EN 13136:2013
(Main)Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation
1.1 This European Standard describes the calculation of mass flow for sizing pressure relief devices for components of refrigerating systems.
NOTE The term "refrigerating system" used in this European Standard includes heat pumps.
1.2 This European Standard describes the calculation of discharge capacities for pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices in refrigerating systems including the necessary data for sizing these when relieving to atmosphere or to components within the system at lower pressure.
1.3 This European Standard specifies the requirements for selection of pressure relief devices to prevent excessive pressure due to internal and external heat sources, the sources of increasing pressure (e.g. compressor, heaters, etc.) and thermal expansion of trapped liquid.
1.4 This European Standard describes the calculation of the pressure loss in the upstream and downstream line of pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices and includes the necessary data.
1.5 This European Standard refers to other relevant standards in Clause 5.
Kälteanlagen und Wärmepumpen - Druckentlastungseinrichtungen und zugehörige Leitungen - Berechnungsverfahren
1.1 Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Berechnung der Massenströme zur Größenbestimmung von Druckentlastungseinrichtungen für Teile von Kälteanlagen.
ANMERKUNG Der in dieser Europäischen Norm verwendete Begriff „Kälteanlage“ schließt Wärmepumpen mit ein.
1.2 Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Berechnung der Abblaseleistungen von Druckentlastungsventilen und anderen Druckentlastungseinrichtungen in Kälteanlagen einschließlich der hierzu erforderlichen Daten zur Größenbestimmung dieser Einrichtungen, wenn sie ins Freie oder in Bauteile der Kälteanlage mit niedrigerem Druck abblasen.
1.3 Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Auswahl von Druckentlastungseinrichtungen zur Vermeidung von unzulässigen Drücken, hervorgerufen durch innere und äußere Wärmequellen, Druckerzeuger (z. B. Verdichter, Erhitzer, usw.) und die Wärmeausdehnung eingesperrter Flüssigkeit fest.
1.4 Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Berechnung des Druckabfalls in den zu- und abführenden Leitungen von Druckentlastungsventilen und anderen Druckentlastungseinrichtungen einschließlich der erforderlichen Daten.
1.5 Diese Europäische Norm verweist in Abschnitt 5 auf weitere einschlägige Normen.
Systèmes frigorifiques et pompes à chaleur - Dispositifs de limitation de pression et tuyauteries associées - Méthodes de calcul
1.1 La présente Norme européenne décrit le calcul du débit-masse pour le dimensionnement des dispositifs de limitation de pression pour les composants des systèmes frigorifiques.
NOTE Le terme « système frigorifique » utilisé dans la présente Norme européenne inclut les pompes à chaleur.
1.2 La présente Norme européenne décrit le calcul des capacités de décharge des soupapes de sûreté et autres dispositifs de limitation de pression des systèmes frigorifique, y compris les données nécessaires à leur dimensionnement lors de leur décharge dans l’atmosphère ou dans les composants du système à basse pression.
1.3 La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives à la sélection des dispositifs de limitation de pression pour éviter une pression excessive due aux sources de chaleur internes et externes, aux autres sources de génération de pression (par exemple compresseurs, chauffages, etc.) et à la dilatation du fluide piégé.
1.4 La présente Norme européenne décrit le calcul de la perte de charge dans la tubulure en amont et en aval des soupapes de sûreté et autres dispositifs de limitation de pression, et inclut les données nécessaires.
1.5 La présente Norme européenne renvoie à d’autres normes pertinentes à l’Article 5.
Hladilni sistemi in toplotne črpalke - Tlačne varnostne naprave in njihove napeljave - Metode za izračun
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-Oct-2013
- Withdrawal Date
- 13-Apr-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 182 - Refrigerating systems, safety and environmental requirements
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 182/WG 2 - Design and testing
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Jun-2019
- Completion Date
- 04-Jun-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 16-Oct-2013
- Effective Date
- 24-Oct-2018
- Effective Date
- 08-Mar-2017
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13136:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation". This standard covers: 1.1 This European Standard describes the calculation of mass flow for sizing pressure relief devices for components of refrigerating systems. NOTE The term "refrigerating system" used in this European Standard includes heat pumps. 1.2 This European Standard describes the calculation of discharge capacities for pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices in refrigerating systems including the necessary data for sizing these when relieving to atmosphere or to components within the system at lower pressure. 1.3 This European Standard specifies the requirements for selection of pressure relief devices to prevent excessive pressure due to internal and external heat sources, the sources of increasing pressure (e.g. compressor, heaters, etc.) and thermal expansion of trapped liquid. 1.4 This European Standard describes the calculation of the pressure loss in the upstream and downstream line of pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices and includes the necessary data. 1.5 This European Standard refers to other relevant standards in Clause 5.
1.1 This European Standard describes the calculation of mass flow for sizing pressure relief devices for components of refrigerating systems. NOTE The term "refrigerating system" used in this European Standard includes heat pumps. 1.2 This European Standard describes the calculation of discharge capacities for pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices in refrigerating systems including the necessary data for sizing these when relieving to atmosphere or to components within the system at lower pressure. 1.3 This European Standard specifies the requirements for selection of pressure relief devices to prevent excessive pressure due to internal and external heat sources, the sources of increasing pressure (e.g. compressor, heaters, etc.) and thermal expansion of trapped liquid. 1.4 This European Standard describes the calculation of the pressure loss in the upstream and downstream line of pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices and includes the necessary data. 1.5 This European Standard refers to other relevant standards in Clause 5.
EN 13136:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.080 - Heat pumps; 27.200 - Refrigerating technology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13136:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13136:2001, EN 13136:2001/A1:2005, EN 13136:2013+A1:2018, EN 13136:2013/prA1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13136:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kälteanlagen und Wärmepumpen - Druckentlastungseinrichtungen und zugehörige Leitungen - BerechnungsverfahrenSystèmes de réfrigération et pompes à chaleur - Dispositifs limiteurs de pression et tuyauteries associées - Méthodes de calculRefrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation27.200Hladilna tehnologijaRefrigerating technology27.080Heat pumpsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13136:2013SIST EN 13136:2014en01-februar-2014SIST EN 13136:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 13136
October 2013 ICS 27.080; 27.200 Supersedes EN 13136:2001English Version
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Pressure relief devices and their associated piping - Methods for calculation
Systèmes frigorifiques et pompes à chaleur - Dispositifs de limitation de pression et tuyauteries associées - Méthodes de calcul
Kälteanlagen und Wärmepumpen - Druckentlastungseinrichtungen und zugehörige Leitungen -Berechnungsverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 August 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Values of functions, factors and properties of refrigerants . 17 Annex B (informative)
Calculation of flow areas for non-evaporating and evaporating liquids . 24 B.1 Calculation of the flow area for non-evaporating liquids . 24 B.2 Calculation of the flow area for evaporating liquids . 24 Annex C (informative)
Example of calculation for sizing pressure relief devices with the corresponding pipes . 26 C.1 Assumptions for the calculation example. 27 C.2 Calculation of the required minimum discharge capacity, Qmd
at standard heat flow rate . 27 C.3 Calculation of the required minimum discharge capacity Qmd at reduced heat flow rate . 28 C.4 Calculation of flow area Ac, selection of pressure relief valve . 28 C.5 Pressure loss in upstream line (from vessel to pressure relief valve). 29 C.6 Pressure loss in downstream line (from pressure relief valve to atmosphere) . 30 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives . 32 Bibliography. 33
Introduction This European Standard is based on applicable parts of EN ISO 4126-1:2013, EN ISO 4126-2:2003 and EN 12284. It is suited to the specific requirements, and includes the data, of refrigerating systems. It provides means of satisfying the pressure relief devices requirements of EN 378-2:2008+A2:2012. SIST EN 13136:2014
1.4 This European Standard describes the calculation of the pressure loss in the upstream and downstream line of pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices and includes the necessary data. 1.5 This European Standard refers to other relevant standards in Clause 5. 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. EN 378-1:2008+A2:2012, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 1: Basic requirements, definitions, classification and selection criteria EN 378-2:2008+A2:2012, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation EN 764-1:2004, Pressure equipment — Part 1: Terminology — Pressure, temperature, volume, nominal size EN 764-2:2012, Pressure equipment — Part 2: Quantities, symbols and units EN 12284:2003, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Valves — Requirements, testing and marking EN ISO 4126-1:2013, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure — Part 1: Safety valves (ISO 4126-1:2013) EN ISO 4126-2:2003, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure — Part 2: Bursting disc safety devices (ISO 4126-2:2003) ISO 817, Refrigerants — Designation system 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 378-1:2008+A2:2012, EN 12284:2003, EN ISO 4126-1:2013, EN ISO 4126-2:2003 and EN 764-1:2004 apply. SIST EN 13136:2014
– DN Nominal size (see EN ISO 6708:1995) – d Actual most narrow flow diameter of the pressure relief valve mm dc Calculated flow diameter of the pressure relief valve mm din Inside diameter of inlet tube mm dout Inside diameter of outlet tube mm DR Outside diameter of tube (Table A.4)
mm dR Inside diameter of tube mm hvap Heat of vaporisation calculated at 1,1 times the set pressure of the pressure relief device (for super critical or superheated conditions see 6.1)
kJ/kg Kb Theoretical capacity correction factor for sub-critical flow (Table A.3) – Kd Certified coefficient of discharge taking into account the backpressure ratio pb/po and the possible reduced stroke of the pressure relief valve – Kdr De-rated coefficient of discharge [ζ9,0×=ddrKK – Kdrl De-rated coefficient of discharge for liquid [ζ8,0×≈drdrlKK – Kvs Valve constant (the rate of water flow for a differential pressure ûp of 1 bar at the rated full opening) m3/h Kv Viscosity correction factor – SIST EN 13136:2014
K Isentropic exponent of the refrigerant; for calculation, the value of K shall be as measured at 25 °C and 1,013 bar – L Length of tube mm Lin Length of inlet tube mm Lout Length of outlet tube mm n Rotational frequency min- 1 patm Atmospheric pressure (1 bar) bar pb Back pressure at outlet of pressure relief device, absolute
bar pc Critical absolute pressure bar po Actual relieving pressure po = 1,1 pset + patm bar ps Maximum allowable pressure of a component, gaugea bar pset Set pressure, gauge (the pre-determined pressure at which a pressure relief valve under operation starts to open) bar P1 Pressure at the inlet to downstream line absolute (in practice = pb) bar P2 Pressure at the outlet of downstream line absolute bar ûp Differential pressure bar ûpin Pressure loss in the upstream line of pressure relief valve bar ûpout Pressure loss in the downstream line of pressure relief valve bar Qh Rate of heat production, internal heat source kW Qliq Flow of liquid after expansion kg/h Qm Calculated refrigerant mass flow rate of the pressure relief device kg/h qm Theoretical discharge capacity kg/h ⋅ mm2 q’m Actual discharge capacity determined by tests kg/h ⋅ mm2 Qmd Minimum required discharge capacity, of refrigerant, of the pressure relief device kg/h Qmd’ Adjusted discharge capacity of refrigerant, of the pressure relief device, used for pressure drop calculation kg/h Qvap Flow of vapour after expansion kg/h R Bending radius of tube (Table A.4) mm Re Reynolds number – s Thickness of insulation m V Theoretical displacement
m3 vo Specific volume of vapour or liquid m3/kg w0 Actual flow speed of liquid in the smallest section of pressure relief valve m/s w1 Speed at the inlet into the downstream line m/s x Vapour fraction of refrigerant at pC – SIST EN 13136:2014
. Flush connection angle (Table A.4) °
Pressure loss coefficient ∑==nnn1ζζ – DN Pressure loss coefficient related to DN – n Pressure loss coefficient of a single component – v Volumetric efficiency estimated at suction pressure and discharge pressure equivalent to the pressure relief device setting –
≈ 0,02) –
Kinematic viscosity m2/s
Density of vapour or liquid ( = 1/vo) kg/m3 10 Vapour density at refrigerant saturation pressure/dew point at 10 °C kg/m3 3 Density of heat flow rate kW/m2 3red Reduced density of heat flow rate kW/m2 a The Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC identifies the maximum allowable pressure by the symbol "PS". 5 General Requirements for protection against excessive pressure in refrigeration systems and heat pumps are given in EN 378-2. For design and manufacturing of bodies, bonnets and bolts for pressure relief devices — safety valves and bursting discs — specification of strength pressure test, EN 12284 applies.
For other aspects, the requirements of EN ISO 4126-1:2013 Safety Valves, Clause 3, Terms and definitions, Clause 5, Design, Clause 7, Type tests and Clause 10, Marking and sealing and EN ISO 4126-2:2003 Bursting Disc Safety Devices, Clause 17 Marking, 17.2 Bursting discs/bursting disc assemblies and 17.3 Bursting disc holders apply. NOTE Calculations for flow areas for non-evaporating and evaporating liquids are given in Annex B. Calculations for a pressure relief device with the corresponding pipes are given in Annex C. 6 Pressure relief devices for protection of system components 6.1 General Calculations shall be based on known or assumed processes which result in increases in pressure. All foreseeable processes shall be considered including those covered in 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
For the general purposes of this European Standard, hvap is calculated at 1,1 times the set pressure of the pressure relief device. If the set pressure of the pressure relief valve times 1,1, is higher than the saturated pressure of the refrigerant at (critical temperature minus 5 [K]) then hvap and vo shall be taken at critical temperature minus 5 [K]. If the temperature, at 1,1 times the set pressure of the pressure relief device, is higher than the saturated temperature (superheated gas), then hvap shall be taken at saturated condition.
[kg/h] (1) For those pressure vessels in this European Standard, the density of heat flow rate is assumed to be 2kW/m 10 =ϕ (2)
but a higher value shall be used if necessary. Where the thickness(s) of the insulation of the pressure vessel is bigger than 0,04 [m] and the insulation is tested according to reaction of fire as described in EN 13501-1 and classified better than class C, a reduced density of heat flow rate can be used and determined as follows: ]kW/m[04,02reds×=ϕϕ (3) The sizing of the pressure relief device and calculating of pressure loss are carried out in accordance with Clause 7. For pressure vessels the total external surface area of the vessel shall be taken as Asurf. SIST EN 13136:2014
Figure 1 — Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) Figure 2 — Plate and Shell Heat Exchanger (PSHE) surfA of Plate Heat Exchanger will be calculated as follows:
122313ALLLLLL=××+×+×surf2() [m2] (4) surfA for Plate and Shell Heat Exchanger will be calculated as follows: ()1121d)4/(2LdA××+××=ππsurf [m2] (5) Heat exchangers are generally considered to be vessels. Due to its unique design, some fin and tube heat exchangers in refrigeration systems may be classified according to Article 1 paragraph 2.1.2 last sentence. For further details, see guideline 2/4 of PED 97/23/EC. Higher values for density of heat flow rate than 10 kW/m2 may be necessary where in case of fire full engulfment for the pressure vessel is to be expected and/or in the case the pressure vessel is insulated with a flammable insulation. Other calculation methods could be necessary in case of heat radiation with a higher heat flow directed to one side of the vessel. Where pressure vessels of a refrigerating system are protected against excessive pressure according to EN 378-2:2008+A2:2012, 6.2 and monitored according to EN 378-3:2008+A1:2012, Clause 7 and installed in
special machinery rooms as specified in EN 378-3:2008+A1:2012, Clause 5, no external heat sources for sizing the pressure relief devices used for those vessels themselves may be considered. But, nevertheless, for the sizing of those pressure relief devices on the low pressure side of the refrigerating system all connected pressure vessels, compressors and pumps should be taken into account (EN 378-2:2008+A2:2012, 6.2.6.3). Combustion heat potential of insulations in case of fire is not part of the calculations in this European Standard. Care should be taken at welding activities near insulated vessels and pipes. Electric equipment inside of the flammable insulation should be carried out according to EN 60204-1. 6.2.2 Internal heat sources The minimum required discharge capacity of the pressure relief device for conditions which arise due to an internal source of excessive heat shall be determined by the following: vaphmd3600hQQ×=
[kg/h] (6) SIST EN 13136:2014
[kg/h] (7) For low temperature operations, where it can be established that the compressor motor cannot run with the suction pressure corresponding to 10 °C saturated conditions, then the value at the highest suction pressure shall be used in the calculation. NOTE 1 In cases where discharge shut-off valves are not fitted, a high pressure relief device will suffice, providing there are no intermediate shut-off valves. NOTE 2 Non-positive displacement compressors need not have a pressure relief device providing it is not possible to exceed the maximum allowable pressure. NOTE 3 Relieving to the low pressure side may cause compressor overheating and / or uncontrolled internal pressure in compressors (e.g. in screw compressors). EN 12693 covers compressors which can run against a closed discharge valve. EN 12693 should, therefore, be considered, especially the requirement covering conditions under which the allowable evaporating temperature exceeds the value of 10 °C by more than 5 K. The sizing of t
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