*regardless of applicationarea with the exception of process ventilation (read more about this under NRVU units).
Rules for NRVU units
NRVU units are units with a nominal airflow above 1000 m³/h.
Directives
The requirements of the Ecodesign Directive primarily concern:
Although the definition of the limit values for power consumption is somewhat complex, the minimum requirements for heat recovery are clearly defined and determined as follows:
From 2018: Plate heat exchangers at least 73%, but liquid-coupled batteries only 68%
As mentioned, the directive also sets requirements for the specific electricity consumption (SFP). This is described in a formula that depends on a number of factors – including the actual temperature efficiency.
VEX overview
To make it clear and easily accessible, EXHAUSTO has prepared a table with calculations based on a nominal operating point and reproduced the result as table values. This table contains data for the compact VEX programme. Find a link to the VEX overview at the bottom of the page.
Calculation programs
In our calculation programs, you can find out whether a specific unit meets the Ecodesign requirements at a specific operating point. All EXHAUSTO NRVU units comply with 2018 requirements.
The Ecodesign guidelines do not apply here
As a starting point for whether a ventilation system must comply with the Ecodesign Directive, one can say that:
The Ecodesign guidelines do not normally apply to “clean” process ventilation, in corrosive environments, at air temperatures above 100°C and when transporting flammable gases and vapours.
Example of places where the Ecodesign requirements do not normally apply:
Industrial hood where the ventilation system does not also include room ventilation (for people)
Data centres, server rooms
Recirculation system (<10% outdoor air share)
Read more about:
Implementation guide from EU (English)
Local Requirements
The individual EU countries’ requirements for temperature efficiency have been deleted and replaced by the requirements in the Ecodesign Directive, whereas the requirement for SEL/(SFP) still applies in many EU countries, as this requirement applies to the fully installed ventilation system, including pressure loss in ducts, fittings and roof hoods, etc., i.e. the finished installation.
Find an example of an Ecodesign declaration here
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