Ecodesign and Labelling Directives implementation into Ventilation Units
The Directive for energy efficiency 2012/27/UE has modified the ErP Directive developing a new frame of Ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (Regulation 1253_2014) and setting new labelling requirements (Regulation 1254_2014). This directive takes part into the 2020 strategy, according to which the energy consumption must be reduced a 20% and the renewable energies quote should increase in a 20% for 2020.
How does this regulation affect to residential ventilation units?
EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
Since 01/2016 the SEC (Specific Energy Consumption) should be = or < than 0 kWh/(m2.a).
From 01/2018 the SEC should be = or < than -20 kWh/(m2.a).
The Ventilation Units should be equipped with a variable speed motor or a speed controller.
The Double-flow with Ventilation Units should be equipped with a heat recovery system and a by-pass.
From 01/2018 Ventilation Units equipped with filters should be provided with a visual signal for pollution warning.
LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
Regulation 1254_2014 sets that every residential ventilation unit should give the following information:
How does this regulation affect to non-residential ventilation units?
EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
Since 01/2016, the minimum thermal efficiency of heat exchangers is 67%. Moreover, the efficiency of the fans should be higher than a concrete value and the pressure drop inside the units with air treatment should be within concrete limits.
Since 01/2018 the minimum thermal efficiency of heat exchangers must be 73% and the efficiency of fans and the limits of pressure drop inside the unit will be more demanding.
All Ventilation Units, with exception of the double-flow, will be equipped with a variable speed motor or a speed controller.
DATA SHEET REQUIREMENTS
Each non-residential ventilation unit must have a data sheet that provides the following information showing compliance with the standards:
