What is PD CEN/TR 12831-2 - Calculation of the design heat load about?
PD CEN/TR 12831-2 is the second part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to energy performance of buildings.
PD CEN/TR 12831-2 refers to standard EN 12831, module M3-3 (EN 12831-1). It contains information to support the correct understanding, use and national adaptation of standard EN 12831-1.
PD CEN/TR 12831-2 helps you in calculation of the design heat load.
Who is PD CEN/TR 12831-2 -Calculation of the design heat load for?
PD CEN/TR 12831-2 on the energy performance of buildings — Method for calculation of the design heat load with Explanation and justification of EN 12831-1 is useful for:
- Architects  
- Civil engineers  
- Design engineers   
- HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) engineers  
- Builders
- Constructors/contractors
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 12831-2 - Calculation of the design heat load?
Each EPB-standards follows the basic principles and the detailed technical rules and relates to the overarching EPB-standard, EN ISO 52000-1 [3].
PD CEN/TR 12831-2 help you with basic principles, detailed technical rules, tools, procedures, explanations and recommendations that enable you to comply with laws and regulations.
Also, PD CEN/TR 12831-2 helps you: 
- To avoid flooding and confusing the actual normative part with informative content 
- To reduce the page count of the actual standard 
- To facilitate understanding of the set of EPB standards 
You can use PD CEN/TR 12831-2 to understand the EN 12831-1 for the energy performance of buildings and method for calculation of the design heat load.
