What is BS EN 16297-1 - Glandless circulators about?
BS EN 16297-1 is a technical specification that specifies the general performance requirements and general requirements and procedures for testing and calculation of the energy efficiency index (EEI) for glandless circulators having a rated hydraulic output power of between 1 W and 2500 W designed for use in heating systems or cooling distribution systems.
All known hazards which are likely to occur at normal installation and operation are covered by the European Standards EN 809 and EN 60335-2-51. As regards safety for electro-technical parts of circulators, EN 60335-2-51 applies.
Note: For the purpose of BS EN 16297-1, the term "product" is used in the sense of an appliance that generates and/or transfers heat.
Who is BS EN 16297-1 - Glandless circulators for?
BS EN 16297-1 on glandless circulators is useful for:
- Electrically-operated devices
- Centrifugal pumps
- Thermal testing
- Hydraulic tests
- Type testing
- Hot water central heating
Why should you use BS EN 16297-1 - Glandless circulators?
BS EN 16297-1 has been prepared under mandate M/469 EN of 22 June 2010 given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to requirements of the EU Directive 2005/32/EC of 6 July 2005 and Commission Regulation (EC) 641/2009 of 22 July 2009 by describing procedures for measurement and calculation of hydraulic power, power consumption, and energy efficiency index of circulators. BS EN 16297-1 comprises standalone circulators and circulators integrated into products.
Standalone circulator means a circulator designed to operate independently from the product and should be tested and calculated by EN 16297-2. A circulator integrated into a product is designed to operate dependently on the products and should be tested and calculated according to EN 16297-3.
