SIST EN 1216:1999
(Main)Heat exchangers - Forced circulation air-cooling and air-heating coils - Test procedures for establishing the performance
Heat exchangers - Forced circulation air-cooling and air-heating coils - Test procedures for establishing the performance
This European Standard applies to forced circulation air-cooling or air-heating coils operating:a) with an evaporating or condensing refrigerant;b) with a cooling or heating fluid;c) without fans. Operation with steam is not part of the standard.
Wärmeaustauscher - Luftkühler und Lufterhitzer für erzwungene Konvektion - Prüfverfahren zur Leistungsfeststellung
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Luftkühler und Lufterhitzer mit Zwangsumlauf, die: a) mit einem verdampfenden oder kondensierenden Kältemittel; b) mit einem Kühl- oder Heizmedium; c) ohne Ventilatoren betrieben werden. Der Betrieb mit Dampf ist nicht Gegenstand dieser Europäischen Norm.
Echangeurs thermiques - Batteries a ailettes a circulation forcée - Procédures d'essai pour la détermination des performances
La présente norme européenne s'applique aux batteries à ailettes à circulation forcée à refroidissement ou à réchauffement d'air fonctionnant: a) avec un fluide frigorigène en évaporation ou en condensation ; b) avec un fluide refroidissant ou chauffant ; c) sans ventilateur. Le fonctionnement avec de la vapeur n'est pas couvert par cette norme européenne.
Prenosniki toplote – Hladilniki in grelniki zraka s prisilno konvekcijo – Postopki preskušanja za ugotavljanje tehničnih karakteristik
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-1999
- Technical Committee
- OGS - Heating for buildings
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-1999
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-1999
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-1999
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 1216:1998 - a CEN European Standard - defines test procedures for establishing the performance of forced circulation air‑cooling and air‑heating coils. The standard applies to coils operating with:
- an evaporating or condensing refrigerant,
- a cooling or heating fluid, and
- without fans (i.e., coils tested under forced‑circulation fluid conditions but not fan‑driven airflows).
Operation with steam is explicitly excluded from the scope. EN 1216 provides a common basis for measuring and reporting coil thermal performance so results are comparable across manufacturers and test laboratories.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability - defines which coil types and service fluids are covered and the exclusion of steam-operated coils.
- Test procedures - sets out standardized methods to determine coil performance under controlled conditions.
- Performance parameters - addresses key measurable outcomes such as thermal capacity, heat transfer performance and hydraulic/air‑side characteristics relevant to air‑cooling and air‑heating coils.
- Test reporting - guidance for documenting test conditions and results to ensure repeatability and comparability across tests.
- Safety and reproducibility - requirements to ensure tests are performed safely and results can be validated by third parties.
(EN 1216 focuses on the procedures and reporting necessary to establish performance; it does not prescribe installation practices or service requirements.)
Applications
EN 1216 is used when reliable, comparable performance data for forced‑circulation air coils are required:
- Product development and validation - manufacturers use it to verify design performance before market release.
- Type testing and quality control - production and R&D test labs apply the standard to confirm batch consistency.
- Specification and procurement - engineers and procurement teams rely on standardized test data for selecting coils in HVAC, refrigeration and process‑cooling projects.
- Performance comparison - consultants and independent testing bodies use EN 1216 to benchmark products.
Who will use this standard: HVAC engineers, coil manufacturers, test laboratories, product certifiers, and procurement/specification teams.
Related Standards
For complete conformity in HVAC and refrigeration projects, EN 1216 is typically used alongside other CEN/EN standards covering fan systems, refrigerant testing, and coil installation/commissioning. Note that steam coil testing and fan‑driven coil testing are covered by other standards outside the scope of EN 1216.
Keywords: EN 1216, heat exchangers, forced circulation, air‑cooling coils, air‑heating coils, test procedures, performance testing, CEN, HVAC testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1216:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Heat exchangers - Forced circulation air-cooling and air-heating coils - Test procedures for establishing the performance". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to forced circulation air-cooling or air-heating coils operating:a) with an evaporating or condensing refrigerant;b) with a cooling or heating fluid;c) without fans. Operation with steam is not part of the standard.
This European Standard applies to forced circulation air-cooling or air-heating coils operating:a) with an evaporating or condensing refrigerant;b) with a cooling or heating fluid;c) without fans. Operation with steam is not part of the standard.
SIST EN 1216:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.060.30 - Boilers and heat exchangers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1216:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1216:1999/A1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1216:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/87/5. 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.Wärmeaustauscher - Luftkühler und Lufterhitzer für erzwungene Konvektion - Prüfverfahren zur LeistungsfeststellungEchangeurs thermiques - Batteries a ailettes a circulation forcée - Procédures d'essai pour la détermination des performancesHeat exchangers - Forced circulation air-cooling and air-heating coils - Test procedures for establishing the performance27.060.30Grelniki vode in prenosniki toploteBoilers and heat exchangersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1216:1998SIST EN 1216:1999en01-december-1999SIST EN 1216:1999SLOVENSKI
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