Compressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test methods - Part 2: Condensing units

This part of EN 13771 applies only to condensing units for refrigeration and describes a number of selected performance test methods. These methods provide sufficiently accurate results for the determination of the refrigerating capacity, power absorbed, refrigerant mass flow and the coefficient of performance.
This European Standard applies only to performance tests conducted at the manufacturer's works or wherever the instrumentation and load stability for testing to the accuracy required is available.
The type of measuring instrument and the allowable uncertainties within which measurements shall be made are listed in Table 2.

Kältemittel-Verdichter und Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung - Leistungsprüfung und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Verflüssigungssätze

Dieser Teil der EN 13771 gilt nur für Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung und beschreibt eine Reihe von ausgewählten Leistungsprüfverfahren. Diese Verfahren ermöglichen ausreichend genaue Ergebnisse zur Bestimmung von Kälteleistung, Leistungsaufnahme, Kältemittelmassenstrom und Leistungszahl.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nur für Leistungsprüfungen, die beim Hersteller durchgeführt werden bzw. in Prüfeinrichtungen, deren Messgeräte und Laufstabilität eine Prüfung mit der erforderlichen Genauigkeit
sicherstellt.
Die Art der Messgeräte und die zulässige Messunsicherheit bei der Durchführung der Messungen sind in
Tabelle 2 angegeben.

Compresseurs et unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Essais de performance et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Unités de condensation

La présente partie de l’EN 13771 s’applique uniquement aux unités de condensation pour la réfrigération et décrit une sélection de méthodes d’essai des performances. Ces méthodes fournissent des résultats d’une exactitude suffisante pour déterminer la puissance frigorifique, la puissance absorbée, le débit masse du fluide frigorigène et le coefficient de performance.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique uniquement aux essais de performance conduits dans les usines des fabricants ou en des endroits où l’on dispose de l’instrumentation et d’une stabilité de charge permettant d’effectuer les essais avec l’exactitude requise.
Le type d’instrument de mesure et les incertitudes de mesure admissible sont donnés dans le Tableau 2.

Kompresorji in kondenzacijske enote za hlajenje - Preskušanje lastnosti in preskusne metode - 2. del: Kondenzacijske enote

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EN 13771-2:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Compressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test methods - Part 2: Condensing units". This standard covers: This part of EN 13771 applies only to condensing units for refrigeration and describes a number of selected performance test methods. These methods provide sufficiently accurate results for the determination of the refrigerating capacity, power absorbed, refrigerant mass flow and the coefficient of performance. This European Standard applies only to performance tests conducted at the manufacturer's works or wherever the instrumentation and load stability for testing to the accuracy required is available. The type of measuring instrument and the allowable uncertainties within which measurements shall be made are listed in Table 2.

This part of EN 13771 applies only to condensing units for refrigeration and describes a number of selected performance test methods. These methods provide sufficiently accurate results for the determination of the refrigerating capacity, power absorbed, refrigerant mass flow and the coefficient of performance. This European Standard applies only to performance tests conducted at the manufacturer's works or wherever the instrumentation and load stability for testing to the accuracy required is available. The type of measuring instrument and the allowable uncertainties within which measurements shall be made are listed in Table 2.

EN 13771-2:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.140 - Compressors and pneumatic machines; 27.200 - Refrigerating technology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13771-2:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13771-2:2017, EN 4629:2013, EN 378-2:2016, EN 378-1:2000, EN ISO 5167-1:2022, EN ISO 15254:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kompresorji in kondenzacijske enote za hlajenje - Preskušanje lastnosti in preskusne metode - 2. del: Kondenzacijske enoteKältemittel-Verdichter und Verflüssigungssätze für die Kälteanwendung - Leistungsprüfung und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: VerflüssigungssätzeCompresseurs et unités de condensation pour la réfrigération - Essais de performance et méthodes d'essais - Partie 2: Unités de condensationCompressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test methods - Part 2: Condensing units27.200Hladilna tehnologijaRefrigerating technology23.140VWURMLCompressors and pneumatic machinesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13771-2:2007SIST EN 13771-2:2008en,fr,de01-april-2008SIST EN 13771-2:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13771-2August 2007ICS 23.140; 27.200 English VersionCompressors and condensing units for refrigeration -Performance testing and test methods - Part 2: CondensingunitsCompresseurs et unités de condensation pour laréfrigération - Essais de performance et méthodes d'essai -Partie 2: Unités de condensationKältemittel-Verdichter und Verflüssigungssätze für dieKälteanwendung - Leistungsprüfung und Prüfverfahren -Teil 2: VerflüssigungssätzeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 July 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13771-2:2007: ESIST EN 13771-2:2008

1 Scope This part of EN 13771 applies only to condensing units for refrigeration and describes a number of selected performance test methods. These methods provide sufficiently accurate results for the determination of the refrigerating capacity, power absorbed, refrigerant mass flow and the coefficient of performance. This European Standard applies only to performance tests conducted at the manufacturer's works or wherever the instrumentation and load stability for testing to the accuracy required is available. The type of measuring instrument and the allowable uncertainties within which measurements shall be made are listed in Table 2. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 378-1:2000, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 1:
Basic requirements, definitions, classification and selection criteria EN 378-2, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements — Part 2:
Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation EN ISO 5167-1, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross- section conduits running full - Part 1: General principles and requirements (ISO 5167-1:2003) ISO 817, Refrigerants - Designation system ISO 5168, Measurement of fluid flow - Procedures for the evaluation of uncertainties 3 Terms, definitions and symbols 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1.1 refrigerating capacity
Φ0 product of the refrigerant mass flow and the difference between the specific enthalpy of the refrigerant at the inlet of the condensing unit and that at the outlet of the condensing unit. The refrigerant at the unit inlet is superheated above the suction dew point temperature to the stated value. The liquid is at a pressure corresponding to the outlet of the condensing unit 3.1.2 power absorbed
3.1.2.1 power absorbed by the condensing unit where the motor is an integral part of the unit, Pcm electrical power input at the compressor motor terminals plus the power to all other devices (e.g. fan motor) forming an integral part of the condensing unit SIST EN 13771-2:2008

qm
refrigerant mass flow at the condensing unit inlet
3.1.4 coefficient of performance
3.1.4.1 coefficient of performance COPrm ratio of the refrigerating capacity to the power absorbed as defined in 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.1 3.1.4.2 coefficient of performance COPrs ratio of the refrigerating capacity to the power absorbed as defined in 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.2 NOTE All the above are at the basic test condition. 3.1.5 oil circulation in the refrigerating system
xoil ratio of the measured oil mass flow to the mass flow of the circulating oil/refrigerant mixture 3.1.6 condensing unit factory assembled unit comprised of refrigeration compressor and motor, condenser and any necessary associated ancillaries
3.2 Symbols For the purposes of this document, the symbols found in Table 1 apply. SIST EN 13771-2:2008

Table 1 — Symbols Symbol Designation SI unit c Specific heat capacity of liquid J/(kg K) coil Specific heat capacity of oil J/(kg K) COPrm Coefficient of performance as defined in 3.1.4.1 - COPrs Coefficient of performance as defined in 3.1.4.2 - f Nominal electrical frequency Hz fa Actual electrical frequency Hz F Heat leakage factor W/K hl 2 Specific enthalpy of liquid refrigerant at bubble point corresponding to the pressure at the compressor outlet according to the basic test conditions J/kg hlc4 Specific enthalpy of liquid refrigerant at the outlet of the condensing unit J/kg hl 5 Specific enthalpy of liquid refrigerant at the inlet in the expansion device J/kg hg c 1 Specific enthalpy of the refrigerant vapour at the condensing unit inlet at the basic test conditions J/kg hg 3 Specific enthalpy of the refrigerant vapour at the inlet of the condenser J/kg hg 6 Specific enthalpy of the refrigerant vapour at the outlet of the calorimeter J/kg n Nominal compressor speed 1/min na Actual compressor speed 1/min Pc Power absorbed by the unit at the basic test conditions W Pa Actual power absorbed by the compressor W Pcm Power absorbed by the condensing unit (for motor compressors) W Pcs Power absorbed by the condensing unit (for externally driven compressors) W PF Power absorbed by all other auxiliary components (fans, etc.) W pgc 1 Absolute pressure, condensing unit inlet MPa pg 2 Absolute pressure, compressor outlet MPa pg 3 Pressure of the refrigerant vapour entering the condenser MPa pg 6 Pressure of the refrigerant
vapour of the evaporator outlet MPa plc4 Pressure of the refrigerant liquid leaving the condensing
unit MPa pl 5 Pressure of the refrigerant liquid entering the expansion device MPa ps Absolute pressure of the secondary fluid MPa qm Refrigerant mass flow as determined by the test kg/s qm
0 Refrigerant mass flow at the basic test conditions kg/s qmf Fluid mass flow kg/s qmx Mass flow of liquid refrigerant/oil mixture kg/s qv Refrigerant volume flow m3/s qvx Volume flow of refrigerant/oil mixture m3/s ta Ambient temperature °C tA in Air inlet temperature at air-cooled condenser
°C tF in Fluid inlet temperature at evaporator / water-cooled condenser
°C tF out Fluid outlet temperature at evaporator / water-cooled condenser
°C tc Mean surface temperature of the calorimeter at the basic test conditions °C tga Actual temperature at the condensing unit inlet °C tgc 1 Refrigerant vapour temperature at the condensing unit inlet at the basic test conditions °C tg 3 Temperature of the refrigerant vapour entering condenser °C tg 6 Temperature of the refrigerant vapour at the evaporator outlet °C SIST EN 13771-2:2008

bubble and dew point temperature of the refrigerant °C ts Saturation temperature of the secondary fluid °C tx Reference temperature °C U Nominal electrical voltage V xoil Oil circulation in the refrigerating system, expressed in kilogram per kilogram of mixture kg/kg vga Actual specific volume of refrigerant vapour at the condensing unit inlet
m3/kg vg c1 Specific volume of refrigerant vapour at the condensing unit
inlet at the basic test conditions m3/kg ρm Density of refrigerant corresponding to pressure and temperature at which the flow rate is measured kg/m3 i Heat flow to the calorimeter W n Electrical power for the heater W 0 Refrigerating capacity of the condensing unit at the basic test conditions W
3.3 Refrigerant circuit state points Figure 1b) shows the state of the refrigerant as it flows through the refrigerating circuit shown in Figure 1a).
a) Circuit diagram b) Pressure vs enthalpy diagram Key 1 Condenser (including any receiver and/or sub-cooler forming an integral part of the unit) 2 Expansion device 3 Compressor 4 Evaporator Figure 1 — Refrigerant circuit SIST EN 13771-2:2008

4.2.3 Refrigerant mass flow The refrigerant mass flow is either measured directly or calculated from measured values. 4.2.4 Power absorbed Within a superheat range of ± 5 K it is assumed that the power consumption will stay constant. 4.2.5 Basic equations The refrigerant mass flow qm determined by measurement is converted to that at the basic test conditions using the following equation: a1 gcagm0m=nnvvqq⋅ (1) The refrigerating capacity as defined in 3.1.1 for condensing units is calculated using the following equation: )(4lc1gc0m0hhq−⋅=Φ (2) The power absorbed by the condensing unit as defined in 3.1.2 is converted from the measured power absorbed to that at the basic test conditions using the following equation: SIST EN 13771-2:2008

where
Pc is the power absorbed by the condensing unit; PF
is the power absorbed by the fan and/or other auxiliary components. For motor compressors, the correction factor n/na is replaced by f/fa. NOTE It is not necessary to correct PF because this change is insignificant in comparison to Pc. The coefficient of performance COPrm as defined in 3.1.4.1 is calculated using the following equation: cm0rmPCOPΦ= (4a) The coefficient of performance COPrs as defined in 3.1.4.2 is calculated using the following equation: cs0rsPCOPΦ= (4b) 4.3 Requirements for the selection of test methods Two different test methods from those taken from Clause 5 shall be used at the same time. The results of the two methods shall correlate within 4 %. The test result is the mean value of the two methods. A second method is not necessary where testing devices are in constant use and subject to period
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