What is BS EN 15879-1 - Direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps about?
BS EN 15879-1 is an international standard that covers the specifications for the various types of heat pumps.
BS EN 15879-1 specifies the terms and definitions, test conditions, test procedures, and requirements for the rating and performance of direct exchange-to-water ground coupled heat pumps with electrically driven compressors, used for space heating and/or cooling. Brine can be used instead of water.
BS EN 15879-1 applies to factory-made units with horizontal in-ground collectors. In the case of units consisting of several parts, this standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
Note 1: Water-to-direct exchange and direct-exchange-to-direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps are covered by EN 15879-2.
Note 2: Direct exchange-to-air ground-coupled heat pumps and air-to-direct exchange heat pumps are covered by EN 15879-3.
Note 3: BS EN 15879-1 does not apply to units using transcritical cycles, e.g. with CO2 as a refrigerant.
Who is BS EN 15879-1 - Direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps for?
BS EN 15879-1 on direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of heat pumps
- Dealers and distributors of heat pumps
- Testing providers for heat pumps
- Regulatory authorities
- Refrigerator manufacturers
- The pharmaceutical Industry
Why should you use BS EN 15879-1 - Direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps?
A direct exchange ground-coupled heat pump is a type of ground source heat pump in which refrigerant circulates through copper tubing placed in the ground, unlike other ground source heat pumps where the refrigerant is restricted to the heat pump itself with a secondary loop in the ground filled with a mixture of water and anti-freeze.
BS EN 15879-1 provides you with the technical specifications for the direct exchange ground coupled heat pumps, which include terminology related to the heat pumps, classification method, and test conditions for carrying out various tests on the heat pumps. It covers the test methods such as rating capacity tests, explains the principle of the test, and provides information about test equipment and facilities to be considered.
BS EN 15879-1 helps the users to perform the calculations as well as guides for executing the installation of the direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps. It also specifies the safety tests which ensure that built-in safety mechanisms provide efficient protection of the heat pump from possible damages caused by simulated failures.
Compliance with the best industry test conditions and requirements in BS EN 15879-1 can help you achieve high performance and safety for direct exchange ground-coupled heat pumps.
