOPon = (9)
n
 Ph(Tj) − elbu(Tj) 
∑ hj ⋅ 
 COPPL (Tj)
+ elbu(Tj) 

j=1
n
∑ hj ⋅ (Ph(Tj) − elbu(Tj))
j=1
SCOPnet = (10)
n
 Ph(Tj) − elbu(Tj) 
∑ hj ⋅ 
 COPPL (Tj) 

j=1
where
Tj = the bin temperature;
j= the bin number;
n= the amount of bins;
Ph(Tj) = the heating demand of the building for the corresponding temperature Tj, expressed in kW;
hj = the number of bin hours occurring at the corresponding temperature Tj;
COPPL(Tj) = the COP values of the unit for the corresponding temperature Tj;
elbu(Tj) = the required capacity of an electric backup heater for the corresponding temperature Tj,
expressed in kW.
The values to be used for j, Tj and hj are determined in Table 37:
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Table 37 ― Bin number j, outdoor temperature Tj in °C and number of hours per bin hj
corresponding to the reference heating seasons “warmer”, “average”, “colder”
Warmer (W) Average (A) Colder (C)
j Tj hjW hjA hjC
# ºC h h h
1 to 8 -30 to -23 0 0 0
9 -22 0 0 1
10 -21 0 0 6
11 -20 0 0 13
12 -19 0 0 17
13 -18 0 0 19
14 -17 0 0 26
15 -16 0 0 39
16 -15 0 0 41
17 -14 0 0 35
18 -13 0 0 52
19 -12 0 0 37
20 -11 0 0 41
21 -10 0 1 43
22 -9 0 25 54
23 -8 0 23 90
24 -7 0 24 125
25 -6 0 27 169
26 -5 0 68 195
27 -4 0 91 278
28 -3 0 89 306
29 -2 0 165 454
30 -1 0 173 385
31 0 0 240 490
32 1 0 280 533
33 2 3 320 380
34 3 22 357 228
35 4 63 356 261
36 5 63 303 279
37 6 175 330 229
38 7 162 326 269
39 8 259 348 233
40 9 360 335 230
41 10 428 315 243
42 11 430 215 191
43 12 503 169 146
44 13 444 151 150
45 14 384 105 97
46 15 294 74 61
total 3 590 4 910 6 446
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The heating demand Ph(Tj) can be determined by multiplying the full load value (Pdesignh) with the part load
ratio % for each corresponding bin. This part load ratio % is calculated as follows:
 for the average climate: Part load ratio % = (Tj-16) / (-10-16) %;
 for the warmer climate: Part load ratio % = (Tj-16) / (+2-16) %;
 for the colder climate: Part load ratio % = (Tj-16) / (-22-16) %.
The COPPL values and capacity values at each bin are determined via interpolation of the COPPL and capacity
values at part load conditions A, B, C and D, and in some cases also E, F. Interpolation is done between the
COPPLs and capacities of the 2 closest part load conditions (as mentioned in the tables of Clause 5).
The COPPL values and capacity values for part load conditions above D are extrapolated from the COPPL
values and capacity values at part load conditions C and D.
In case of the cold climate, and if the TOL (operation limit) is below -20 °C, an additional calculation point has
to be taken from the capacity and COPPL at -15 °C condition.
However, If the capacity of the heat pump is lower than the value of Ph(Tj), correction needs to be made for
the missing capacity with an electric back up heater with a COP of 1. This correction does not apply for the
calculation of SCOPnet.
Below TOL (operation limit) the heat pump is not running. The capacity of the heat pump at outside air
temperatures below TOL is 0 kW.
7.4 Calculation procedure for determination of COPPL values at part load conditions A, B, C,
D
7.4.1 General
In part, load conditions A, B, C and D, there can be two possibilities:
 if the declared capacity of a unit is matching with or lower than the required heating demands, the
corresponding COPDC value of the unit is to be used;
 if the declared capacity of a unit is higher than the required heating demand, COPPL shall be calculated
according to the calculation methods below, depending on the capacity control of the unit.
7.4.2 For air-to-air, brine-to-air and water-to-air units
For the part load conditions A, B, C, D where the capacity ratio is lower than 1, the COPPL is calculated as
follows:
COPPL(A,B,C,D) = COPDC × (1 − Cd × (1 − CR ) ) (11)
where
COPDC = the COP corresponding to the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the same temperature
conditions as for part load conditions A, B, C, D;
Cd = the degradation coefficient;
CR = the capacity ratio,
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The capacity ratio is the ratio of the heating demand (Ph) over the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the
For determination of the Cd value, see 8.4.2.
If Cd is not determined by test then the default degradation coefficient Cd shall be 0,25.
7.4.2.2 Calculation procedure for variable capacity units
 Determine the declared capacity and COPPL at the closest step or increment of the capacity control of the
unit to reach the required heat load. If this step does not allow to reach the required heating load within
± 10% (e.g. between 9,9 kW and 8,1 kW for a required heating load of 9 kW), determine the capacity and
COPPL at the defined part load temperatures for the steps on either side of the required heating load. The
part load capacity and the COPPL at the required heating load are then determined by linear interpolation
between the results obtained from these two steps.
 If the smallest control step of the unit is higher than the required heating load, the COPPL at the required
part load ratio is calculated using Equation (11) as for fixed capacity units.
7.4.3 For air-to-water, water-to-water and brine-to-water units
For each part load conditions A, B, C, D the COPPL is calculated as follows:
CR
COP PL (A, B, C, D) = COP DC × (12)
Cc × CR + (1 − Cc)
where
COP DC = the COP corresponding to the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the same temperature
conditions as for part load conditions A, B, C and D;
Cc = the degradation coefficient;
The capacity ratio is the ratio of the heating demand (Ph) over the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the
For determination of the Cc value, see 8.4.3.
If Cc is not determined by test then the default degradation coefficient Cc shall be 0,9.
7.4.3.2 Calculation procedure for variable units
 Determine the declared capacity and COPPL at the closest step or increment of the capacity control of the
unit to reach the required heat load. If this step does not allow to reach the required heating load within
± 10% (e.g. between 9,9 kW and 8,1 kW for a required heating load of 9 kW), determine the capacity and
COPPL at the defined part load temperatures for the steps on either side of the required heating load. The
part load capacity and the COPPL at the required heating load are then determined by linear interpolation
between the results obtained from these two steps.
 If the smallest control step of the unit is higher than the required heating load, the COPPL at the required
part load ratio is calculated using Equation (12) as for fixed capacity units.
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8 Test methods for testing capacities, EERPL and COPPL values during active mode
at part load conditions
8.1 General
For the purposes of this European Standard, testing for capacities, EERPL and COPPL shall be done without
including any integral supplementary electric heating.
For testing at part load conditions, the test apparatus and the requirements given in EN 14511-3:2011 shall
apply, except when modified by the following clauses.
8.2 Basic principles
The tests shall be carried out with the same electrical power supply as for the rated capacity test as defined in
EN 14511-2 and under the environmental conditions given in Table 1. All the tests shall be conducted
according to EN 14511-3:2011 procedure.
In case of non-ducted appliances, the adjustable settings as louvers and fan speed shall be set for maximum
air flow. If other instructions are not supplied, when performing measurements in heating mode, set the
highest room temperature on the unit/system control device; when performing measurements in cooling mode,
set the lowest room temperature on the unit/system control device.
For ducted units, the External Static Pressure (ESP) operating conditions could be achieved by setting a
damper after the section used for the measurement of the external static pressure, and by adjusting it in order
to get a 0 Pa static pressure after the damper, with the airflow and external static pressure remained as during
the rated capacity test (see Figure 1). This setting is made when the refrigerating system does not operate.
Then the reduced capacity test is performed without changing the setting of the damper, and maintaining the
0 Pa static pressure after the damper.
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Key
1 object under test
2 airflow
3 external static pressure
4 duct
5 damper
6 airflow measuring apparatus
7 fan
Figure 1 — Example of test apparatus for variable airflow
8.3 Uncertainties of measurement
The heating and cooling capacities measured on the liquid side shall be determined within a maximum uncertainty
of (2+3/part load ratio) %, independent of the individual uncertainties of measurement including the uncertainties
on the properties of fluids.
The steady state heating and cooling capacities determined using the calorimeter method shall be determined
with a maximum uncertainty of 5 % when the capacity measured is greater than 2,0 kW, and 10 % when the
capacity measured is equal to or lower than 2,0 kW. This uncertainty shall be independent of the individual
uncertainties of measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
The heating capacities determined during transient operation (defrost cycles) using the calorimeter method
shall be determined with a maximum uncertainty of 10 %, independent of the individual uncertainties of
measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
The heating and cooling capacities measured on the air side using the air enthalpy method shall be
determined with a maximum uncertainty of (4+6/part load ratio) %, independent of the individual uncertainties
of measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
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8.4 Test procedures for units with fixed capacity
8.4.1 General
Due to difficulties that will occur during on/off cycling, perform a capacity test at A to D (and E, F) temperature
conditions according to EN 14511-3:2011. Calculate the Cd or Cc degradation coefficient or apply the default
value. Apply the formulas 5, 6, 11 or 12 to calculate the corresponding EERPL or COPPL. For air/water/brine-to-
water units, in order to obtain a time averaged outlet temperature as indicated in Tables 9 to 20, the inlet and
outlet temperatures for the capacity test shall be determined using Equation (13):
( )
t outlet, average = t inlet, capacity test + t outlet, capacity test − t inlet, capacity test × CR (13)
NOTE The time averaged mean temperature should be the same when comparing variable capacity units with fixed
capacity units. See example in Annex C.
All tests with a continuous and steady state operation of the unit shall be conducted according to
EN 14511-3:2011 procedure.
8.4.2 Air-to-air and water-to-air units – Determination of the degradation coefficient Cd
8.4.2.1 General
When there is a cooling/heating demand, the compressor is on and the total power consumption includes all
electrical auxiliary devices.
Once the set point is reached, the cooling/heating demand is satisfied. The compressor is then off but there is
still a remaining power consumption due to the other auxiliary devices (electronics, fans, …). The degradation
coefficient is due to two effects:
1) the power consumption of the unit when the compressor is off;
2) the pressure equalisation that reduces the cooling/heating capacity when the unit is restarted.
For determining the degradation factor Cd, the unit is cycled on for 6 min and then off for 24 min for an
approximately 20 % part load by switching on and off the compressor.
If it is not possible to make the measurements with the required uncertainty of measurement when using a
cycling interval of 6/24 min, then another cycling interval shall be chosen but not representing a greater part
load ratio than 50 % (i.e. 10/10 min).
During this cyclic test, the delivered cooling (heating) capacity is integrated over the on/off interval. Then the
cyclic EER (COP) is obtained by dividing the integrated cooling (heating) capacity (kWh) by the electrical
energy used by the unit over the same on/off interval.
The energy ratio (ER) is calculated by dividing the time integrated cooling (heating) capacity (kWh) by the
cooling (heating) energy (kWh) that would have been delivered by the unit running continuously for the same
time interval (i.e. 30 min).
The degradation coefficient Cd is calculated as the ratio of the cyclic EER (COP) to the continuous (steady-
state) EER (COP) (for the same test conditions) according to following formula.
EERcyclic COPcyclic
(1 − ) (1− )
Cd = EERcontinuous or Cd = COPcontinuous (14)
(1− ER) (1 − ER)
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COPDC = the COP corresponding to the declared capacity (DC) of the unit at the same temperature conditions
as for part load conditions A, B, C, D, E, F.
If the degradation coefficient Cd has been determined for cooling (function) mode, it can be applied for heating
(function) mode and vice versa.
If the degradation coefficient Cd is not measured, a default value of 0,25 shall be used.
The temperature conditions at which the full load and cyclic tests shall be performed are given below for each
type of unit and mode.
8.4.2.2 Air-to-air units – Cooling mode
 One test at an outdoor dry bulb temperature of 20 °C with dry indoor coil.
 One cyclic test at the same dry bulb temperature conditions, with dry indoor coil.
8.4.2.3 Air-to-air units – Heating mode
 One test at an outdoor dry bulb temperature of 12 °C with dry outdoor coil.
 One cyclic test at the same dry bulb temperature conditions, with dry outdoor coil.
8.4.2.4 Water-to-air units – Cooling mode
 One test at the temperature condition of the “A” test given in Table 3 in 4.4.1 and with dry indoor coil.
 One cyclic test at the same “A” test temperature conditions, with dry indoor coil.
8.4.2.5 Water-to-air units – Heating mode
 One test at the temperature condition given in the footnote of Table 9.
 One cyclic test at the same test temperature conditions.
8.4.3 Air-to-water units and water-to-water units – Determination of the degradation factor Cc
For air-to-water units and water-to-water units, the degradation coefficient Cc due to the pressure equalisation
effect when the unit restarts can be considered as negligible.
The only effect that will impact the EER/COP at cycling is the remaining power input when the compressor is
switching off.
The electrical power input during the compressor off state of the unit is measured when the compressor is
switched off for at least 10 min.
The degradation coefficient Cc is determined for each part load ratio as follows:
measured power of compressor off state

Cc = 1 − (15)
total power input (full capacity at the part load conditions)
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8.5 Test procedure for variable capacity units (air-to-air, air-to-water, water-to-air,
water/brine-to-water)
8.5.1 Air-to-air & water-to-air units
The capacity ratio to be tested shall be set according to the instructions of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall provide laboratories necessary information on the setting of the unit for operating at
the required capacity conditions upon request. Contact information to obtain such information shall be
provided in both user's manual and website of the manufacturer or importer
The unit shall operate continuously during the part load test. The only discontinuity allowed is the defrost cycle
of a heat pump.
8.5.2 Air-to-water and water/brine-to-water units
There are two possibilities:
 The unit may be connected to a compensation system that shall allow setting of the required part load
ratio within +/- 10 %. Examples of such compensation systems for part load tests in heating and cooling
mode are given in Annex E. The setting of the thermostat on the waterside shall be as given by the
manufacturer. The test shall be performed in accordance with EN 14511-3:2011 considering the
admissible deviations, individual uncertainties of measurement and data acquisition. Cooling/heating
capacity and power input are obtained from a time integration over a number of complete stabilised
cycles of the energy balance and of the energy consumption. The measured cooling capacity or heating
capacity shall be corrected for the heat from the circulating pump, in accordance with EN 14511-2. The
effective power input shall be obtained from the measured power input and the corrections from the heat
from the circulating pump, if any.
 OR: The capacity ratio to be tested may be set according to the instructions of the manufacturer.
 The manufacturer shall provide laboratories necessary information on the setting of the unit for operating
at the required capacity conditions upon request. Contact information to obtain such information shall be
provided in both users manual and website of the manufacturer or importer
The unit shall operate continuously during the part load test. The only discontinuity allowed is the defrost cycle
of a heat pump.
9 Test methods for electric power consumption during thermostat off mode,
standby mode and crankcase heater mode
9.1 Measurement of electric power consumption during thermostat off mode
The power consumption during thermostat off mode is obtained during the cyclic tests required to determine
the Cd and Cc values. See Clause 8.
If no cyclic test is performed, after the D test condition in cooling mode (for cooling only or reversible units),
the thermostat set point is increased until the compressor stops. The standby power consumption (see 9.2) is
deducted from the measured total energy consumption of the unit to determine the thermostat off power on a
time period not inferior to one hour.
For heating mode, the same principle applies but the thermostat set point should be decreased until the
compressor stops.
In order to measure a power input that is consistent with the definition of the effective power input, if the liquid
pump is an integral part of the unit, the available static pressure shall also be measured and the total
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thermostat off power be corrected from the power input of the liquid pump to provide this available static
pressure, in a similar way that it is described in EN 14511-3:2011, Clause 4.
If the liquid pump is not an integral part of the unit, the measured thermostat power off shall be corrected from
the fraction of the pump power that is necessary to overcome the internal static pressure difference, in a
similar way that it is described in EN 14511-3:2011, Clause 4, in order to measure a power input that is
consistent with the definition of effective power input.
9.2 Measurement of the electric power consumption during standby mode
After the “A” condition test in cooling mode, the unit is stopped with the control device. After 10 min, the
residual energy consumption is measured and assumed to be the standby mode consumption.
For heating only units, the measurements are done in the same way, after the “D” condition test.
9.3 Measurement of the electric power consumption during crankcase heater mode
After the “B” temperature conditions test in heating mode is finished, the unit is stopped with the control
device, and the energy consumption of the unit shall be measured for 8 h. Average of 8-hour power input shall
be calculated.
The standby power consumption is deducted from this measured energy consumption to determine the
crankcase heater operation consumption.
NOTE It is assumed that the crankcase heater operates when the compressor is off and the outdoor temperature is
lower than a given value. This value is the temperature under which the crankcase heater starts up and depends on the
crankcase heater control type.
9.4 Measurement of the electric power consumption during off mode
Following the standby mode power test, the unit should be switched in off mode while remaining plugged.
After 10 min, the residual energy power is measured and assumed to be the off mode consumption.
In case no off mode switch is available on the unit (e.g. on the indoor unit(s) for split units), the off mode
power is supposed equal to the standby mode power.
10 Test report
The test report shall contain general and additional information specified in EN 14511-3:2011.
It shall also include the results of the part load test(s). and the calculation of EER or COP.
If calculation of reference SEER/SCOP and reference SEERon/SCOPon/SCOPnet, are included, it shall be

based on the results of these tests.
11 Technical data sheet

If the references SEER/SEERon or the references SCOP/SCOPon are indicated in the manufacturer’s data
sheet, the corresponding test conditions shall be indicated with a clear reference to this European standard.
For variable capacity units, if EER, COP and declared capacities (DC) are indicated, intended for calculation
of SEERon, SCOPon, and SCOPnet, reference SEER/SCOP they shall be given at the same frequency settings
for the same part load conditions.
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Annex A
(informative)
Calculation example for reference SEERon and reference SEER –

Application of an air-to-air unit with variable capacity
A.1 Calculation of SEERon
 Tdesignc: 35 ºC
 Full load (Pdesignc): 3,5 kW
 Declared capacity at Tdesignc: 3,5 kW
From Table 1 in 4.1, the part load ratios, outdoor heat exchanger and indoor heat exchanger conditions may
be determined.
Table A.1 — Data for SEER
EER at EER at
Declared
Outdoor Part load declared a part load
Part load capacity Cd CR
air ratio capacity (EERPL)
EERDC
(EERDC) (Equation (5))
°C % kW kW
A 35 100 3,5 3,5 3 0,25 1 3
B 30 74 2,58 2,58 3,5 0,25 1 3,24
C 25 47 1,66 1,95 4 0,25 0,85 3,85
D 20 21 0,74 2,03 4,5 0,25 0,36 3,78
a
CR = Part load divided by declared capacity.
The bold typed values are the input values fort the BIN calculation, and these values are interpolated or
extrapolated according to 6.3 as indicated in following table.
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Table A.2 — Calculation BIN for SEERon

Outdoor Annual cooling Annual
Bin Hours Cooling load EERPL
temperature demand energy input
hj × (Pc(Tj)/
j Tj hj Pc(Tj) hj × Pc(Tj)
EER(Tj))
°C h kW kWh kWh
1 17 205 0,18 3,78 38 10
2 18 227 0,37 3,78 84 22
3 19 225 0,55 3,78 124 33
D 4 20 225 0,74 3,78 166 44
5 21 216 0,92 3,79 199 52
6 22 215 1,11 3,81 238 62
7 23 218 1,29 3,82 281 74
8 24 197 1,47 3,84 290 76
C 9 25 178 1,66 3,85 295 77
10 26 158 1,84 3,73 291 78
11 27 137 2,03 3,61 278 77
12 28 109 2,21 3,48 241 69
13 29 88 2,39 3,36 211 63
B 14 30 63 2,58 3,24 162 50
15 31 39 2,76 3,19 108 34
16 32 31 2,95 3,14 91 29
17 33 24 3,13 3,10 75 24
18 34 17 3,32 3,05 56 18
A 19 35 13 3,50 3,00 46 15
20 36 9 3,68 3,00 33 11
21 37 4 3,87 3,00 15 5
22 38 3 4,05 3,00 12 4
23 39 1 4,24 3,00 4 1
24 40 0 4,42 3,00 0 0
Σ ==> 3 339 929
SEERon (Equation (3)) 3,59
A.2 Calculation of SEER
A.2.1 Calculation of reference annual cooling demand (Qc) according to Equation (2)
Pdesignc = 3,5 kW (refer to A.1)
Hce = 350 h (refer to Annex D)
Qc = Pdesignc × Hc = 1 225 kWh
A.2.2 Calculation of reference SEER according to Equation (1)
Input (Thermostat Off) = Pto × Hto = 0,049 kW × 221 h = 10,83 kWh
Input (Standby) = Psb × Hsb = 0,013 kW × 2 142 h = 27,85 kWh
Input (CK) = Pck × Hck = 0,0 kW × 2 672 h = 0 kWh
Input (Off) = Poff × Hoff = 0 kW × 0 h = 0 kWh
SEER = 1 225/((1 225/3,59) + 10,83 + 27,85 + 0 + 0) = 3,22
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Annex B
(informative)
Calculation example for reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet

of a fixed capacity air-to-water heat pump used for floor heating
 Tdesignh: -10 ºC
 Tbivalent: -6 ºC
 Capacity of the unit at Tbivalent (A-6/W33): 9,7 kW
 Full load (Pdesignh): 11,46 kW
 Declared capacity of the unit at Tdesignh: 7,8 kW
 Climate: Average
 TOL: -10 ºC
 Capacity at TOL: 7,8 kW
From Table 11 in 5.3.1, the part load ratios, outdoor heat exchanger and indoor heat exchanger conditions
may be determined.
Table B.1 — Data for SCOP

Outdoor heat Indoor heat
exchanger exchanger
COP at
Part COP at
Part Declared part load
Outlet water load declared a
load capacity Cc CR (formula
temperature ratio capacity
Outdoor air (kW) (kW) 12)
for variable (%) COPDC
ºC COPPL
outlet
o
C
b
A -7 34 88 % 10,14 9,55 3,26 0,9 1 3,26
B 2 29 54 % 6,17 11,17 4,00 0,9 0,55 3,70
C 7 27 35 % 3,97 12,66 4,91 0,9 0,31 4,03
D 12 24 15 % 1,76 14,3 5,5 0,9 0,12 3,21

b
TOL -10 37 100 % 11,46 7,8 2,6 0,9 1 2,6
TBivalent -6 33 85 % 9,7 9,7 3,3 0,9 1 3,3
a
CR = part load divided by declared capacity.
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b
When the declared capacity is lower than the part load, the value of CR is considered to be equal to 1 and
thus COPPL equal to COPDC
The bold typed values are the input values fort the BIN calculation, and these values are interpolated or
extrapolated according to 7.3 as indicated in following table.
Key
I declared capacity line and declared capacities at conditions A, B, C and D
II load curve and part load capacity at conditions A, B, C and D
III electric back up heater
IV on off cycling
Figure B.1 — Schematic overview of the SCOPon calculation points
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Table B.2 — Calculation BIN for SCOPon

Annual
energy
Heat load
Outdoor Electric Annual input
covered by
Bin temperature Hours Heat load back up COPPL heating including
the heat
(dry bulb) heater demand electric
pump
back up
a
heater
j Tj hj Ph(Tj) elbu(Tj) hj × Ph(Tj)
- °C h kW kW kW kWh kWh
F 21 -10 1 11,46 7,80 3,66 3,66 2,60 11
22 -9 25 11,02 8,28 2,75 68,69 2,82 276
23 -8 23 10,58 8,75 1,83 42,13 3,04 243
A 24 -7 24 10,14 9,55 0,59 14,18 3,26 243
E 25 -6 27 9,70 9,70 0,00 0,00 3,30 262
26 -5 68 9,26 9,26 0,00 0,00 3,35 630
27 -4 91 8,82 8,82 0,00 0,00 3,39 802
28 -3 89 8,38 8,38 0,00 0,00 3,44 746
29 -2 165 7,94 7,94 0,00 0,00 3,49 1 310
30 -1 173 7,50 7,49 0,00 0,00 3,53 1 297
31 0 240 7,05 7,05 0,00 0,00 3,58 1 693
32 1 280 6,61 6,61 0,00 0,00 3,62 1 852
B 33 2 320 6,17 6,17 0,00 0,00 3,67 1 975
34 3 357 5,73 5,73 0,00 0,00 3,74 2 046
35 4 356 5,29 5,29 0,00 0,00 3,81 1 884
36 5 303 4,85 4,85 0,00 0,00 3,89 1 470
37 6 330 4,41 4,41 0,00 0,00 3,96 1 455
C 38 7 326 3,97 3,97 0,00 0,00 4,03 1 294
39 8 348 3,53 3,53 0,00 0,00 3,87 1 227
40 9 335 3,09 3,09 0,00 0,00 3,70 1 034
41 10 315 2,65 2,64 0,00 0,00 3,54 833
42 11 215 2,20 2,20 0,00 0,00 3,37 474
D 43 12 169 1,76 1,76 0,00 0,00 3,21 298
44 13 151 1,32 1,32 0,00 0,00 3,05 200
45 14 105 0,88 0,88 0,00 0,00 2,88 93
46 15 74 0,44 0,43 0,00 0,00 2,72 33
Σ ==> 23 679 6 611
SCOPon (Equation (9)) 3,58
a
Annual power input with resistive heat is calculated for each bin by multiplying the ratio of heat demand to COP with the number of
hours of that BIN with inclusion of the resistive heater according to following formula:
Annual power input with resistive heat =hj x [(Ph(Tj) –elbu(Tj))/COPPL(Tj) + elbu(Tj)] (B.1)
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Table B.3 — Calculation BIN for SCOPnet

Net Net
Outdoor
Heat Resistive annual annual
Bin temperature Hours xx COP
demand Heat heating power
(dry bulb) a
capacity input
hj × (Ph(Tj) -
j Tj hj Ph(Tj) elbu(Tj)
elbu(Tj))
- °C h kW kW kW kWh kWh
F 21 -10 1 11,46 7,80 3,66 3,66 8 3
22 -9 25 11,02 8,28 2,75 68,69 207 73
23 -8 23 10,58 8,75 1,83 42,13 201 66
A 24 -7 24 10,14 9,55 0,59 14,18 229 70
E 25 -6 27 9,70 9,70 0,00 0,00 262 79
26 -5 68 9,26 9,26 0,00 0,00 630 188
27 -4 91 8,82 8,82 0,00 0,00 802 237
28 -3 89 8,38 8,38 0,00 0,00 746 217
29 -2 165 7,94 7,94 0,00 0,00 1 310 376
30 -1 173 7,50 7,49 0,00 0,00 1 297 367
31 0 240 7,05 7,05 0,00 0,00 1 693 473
32 1 280 6,61 6,61 0,00 0,00 1 852 511
B 33 2 320 6,17 6,17 0,00 0,00 1 975 538
34 3 357 5,73 5,73 0,00 0,00 2 046 547
35 4 356 5,29 5,29 0,00 0,00 1 884 494
36 5 303 4,85 4,85 0,00 0,00 1 470 378
37 6 330 4,41 4,41 0,00 0,00 1 455 368
C 38 7 326 3,97 3,97 0,00 0,00 1 294 321
39 8 348 3,53 3,53 0,00 0,00 1 227 318
40 9 335 3,09 3,09 0,00 0,00 1 034 279
41 10 315 2,65 2,64 0,00 0,00 833 236
42 11 215 2,20 2,20 0,00 0,00 474 140
D 43 12 169 1,76 1,76 0,00 0,00 298 93
44 13 151 1,32 1,32 0,00 0,00 200 66
45 14 105 0,88 0,88 0,00 0,00 93 32
46 15 74 0,44 0,43 0,00 0,00 33 12
Σ ==> 23 551 6 482
SCOPnet (Equation (10)) 3,63
a
Net annual power input is used to determine SCOPnet and is calculated for each bin by multiplying the ratio of heat demand to COP
with the number of hours of that BIN according to following formula:
Net annual power input with resistive heat =hj x (Ph(Tj) –elbu(Tj))/COPPL(Tj) (B.2)
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Annex C
(informative)
Adaption of water temperature for fixed capacity units
To compare a heat pump with fixed capacity with a heat pump with variable capacity care has to be taken that
the time averaged mean temperature of water served to the heating system is the same.
The mean temperature served to the heating system is for a variable capacity heat pump the mean value
between outlet and inlet temperature.
For a fixed capacity heat pump when the compressor is not running the mean temperature served to the
heating system is equal to the inlet temperature (= outlet temperature) of the heat pump. To compensate this
low temperature when the compressor is off the outlet temperature when the compressor is running has to be
higher than that from a variable capacity heat pump to give the same time averaged mean temperature served
to the heating system.
Example for Table 15 — Part load conditions for reference SCOP, reference SCOPon and reference SCOPnet
calculation of air-to-water units for medium temperature application for the reference heating season “A”
– Pdesignh 10 kW
– Part load A 8,8 kW
– Part load B 5,4 kW
– Part load C 3,5 kW
– Part load D 2,5 kW
– Capacity at +7/45 (rating conditions) 9 kW

– Full capacity at C condition 8,5 kW
– CR (capacity ratio) 3,5/8,5 = 0,41
– dT for fixed capacity heat pump 8,5/9*5 = 4,7 K
– (dT for variable capacity heat pump) 3,5/9*5 = 1,9 K
– Outlet temperature, variable capacity heat pump 33 ºC
– Inlet temperature, variable capacity and fixed capacity heat pump 33 - 1,9 = 31,1 ºC
– Outlet temperature, fixed capacity heat pump 31,1 + 4,7 = 35,8
– Equation (13) 33 = 31,1 + (35,8 - 31,1)*0,41
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Key
Toutlet fix = The outlet temperature for a fixed capacity
Toutlet time averaged = The time average of the outlet temperature of an fixed speed heat pump switching on and off
Tinlet = Inlet temperature
Tmean time averaged = The mean value between toutlet time averaged and tinlet
Figure C.1
The same principle applies if the minimum capacity for a variable capacity heat pump is higher than the part
load, see the following example:
– Pdesignh 10 kW
– Part load A 8,8 kW
– Part load B 5,4 kW
– Part load C 3,5 kW
– Part load D 2,5 kW
– Capacity at +7/45 (rating cond., dT = 5 K)) 9 kW

– Minimum capacity at C condition 5 kW
– Part load compared to minimum capacity 3,5/5 = 0,7
– Minimum capacity compared to capacity at rating conditions 5/9 = 0,56
– dT at minimum capacity at C conditions 5/9*5 = 2,8 K
– (dT for variable capacity heat pump with minimum capacity < 3,5 kW) 3,5/9*5 = 1,9 K
– Outlet temperature, variable capacity heat pump with minimum capacity < 3,5 kW 33 ºC
– Inlet temperature, variable capacity and fixed capacity heat pump 33 - 1,9 = 31,1 ºC
– Outlet temperature, variable capacity heat pump with 5 kW minimum capacity at 31,1 + 2,8 = 33,8 ºC
C conditions
– Equation (13) 33 = 31,1 + (33,8 - 31,1)*0,7
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Key
Toutlet time averaged = The time average of the outlet temperature of an fixed speed heat pump switching on and off
Toutlet min variable capacity = The outlet temperature at the minimum variable capacity
Tmean time averaged = The mean value between toutlet time averagedand tinlet
Tinlet = Inlet temperature
Figure C.2
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Annex D
(informative)
Determination of reference annual cooling/heating demands and

determination of hours for active mode, thermostat off, standby,
off mode and crankcase heater mode
D.1 General track

Below information applies to reversible air-to-air units not exceeding 12 kW cooling capacity (according to
EN 14511 rating condition) and heating only air-to-air units not exceeding 12 kW heating capacity.
D.2 Determination of reference annual cooling/heating demands and hours for active
mode, thermostat off, standby, off mode
In general, the annual cooling/heating demand of buildings is mainly determined by:
a) the climate : including weather data (temperatures, amount of clouds etc.) and solar radiation data
b) the type of building and its corresponding occupancy hours, e.g. residential, retail, office etc.
c) cooling and heating set points and set back settings
d) the building characteristics, e.g. exposed surface, window glazing, insulation, ventilation, etc.
e) internal gains, e.g. lighting, electrical equipment, occupancy (people/m²)
For determination of the reference annual cooling/heating demands of above-mentioned units, following
assumptions are taken:
f) climate: the reference cooling and heating seasons are represented by bins, as mentioned in Tables 29
and 30.
g) type of building: 3 building types are used : residential, small office and small retail (shop). In general,
residency occupancy hours are assumed between 7-9 am and between 5-11 pm for working days and
between 9 am and 11 pm for weekends. Offices have assumed occupancy hours between 8 am and
7 pm during workdays only, whereas shops have assumed occupancy hours between 8 am and 7 pm
during working and weekend days. More details on the assumed occupancy hours can be found in [2],
pages 65 & 66 Tables 4-16, 4-17 and 4-18.
h) Building characteristics: both old and new building constructions have been taken into account. More
details on the assumed geometry, construction values etc can be found in [2], pages 63, 64, 65 Tables 4-
11, 4-12, 4-13, 4-14.
i) Set point and Set back settings: the cooling set point is assumed a weighted average of 25 ºC and 26 ºC
for offices and residential dwellings (depending on EU climates) and at 23 ºC for shops. The heating set
point is 21 ºC. Set back for heating is at 12 ºC for offices and shops and at 15 ºC for residences. More
details can be found in [2], page 70. For the calculation of reference SEER/SCOP, setback is taken into
account by reducing the number of active hours occurring during the cooling/heating season.
j) Internal gains: more details on the impact of lighting, equipment and occupancy (people/m²) can be found
in [2], page 65 Tables 4-15.
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Based on the above elements, the bin hours of the cooling and heating season are determined, and also the
reference numbers of hours that the units work in active mode, thermostat off mode, standby mode and off
mode.
A differentiation is made between units that have only a cooling function, only a heating function or both
cooling and heating functions. It is assumed that cooling only units remain connected to the mains power
source outside the cooling season, and heating only units outside the heating season. In such cases, they are
considered to be in “off mode”. Units with both cooling and heating functions have zero “off mode” hours.
In addition, differentiation is made between the calculation of reference SEER - which is based on 1 reference
climate condition only -, and the calculation of reference SCOP - which is based on 3 reference climate
conditions which are different from the condition for reference SEER. As a result, the values of reference
SEER and reference SCOP cannot be put together to calculate an annual seasonal performance value. See
below tables for more details.
Table D.1 — Number of hours used for calculation of reference SEER
Cooling only Reversible
A Total hours per year 8 760 8 760

B Off mode (Hoff) 5 088 0
C Difference (A-B) = hours for the reference cooling
3 672 3 672
season, of which:
D Thermostat off (HTO) 221 221

E Standby(HSB) 2 142 2 142
F Difference (C-D-E) = Active mode hours without
1 309 1 309
setback correction
G Setback correction 355 355

H Difference (F-G) = (or F × 73 %) = Active mode hours
954 954
corrected for setback impact
I Equivalent active hours (HCE) 350 350
"Equivalent hours" means that for calculation of the reference annual cooling demand Qce:
Multiplying the 954 h of the active mode with the corresponding part load values for each bin (cf. the bins in
Table 29)
is equivalent to:
multiplying 350 h with the full load value corresponding to 35 ºC outdoor temperature.
A similar approach is taken for heating for calculation of reference SCOP, resulting in below values for the
Average (A), Warm (W) and Cold (C) climate:
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Table D.2 — Number of hours used for calculation of reference SCOP
Heating only Reversible
"A" "W" "C" "A" "W" "C"
Off mode (Hoff) 3 672 h 4 345 h 2 189 h 0h 0h 0h

Thermostat off (Hto) 179 h 755 h 131 h 179 h 755 h 131 h
Standby(Hsb) 0h 0h 0h 0h 0h 0h
Equivalent active hours
1 400 h 1 400 h 2 100 h 1 400 h 1 400 h 2 100 h
for heating (Hhe)
D.3 Hours used for crankcase heater mode

The number of hours for the crankcase heater mode for above-mentioned units is as below:
Table D.3 — Crankcase heater mode hours for determination of reference SEER
Cooling only Reversible

Crankcase heater (Hck) 7760 2672
Table D.4 — Crankcase heater mode hours for determination of reference SCOP
Heating only Reversible

"A" "W" "C" "A" "W" "C"
Crankcase heater (Hck) 3 851 h 4 476 h 2 944 h 179 h 755 h 131 h
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Annex E
(informative)
Compensation method for air-to-water and water/brine-to-water units
E.1 General
This annex provides examples of compensation systems that can be used for the part load tests of air-to-
water and water/brine-to-water units in cooling and heating mode.
E.2 Compensation system for reduced capacity test in cooling mode

The unit under test is installed in a closed test rig that includes
 a variable resistance electrical heater, to compensate for the cooling capacity of the air-to-water unit,
 one or more storage tanks, for simulating the inertia of real applications (10 l/kW to 30 l/kW),
as described in Figure E.1.
Figure E.1 — Test installation for part load testing cooling
The resistance of the electrical heater is set to provide the required part load ratio.
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E.3 Compensation system for reduced capacity test in heating mode

The air-to-water is connected to an oversized fan-coil cooler installed in a second test room (see Figure E.2).
If the cooler fan speed can be adjusted via frequency control, there are two means of controlling the heating
duty: fan speed and room air temperature.
Water tanks in series can be added to the circuit to enable to simulate different circuit water capacities. These
are represented by Cap A and Cap B in Figure E.2.
Key:
VSD Vaiable Speed Device
Figure E.2 — Test installation for part load testing heating
The test shall be performed in accordance with EN 14511-3:2011 considering the admissible deviations,
uncertainties of measurement.
A sampling frequency of 15 s is required in order to have real-time measurement of the duties (heating
capacity and electrical duty). Due to water temperature cycling during the test, the heating capacity and the
electrical power input shall be obtained from a time-integration of the energy balance on several cycles.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 15316-4-2, Heating systems in buildings ― Method for calculation of system energy requirements
and system efficiencies ― Part 4-2: Space heating generation systems, heat pump systems
[2] Preparatory study on the environmental performance of residential room conditioning appliances, draft
report of Task 4 – March 2009
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This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14825:2012. It

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14825

EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2012

ICS 27.080; 91.140.30 Supersedes CEN/TS 14825:2003

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps, with

Climatiseurs, groupes refroidisseurs de liquide et pompes à Luftkonditionierer, Flüssigkeitskühlsätze und

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 January 2012.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

This document supersedes CEN/TS 14825:2003.

Reference SEER/SEERon and reference SCOP/SCOPon/SCOPnet calculations may be based on calculated or

Such calculation methods may be based on calculated or measured values.

3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and units

3.1 Terms and definitions

Note 1 to entry: average = -10˚C, colder = -22˚C, warmer = 2˚C

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kW.

Note 3 to entry: Expressed in kWh.

Note 4 to entry: Expressed in kWh.

Note 1 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW, see Tables 2 to 5.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW.

Note 1 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kW/kW.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.

Note 2 to entry: Expressed in kWh/kWh.

3.2 Symbols, abbreviated terms and units

Table 1 ― Symbols, abbreviated terms and units (1 of 2)

Cc Degradation Coefficient for air-to-water or water/brine units ―

Cd Degradation Coefficient for air-to-air or water/brine-to-air units ―

COPDC Coefficient of Performance at the declared capacity kW/kW

COPPL Coefficient of Performance at Part LoadTj kW/kW

COP(Tj) Coefficient of Performance at the corresponding Bin Temperature kW/kW

CR Capacity Ratio kW/kW

EERDC Energy Efficiency Ratio at the Declared Capacity kW/kW

EERPL Energy Efficiency Ratio at Part Load kW/kW

EER(Tj) Energy Efficiency Ratio at the corresponding Bin Temperature kW/kW

elbu Electric Back Up Heater kW

Table 1 ― Symbols, abbreviated terms and units (2 of 2)

Hce Equivalent cooling hours h

Hhe Equivalent heating hours h

HCK Hours of use in the crank case heater mode h

HOFF Hours of use in the off mode h

HTO Hours of use in the thermostat off mode h

HSB Hours of use in the standby mode h

PCK Power consumption in the crank case heater mode kW

POFF Power consumption in the off mode kW

PSB Power consumption in the standby mode kW

PTO Power consumption in the thermostat off mode kW

Pdesign Full Load kW

Pdesignc Full Load Cooling kW

Pdesignh Full Load Heating kW

Ph(Tj) Heating demand of the building for the corresponding temperature Tj kW

Pc Cooling demand kWh

Ph Heating demand kWh

QCE Reference Annual Cooling Demand kWh

QHE Reference Annual Heating Demand kWh

SCOP Seasonal Coefficient of Performance kW/kW