Fans - Efficiency classification for fans - Part 2: Standard losses for drive components (ISO/FDIS 12759-2:2018)

This document establishes a classification for fan efficiency. It applies to all electric-motor-driven fan systems that utilize a specific combination of components as defined below:
a) fan airflow performance determined in accordance with an accepted performance standard;
b) polyphase induction motors with nominal motor efficiency specified in this document;
NOTE 1 Other types of motors are explicitly excluded.
c) pulse-width modulated variable frequency drives (VFDs) for use with single motors;
NOTE 2 Single VFDs that service multiple, parallel fan motors are excluded.
d) mechanical power transmissions that utilize V-belts, flat belts, cog belts or couplings.

Ventilatoren - Effizienzklassifizierung für Ventilatoren - Teil 2: Standardverluste für Antriebskomponenten (ISO/FDIS 12759-2:2018)

Ventilateurs - Classification du rendement des ventilateurs - Partie 2: Détermination à charge partielle (ISO/FDIS 12759-2:2018)

Le présent document établit une classification du rendement des ventilateurs. Il s'applique à tous les systèmes de ventilation entraînés par un moteur électrique utilisant des combinaisons de composants spécifiques tels que définis ci-dessous:
a) performance d'écoulement d'air du ventilateur déterminée conformément à une norme de rendement reconnue;
b) moteurs à induction polyphasés avec un rendement nominal du moteur spécifié dans le présent document;
NOTE 1 Les autres types de moteurs sont expressément exclus.
c) entraînements à fréquence variable (EFV) à modulation de largeur d'impulsion destinés aux moteurs uniques;
NOTE 2 Les entraînements uniques à fréquence variable qui alimentent les ventilateurs à moteurs multiples, parallèles, sont exclus.
d) transmissions mécaniques de puissance utilisant des courroies trapézoïdales, des courroies plates, des courroies dentées, ou des accouplements.

Ventilatorji - Klasifikacija učinkovitosti ventilatorjev - 2. del: Standardne izgube pogonskih sestavnih delov (ISO/FDIS 12759-2:2018)

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
05-May-2019
Current Stage
5098 - Decision to abandon - Formal Approval
Start Date
24-Feb-2021
Completion Date
28-Jan-2026

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Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview

FprEN ISO 12759-2 specifies a method to estimate input power and overall efficiency for extended fan systems by modelling standard losses for drive components. The scope covers electric-motor-driven fan systems that combine fan airflow performance (per an accepted performance standard) with polyphase induction motors, pulse-width modulated VFDs for single motors, and mechanical power transmissions (V-belts, flat/cog belts or couplings). The document supports consistent efficiency classification when direct system testing is impractical.

Key Topics

  • Component-based energy calculations: The standard starts from measured or rated fan input power and progresses through transmission, motor and motor-controller losses to compute overall fan system efficiency.
  • Permitted components: Only polyphase induction motors within referenced efficiency regulations and single-motor PWM VFDs are covered; other motor types and multi-motor VFDs are excluded.
  • Power transmission models: Efficiency models and formulae are provided for V-belt, flat/cog belt, coupling transmissions and the direct-coupled case (no transmission).
  • Motor and VFD integration: Procedures combine motor and VFD performance into a single combined efficiency value when the VFD is appropriately sized and operating in typical V/Hz modes. Load ratios, nameplate ratings and enclosure types are used in the calculations.
  • Reporting and normative material: The standard defines required input variables and reporting formats and references informative and normative annexes for coefficients, tables and calculation guidance.

Applications

This standard is intended for engineers, specifiers and energy managers who need a consistent method to:

  • Compare alternative fan system configurations when testing every variant is not feasible.
  • Estimate system-level energy use and potential savings for fan upgrades or replacements.
  • Perform life-cycle energy assessments and support product selection based on standardized efficiency classification.

Practical uses include selection of motor efficiency classes, specifying compatible VFD sizing for single-motor fans, and choosing transmission types (V-belt, cog belt, couplings) while quantifying their impact on system efficiency.

Related Standards

The document is designed to work with and reference established standards for fan and motor testing and classification, including:

  • ISO 5801 (fan performance testing using standardized airways)
  • ISO 13348 and ISO 13349 (fan data presentation and vocabulary)
  • IEC 60034-2-1 and IEC 60034-30-1 (motor loss and efficiency testing and classes)

By following FprEN ISO 12759-2 alongside these references, users can produce consistent, audit-ready efficiency calculations and comparisons for motor-driven fan systems.

Keywords: fan efficiency, drive component losses, VFD, polyphase induction motor, V-belt, cog belt, coupling, ISO 5801, IEC 60034

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Frequently Asked Questions

FprEN ISO 12759-2 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fans - Efficiency classification for fans - Part 2: Standard losses for drive components (ISO/FDIS 12759-2:2018)". This standard covers: This document establishes a classification for fan efficiency. It applies to all electric-motor-driven fan systems that utilize a specific combination of components as defined below: a) fan airflow performance determined in accordance with an accepted performance standard; b) polyphase induction motors with nominal motor efficiency specified in this document; NOTE 1 Other types of motors are explicitly excluded. c) pulse-width modulated variable frequency drives (VFDs) for use with single motors; NOTE 2 Single VFDs that service multiple, parallel fan motors are excluded. d) mechanical power transmissions that utilize V-belts, flat belts, cog belts or couplings.

This document establishes a classification for fan efficiency. It applies to all electric-motor-driven fan systems that utilize a specific combination of components as defined below: a) fan airflow performance determined in accordance with an accepted performance standard; b) polyphase induction motors with nominal motor efficiency specified in this document; NOTE 1 Other types of motors are explicitly excluded. c) pulse-width modulated variable frequency drives (VFDs) for use with single motors; NOTE 2 Single VFDs that service multiple, parallel fan motors are excluded. d) mechanical power transmissions that utilize V-belts, flat belts, cog belts or couplings.

FprEN ISO 12759-2 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.120 - Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

FprEN ISO 12759-2 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN ISO/TS 5387:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

FprEN ISO 12759-2 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

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Antriebskomponenten (ISO/DIS 12759-2:2017)
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Fans — Efficiency classification for fans —
Part 2:
Standard losses for drive components
Ventilateurs — Classification du rendement des ventilateurs —
Partie 2: Titre manque
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Contents  Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 Fan system . 1
4  Fan system energy calculations . 2
4.1 Components . 2
4.1.1 Fan . 2
4.1.2 Power transmission. 3
4.1.3 Motor and controller . 3
4.2 System integration . 6
5  Reporting of results . 6
Annex A normative. 8
Annex B informative . 9
Annex C normative .10
Annex D informative .11
Annex E informative .12
Annex F normative .13
Annex G informative .14
Annex H normative .15
Annex I informative .16
Annex J normative .17
Bibliography .18
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Introduction
This standard provides a method to estimate the input power and overall efficiency of an extended
fan system.
An extended fan system is composed of a fan and an electric motor, but may also include a transmission
and a motor controller. While direct measurement of fan system performance is preferred, the
large number of fan system configurations often makes testing impractical. This standard offers a
standardized method to estimate fan system performance by modelling commonly used components.
Calculations reported in accordance with this standard offer fan users a tool to compare alternative fan
system configurations in a consistent and uniform manner.
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Fans — Efficiency classification for fans —
Part 2:
Standard losses for drive components
1  Scope
The scope of this standard includes all electric motor driven fan systems that utilize a specific
combination of components as defined below:
1) Fan airflow performance tested in accordance with ISO/Standard 5801, Industrial fans --
Performance Testing Using Standardized Airways.
2) Polyphase induction motors within the scope of the US Energy Independence and Security Act of
2007, IEC 60034-30, Rotating electrical machines - Part 30-1: Efficiency classes of line operated AC
motors, or GB 18613, Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades
for Small and Medium Three-Phase Asynchronous Motors. Other types of motors are explicitly
excluded.
3) Pulse-width modulated variable frequency drives (VFD) for use with single motors. Single VFDs
that service multiple, parallel fan motors are excluded.
4) Mechanical power transmissions that utilize V-belts, flat belts, cog belts, or couplings.
2  Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 5801, Industrial fans ― Performance testing using standardised airways
ISO 5802, Industrial fans — Performance testing in situ
ISO 13348, Industrial fans — Tolerances, methods of conversion and technical data presentation
ISO 13349, Fans — Vocabulary and definitions of categories
IEC 60034-2-1:2008, Rotating electrical machines ― Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses
and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)
IEC 60034-30-1, Rotating electrical machines ― Part 30-1: Efficiency classes of line operated AC motors
3  Terms and definitions
3.1  Fan system
A fan product that includes all appurtenances, accessories, motors, drives and controllers necessary or
applied to the fan.
See Table 1 for symbols and subscripts.
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Table 1 — Symbols and Subscripts
Symbol Description Unit
η Transmission efficiency (see note) dimensionless
T
η Motor efficiency dimensionless
m
η Regulated (nominal) motor efficiency dimensionless
mreg
η Motor controller efficiency dimensionless
c
η Overall static efficiency dimensionless
es
η Overall efficiency dimensionless
e
η Combined motor and motor control efficiency dimensionless
mc
P Fan system input power kW
e
P Fan input power kW
a
P Fan output power kW
u
P Motor output power kW
mo
P Motor rated output power (nameplate) kW
mrat
P Motor input power kW
mi
P Motor controller output power kW
co
P Motor controller rated output power kW
crat
L Motor load ratio dimensionless
m
L Motor controller load ratio dimensionless
c
N Fan speed rpm
f Mains line frequency Hz
L
η Fan static efficiency dimensionless
s
η Fan efficiency dimensionless
n Number of poles in induction motor dimensionless
NOTE The symbol η , transmission efficiency, should not be confused with η , fan efficiency.
T
4  Fan system energy calculations
This section describes the calculations required to estimate the extended fan system input power and
overall extended fan system efficiency. Calculations start with the fan performance and then progress
to each fan system component.
4.1  Components
4.1.1 Fan
Fan input power, P , is the starting point for the system calculation. Fan performance shall be determined
a
in accordance with an accepted performance standard such as ISO 5801 or AMCA Standard 260. The
fan laws and ISO 13348 shall be used to determine fan performance at operating conditions other than
those tested. For calculation of fan system input power (P ), the following performance variables must
e
be available for the desired fan operating point:
P Fan input power
a
N Fan speed
To calculate the overall fan system efficiency, the following must also be available:
η Fan static efficiency
s
or
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η Fan efficiency
4.1.2  Power transmission
The power transmission is a component of the fan system that transfers power from the motor to the
fan, often involving a speed change.
4.1.2.1  V-belt power transmission
The efficiency of a v-belt transmission is calculated as
00. 5
 
P
a
η =09. 6
 
T
P +16. 4
a
 
4.1.2.2  Cog Belt transmission
The efficiency of a flat or cog belt is calculated as
P <= 1kW, η
a T = 0.94
1 kW < P < 5kw, η P + 0.93
a T = 0.01 a
P => 5kw, η
a T = 0.98
4.1.2.3  Coupling
The efficiency of a coupling is calculated as
η =09. 8
T
4.1.2.4  No power transmission
If there is no power transmission and the fan impeller is directly coupled to the motor, then
η =1
T
4.1.3  Motor and controller
The following sections detail the calculations for various motor and motor/controller combinations. Fan
systems incorporating components other than those described here are not covered by this standard.
4.1.3.1  Regulated polyphase induction motors controlled by a VFD
Calculations presented here are limited to certain regulated polyphase induction motors driven by
pulse-width modulated variable frequency drives at the drive’s rated nameplate voltage.
The following motor and component parameters must be known:
P Motor nameplate output power
mrat
n number of motor poles
f line frequency
L
Motor enclosure TEFC or ODP
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P Motor controller rated output power
crat
TEAO motors are not covered by this standard. The calculation here combines both the motor and
variable frequency drive efficiency into a single value. This is valid only if the VFD is sized for the
intended motor. VFD’s having capacity greater than the motor rating are not considered. It is assumed
that the VFD is operating with a constant V/Hz output for drive frequencies less than line frequency, and
at constant voltage above the line frequency. This is typical. Other control algorithms are not covered
by this standard.
The motor output power at the fan operating point is calculated by
P = P /η
mo a T
The combined motor and VFD efficiency is calculated as
  
aL dL
m 2 c
η =η +cL + fL
  
mc mreg m c
bL+ eL+
 m  c
 
where
η is the nominal motor efficiency obtained from Informative Annex B or Normative Annex C or
mreg
Informative Annex D, depending on the applicable motor configuration and regulatory jurisdiction. L
m
is the motor load ratio calculated by
L = P /P
m mo mrat
and
a and b are coefficients obtained from Informative Annex E or Normative Annex F depending on the
applicable motor configuration.
The coefficient c is calculated as
a
c=−1
b+1
The coefficients d, e and f a
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