CEN/TC 299/WG 3 - Gas-fired endothermic engine heat pumps

1.1   Scope of the EN 16905 series
This part of EN 16905 specifies the terms and definitions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This European Standard specifies the terms and definitions.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the following standards:
a)   FprEN 16905-2:2022 on safety;
b)   EN 16905-3:2017 on test conditions;
c)   prEN 16905-4:2022 on the requirements, test conditions and test methods;
d)   FprEN 16905‐5:2022 on the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode;
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511‐2, EN 14511-3 and EN 14825.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
f)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
g)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
h)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
i)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This part of EN 16905 specifies the calculation of the seasonal performance factor for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar,
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This part of prEN 16905 specifies the safety requirements, the safety test conditions and the safety test methods of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document specifies minimum operating requirements which ensure that the products are fit for the use designated by the manufacturer when used for space heating and/or cooling.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905-1:2017;
b)   the test conditions, EN 16905-3:2017;
c)   the test methods, prEN 16905-4:2022;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, FprEN 16905-5:2022;
e)   the heat pump, EN 14511-4:2022, EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-2:2016, EN 378 3:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-4:2016+A1:2019 and EN 14825:2018;
f)   electrical safety, EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-102:2016, EN 60335-2-40:2003 and EN 60204-1:2018.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances:
g)   that have gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
h)   that have closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
i)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
j)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as “GEHP appliance”.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 4
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the test methods for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as "GEHP appliance".
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 3
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the test conditions for the rating of energy parameters of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

1.1   Scope of EN 16905 series
This series specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This series is used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and definitions, EN 16905-1:2023;
b)   the safety, FprEN 16905-2:2024;
c)   the requirements, test conditions and test methods, FprEN 16905-4:2024;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, EN 16905-5:2022;
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511-2:2022, EN 14511-3:2022 and EN 14825:2022.
This series only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This series only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This series only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas-fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed-system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This series applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This series is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
1.2   Scope of EN 16905-3
This part of the EN 16905 series specifies the test conditions for the rating of energy parameters of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

This document specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoor.
This document specifies the test conditions tests methods and seasonal performances calculation methods.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905 1:2017
b)   the safety, prEN 16905 2:2021
c)   the test conditions, EN 16905 3:2017
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, prEN 16905 5:2021
e)   the heat pump standards, EN 14511 2:2018, EN 14511 3:2018 and EN 14825:2022.
This document only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

This part of prEN 16905 specifies the safety requirements, the safety test conditions and the safety test methods of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery, to be used outdoors.
This document specifies minimum operating requirements which ensure that the products are fit for the use designated by the manufacturer when used for space heating and/or cooling.
This document is to be used in conjunction with:
a)   the terms and conditions, EN 16905-1:2017;
b)   the test conditions, EN 16905-3:2017;
c)   the test methods, EN 16905-4:2017;
d)   the calculation of seasonal performances in heating and cooling mode, EN 16905-5:2017;
e)   the heat pump, prEN 14511-4:2021, EN 378-1:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-2:2016, EN 378 3:2016+A1:2020, EN 378-4:2016+A1:2019 and EN 14825:2018;
f)   electrical safety, EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-2-102:2016, EN 60335-2-40:20032 and EN 60204 1:2018.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437:2021.
This document only applies to GEHP appliances:
a)   that have gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   that have closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar;
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This document applies to GEHP appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
This document is applicable to GEHP appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for GEHP appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as "GEHP appliance".
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905-1
This part of FprEN 16905 series specifies the terms and definitions of gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.

1.1   Scope of FprEN 16905 series
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and test conditions for the rating and performance calculation of air conditioners and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer media, with gas-fired endothermic engine driven compressors when used for space heating, cooling and refrigeration, hereafter referred to as “GEHP appliance”.
This European Standard only applies to appliances with a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW at standard rating conditions.
This European Standard only applies to appliances under categories I2H, I2E, I2Er, I2R, I2E(S)B, I2L, I2LL, I2ELL, I2E(R)B, I2ESi, I2E(R), I3P, I3B, I3B/P, II2H3+, II2Er3+, II2H3B/P, II2L3B/P, II2E3B/P, II2ELL3B/P, II2L3P, II2H3P, II2E3P and II2Er3P according to EN 437.
This European Standard only applies to appliances having:
a)   gas fired endothermic engines under the control of fully automatic control systems;
b)   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the fluid to be cooled or heated;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the:
1)   heating water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 6 bar,
2)   domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating or space cooling or for refrigeration, with or without heat recovery.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Packaged units, single split and multisplit systems are covered by this European Standard. Single duct and double duct units are covered by this European Standard.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), this European Standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of FprEN 16905 5
This part of the FprEN 16905 series specifies the calculation of seasonal performance factor for gas-fired endothermic engine driven heat pumps for heating and/or cooling mode including the engine heat recovery.