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BS EN 12599:2012 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12599:2012. It
supersedes BS EN 12599:2000 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee RHE/2, Ventilation for buildings, heating and hot water
services.
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obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2013.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013
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ICS 91.140.30
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Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2013.
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BS EN 12599:2012
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12599

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2012
ICS 91.140.30 Supersedes EN 12599:2000

English Version
Ventilation for buildings - Test procedures and measurement

methods to hand over air conditioning and ventilation systems
Ventilation des bâtiments - Procédures d'essai et méthodes Lüftung von Gebäuden - Prüf- und Messverfahren für die
de mesure pour la réception des installations de Übergabe raumlufttechnischer Anlagen
conditionnement d'air et de ventilation
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 August 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................7
3 Test and check procedure ....................................................................................................................8
4 Completeness checks ........................................................................................................................ 10
5 Functional checks............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Put system into use ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 10
6 Functional measurements ................................................................................................................. 11
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Range of functional measurements .................................................................................................. 11
6.3 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 12
6.4 Measuring methods and measuring devices ................................................................................... 13
6.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.4.2 Measurement of the air flow rate....................................................................................................... 13
6.4.3 Measurement of the ductwork leakage ............................................................................................. 13
6.4.4 Measurement of the indoor air velocity ............................................................................................. 13
6.4.5 Measurement of air temperature ........................................................................................................ 14
6.4.6 Measurement of the air humidity........................................................................................................ 14
6.4.7 Measurement of the sound pressure level ........................................................................................ 14
6.4.8 Measurement of the electrical power of the fan ................................................................................ 14
6.4.9 Measurement of the pressure difference at the air filter ................................................................ 14
6.5 Accompanying measurements .......................................................................................................... 14
7 Special measurements (see Annex E) ............................................................................................... 15
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.2 Parameters .......................................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Measurements of components ........................................................................................................... 15
7.3.1 Fans ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.2 Filters ................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.3 Heat exchangers .................................................................................................................................. 16
7.3.4 Air humidifiers ..................................................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Check of regulating, control and switching systems ....................................................................... 19
7.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
7.4.2 Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 19
8 Uncertainty of measurements ........................................................................................................... 20
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 20
8.2 Uncertainty of measuring devices .................................................................................................... 20
8.2.1 Instrument uncertainty (u1) ................................................................................................................ 20
8.2.2 Reading uncertainty (u2) .................................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Uncertainty of measurement results ................................................................................................ 21
8.4 Calculation of the error of the measuring equipment ..................................................................... 22
9 Test Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 22
9.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 22
9.2 Handing over report............................................................................................................................ 22
9.3 Inspection report on the completeness check ................................................................................ 23
9.4 Inspection report on the functional check ....................................................................................... 23
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9.5 Test report on the functional measurements ................................................................................... 24

9.6 Test report on the special measurements ........................................................................................ 24
Annex A (informative) Completeness check .................................................................................................. 25
A.1 Documents ........................................................................................................................................... 25
A.1.1 List of agreed specifications: ............................................................................................................. 25
A.1.2 Inventory documents: .......................................................................................................................... 26

A.1.3 Documents for operation and maintenance: ..................................................................................... 26
A.2 Tests ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
A.2.1 General inspection of: ......................................................................................................................... 26
A.2.2 Balancing.............................................................................................................................................. 27
A.2.3 Separate tests of: ................................................................................................................................. 27
A.3 Test Report for the completeness check .......................................................................................... 30
Annex B (informative) Functional checks ...................................................................................................... 31
B.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 31
B.2 Separate checks for components ...................................................................................................... 31
B.2.1 Central devices, fans ........................................................................................................................... 31
B.2.2 Heat exchanger .................................................................................................................................... 31
B.2.3 Air filter ................................................................................................................................................. 32
B.2.4 Humidifier ............................................................................................................................................. 32
B.2.5 Multi leaf dampers ................................................................................................................................ 32
B.2.6 Fire and smoke dampers ..................................................................................................................... 32
B.2.7 Mixing section ...................................................................................................................................... 32
B.2.8 Ductwork............................................................................................................................................... 32
B.2.9 Air flow pattern in the room as a function of the air terminal devices and geometrical
obstacles .............................................................................................................................................. 32
B.2.10 Control devices and switch cabinets ................................................................................................. 32
Annex C (normative) Determination of the extent of functional checks or measurements ...................... 34
C.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 34
C.2 Parameters and similar locations ...................................................................................................... 34
C.2.1 Parameter ............................................................................................................................................. 34
C.2.2 Similar locations .................................................................................................................................. 34
C.3 Determination of the total number n of similar locations ............................................................... 34
C.4 Extent of checks or measurements ................................................................................................... 35
Annex D (normative) Measuring methods and measuring devices for functional measurements .......... 37
D.1 Measurement of the air flow rate ....................................................................................................... 37
D.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 37
D.1.2 Measurement in the duct cross-section ............................................................................................. 37
D.1.3 Measurement with throttle devices ..................................................................................................... 43
D.1.4 Measurement in the cross-section of a chamber, the fan-casing or device .................................... 43
D.1.5 Measurement at the air terminal devices ........................................................................................... 43
D.1.6 Measuring devices (Examples) ........................................................................................................... 47
D.2 Measurement of the indoor air velocity ............................................................................................ 48
D.2.1 Measuring methods ............................................................................................................................. 48
D.2.2 Measuring devices ............................................................................................................................... 48
D.3 Measurement of air temperature ........................................................................................................ 49
D.3.1 Measuring methods ............................................................................................................................. 49
D.3.2 Measuring devices .............................................................................................................................. 50
D.4 Measurement of the air humidity ....................................................................................................... 50
D.5 Measurement of the sound level ........................................................................................................ 51
D.6 Measurement of the electrical power of the fan ............................................................................... 51
D.6.1 Measuring method............................................................................................................................... 51
D.6.2 Measuring equipment ......................................................................................................................... 53
D.6.3 Measuring section ............................................................................................................................... 53
D.6.4 Measurement uncertainties ................................................................................................................ 53
D.7 Pressure difference at the air filter .................................................................................................... 54
D.8 Air leakage ........................................................................................................................................... 54
D.8.1 Measuring method............................................................................................................................... 54
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D.8.2 Measuring equipment ......................................................................................................................... 54

D.8.3 Measuring section .............................................................................................................................. 54
D.8.4 Measurement uncertainty .................................................................................................................. 55
Annex E (normative) Special measurements ................................................................................................ 56
E.1 Measuring instruments ...................................................................................................................... 56
E.2 Measuring of parameters ................................................................................................................... 56

E.2.1 Pressure ............................................................................................................................................... 56
E.2.2 Temperature ........................................................................................................................................ 58
E.2.3 Humidity............................................................................................................................................... 62
E.2.4 Air flow ................................................................................................................................................. 62
E.2.5 Sound ................................................................................................................................................... 69
E.2.6 Air pollution ......................................................................................................................................... 69
E.2.7 Electric Power ..................................................................................................................................... 72
E.3 Measurements in rooms .................................................................................................................... 72
E.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 72
E.3.2 Thermal environment ......................................................................................................................... 72
E.3.3 Ventilation effectiveness .................................................................................................................... 73
E.3.4 Acoustic environment ........................................................................................................................ 74
Annex F (informative) Contractual agreements ............................................................................................ 75
Annex G (informative) Examples for determination of the number of functional checks and
measurements..................................................................................................................................... 76
G.1 Functional checks............................................................................................................................... 76
G.2 Functional measurements ................................................................................................................. 77
Annex H (informative) Examples for measurement uncertainty ................................................................. 78
H.1 Measuring equipments for measuring of the velocity and the cross-section .............................. 78
H.2 Velocity measurement by Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube) ............................................................. 78
H.3 Example as H.1 using the same references but lower velocity, larger distance ............................ 79
H.4 Example: Measurement of velocity by axial vane anemometer ....................................................... 79
Annex I (informative) Examples of measuring protocols for the air-flow rate ........................................... 81
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 85
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Foreword
This document (EN 12599:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 156 “Ventilation for
buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12599:2000.
The significant technical changes between this edition and the previous one are:
 the scope was modified so that the test methods and measuring instruments can be used before, during
and after handing over instead of at the stage of handing over, and also in the frame of EPBD-
measurements;
 the scope was modified so that EN 12599 does not exclude dwellings;
 the normative references have been updated;
 Table 1 now includes requirements for the cleanliness and leakage of the system;
 in Table 2, the uncertainty of the air flow rate has been reduced from ± 20 % to ± 15 % for each individual
room and from ± 15 % to ± 10 % for each system;
 a formula to calculate the uncertainty of the measuring location τu has been added to Table E.4
 methods to measure the electrical power have been added.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies checks, test methods and measuring instruments in order to verify the fitness
for purpose of the installed systems primarily for handing over which will be partially performed before, during
and after handing over.
This European Standard enables the choice between simple test methods, when sufficient, and extensive
measurements, when necessary.
This European Standard applies to mechanically operated ventilation and air conditioning systems as specified
in EN 12792 and comprising any of the following:
 air terminal devices and units,
 air handling units,
 air distribution systems (supply, extract, exhaust),
 fire protection devices,
 automatic control devices.
When the system is set, adjusted and balanced measurement methods described in this European Standard
apply.
This European Standard does not apply to:
 heat generating systems and their control,
 refrigerating systems and their control,
 distribution of heating and cooling medium to the air handling units,
 compressed air supplying systems,
 water conditioning systems,
 central steam generating systems for air humidifying,
 electric supply systems.
This European Standard applies to ventilation and air conditioning systems designed for the maintenance of
comfort conditions in buildings. It is not applicable in the case of systems for the control of industrial or other
special process environments. In the latter case, however, it may be referred to if the system technology is
similar to that of the above mentioned ventilation and air conditioning systems.
This European Standard does not include any requirements concerning the installation contract. However, in
order to facilitate the application of this standard, the installation contract should refer to the provisions which are
listed in Annex F.
The measuring methods in this European Standard can be used in the frame of the energy inspection of air-
conditioning systems according to EU Directive 2010/31/EU "Energy performance of buildings Directive" (see
EN 15239, EN 15240).
This European Standard may be used for residential and dwelling ventilation systems.
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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 308, Heat exchangers — Test procedures for establishing performance of air to air and flue gases heat
recovery devices
EN 1507, Ventilation for buildings — Sheet metal air ducts with rectangular section — Requirements for
strength and leakage
EN 1822-1, High efficiency particulate air filters (EPA, HEPA and ULPA) — Part 1: Classification, performance
testing, marking.
EN 12097, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Requirements for ductwork components to facilitate
maintenance of ductwork systems
EN 12237, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Strength and leakage of circular sheet metal ducts
EN 12238, Ventilation for buildings — Air terminal devices — Aerodynamic testing and rating for mixed flow
application
EN 13182, Ventilation for buildings — Instrumentation requirements for air velocity measurements in ventilated
spaces
EN 13779, Ventilation for non-residential buildings — Performance requirements for ventilation and room-
conditioning systems
EN 14239, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Measurement of ductwork surface area
EN 15423:2008, Ventilation for buildings — Fire precautions for air distribution systems in buildings
EN 15726, Ventilation for buildings — Air diffusion — Measurements in the occupied zone of air
conditioned/ventilated rooms to evaluate thermal and acoustic conditions
EN 15780, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Cleanliness of ventilation systems
EN 60584-1, Thermocouples — Part 1: Reference tables (IEC 60584-1)
EN 60584-2, Thermocouples — Part 2: Tolerances (IEC 60584-2)
EN 60751, Industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum temperature sensors (IEC 60751)
EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672-1)
EN ISO 3740, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels of noise sources — Guidelines for the use of
basic standards (ISO 3740)
EN ISO 3744, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure — Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744)
EN ISO 3746, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
sound pressure — Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
(ISO 3746)
EN ISO 3747, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure — Engineering/survey methods for use in situ in a reverberant environment (ISO 3747)
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EN ISO 7726, Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Instruments for measuring physical quantities
(ISO 7726)
EN ISO 11201, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission sound
pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a reflecting
plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201)
EN ISO 12569, Thermal performance of buildings — Determination of air change in buildings — Tracer gas
dilution method (ISO 12569)
ENV 13005, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement
CR 1752, Ventilation for buildings — Design criteria for the indoor environment
3 Test and check procedure

The following steps shall be carried out in the given order:
a) completeness checks;
b) functional checks;
c) functional measurements;
d) special measurements;
e) report.
Functional checks and measurements on the system can be performed to a variable extent which is specified by
means of 4 levels (see Annex C). The choice of a level should be agreed upon and be part of the installation
contract.
The special measurements in accordance with Clause 7 and Annex E shall only be carried out when required
and especially agreed.
A summary of the different tests and measurements is included in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Summary of tests, measurements and report to verify the quality of the systems
Required Steps Purpose Activities Annexes
Step a To ensure that the 1. Comparison of Annex A
ventilating and air equipment with the

Completeness checks With more specified
conditioning system has installation list
information on the
been installed entirely in
2. Compliance with activities 1 to 7
accordance with contract
technical rules (contract
and official)
3. Accessibility
4. Cleanliness
5. Balancing
6. Air tightness
7. Documents necessary
for operating
Step b Verifying the operation of 1. Put system into use Annex C
the system
Functional checks 2. Operation of Determination of extent
components and system
Annex B
Survey of performance of
components and systems
Step c Verifying on a statistical 1. Determine which Annex C
basis that the system measurements and
Functional achieves the values Determination of extent
measurements recordings are necessary
according to design
Annex D
2. Extent of functional
measurements, specified Measuring methods and
by means of classes A, measuring devices
B, C and D
3. Measurements
4. Accompanying
measurements (see 6.4)
Step d In case of doubts 1. Determine which Annex D + E
concerning the quality of measurements and
Special measurements parts of the system after Measuring methods and
recordings are necessary
application of steps a to measuring devices and
(if necessary) c or especially agreed. 2. Determine uncertainty Special measurements
of the measurements
3. Measurements
Step e 1. Report Annex A
Report 2. Handing over the Example of
report completeness check
See chapter 9
report
Annex I
Examples of measuring
protocols
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4 Completeness checks
The completeness check is intended to assure that installation is done according to specification and in
compliance with the relevant technical rules.
The following checks are included:

 Comparison of the delivered system with the specification, both with regard to volume and material and, if
necessary, also with regard to characteristics and spare parts.
 Check of compliance with legal and specified technical rules.
 Check of the accessibility of the system especially with regard to operation, cleaning and maintenance
according to EN 12097.
 Check of the cleanliness of the system as specified in EN 15780 also in respect to air handling units and
system if especially agreed.
 Check that all documents necessary for operation are available.
 Check that the balancing has been done.
 Check that the air tightness test has been done.
A description of the completeness check is included in Annex A.
5 Functional checks
5.1 General
The purpose of the functional check is to prove the operation of installation in different operational conditions in
compliance with the relevant technical rules and the specification. The check shows whether the particular
elements of the system such as filters, fans, heat exchangers, coolers, humidifiers etc. have been properly
installed.
5.2 Put system into use
Put the system in running, adjusted and safe condition.
Adjustment protocols and operation instructions shall be available.
5.3 Procedure
Functional checks shall be carried out on every kind of installed equipment.
Before starting the checks, a checklist shall be drawn up.
The extent of functional checks is defined in Annex C.
The locations for the checks shall be the subject of prior agreement by the parties concerned.
Instruction for the procedure and a list of usual functional checks are given in Annex B.
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6 Functional measurements
6.1 General
The purpose of the functional measurements is to give proper assurance that the system achieves the design
conditions and set points as specified.
When judging the results of measurements in a ventilated or air conditioned space the influence of physical
characteristics of the building should be taken into account.
Functional measurements can take place at other conditions than design conditions. The measurements are
allowed to be calculated into design conditions if the calculation is possible. (e.g. possible: heat exchanger, not
possible: air flow pattern)
6.2 Range of functional measurements
Table 2 indicates which measurements and recordings are necessary for each type of ventilation and air
conditioning system.
The extent of functional measurements is defined in Annex C.
Table 2 — Functional measurements
Measurement at Total Central Duct Room

System System/Appliance work
Parameters
ductwork leakage test [D.8]
sound pressure level [D.5]

pressure drop across filter
Additional cleanliness test
and air temperature in the

supply air temperature **)
Current drawn and power
Indoor air velocity [D.2]

air temperature *) [D.3]
exhaust air flow [D.1]

supply air flow [D.1]
by the motor [D.6]
air humidity [D.4]

air flow *) [D.1]
room [D.3]
[D.7]
Ventilation (F) Z 2 1 1 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 2 0
System (F) H 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 0 2 2
(F) C 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
(F) M/D 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2
Partial air (F) HC 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2
conditioning (F) 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2
system HM/HD/
CM/CD
(F) MD 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2
(F) 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2
HCM/M
CD/CHD
/HMD
Air (F) 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2
conditioning HCMD
system
*) Outdoor air, supply and exhaust air

**) Depending on control principles, if relevant
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Explanations
0 measurement not necessary
1 to carry out in all cases
2 to carry out only in the case of contracted agreement
Figures 0-2 indicate whether there has to be a test within the stage of functional measurements during the
handing over. Some of the tests are already done by the installer prior to the handing over and the
documentation shall be verified in the completeness check.
C cool
D dehumidify
F filter
H heat
M humidify (moisture)
Z without any thermodynamic air handling functions (zero)
6.3 Procedure
Before starting the functional measurement, the measuring locations shall be specified and the procedures and
measuring devices shall be agreed upon and given in the technical documents.
The number of measuring points in a room should take into account the floor area and the measured
parameters. At least one measuring position is required for measurements in rooms of area up to 20 m² ; larger
rooms should be subdivided accordingly. For the measurements in the room, the measuring positions in the
occupied zone shall be agreed between the parties concerned, preferably at positions intended for intensive
occupancy.
With regard to the selection of the measuring instruments the overall uncertainty shall be taken into account.
Calibrated devices shall be used.
The indoor climate factors and air flow rates, heating, cooling and humidifying performances, electrical
characteristics and other design data shall be measured at the ventilation system design air flow rate. The
permissible uncertainties of the measured values are given in Table 3.
Table 3 — Permissible uncertainty of the measurement
Parameter Uncertainty*)
Air flow rate, each individual room ± 15 %
Air flow rate, each system ± 10 %
Supply air temperature ± 2 °C
Relative humidity [RH] ± 15 % RH
Air velocity in occupied zone ± 0,05 m/s
Air temperature in occupied zone ± 1,5 °C
A-weighted sound pressure level in the room ± 3 dBA
*) This European Standard does not define tolerances for the design values itself. The result is
accepted when the design value is in the range of the uncertainty of the measurement.
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If the performance of the system requires closer uncertainties, this shall be specially defined in the
documentation of the system. If product standards, national or local regulations require closer uncertainties, this
shall be adhered to. All temperatures and heating or cooling performances shall simultaneously comply with the
given uncertainties.
6.4 Measuring methods and measuring devices

6.4.1 General
Annex D provides information concerning measuring methods and devices which are adequate for the functional
measurement.
In the case of measurements in ducts and air conditioning systems with negative pressure, measuring errors due
to an infiltration by the measuring device opening of air shall be avoided.
In any case, the openings in the ducts have to be closed after measuring.
6.4.2 Measurement of the air flow rate
The air flow rate can be evaluated by different methods. Usually, it is calculated from the air velocity and the
corresponding cross-section. The air velocity can be measured by means of an appropriate anemometer, Pitot
Static Tube (Prandtl tube) or a pressure drop across a throttling device.
Air flow rates should be measured at an appropriate cross-section of a duct. As air velocity is seldom uniform, it
should be measured at an appropriate number of locations in the cross-section and averaged for the mean
velocity.
The total air flow rate of a system should preferably be measured within the air handling unit or fan casing with
integrated measurement if equipment like inlet nozzles is available.
For air terminal devices, other methods (e.g. bag method, reference pressure methods or funnel measurement)
can be applied. The air terminal devices with a low pressure drop should be measured by means of the
compensation method or other methods with a non-significant pressure drop.
The different measuring methods and devices are described in D.1.
6.4.3 Measurement of the ductwork leakage
The leakage of the ductwork is important for the energy efficiency of the complete air conditioning system. The
tightness class according to EN 1507 and EN 12237 shall be checked.
In large and complex air duct systems, the leakage can only be measured in a part of the system. The leakage
measurement shall be performed while the duct is being installed and accessible.
After start of operation a second tightness test can be necessary, only if an irregularity happens during the start
up. (In the case of a malfunction e.g. of fire dampers, the pressure can exceed the allowed pressure and
damage the ductwork.)
The measuring methods and devices are described in D.8.
6.4.4 Measurement of the indoor air velocity
Indoor air flow is usually a turbulent flow. The air velocity varies from place to place within the room, the
variations being random with regard to magnitude and direction. Therefore, an exact measurement of the air
velocity is complicated. Generally, it is sufficient to measure the mean air velocity at selected positions (see
D.2.1).
In rooms up to approximately 20 m² floor area, one measurement position is sufficient. Large rooms (e.g.
landscaped offices) should be measured on the similar basis to the foregoing and positions in the occupied zone
should be chosen where higher air velocities can be expected. Measurements should preferably be taken at
positions intended for intensive occupancy, e.g. at the desk in an office.
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The measuring methods and devices are described in D.2. More detailed information is given in EN 15726.
6.4.5 Measurement of air temperature
Air temperature measurements may be required in the room, at the exhaust air terminal device or in the duct.
When – due to high or low surface temperatures (windows, cooling/heating panels etc.) – thermal discomfort is
suspected, it may be necessary to evaluate the operative temperature (see D.3.1).
The measurement of the air temperature is described in D.3.
6.4.6 Measurement of the air humidity
The measurements of the air humidity in the room provide information regarding the humidifying or
dehumidifying operation of the system. In general, the relative humidity is measured. To calculate the absolute
humidity it is also necessary to measure the air temperature at the same location.
The use of recording instruments is necessary. The recording period shall last for 24 h at least.
The measurement of the air humidity is described in D.4.
6.4.7 Measurement of the sound pressure level
The A-weighted sound pressure level shall be determined at places of work. Corresponding conditions within the
room are given in CR 1752.
Outside the building, measurements of sound pressure level can be necessary at locations such as property
boundaries or 0,5 m in front of a neighbouring open window taking account of any special conditions.
In all cases the background sound pressure level shall additionally be recorded when the system is not in
operation. The measurement of the sound pressure level is described in D.5.
6.4.8 Measurement of the electrical power of the fan
The electrical power (including auxiliary) consumed is measured either directly by a power meter (watt-
meter) or indirectly from the electrical work (kWh-meter) performed by taking the electric meter readings
before and after the test for a measured period of time.
For three-phase motors the power is determined by the 2-watt-meter method. For single phase motors, the
power is determined by the 1-watt-meter method.
Specific requirements shall be considered when a frequency converter is being used.
The measurement of the electrical power of the fan is described in D.6.
6.4.9 Measurement of the pressure difference at the air filter
Check that the filter is properly installed and is seated with no visible leaks.
The measurement of the pressure difference across the air filter is described in D.7.
6.5 Accompanying measurements

The following data can be determined and registered if required in order to record the operating conditions
during the functional test:
 outdoor temperature and humidity,
 hot and cold water temperature at the distributor or at the air heater and air cooler,
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 water flow rate in the hot water and cold water pipe system and
 pressure difference at the pumps.

7 Special measurements (see Annex E)
7.1 General
The measurements together with the appropriate measuring instruments can necessitate a considerable amount
of work and associated costs. These require special contractual agreements which cover the nature and scope
of performance.
Special measurements are appropriate where functional measurements are not sufficient to verify the quality of
the system in the desired range of accuracy.
The programme of measurements, the parameters to be measured, the measuring instruments and the
measuring points shall be agreed separately. The agreement should also cover the permitted uncertainty of the
measured results. The agreement should be made before the particular system is installed. The work and cost
involved in the measurements shall be commensurate with the requirements of the system. If the measuring
uncertainty cannot be achieved for an acceptable cost, the client shall be informed with adequate notice before
the measuring has commenced. The measurements should be performed only by persons possessing the
necessary knowledge and experience.
The measurements can be restricted to equipment or components in the system.
It may be necessary to test the system during summer and winter operation.
The operating mode during the measurements should, where possible, reflect the agreed conditions. If this is not
the case, it shall be possible to deduce the design data. For certain components (e.g. heat exchanger, cooler), it
is necessary to convert the measuring results to the design data.
If operational or technical aspects do not permit a component or element to be measured when it is installed,
then the item may be tested on a test bed.
When judging the results of measuring in an air conditioned space the influence of physical characteristics of the
building should be taken into account.
For approval measuring instruments see E.1.
7.2 Parameters
The measurement of the parameters is described in E.2.
7.3 Measurements of components
7.3.1 Fans
7.3.1.1 Measuring
For testing a fan which forms part of an air-conditioning system the following data shall be determined:
 air flow according to E.2.4,
 total pressure difference according to E.2.1,
 pressure and temperature in the measurement cross-section according to E.2.1 and E.2.2,
 electric power according to E.2.7 and
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 speed of rotation (rpm).
The speed of rotation is usually measured with a tachometer, a stroboscope, or a pulse counter.
7.3.1.2 Measurement uncertainty

The air flow and total pressure difference shall be converted by calculation to density ρ = 1,2 kg/m³. The
assessment should take account of the installed situation and the inflow conditions.
The uncertainty shall be calculated in accordance with Clause 8.
7.3.2 Filters
7.3.2.1 Measuring
For testing an installed filter the following data shall be measured:
 air flow according to E.2.4,
 velocity distribution at the filter using the network measurement in D.1.2 (determination of the velocity
profile for air flow measurements) and
 pressure drop according E.2.1.
Check that the filter is properly installed and is seated with no visible leaks.
For high efficiency particulate air filters of classes H and U, in accordance with EN 1822-1, evidence shall be
provided that no leaks are present in the filter material, the joint between the filter and the frame and the frame
itself.
Depending on the installed situation of the filter two methods can be used to test such filters:
 the oil thread test,
 the particle count method.
The uncertainty of the measurements of the air flow, air velocities and the pressure drop shall be calculated in
accordance with Clause 8.
7.3.3 Heat exchangers
7.3.3.1 General
It is assumed that the characteristic curves of the heat exchanger (operation characteristic data) are available
from which the heating or cooling of the air as a temperature difference or as a relative parameter (related to the
maximum temperature difference) as a function of the other mass flow (e. g. water) - and the pressure drop on
the air side as a function of air flow - can be seen.
For air coolers, designed such that water condenses, the characteristic curves, under consideration of the
humidity precipitation on the entire cooling surface, are - also for wet operation - decisive. In this case, enthalpies
shall be used instead of temperatures.
A heat recovery system is a type of heat exchanger, so the same rules as for heat exchangers apply
analogously.
Regenerative heat recovery systems which also transmit air humidity (category III according to EN 308) are
characterised not only by the heating but also by the humidification (returned humidity index). The returned
humidity index is a dimensionless ratio of the latent heat regain. It is the ratio of two differences. The
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difference of the absolute humidity of the supply air and the outdoor air is divided by the difference of the
absolute humidity of the extract air (leaving the room) and the outdoor air.
In general, not only the parameters determining the thermal performance and the pressure drop but also the
uniformity of temperature over the duct cross-section after the individual heat exchangers shall be tested.
7.3.3.2 Measuring
The following parameters shall be measured:
 air flow and air temperature at inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger,
 maximum deviation of air temperature from a mean value at inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger and
 pressure drop of the air flow and the flow of heating medium or coolant.
Additionally, the following should be measured:
 in the case of air heaters, the flow rate of the heating medium and its cooling, and the air humidity at the
air terminal device,
 in the case of air coolers, the flow rate of the coolant and its heat gain, and also the reduction of humidity,
 in the case of heat recovery systems with humidity transmission (category III according to EN 308), the
increase of humidity (return humidity index),
 in the case of regenerative heat recovery systems (categories II and III according to EN 308), the flow rate
of the heat medium (e.g. also indirectly through the rotor rpm) and the power taken by the drive motor (e.g.
for driving the rotor or a circulation pump).
If the characteristic curves are available, it is sufficient to measure at a single operating point.
If no characteristic curves are available and if the measured air flow rate differs greatly (> 30 %) from the design
rated value, then the heating index (return heating index) or the cooling index should be measured with at least
three different air flow rates and converted by calculation to the design operating point. During this time, the
other mass flow rate shall be held within the design region (± 20 %).
Measurements on air heaters before and after the humidifier are basically performed together with the humidifier
(see 7.3.4). It is not necessary to make separate measurements on the individual heat exchangers and on the
concurrently operated humidifier. This assumes that with uniform temperatures at the air inlet to the air heater
the temperatures at the air outlet from the air heater do not vary over the cross-section by more than 10 % from
a mean value. In this case it is sufficient to measure the flow rate of the heating medium and its cooling at one of
the heat exchangers. The heating power of the individual air heaters is calculated from the total heating power
and the enthalpy differences taken from the "h, x - diagram", (see Figure 1).
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a) Recirculating spray humidifier b) Steam humidifier
Key
ΘI supply air temperature (outlet of "post-heater")
Θaw air temperature at humidifier inlet
ΘO outside air temperature (inlet of "pre-heater")
xi humidity of supply air (outlet of "post-heater")
xo humidity of outside air (inlet of "pre-heater")
hi enthalpy of supply air (outlet of "post-heater")
ho enthalpy of outside air (inlet of "pre-heater")
ϕ relative humidity
Θw water temperature
Figure 1 — Course of process in h, x diagram as example
The course of state of the air in the humidifier is given by the air temperature at the inlet and;
 in the case of spray or trickle humidifiers, by the wet-bulb temperature at the outlet (whereby for re-
circulating humidifiers, quasi-adiabatic, operating in equilibrium it is sufficient to measure the water
temperature instead of the air temperatures),
 in the case of steam or vapour humidifiers by the temperature of the steam or vapour.
If necessary, the thermal balance shall consider heat flows through duct walls or casings.
The uncertainty limits of the measurement shall be calculated in accordance with Clause 8.
7.3.4 Air humidifiers
7.3.4.1 General
For measurements on air humidifiers the same rules as for heat exchangers (see 7.3.3) apply analogously. The
measurement shall be made together with the heat exchangers in the same test (see 7.3.3.2).
In the case of spray and trickle humidifiers it is assumed that the characteristic curves for the humidifier are
available which show the humidification in terms of difference in the humidity content of the air or as a relative
parameter related to the maximum difference of the humidity content and the pressure drop on the air side
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(including separator) as a function of the air flow rate. Additional characteristics apart from the design features
such as number and arrangement of spray nozzles are the water flow and its pressure and temperature.
In the case of steam or vapour humidifiers the decisive parameters are the temperature, pressure and flow rate
of the steam. In addition to these parameters, the degree of freedom from mist in the humidified air stream
should be tested, characterised for instance by the necessary distance of certain filters or other components
after the steam humidifier at various steam flow rates in relation to the air flow rate.
In addition to the steam flow rate and parameters determining the humidity, measurement should also be made
of the uniformity of the humidity over the cross-section after the humidifier.
7.3.4.2 Measuring
Measurement should be made of the parameters listed in 7.3.3.2 for heat exchangers and also of the following
additional parameters:
 for water humidifiers, the temperature and pressure of the water before the nozzles (in certain
circumstances, e.g. in evaporation humidifiers, the circulating water flow instead of the pressure), and the
power taken by the motor driving the circulation pump (if necessary, the sludge removal should be
temporarily stopped),
 for steam or vapour humidifiers the temperature, pressure and flow rate of the steam,
 the parameters of state of the air before and after the humidifier using an "h, x - diagram",
 the maximum deviations of humidity of the air from a mean value at the outlet of the humidifier.
It is sufficient to perform the measurements only at a single operating point (set of operating conditions). If in the
case of spray or trickle humidifiers no characteristic curves are available and if the measured air flow rate differs
greatly (> 30 %) from the design rating value, then the measurements of humidity should be made at least at
three different air flow rates and converted by calculation to the design air flow rate. In the case of a spray
humidifier the water flow rate should be measured while in the case of a trickle humidifier the water flow rate is to
be held within ± 20 % of the (warranted) design condition.
The uncertainty of the measurement shall be calculated in accordance with Clause 8.
7.4 Check of regulating, control and switching systems
7.4.1 General
To check the control characteristic and to be able to check that the control and regulation devices function
correctly in conjunction with the corresponding controlled system, it is not sufficient to test the individual system
devices, since successful control function depends not only on the transmission characteristics of the control
device but also on the characteristics of the controlled system itself.
Sensors in pipes, chambers and air ducts shall have directly beside them a convenient measuring point, or
preferably, shall be fitted with an appropriate indicating instrument to allow checking of the actual measured
value.
In the case of pressure difference sensors or controllers having no indicating instrument, it is advisable to have
at least two closable pressure connections for test measurements.
7.4.2 Controls
a) Direction of actuation:
The set value shall be altered in positive and in negative direction and a check made that the change in direction
of the actuating element corresponds to the correct direction.
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b) Set point:
For one or more set points (depending on specification) it shall be checked that – in adjusted condition – the
actual value is in compliance with the set value. If P control (proportional control) devices are used, a specified
load condition shall be determined.
c) Influence of master controls:

In case of master controls, it shall be checked that for a linear relationship the gradient, the direction of actuation
and the operating point meet the requirements. In case of non-linear relationship, this curve shall be checked for
agreed values.
d) Master cascade control:

Since the master cascade consists of two control loops, the pilot and the follow-up control, stability checks shall
be made on each of these control loops.
8 Uncertainty of measurements
8.1 General
Every measurement is always subject to an uncertainty which arises from the layout and method of
measurement, the measuring equipment and taking the reading. For a value calculated from measurements of
several individual values the uncertainty of the resultant value is determined by applying the law of propagation
of uncertainties of the individual values measured. It is assumed that the uncertainties are independent of one
another and that each follows a normal Gaussian distribution. Thus, for instance, two randomly selected values
might both have an uncertainty in the same direction. However, the uncertainty for each parameter will lie within
the limits stated in the previous sections. If the operating data fluctuate during the measurement period, the
effect of this on the measured results shall be taken into consideration. If necessary, measurements shall be
repeated several times to determine the size of such effects.
The expression of uncertainties shall be done in accordance with ENV 13005. The measurement results
should be expressed with an expanded uncertainty for probability coverage of approximately 95 %. When
calculating the total uncertainty of the measurement based on different uncertainty values (e.g. Instrument,
reading, method uncertainties etc.) each of the used uncertainties shall be based on the same probability
coverage of 95 %.
8.2 Uncertainty of measuring devices
8.2.1 Instrument uncertainty (u1)
Information on this uncertainty shall be supplied by the instrument manufacturer and it is important to check that
the coverage probability of approximately 95 % is used.
Some instruments have an upper and lower uncertainty value (limit, x ± ∆x ) and the uncertainty can in this case
be judged to be rectangular distribute:
∆x
u1 = (1)
3
Corrections are known errors and not included in the instrument uncertainty. Correct the measurement values by
using corrections from the calibration certificate.
8.2.2 Reading uncertainty (u2)
This type of uncertainty can be attributed to reading uncertainties, so that the resolution may play a large part,
especially with analogue instruments.
For digital instruments, reading uncertainty is
k
u2 = of resolution, (2)
2 3
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with a coverage factor k=2 for a probability coverage of about 95 %.
In case of digital pulse readout the uncertainty has to be estimated or an average function over time can be
used for certain instruments. For instruments with an analogue display, the uncertainty can be estimated as
k/6 of a scale interval (u2s).
8.3 Uncertainty of measurement results
In determining the uncertainty of the measurement the following factors shall be considered:
 uncertainty due to influences at the point of measurement,
 reading uncertainty,
 uncertainty of mean values (if the parameter being measured fluctuates),
 uncertainty of the measuring equipment display (measuring equipment error),
 uncertainty in characteristics of substances, e. g. density and
 uncertainty in conversion.
The uncertainty limit of the primary parameters measured depends on the first four of the above listed sources of
uncertainty. The individual sections of this standard give reference values for the uncertainty of measurement to
be expected. As far as possible the measurement uncertainty should be estimated before taking the
measurements, calculated on this basis and recorded in the measurement protocols.
Making use of the error propagation law the total uncertainty can be calculated from the uncertainties of the
individual measured parameters as follows:
If the measured result x is formed from the sum or difference of several individual measured values xi, for
example
x = x1 + x 2 + x3 + .....xi (3)
then the total uncertainty uy is calculated from the formula:
2 2 2 2
u y = ± u1 + u 2 + u 3 + ...... + u i (4)
Here ui is the individual uncertainty (confidence limit).
If the measured result x is formed as a product or quotient of several individual measured values xi for instance
x1 ⋅ x2
x= (5)
x3
then it is appropriate to use the relative uncertainty
u
τ= (6)
x
This gives the total uncertainty as
τy = ± τ 12 + τ 22 + τ 23 (7)
If the measured result is formed from a power-function of several individual values, for instance
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x1 2 ⋅ x2
x= (8)
x3
then the total uncertainty is calculated by the formula:

τ y = ± (2τ 1 )2 + ( 1 2 τ 2 ) + τ 3 2
2
(9)
8.4 Calculation of the error of the measuring equipment
The uncertainty of measured parameters is defined as the confidence limit of the total measurement uncertainty
for a statistical confidence level P = 95 %.
The error limits (confidence limits) of the individual measuring devices are therefore found:
 by applying the rules for particular individual measurements (e.g. flow rate measurements),
 from the known error limits (accuracy classes) of measuring equipment, unless a calibration of the
measuring equipment is available,
 in the case of calibrated measuring equipments from the stated test uncertainty and
 according to the general measuring experience.
An example for the uncertainty of measurements is included in Annex H.
9 Test Reports
9.1 General
When handing over the system a complete report according to 9.2 shall be provided.
However, in some cases special measurements have to be carried out after the handing over process if there
is doubt on the proper performance of the installation. In addition, the fitness of installed system may be
verified during the operation period for inspections or maintenance. According to the requirements of the
inspection or maintenance the tests and measurements may only cover parts of the measurements necessary
for handing over. The test report of these tests shall be done according to the handing over report in 9.2
whereas some of the parts of the inspections and measurements may not be present.
9.2 Handing over report
The handing over report shall consist of a
 general part,
 inspection report of the completeness check (see 9.3),
 inspection report on the functional check (see 9.4),
 report on the measurements results of the functional tests (see 9.5),
 report on the special measurements (see 9.6),
 summary of the test results.
Each part of test or inspection (9.3 to 9.6) shall be clearly identified and contain at least following information:
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 dates and place of test/inspections,
 building or project reference,
 test personnel and witnesses.

The general part shall contain at least the following information:
 description on the building and systems;
 the agreed specifications;
 an overview of the agreed test extent:
 mandatory tests,
 a list of the agreed supplementary functional tests and special tests;
 measurement equipment used with their accuracy.
The summary of the handing over report shall summarise and evaluate the measurements and inspections
and shall identify all necessary corrective actions. Each deviation from the specifications shall be documented
with its severity and period for correction.
9.3 Inspection report on the completeness check
The inspection report shall contain a detailed evaluation of the completeness of the installed system
particularly with regard to
 accessibility for operation and maintenance,
 cleanliness,
 balancing,
 air tightness test,
 safety and fire protection,
 insulation,
 marking and Type designation,
 damages.
The report shall also contain an evaluation of the completeness of the accompanying documentation (e.g. for
operation and maintenance).
An example of a report of the completeness check is given in A.3.
9.4 Inspection report on the functional check
The report shall contain the results and evaluation of the functional check including the following:
 operation conditions,
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 measurement devices used to check the function,
 check tests performed and physical responses observed,
 verification of reports concerning previously performed tests (e.g. balancing).

9.5 Test report on the functional measurements

The measuring protocols shall normally contain the following information:
 set points and permitted tolerances,
 operating conditions such as load, control settings and weather conditions which can influence the
measurement results,
 measuring locations and measuring points and drawings if necessary,
 measuring instruments and measuring procedure,
 measuring values including date and time,
 uncertainty of measuring results,
 evaluation of the measurements (within or outside the permitted tolerances).
Examples of measuring protocols for the air-flow rate are given in Annex I.
9.6 Test report on the special measurements
The test report of the special measurement shall contain the same information as the test report on the
functional measurements, see 9.5. It shall contain the agreed measurements, set values and agreed
tolerances.
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Annex A
(informative)
Completeness check
A.1 Documents
All relevant documents shall be available
A.1.1 List of agreed specifications:
 the performance of systems (for each functional part):
 room conditions (summer, winter),
 operating times,
 indoor heating loads (duration, type),
 other emission sources,
 ventilation efficiency,
 outdoor air rate at normal (minimum, maximum) or design outdoor air conditions,
 number of occupants,
 building physics (facades, windows, shading, roofs, air tightness, etc.),
 indoor pressure ratios in relation to adjacent areas (+/-),
 indoor air velocities,
 A-weighted indoor sound pressure level and A-weighted sound pressure level at outdoor and extract
air openings,
 contamination class (basis for measuring),
 filter grades/filter classes
 basic meteorological data (summer/winter)
 heating, cooling, electric energy,
 design data for heat exchanger (summer/winter temperatures),
 water quality,
 pressure difference at the point of energy transmission,
 voltage and frequency of electrical supply,
 air tightness of ducts according to EN 13779,
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 location of measurement points,
 basic data for checking economic efficiency in order to optimise the operating cost at the time of planning:
 energy cost,
 operating times of systems per year,
 return on investment/interest on investment,
 personnel cost,
 parameter for cost modification,
 other basic data.
A.1.2 Inventory documents:

Inventory list with specifications for all components of the air conditioning system
 inventory drawings in agreed scale, coloured,
 connection diagrams of the air conditioning system including automatic control functions,
 control schemes including wiring diagram, pipework diagram (terminal wiring diagram),
 diagrams for all control systems including terminal wiring diagrams,
 approval certifications for special components (e.g. fire dampers),
 report by the installation company on the supervision to be carried out,
 result of tightness test, if required.
A.1.3 Documents for operation and maintenance:
 report that the operating staff - if available - has been instructed appropriately,
 operation and fault finding manual,
 maintenance instructions for all components of the system,
 spare parts list detailing all parts of the system subjected to wear and tear,
 list of the components of all automatic control equipment (sensing elements, controllers, regulators,
contactors, cut outs),
 software documentation on programmable and digital automatic control systems.
A.2 Tests
A.2.1 General inspection of:
 accessibility of components for operation and maintenance,
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 state of cleanliness of devices, of heat exchangers and of distribution system,
 arrangement and accessibility of openings for cleaning devices and ductwork,
 completeness of marking and type designation,

 performance of fire protection measures as planned (arrangement of fire dampers, fire-proof coatings
etc.),
 arrangement of heat and steam-tight insulations as planned,
 corrosion protection of mounting and supporting constructions as per contract,
 vibrationless installation of devices, fixing of ducts etc.,
 measures of earthing at the devices and the duct system,
 check if the safety equipment is installed.
A.2.2 Balancing
 Check that the balancing of the system has been done.
A.2.3 Separate tests of:
A.2.3.1 Central devices, fans:
 checking whether the separate components are arranged logically,
 checking the nameplate rating (performance data),
 construction and performance (e. g. double casing),
 tightness test of the devices and the flexible connections by observation,
 installation of vibration absorbers,
 motor fixing,
 number of belts (including delivery of spare parts),
 belt protection,
 drainage with drain seal,
 checking the arrangement of fan blades (forward/backward bent),
 checking of fan speed and motor speed according to nameplate rating,
 checking of electrical connection of the fan.
A.2.3.2 Heat exchanger
 Checking the nameplate rating (performance data),
 checking the tightness within the casing,
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 checking with respect to damage (e.g. wrong-bent lamellas),
 checking the material of the heat exchangers,
 checking of inlet and outlet direction at the water side connection,

 checking the installation condition of control valves,
 checking the mist eliminators with respect to damage,
 anti-freezing device at/within the heat exchanger.
A.2.3.3 Air filter
 Checking of filter system and its quality as per type designation,
 checking the installation and sealing to the casing,
 checking the filter system with respect to possible damage,
 checking the pressure difference indicator with respect to possible damage and fluid level,
 checking the set of spare filters (set as per contract),
 cleanliness check.
A.2.3.4 Air humidifier
 Checking the nameplate rating (performance data),
 checking the installation conditions including volume of the humidifying chamber,
 checking the completeness of separate components (pump, water level control,…),
 checking the drainage and make sure that no reverse flow of waste water can occur,
 checking the water (steam) distribution system.
A.2.3.5 Outdoor air inlet and exhaust openings
Inspection of size, material and design of the weatherproof louvre.
A.2.3.6 Multi leaf dampers
 Checking whether types, sizes, numbers and arrangement correspond to the design data.
A.2.3.7 Fire dampers
See EN 15423:2008, 5.6 for the requirements for components, installation and commissioning of fire dampers.
A.2.3.8 Ductwork
 Check that the air tightness test of the system has been done,
 spot check whether the performance of fittings complies with contract,
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 check of sealing material,
 check the location of airflow measurement points,
 check the location of access panels (see EN 12097),

 check the fire resistance,
 check the thermal insulation,
 check the hangers.
A.2.3.9 Sound attenuator
 Checking whether types, sizes, numbers and arrangement correspond to the design data,
 checking the surfaces of the splitters in respect to damage.
A.2.3.10 Mixing section
Spot check in respect of correspondence to the design data.
A.2.3.11 Air terminal devices (supply air/exhaust air) and VAV dampers
 Checking whether types, sizes, numbers and arrangement correspond to the design data,
 checking the location of airflow measurement points.
A.2.3.12 Control devices and the electrical control cabinet
 Checking each closed loop of the control system with respect to its completeness as per control scheme,
 checking the arrangement of sensors,
 checking the completeness and arrangement of regulators,
 inspection of the electrical control cabinet in respect of performance in compliance with contract:
 location, accessibility,
 arrangement of power parts and regulating parts,
 system of protection,
 ventilation,
 marking,
 types of cable,
 earthing,
 connection schemes in the electrical control cabinet,
 space reserve.
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A.3 Test Report for the completeness check
Report of the completeness check according to EN 12599

Building/ Project Reference of
reference installed system

Responsible
Company Tel.
Address Fax.
Evaluation: -: not applicable to the installed ventilation system
0: OK
1: minor deviation (has to be corrected)
2: major deviation (has to be corrected immediately)
Ref. to Applicable Findings/Remarks Evaluation
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A1 Documents
A1.1 List of agreed specifications YES
A1.2 Inventory documents YES
A1.3 Documents for operation and YES
maintenance
A2 Tests
A2.1 General inspection YES
A2.2 Balancing
A.2.3 Separate tests
A2.3.1 Central devices / fans
A2.3.2 Heat exchanger
A2.3.3 Air filters
A2.3.4 Air humidifier
A2.3.5 Outdoor air inlet and exhaust
openings
A2.3.6 Multi leaf dampers
A2.3.7 Fire dampers
A2.3.8 Ductwork
A2.3.9 Sound attenuators
A2.3.10 Mixing section
A2.3.11 Air terminal devices
A2.3.12 Control devices and the electrical
control cabinet
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Annex B
(informative)
Functional checks
B.1 General
Functional checks should progress from equipment or components through subsystems to complete systems.
Components and subsystems should be operated through their specified modes of operation (e.g. heat-
ing/cooling, occupied/unoccupied, full and part capacity, emergency conditions as applicable). This should
include interlocks and conditional controls, control sequences and simulation of abnormal conditions for which a
specific system or control response exists.
The actual physical responses of system components shall be observed. Reliance on control signals or other
indirect indicators is not adequate. The input and output actions of the control components shall also be
observed in order to confirm that the components function correctly.
However, functioning of a controller can be checked by successively altering the set point in both directions while
checking the action caused by the controller. If this check shows a defect, the physical input signal shall be
checked.
The stability of the system as a whole shall be observed.
Verification of the report concerning previously performed tests, adjustments and balancing of the system should
be included in the functional check.
B.2 Separate checks for components
B.2.1 Central devices, fans
 Direction of rotation of fans,
 speed or other air flow regulation of fans,
 reset switch,
 switch-on and switch-off of regulation and of damper control system,
 function of the anti-freeze system,
 direction of movement of multi leaf dampers,
 function and regulating direction of control devices,
 safety devices of the drive motors.
B.2.2 Heat exchanger
 direction of rotation of circulation pumps at the heat exchangers,
 control function at rotary heat exchangers,
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 supply of heating and cooling medium,
 function and regulating direction of control devices.
B.2.3 Air filter

The pressure difference shall be indicated and monitored.
B.2.4 Humidifier
 feeding and drainage,
 function and sense of circulation pump,
 water tightness,
 condensation risk,
 control function.
B.2.5 Multi leaf dampers
 The direction and range of movement of actuators,
 sealing.
B.2.6 Fire and smoke dampers
Maintenance routine according to EN 15423:2008, 5.6.5 and EN 15423:2008, Annex C shall be applied.
 Testing the releasing device and releasing signal,
 testing of the direction, and limits of movement of the damper and indicator.
B.2.7 Mixing section
 Check the regulating and control functions of the dampers in accordance with the design.
B.2.8 Ductwork
 Make sure there is no vibration and loose parts.
B.2.9 Air flow pattern in the room as a function of the air terminal devices and geometrical
obstacles
 Testing the function by spot check,
 smoke test (e.g. smoke tubes) for an initial evaluation of the air flow in the room and also for the
indication of the air circulation at individual points within the room.
B.2.10 Control devices and switch cabinets
Spot check of the automatic control functions and lock-ins in different operational states by different set-point
adjustments, in particular:
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 set-point of indoor temperature,
 set-point of indoor humidity,
 starting switch,
 anti-freezing functions,
 regulation of air flow,
 heat recovery systems,
 interface with fire safety systems,
 fire dampers (release and signal).
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Annex C
(normative)
Determination of the extent of functional checks or measurements

C.1 General
In the case of functional checks or measurements on a system, it can often be necessary to repeat the same
procedure at different locations.
In order to reduce the amount of work, spot checks may be used.
This annex specifies a method to determine the required number of checks or measurements which shall be
carried out in the above mentioned case.
The extent of checks or measurements should be specified before installation by means of one of the four levels
A, B, C or D. Otherwise, level A shall be adopted.
These levels are independent of classes which concern other items such as comfort level etc.
Unless otherwise agreed, the level for functional measurements should be the same as for functional checks.
C.2 Parameters and similar locations
C.2.1 Parameter
The state of a system component (response to controls, operating condition etc.) which shall be checked, or
physical quantities (e.g. temperature, air flow rate, current etc.), which shall be measured.
C.2.2 Similar locations
The parts of the building (rooms, zones), or the components of the system (fans, air diffusers, ducts, fan-coil
units etc.) the functions of which are of the same kind and which involve actions of the same order of magnitude
by the system.
C.3 Determination of the total number n of similar locations

For systems, building elements or components to be considered as similar, it is not necessary that they are
identical nor that their parameters have identical values (nominal or real), e. g. all air diffusers of the same kind
which serve rooms of comparable size and use are deemed to be similar locations for measuring the air flow
rates.
If a parameter is maintained by the design of the system at the same value at a set of similar locations, one
location only can be considered. For example, if the supply air temperature is controlled only by zone, it can be
measured only at one location in every zone. Therefore, locations are judged to be similar or not separately for
each given parameter and depending on the design and controls of the system.
In so far a system has been installed at the same time by persons working in a similar way, the total number of
similar locations identified in the building shall be taken as n, even though similar sub-systems may be identified
within the system.
For instance, if a 10-storey building is served by a separate air conditioning system on each floor, every one
having 20 diffusers, the calculation shall be based on n = 200 diffusers.
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C.4 Extent of checks or measurements

Checks and measurements shall be carried out at least on a number p, out of the total number n of similar
locations. p is given by the curves in Figure C.1 as a function of n and of the levels A, B, C and D of the extent of
the functional checks and measurements.
When adjustment of the systems is being checked for quality control purposes before handing over, the
number of checks or measurements will generally be greater than given in Figure C.1.
If measurements are carried out in similar rooms, some parameters can be measured in a reduced number of
rooms which is only a fraction of p. Table C.1 gives the number of the necessary measurements.
Examples for determination of the number of functional checks or measurements are given in Annex G.
Table C.1 — Number of measurements to be carried out as a fraction of number p

Parameter Number of measurements
normal minimum
Room air temperature continuously recorded over 24 h p/10 1
Room air humidity continuously recorded over 24 h p/10 1
Vertical temperature profile p/10 1
Indoor air velocity p/10 1
Sound pressure level p/5 3
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1 Level D p=n
2 Level C p = 3,16 ⋅ n 0,5
3 Level B p = 2,23 ⋅ n 0,45
4 Level A p = 1,6 ⋅ n 0,40

Formulae for levels A, B and C apply to n ≥ 10.
Approximate percentages p/n are displayed on the graph. Numbers p shall be rounded off to the nearest integer.
Figure C.1 — Number p of similar elements to be tested among n
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Annex D
(normative)
Measuring methods and measuring devices for functional measurements

D.1 Measurement of the air flow rate
D.1.1 General
The measurement can be carried out either
 in the duct cross-section or
 with calibrated throttle devices or
 in the cross-section of a chamber, fan-casing or device or
 at the air terminal devices.
If an appropriate measuring section (see Table D.1) is available, then the measurements shall be performed
within the duct. If not, then cross-sections within the central unit or appliance can be used in order to determine
the mean air velocity. This measurement may be used when a uniform flow and a clearly corresponding cross-
section are given. Direct measurements at air terminal devices are only possible in the case of quite simple
constructions (e.g. a nozzle with a known cross-section). An additional measuring device is usually necessary.
D.1.2 Measurement in the duct cross-section
D.1.2.1 General
In installed systems the requirement concerning an even velocity distribution over the cross-section of the duct is
seldom fulfilled. In consequence, it is usually necessary to subdivide the cross-section into a sufficient number of
fields by means of a "network measurement" in order to determine the mean air velocity from the measured
velocities and the corresponding fields.
With regard to the network measurement the number of the measuring points is important in addition to the
accuracy of the measuring devices. During the performing of the measurement it is necessary that the
coordinates of the measuring points and the direction of the probe are exactly kept.
Attention shall be paid to the influence of swirling flow.
Table D.1 gives the minimum number of measuring points for the uncertainties 10 % and 15 % including an error
of 5 % (10/5 or 15/5 according to Table D.1) or 10 % (15/10 according to Table D.1) of the measuring device as
a function of the relative distance a/Dh.
The relative distance a/Dh arises from the ratio

)
of a distance a between the measuring section and an upstream
disturbance and the hydraulic diameter Dh 1 of the duct at the measurement plane.
1) Dh = 4 A/U, where A the cross-section and U the perimeter
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Table D.1 — Required number of measuring points as a function of the relative distance a/Dh from a
disturbance and the relative uncertainty
Required number of measuring points

Relative distance Total uncertainty in %/uncertainty of the measuring device in %
a/Dh "10/5" "15/5" "15/10"
1,6 30 44
2,0 50 21 30
2,5 34 16 24
3,0 25 12 18
4,0 16 8 12
5,0 12 6 9
6,0 9 4 6
For determination of the measuring uncertainty for measurements within the duct cross-section see E.2.4.2 to
E.2.4.4 and Annex H.
D.1.2.2 Method for rectangular ducts (simple method)
In rectangular ducts, the measurement cross-section should be divided into elements of equal area (see Figure
D.1).
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xi, yi coordinates of the measuring points
A, B dimension of the duct
Figure D.1— Dividing a rectangular cross-section into measuring areas of equal size
The relative distance from the measurement point to the duct wall is then given by the following formula:
yi xi 2i − 1
= = (D.1)
A B 2n
where
yi; xi coordinates of measuring point
B width of air duct
A height of air duct
i ordinal number of the measuring point (on a measurement straight line)
n number of measuring points (on a measurement straight line)
The measurements are evaluated by taking the arithmetic mean of the individual velocity measurements in the
measuring areas.
See also Table D.2.
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Table D.2 — Relative wall distance of measuring points in a rectangular duct (simple method)
Number of Measuring point i, xi y

or i
measuring points B A
for each measuring
straight line
n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3 0,167 0,500 0,833
4 0,125 0,375 0,625 0,875
5 0,100 0,300 0,500 0,700 0,900

6 0,083 0,250 0,417 0,583 0,750 0,917
7 0,071 0,214 0,357 0,500 0,643 0,786 0,929
8 0,062 0,187 0,312 0,438 0,563 0,688 0,813 0,938
9 0,056 0,167 0,278 0,389 0,500 0,611 0,722 0,833 0,944
10 0,050 0,150 0,250 0,350 0,450 0,550 0,650 0,750 0,850 0,950
The term "simple method" covers all measuring methods in which special assumptions cannot be made about
the velocity profile. The velocity field is measured point by point along any desired number of measurement
lines. The number of measurement points depends not only on the geometrical size of the cross-section but also
and decisively on the velocity profile. In regions of large velocity differences, the distance between measurement
points should be smaller and the measurements should be appropriately differently evaluated.
D.1.2.3 Method for circular ducts (centroidal axis method)
The velocity profile shall be determined at least at two diameters which are perpendicular to each other. The
measuring points are chosen such that:
 each measurement corresponds to an annulus of equal area,
 if the velocity distribution is linear, the representative velocity does not lie on the centre line but on the
centroidal axis of the annulus.
The measurements are evaluated by taking the arithmetic mean of the individual velocity measurements in the
centroidal axes (see Figure D.2).
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Di centroidal axis diameter
yi distance from wall
v velocity
Figure D.2 — Dividing a circular cross-section into annular rings of equal area
The diameter of the centroidal axis Di or the distance from the pipe or duct wall yi shall be calculated from the
following formulas:
2i − 1
Di / D = 1 − (D.2)
2n
1  2 i - 1 
yi / D = 1- 1- (D.3)
2  2 n 
where
D is the diameter of the outside circle
i is the ordinal number of the annular ring, starting from the outside
n is the number of annular rings
The centroidal axis diameter Di or the distance yi to the wall are summarised in Table D.3 as a function of the
number of rings selected.
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Table D.3 — Dividing up the circular cross-section into annular rings of equal area
(centroidal axis method)
a) Relative wall distance of the centroidal axes yi /D
i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
n
1 0,1464
2 0,0670 0,2500
3 0,0436 0,1464 0,2959
4 0,0323 0,1047 0,1938 0,3232
5 0,0257 0,0817 0,1464 0,2261 0,3419
6 0,0213 0,0670 0,1181 0,1773 0,2500 0,3557
7 0,0182 0,0568 0,0991 0,1464 0,2012 0,2685 0,3664
8 0,0159 0,0493 0,0854 0,1250 0,1693 0,2205 0,2835 0,3750
9 0,0141 0,0436 0,0751 0,1091 0,1464 0,1882 0,2365 0,2959 0,3821
10 0,0127 0,0390 0,0670 0,0969 0,1292 0,1646 0,2042 0,2500 0,3064 0,3882
n Number of the centroidal axes
i Ordinal number of the centroidal axes (counted from outside)
b) Relative centroidal axis diameter Di /D
i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
n
1 0,7071
2 0,8660 0,5000
3 0,9129 0,7071 0,4082
4 0,9354 0,7906 0,6124 0,3536
5 0,9487 0,8367 0,7071 0,5477 0,3162
6 0,9574 0,8660 0,7638 0,6455 0,5000 0,2887
7 0,9636 0,8864 0,8018 0,7071 0,5976 0,4629 0,2673
8 0,9682 0,9014 0,8292 0,7500 0,6614 0,5590 0,4330 0,2500
9 0,9718 0,9129 0,8498 0,7817 0,7071 0,6236 0,5270 0,4082 0,2357

10 0,9747 0,9220 0,8660 0,8062 0,7416 0,6708 0,5916 0,5000 0,3873 0,2236
n Number of the centroidal axes
i Ordinal number of the centroidal axes (counted from outside)
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D.1.3 Measurement with throttle devices
Components such as heat exchangers, sound attenuators, perforated metal sheets, etc. can be used as
calibrated throttle devices provided there is a clear and definite relationship between the air flow rate and the
pressure drop, and the same air inflow and outflow conditions exist when installed as during calibration.
D.1.4 Measurement in the cross-section of a chamber, the fan-casing or device
This measurement should be done preferably with integrated equipment (fan-casing with measurement in the
inlet cone).
In other cases, this measurement is only permitted, if the impact on the air flow caused by the person or the
measuring device and the impairment of the measuring cross-section (e. g. at the cooler, heater and filter) are
negligible. The cooler or the heater should not be in operation because an irregular distribution of temperature
can cause additional errors. Moreover, the direction of the flow shall be verified and an even flow shall exist. The
measuring cross- section shall be subdivided again into fields.
The measuring locations shall be determined such that velocities are representative for the chosen field.
D.1.5 Measurement at the air terminal devices
D.1.5.1 General
Where air terminal devices are equipped with calibrated air flow measurement units (e.g. certain types of plenum
boxes), the air flow can be determined by using this calibrated units.
The distribution of the velocity at air terminal devices is so irregular that a determination of the air flow by means
of the network measurement is not possible. However, this method can be used in the case of simple
geometrical cross-sections like nozzles.
In the case of air terminal devices with a sufficiently high pressure drop it is possible to determine the air flow by
means of a pressure measurement, if a characteristic relation between air flow and pressure is available which
has been determined by the manufacturer on the test bed. In this case, the air terminal device represents a
calibrated throttle device.
D.1.5.2 Measurement using the effective area Ak - method
The principle of the method is given in EN 12238.
For a given Air Terminal Device (ATD), this method gives:
 Ak: effective area of air terminal device in m²,
 i: location of the air velocity measuring device from the ATD giving the average value vk in m/s.
On site, the air flow rate qv for a given ATD is
qV = v k ⋅ Ak (D.4)
 measure n values vki (i from 1 to n) in accordance with the methodology given by the manufacturer,
calculate the average vk = (Σ vki ) / n
 calculate qv with the given value of Ak.
Uncertainty of the measurement:
 the uncertainty for the parameter Ak is less than ± 5 % (see EN 12238),
 the uncertainty for the parameter vki follows the general requirement of this standard ± 10 %,
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 it follows that the uncertainty for the parameter qv is ± 11 %.
D.1.5.3 Bag method:
The method illustrated by Figure D.3 for measurement at supply air terminal devices implies that a rolled-up
measuring bag, of a certain volume and mounted upon a frame, is placed over the device so that this is
completely covered. The time that elapses until the bag is filled with air to a certain overpressure is measured.
The airflow rate qv is then obtained from the formula:
V
qV = (D.5)
t
where
3
V is the volume of the measuring bag in m
t is the filling time in s
Key
1 sealing
2 frame to which the plastic bag is fastened
3 measuring tube connected to micromanometer
4 micromanometer
5 plastic bag, thickness of material 0,03 mm to 0,04 mm
Figure D.3 — Scheme of measurement in accordance with the bag method
The pressure drop for the air terminal device shall be greater than 10 Pa when installed in a ceiling and 50 Pa
for air terminal devices in walls.
Filling time to an overpressure of 3 Pa is noted. If the filling time is under 10 s, the measurement shall be
repeated with a larger bag. If such a bag is not available, the measurement should be repeated two or three
times. In this case, the measurement uncertainty can be significantly higher.
The error of the measuring method depends on the calibration of the plastic bag volume and the fastening of
the frame over the device. Laboratory measurements have shown that an error of ≈ ± 6 % can be set.
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D.1.5.4 Funnel measurement
Measuring funnels with built-in hot wire element (direct reading funnel) or in conjunction with hot wire probes,
Pitot or Pitot Static tube (Prandtl tube) probes or vane anemometer probes are used for measurements at air
terminal devices. In case of high requirements on accuracy the compensation method should be used.
Preferably funnels with a large free cross sectional area resulting in a low pressure drop should be used to
minimise the influence on the measured device by the funnel.
Uncertainty according to the manufacturer of the device
D.1.5.5 Compensation method
The air flow through a ventilation opening can be measured by the compensation method (zero method). To
do this, a measurement chamber is connected to the ventilation opening. An auxiliary fan blows air into (or
sucks air from) the measurement chamber through an air flow measuring device (see Figure D.4). The fan
pressure is adjusted until the static pressure in the chamber equals the environmental pressure (pressure
membrane). The air flow can alternatively be measured by a gas meter or a floating-body measuring
equipment.
Key
1 pressure membrane
2 measuring chamber
3 ∆p nozzle
4 bypass
5 auxiliary fan
6 material sieve
7 perforated plate
8 connection plane
a) Air flow measuring device with intake nozzle
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1 pressure membrane
2 measuring chamber
3 flexible connection
4 measuring section
5 bypass damper
b) Air flow measuring device with cover plate
Figure D.4 — Examples of air flow measurements using the compensation method
The following relations on the cross-sections should be fulfilled for a low uncertainty especially for
measurements at radial or tangential supply outlets:
 exhaust air terminal device AMC > Avo (D.6)
 supply air terminal device AMC ≥ 10 Avo (D.7)
where
Avo is the area of ventilation opening
AMC is the cross-section of measurement chamber
D.1.5.6 Measurement of reference pressure
The method is mainly applicable for traditional exhaust air terminals (control valves). If an adequate
specification of the manufacturer of the supply air terminal device is available the reference pressure method
is also suitable for such devices. A measurement probe is placed at a location in the terminal specified by the
manufacturer where a pressure (pu) is measured. The principle is illustrated in Figure D.5a). With information
on the terminal’s settings a, the air flow can subsequently be determined either by means of a graph (see
Figure D.5b)) or a k-factor.
Uncertainty according to the manufacturer of the device
The following formula is used when the principle of k- factors is applied:
qv = k ⋅ ( pu )n (D.8)
where
k is obtained as a function of the terminal’s setting.
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n exponent which has to be given by the manufacturer (normal range: 0,5 – 1,0)
pu pressure
a) Measurement probe connected to the b) Graph showing air flow as a function of

manometer measured pressure
Key
a representative distance (terminal's setting)
Figure D.5 — Measurement of reference pressure
D.1.6 Measuring devices (Examples)
a) Throttle devices:
In the case of measurements by means of standardized or calibrated throttle devices, liquid pressure gauges
(e.g. U-tube, vertical tube, projection, micro and compensation inclined pressure gauges) or electronic
pressure gauges are used.
b) Pitot or Pitot Static tubes (Prandtl tube):

Local velocities in the duct can be measured by means of probes in conjunction with liquid pressure gauges,
digital manometers or direct reading probes. The Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube) is primarily used as a probe.
In conjunction with high resolution manometers the lowest allowed velocity shall be calculated from the given
resolution of the pressure measuring device. If Pitot tubes are used, additional devices to measure the static
pressure are necessary.
c) Vane anemometers:
Vane anemometers can be used in the case of velocities at or above 1 m/s.
d) Hot-wire anemometer and thermal probes:

The field of application begins at a velocity of 0,2 m/s. Thermal probes are particularly suitable for measuring
low velocities (< 3 m/s).
e) Bag method:
For the bag method a stopwatch/clock and high resolution manometers have to be used.
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D.2 Measurement of the indoor air velocity
D.2.1 Measuring methods
Because the permissible mean indoor air velocities are given as a function of the turbulence intensity (and the air
temperature), it is necessary that mean air velocity and turbulence intensity are measured. If, however, the
curves for a turbulence intensity higher than 40 % are used, only mean air velocity needs to be determined.
Due to the various magnitudes of the velocity fluctuations different measurement times are necessary.
Generally, a measurement period of 100 s is sufficient. For every fifth measurement point, the measurements
should be repeated. For room air velocities with large fluctuations a measuring time of 180 s is required.
Fluctuations are deemed large, if the means of two consecutive measurements at a single measurement point
differ by more than 10 %.
The air temperature shall be measured at all measurement points. Supply air temperature should also be
measured.
Attention should be given to:
 position of sun shade blinds,
 temperatures of windows, walls, floor, ceiling,
 occupation of the room,
 distribution of casual and other heat sources (lighting, machines),
 control systems (maintain steady conditions during the measurement),
 air leakage of the room enclosures,
 type and location of furniture, fittings, machines etc.,
 estimation of the thermal load in the room.
For more information, see EN ISO 7726 and EN 13182.
D.2.2 Measuring devices
The indoor air velocity should preferably be determined by means of an omnidirectional probe which is sensitive
to the velocity from whatever direction.
For more information see EN ISO 7726.
Table D.4 gives the requirements for air velocity va measuring devices.
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Table D.4 — Requirements for air velocity measuring devices
Measuring Uncertainty Time constant Directional Comments

range (90 %) sensitivity
m/s m/s
0,05 - 1 ± [0,05+0,05⋅ va] 0,2 s omnidirectional, see The probes shall be

EN 13182 calibrated in a calibration
if fluctuations are duct with unidirectional
low-turbulent flow. The
measured relative standard deviation
of the fluctuations as a
function of time shall be
less than 5 %.
Calibration with laser

anemometer can also be
2s used.
if no
The change in measured
value due to air
fluctuations are temperature fluctuation
measured within
± 4 K shall be negligibly
small.
The accuracy of the results of measurement of room air flow using the measurement methods described
depends mainly on the differing properties of the measurement probes and on the systematic error of the
measuring equipment. The probes shall meet the minimum requirements and be regularly calibrated.
D.3 Measurement of air temperature
D.3.1 Measuring methods
When measuring the air temperature precautions shall be taken in order to reduce the effect of thermal radiation
and inertia of the probe (see EN ISO 7726).
A thermometer placed in a given environment does not indicate the air temperature instantaneously but needs
time to reach equilibrium. A measurement should not be made before a period has elapsed equal to at least 1,5
times the time constant (90 %) of the probe.
A thermometer will respond more rapidly
 the smaller and the lighter the sensor element is and the lower its specific heat,
 the better the thermal exchanges with the environment (increasing the coefficient for convective heat
transfer).
For measuring temperatures in pipes or ducts containing a non-uniform temperature distribution, network
measurements shall be employed.
For determination of the radiant temperature see EN ISO 7726.
The operative temperature θ o is the uniform temperature of a radiantly black enclosure in which an occupant
would exchange the same amount of heat by radiation plus convection as in the actual non-uniform
environment. In most practical cases where the velocity is small (< 0,2 m/s), or the difference between radiant
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and air temperature is small (< 4 °C), the operative temperature can be calculated with sufficient approximation
as the mean value of the air temperature (θ a ) and the mean radiant temperature (θ r ) . For higher precision, the
following formula may be used:
θ O = Aθ a + (1 − A)θ r (D.9)
where A can be determined as a function of the air velocity va (see Table D.5).
The mean radiant temperature (θ r ) is the weighted average temperature of the surrounding surfaces.
Table D.5 — Values of A as a function of the air velocity va
va A
m/s
< 0,2 0,5
≥ 0,2 0,6
< 0,6
≥ 0,6 0,7
≤ 1,0
D.3.2 Measuring devices
See EN ISO 7726.
D.4 Measurement of the air humidity

See EN ISO 7726.
Hygrometers shall be frequently checked, cleaned and recalibrated. They require long adjustment periods.
All humidity measuring equipment shall be protected from dirt and impurities, and should be tested for
accuracy prior to measuring. Table D.6 shows the error limits for the various types of humidity measuring
equipment. The error limits quoted can only be attained, if the equipment is properly used and carefully
maintained.
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Table D.6 — Error of humidity measuring devices

Measuring device Measurement range Uncertainty
Relative humidity Air temperature Dew point Relative
% humidity*)
°C K %
Hair hygrometer > 40 - 10 to 50 5
Electrolysis > 20 - 40 to 100 3

hygrometer
LiCl hygrometer > 10 - 10 to 50 0,5 to 1 1 to 3
Dew point mirror

hygrometer >0 - 20 to 40 0,5 1 to 2
Psychrometer
>0 - 10 to 60 0,3 0,5 to 2
Capacitive meters
>0 - 40 to 110 0,3 2 to 3
*) Additionally also heavily dependent on the state of the air; the values quoted apply only in favourable
circumstances and may be exceeded.
D.5 Measurement of the sound level

See EN ISO 3740, EN ISO 3746 and EN ISO 3747.
The measuring devices shall comply with EN 61672-1.
D.6 Measurement of the electrical power of the fan
D.6.1 Measuring method
The voltage and the current drawn by the motors of the air handling units shall be measured after the last
fuse for each phase.
The electrical power consumed is measured either directly by a power meter (watt-meter) or indirectly from
the electrical work (kWh-meter) performed by taking the electric meter readings before and after the test.
Before measuring the setting of the motor safety cut-out should be checked. For DC- motors, the power is
determined by measuring the voltage (U) and the current (I).
The electrical power is
Pe = U ⋅ I (D.10)
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For AC single-phase motors (see Figure D.6), the electrical power is determined by the watt-meter method
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1 wattmeter
2 motor
Figure D.6 — AC single-phase motor
The watt-meter gives directly the electrical power
Pe = U ⋅ I ⋅ cos(U , I ) (D.11)
For AC three-phase motors (see Figure D.7), the electrical power is determined by the 2-watt-meter method:
Key
1 wattmeter 1
2 wattmeter 2
3 motor
4 phase 1
5 phase 2
6 phase 3
Figure D.7— AC three-phase motor
Watt-meter 1 gives electrical power P1 with
P1 = U ⋅ I ⋅ cos( −30° + ϕ) (D.12)
Watt-meter 2 gives electrical power P2 with
P2 = U ⋅ I ⋅ cos(30° + ϕ) (D.13)
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The total electrical power Pe is given by P2+P2
Pe = 3 ⋅ U ⋅ I ⋅ cos( ϕ) (D.14)
The reactive power Q is given by P1-P2

Q = 3 ⋅ U ⋅ I ⋅ sin( ϕ) (D.15)
φ is given by
3 ⋅ ( P1 − P2 )
tan( ϕ) = (D.16)
P1 + P2
For only current measurements:
Current transformer pliers or screw caps with ampere meter can be used as measuring instruments.
D.6.2 Measuring equipment
For measuring the power instrument transformers, power meters and electricity consumption meters of an
accuracy appropriate to the accuracy of the result needed shall be used. When using instrument
transformers care shall be taken not to exceed the rated load.
D.6.3 Measuring section
The measuring equipment should be connected as near as possible to the connection terminals of the
individual system components. The layout of the measuring equipment and cables should be such that no
errors due to interference from magnetic fields can occur. The cables should be of sufficient rating that an
error is not introduced into the measured result.
D.6.4 Measurement uncertainties
The uncertainty of the measurement is given by the accuracy classes of the individual measuring equipment
components used. Note that the class accuracy depends on the magnitude of the measured value. Accuracy
classes are shown in Table D.7.
Table D.7 — Electric measuring equipment
Measuring equipment Accuracy classes

Ampere meter 1
Ampere meter and measuring transformer 1,5
Voltmeter 1
Voltmeter and measuring transformer 1,5
Effective power meter (Aron circuit) 0,5 to 1,0
- with measuring transformer 0,5 to 1,5
Effective power meter with three measuring systems 0,5 to 1,5
- with measuring transformer 0,5 to 1,5
Other multifunctional digital instruments According to the information of the
manufacturer (see also clause 9)
The accuracy class of measuring equipment is the relative uncertainty of a measurement corresponding to the
gauge scale used. This value is valid for any measuring point inside the gauge scale.
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EXAMPLE An ammeter with an accuracy class 1 is used with the gauge scale 500 mA. A measurement gives a
value of 240 mA. Class 1 means that the relative uncertainty of a measurement with a value of 500 mA is 1 %. It comes a
relative uncertainty 500 mA x (1/100) = 5 mA for any value measured in the gauge scale 500 mA. In the example it comes
235 mA < measurement < 245 mA.
NOTE Closer to the gauge scale value, the measurement value is, the more accurate the measurement is. The
accuracy class is the same for analogical or digital instruments.
D.7 Pressure difference at the air filter

The pressure difference shall be measured by means of suitable manometers. Manometers incorporated at
the filters are sufficient for the functional measurement of the pressure difference.
D.8 Air leakage
D.8.1 Measuring method
The leakage measurements can be performed while the duct system is being installed.
As soon as a sufficiently large section of the air duct system has been installed, all openings are sealed off.
A fan which is connected to the sealed duct system through an equipment for measuring is used to generate
a test pressure difference above or below atmospheric pressure. The test pressure should be adjusted to
one of the following values which should be chosen to be as near as possible to mean operating pressure of
the system, preferably:
200 Pa, 400 Pa, or 1 000 Pa above atmospheric in case of supply air ducts or 200 Pa, 400 Pa or 750 Pa
below atmospheric in case of exhaust air ducts.
If measurement equipment is used to verify tightness class A or B, it is possible that the above named
pressure values could not be achieved at a greater ductwork surface area.
In this cases, the tightness class could be determine by a lower pressure, using the following formula to
calculate the leakage airflow approximately:
0,65
q& v1  ∆p1 
=  (D.17)
q& v 2  ∆p 2 
where
q&v 1 is the air leakage at test pressure ∆p1
q&v 2 is the air leakage at mean operating pressure ∆p2
∆p is the pressure difference from atmospheric pressure
The mean operating pressure is the arithmetic mean of the static pressure at the beginning and end of a
section of air ducting.
D.8.2 Measuring equipment
The measuring equipment for pressure is given in E.2.1.2 and for air flow in E.2.4.2.
D.8.3 Measuring section
Figure D.8 shows the principle layout for the measurements. A fan with controllable air flow blows or sucks
air through a measuring path containing a calibrated airflow device into or from the installed section of air
ducting. The static pressure in the air duct and the leakage flow rate are measured.
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1 section of ductwork to be tested
2 transformation piece
3 volume measuring device
4 bypass
5 fan
6 pressure measurement (for the air flow rate)
8 sealed openings
9 operating pressure
Figure D.8 — Measuring system for measuring air leakage
The leakage test is described in EN 12237 and EN 1507. The surface area is calculated according to
EN 14239.
D.8.4 Measurement uncertainty
The total uncertainty can be calculated in accordance with Clause 8.
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Annex E
(normative)
Special measurements
NOTE This annex gives additional information on special measurements, to be used along with Annex D.
E.1 Measuring instruments

The following measuring instruments are recommended:
 measuring instruments of known error, the use of which has been agreed between the parties involved,
 measuring instruments which are calibrated,
 built in operating measuring instruments, the error of which has been established,
)
 instruments with a calibration certificate2 .
E.2 Measuring of parameters
E.2.1 Pressure
E.2.1.1 General
A distinction is made between:
 static pressure ps
 dynamic pressure pd
 total pressure pt
E.2.1.2 Measuring methods
The actual quantity measured is a pressure difference. It is therefore necessary for each measurement to
state the reference pressure. Exceptions are measurements of barometric pressure, i.e. atmospheric
pressure.
E.2.1.3 Measuring equipment
Small pressure differences are usually measured by a liquid or electronic manometer, while higher pressures
and pressure differences may also be measured by piston or spring manometer or even by electronic
manometer.
The hoses from the measuring point to the measuring equipment shall be tight and clean.
Various instruments, their application ranges and examples of uncertainty are given in Table E.1.
2) In accordance with calibration regulations and calibration validity regulations if required.
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Table E.1 — Pressure measuring instruments

Measuring instrument Measuring range Uncertainty of the primarily
Pa measured values
Direct mechanical measurement of
pressure
Liquid manometers
6
U-tube-manometer 0 < p < 0,1 ⋅ 10 1 mm to 2 mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
Inclined tube manometer 0 < p < 2 ⋅ 10³ 0,5 mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
Projection manometer (Betz) 0 < p < 4 ⋅ 10³ (8 ⋅ 10³) 0,1mm to 0,2 mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
Vertical tube manometer (Prandtl) 0 < p < 4,5 ⋅ 10³ 0,1mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
Compensation micromanometer 0 < p < 2 ⋅ 10³ 0,02 mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
Pressure balances and piston
manometers
Ring balance 7 < p < 0,7 ⋅ 10³ ± 1 % of the end scale value
6
Compressed air balance 20 ⋅ 10³ < p < 0,1 ⋅10 0,3 mm
± x 100 in %
reading value in mm
6
Piston manometer (general) 0,1 ⋅ 10³ < p < 20 ⋅10 ± 0,5 % of the end scale value
Piston manometer (immersion bell) 0 < p < 0,6 ⋅ 10³ ± 0,5 % of the end scale value
Indirect mechanical measurement of

pressure
Spring manometers
6
Encapsulated spring manometers 20 ⋅ 10³ < p < 0,8 ⋅10 ± 1 % of the end scale value
6
Diaphragm pressure range 20 ⋅ 10³ < p < 70 ⋅ 10 ± 1 % of the end scale value
Pressure capsula manometer, e. g.:
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a) bronze bourdon tube gauge 0 < p < 0,1 ⋅ 10 ± 1 % of the end scale value
6 9
b) steel bourdon tube gauge 30 ⋅ 10 < p < 1 ⋅ 10 ± 1 % of the end scale value
Measuring transducers
Electric transducer p < 10 ⋅ 10³ ± 0,5 % of the final value
Pneumatic transducer p < 10 ⋅ 10³ ± 1,0 % of the final value
Digital instruments According to the information see also clause 9
of the manufacturer
E.2.1.4 Measuring section
The measuring point should lie within the reference cross-section. In exceptional cases, the pressure
difference between the measuring point and the reference cross-section can be calculated and allowed for.
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Thermal effects, the density of the transmission medium and the influence of the measuring height, for
instance a difference in height between the measuring point and the location of the measuring equipment,
should be considered where applicable.
When measuring the static pressure in a duct, the holes made for the measurement points should be at right
angles to the inside surface of the air duct. The inside end of each hole shall end sharply and be free of
burrs. The diameter of the hole should be as small as possible (0,5 mm to 3 mm). In a flowing medium, the
pressure measurement should be made at a point where the flow is parallel to the wall.
In general, the lower the flow velocity, the better the accuracy of a static pressure measurement. If various
points of different cross-sections are available, then those with larger cross-sections and low flow velocities
should be chosen.
E.2.2 Temperature
E.2.2.1 General
See also EN ISO 7726.
Consideration should be given to measurement errors due to conduction or thermal radiation.
When using a liquid thermometer, a thread correction should be made.
When using thermocouples, extraneous voltages shall be prevented or compensated.
When using resistance thermometers, resistive heating in the resistor itself shall be considered.
If it is not possible to insert the temperature sensor directly into the flow medium, it is recommended to use a
protective tube (see Figure E.1).
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a) in elbows contrary to the flow direction
b) in narrow ducts angled opposite to the flow direction
c) perpendicular to the flow direction (higher measuring faults shall be considered)
Figure E.1 — Installation of protective tubes in circular ducts with uniform temperature distribution
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For measurements (mean of several values) where high accuracy is required, it is recommended to use
special measurement inserts (see Figure E.2).
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1 plastic case part with connections
2 plastic case part with inlets for thermocouples or other thermometer
3 copper cylinder
4 bores for thermocouples or other thermometer
5 inlet connections; the inferior connection is locked by a plug
6 flow off connection
Figure E.2 — Example of the design of a measuring head
E.2.2.3 Measurement uncertainty
When measuring with glass thermometers, the measurement uncertainty is taken as the calibration
accuracy. When measuring with resistance thermometers or thermocouples, the measurement uncertainty
shall be taken from the error of the measurement resistance or the deviation of the thermoelectric voltage
characteristic line (which shall be narrowed down by calibration) and from the accuracy class of the meters
used.
If the measurement sensors are unsuitably installed, this may substantially increase the uncertainty of any
type of temperature measurement.
Application areas and examples of uncertainty are shown in Table E.2.
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Table E.2 — Temperature, sensors, measuring equipment
Measuring instrument Measuring range Uncertainty of the primarily

measured values
°C
Sensors
Liquid-in-glass thermometer - 58 to - 5 ± 0,3/ 0,7/ 1,0 K
- 5 to 60 ± 0,04/ 0,1/ 0,15/ 0,5/ 0,7 K
60 to 100 ± 0,04/ 0,15/ 0,25/ 0,5/ 1,0 K
110 to 210 ± 1,0/ 1,5 K
Liquid spring thermometer - 35 to 500 ±1%

±2%
Vapour-pressure spring thermometer - 50 to 350 ±1%
±2%
Metal expansion thermometer 0 to 1 000 ±1%
±2%
a
Resistance thermometer, - 220 to 850 ± (0,15 + 0, 002 t ) K Class A
a
gauged or calibrated in accordance with ± (0,03 + 0, 005 t ) K Class B
EN 60751)
Thermocouples,
gauged or calibrated in accordance with - 50 to 500
a
± (0,05 + 0,01 t ) K
EN 60584-1 and EN 60584-2)
Measuring equipment
Normal instruments (moving-coil and quotient meters) 1,0% to 1,5 %
Precision instruments (moving-coil and quotient meters) 0,2% to 0,5 %
Pen-recording instruments (moving coil and quotient meters) 1,5 %
Normal compensation instruments with
- manual compensation 0,1% to 0,5 %
- automatic compensation 0,2% to 0,5 %
Precision compensation instruments with manual compensation ≤ 0,1 %
Digital voltmeters ≤ 0,3 %
Other multifunction digital instruments According to the information of

the manufacturer (see also
Clause 9)
a
t is the absolute value of the temperature in °C.
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E.2.3 Humidity
E.2.3.1 Measuring methods and equipment
See EN ISO 7726.

Measurements should consider of variation of humidity over the cross-section, especially after a steam air
humidifier or a cooler.
The maximum incident flow velocity specified by the manufacturer shall be considered.
E.2.4 Air flow
E.2.4.1 Measuring methods
E.2.4.1.1 General
The air flow rate can be measured in the following ways:
 by measuring the flow velocity in a measurement cross-section using the network method,
 by the compensation (zero) method (D.1.5.5) or by funnel method (see D.1.5.4) at ventilation openings,
 using calibrated throttle devices (see D.1.3),
 using gas meters,
 by the tracer gas method.
E.2.4.1.2 Funnel measurement
See D.1.5.4.
The air flow through a ventilation opening can also be measured by the funnel measurement. Therefore, the
measuring funnel should tightly cover the whole opening cross section. Measuring devices with low pressure
drop are recommended. In general, the measurement result should be corrected by the pressure drop of the
funnel according to the manufacturers instruction of the measuring device.
E.2.4.1.3 Tracer gas method
By introducing tracer gas to the air, the air flow can be estimated by means of concentration measurements.
As various methods exist, no details are given here.
The tracer gas method can be used to measure the air flow in rooms and the air flow within ducts of
ventilation systems. In ventilation systems the tracer gas method can be preferably used when other
methods do not provide accurate results due to disturbances (e.g. dampers, bends, etc.). The disturbances
promote the mixing of the tracer gas with the air.
The air flow in rooms (air change) using tracer gas can be measured according to EN ISO 12569.
The air flow in ducts of ventilation systems is measured by the constant injection method analogues to
EN ISO 12569. The tracer gas is injected into the air duct at a constant flow rate. The concentration of the
tracer gas in the duct is measured at a distance from the location of injection at which the tracer gas is
homogeneously mixed with the air (mixing length). The air flow can be calculated by:
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qTs
q = 10 6 ppm * (E.1)
C S − C0
Where
q air flow in the duct (m³/s)
qT injected flow of pure tracer gas (m³/s)
CS mean concentration of the tracer gas at the sampling cross-section (ppm)
C0 background concentration of the tracer gas in the transported air (ppm)
If a tracer gas is used, which is present in the transported air in the duct a measurement of the background
concentration in the injecting cross-section is required. It has to be proven, that the background concentration
is constant during the measurement.
In larger ducts, it is recommended to inject the tracer gas uniformly through a number of holes in the cross-
section (at least four) to assure the homogeneous mixing with the air within the distance to the sample cross-
section. It is also recommended to sample the tracer gas at different locations spread uniformly on the cross-
section, as minor variations in concentrations across the cross-section cannot be avoided. Sampling at
multiple locations reduces the uncertainty of the method and can be used to verify the homogeneity of the
mixing. If the concentration of the tracer gas is measured at different positions in the sampling cross-section,
the mean value of the measured concentrations is taken.
The mixing length (duct length for homogeneous mixing of the tracer gas and the air) depends on the number
of probes for injection and sampling, the flow profile and the disturbances within the duct. Table E.3 gives
standard values for the relative mixing length L related to the hydraulic diameter (Dh).
Table E.3 — Standard values for the relative mixing length L related to the hydraulic diameter (Dh)
Conditions Relative mixing length (L/Dh)
Straight duct without disturbances. Injection and sampling in 80

centre.
Straight duct without disturbances. Injection via 4 or more holes.
Sampling in centre 25
Sampling at four points (same positions as for injection) 15
Duct with disturbances (e.g. two 90° bends, fan). Injection before these disturbances via 4 or more
holes.
Sampling in centre 20
Sampling at four points (same positions as for injection) 10
Various tracer gases might be used. Commonly used tracer gases are nitrous oxide (N2O), sulfur hexafluoride
(SF6) and carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 may only be used if the background concentration is constant. For
selecting a tracer gas following aspects should be taken in consideration:
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 The tracer gas should not be naturally present in the air in high concentrations or at least constant in
concentration.
 The tracer gas density shall be comparable to the density of air in order to facilitate mixing.

The tracer gas shall not react with other compounds in the air.
 The tracer gas shall not be adsorbed at surfaces in a manner that it influences the measurement results.
 The tracer gas shall be measurable within a sufficient accuracy.
 The tracer gas shall be non flammable and non toxic and causing no environmental harm.
 The tracer gas shall be provided in a high purity.
E.2.4.2 Measuring equipment
For measurements using standardized or calibrated throttling devices, adequate manometers shall be used
(see Table E.1). The velocity is measured by probes in conjunction with liquid or electronic manometers.
Usually a Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube) is used as probe. It is not necessary to correct the measured results
provided the distance from the centre of the probe to the wall exceeds twice the probe diameter, and the
Reynolds number Re > 300 (formed with the probe diameter). The necessary minimum velocity to achieve this
for dry air (20 °C, 1 bar) as a function of probe diameter is shown in Figure E.3.
Key
v minimum velocity (m/s)
Dso probe diameter (mm)
Figure E.3 — Relationship between minimum velocity v and probe diameter Dso
Under rapidly changing velocity conditions, a vane anemometer will measure a too high mean reading. In
addition, a correction is needed if the density of the flowing medium varies greatly. A density change of
around 10 % will give an uncertainty of around 5 % in the velocity measurement.
For measurements in air ducts in which the ratio of effective cross-section of the probe to the duct cross-
section is greater than 0,01 a correction shall be applied using the following formula:
AK − Ag
v= vg (E.2)
AK
where
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v is the velocity in non-constricted air stream in m/s
vg is the velocity reading in m/s

2
AK is the free cross-section of duct in m
2
Ag is the effective cross-section of the probe in m
(if not stated by manufacturer, assume the entire cross-section of the anemometer)
Tracer gas method: For injecting the tracer gas a pressure regulator, a dosing/control valve, a flow meter and
probes are necessary. The flow meter shall measure the tracer gas flow in an accuracy of ± 2 %. The tracer
gas flow shall be constant during the measurement. The equipment for sampling consists on sampling probes
and a gas analyser for the injected tracer gas.
Downstream of obstacles, separation or disturbances of the flow will appear and irregular velocity profiles will
occur. These are among the decisive factors causing uncertainty in the measurement.
For network measurements the following formula is used as a measure of the irregularity U of the velocity
profile:
v max − v min
U= (E.3)
2v
where
v is the arithmetic mean velocity over the entire cross-section in m/s
vmin; vmax is the minimum and maximum of the arithmetic mean of velocities in a quarter of the cross-section or
at a radius in m/s
In the case of a rectangular cross-section, the maximum and minimum values of mean velocity are selected
from the quarters of the total cross-section, of side length equal to half the duct side length. In the case of a
circular cross-section, the mean values are taken from four measurement radii at right angles to one another.
For the calculation of vmin the velocity in the boundary layer at the wall of the duct is neglected.
Figure E.4 shows the empirical relationship which exists between the relative distance a/Dh arising from the
ratio of the distance a between the measurement path and an upstream disturbance to the hydraulic
diameter Dh of the duct at the measurement plane, and the irregularity U of the velocity profile.
If no measured data are available, Figure E.4 can be used to find the anticipated irregularity of a profile.
Figure E.4 is valid for disturbances which uniformly affect the entire duct, e. g. after an inlet opening, after a
single flap, after a bend, a fan or a branch junction.
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a/Dh relative distance
U irregularity in %
Figure E.4 — Empirical relationship between irregularity U in % of the profile and relative distance a/Dh
of the measuring point from the disturbance
Multiple disturbances which are uniformly distributed over the entire cross-section behave analogously. In
this case, however, instead of the hydraulic diameter of the air duct, the module (characteristic dimension of
the disturbance) is used to form the relative distance from the disturbance point, e.g. in case of heat
exchangers, counterflow flaps, guide vanes, drop separators and similar components.
Disturbances downstream from the measurement point have less impact than upstream disturbances.
Nevertheless they shall still be taken into account, especially if they cause a dynamic pressure build-up.
The measuring devices shall be built-in in such a way that together with their mounting they obstruct only a
negligibly small part of the total flow cross-section.
In the case of some measuring devices, minimum distances from the air duct walls or from upstream or
downstream obstacles shall be complied with to ensure that the flow pattern around the measuring device is
the same as it was during calibration. Thus, for instance, a vane anemometer shall be located at least 1,5
vane wheel diameters downstream from a filter or heat exchanger.
Measuring devices which are inserted through the wall of the duct shall have devices which ensure correct
positioning and accurate directional guidance. The openings around the probes shall be sealed especially
where the pressure inside the duct is lower than outside.
E.2.4.4 Measurement uncertainties
When calculating the total uncertainty of the measurement as described in Clause 8, the errors of the
measurement method and of the measuring equipment shall be considered.
a) Uncertainty due to the measurement method
The uncertainty of an air flow measured by calibrated throttle devices is given by the calibration.
For an air flow measurement in a defined cross-section with a given irregularity of the velocity profile, the
measurement uncertainty depends mainly on the number of measurement points in the cross-section. For
parallel flow Table E.4 shows approximately the uncertainty of the measurement; suitable distribution of
the measuring points is assumed.
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Table E.4 — Uncertainty of measurement in a flow having approximately zero radial motion, as a
function of number of measuring points
Number of Uncertainty of the measuring location τu in %

measuring
points Irregularity of the profile section U in %
n
2 10 20 30 40 50
4 6 12 19 26 34 41
5 5 10 17 23 30 36
6 4 9 15 21 27 33
8 3 7 13 18 23 28
10 3 6 11 16 21 25
20 1 4 7 11 14 17
30 1 3 6 9 11 14
50 1 2 4 6 9 11
100 0,4 1 3 4 6 7
200 0,2 1 2 3 4 5
The uncertainty of the measuring location τu in this table is given by the following approximation:
τ u = 2,314 ⋅ U ⋅ n −0,552 − 0,895 ⋅ U ⋅ n −0,698 + 13,725 ⋅ n −0,778 . If the formula is not used, a linear
interpolation is also sufficient for determination of the uncertainty of the measuring position for
values of n and U not given in the table.
The figures apply to a normal distribution of individual measurements. If the disturbances to the duct flow
have any periodicity, then the distance between measuring points shall not be equal to the periodic
interval.
When using the compensation method, the uncertainty depends on the adjustment of pressure in the
chamber, on the pressure drop between the branch-off point in the air duct network and the ventilation
opening (branch pressure drop), and on the air flow measurement.
If the uncertainty of the pressure adjustment in the chamber is 1 Pa, the additional uncertainty arising
from this can be read off from the diagram in Figure E.5.
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τ∆p uncertainty of air flow measurement (%)
∆p branch pressure drop (Pa)
Figure E.5 — Uncertainty of air flow measurement τ∆p using the compensation method for an
uncertainty of 1 Pa in pressure difference
The uncertainty of an air flow measured by tracer gas method is given by leakage in the duct and the
homogeneity of the tracer gas concentration in the sampling cross-section. If a homogeneous tracer gas
mixture is obtained, the method uncertainty is as a rule negligible and only depends on leakage in the duct
between the point of injection of tracer gas and the sampling cross-section.
b) Uncertainty due to the measuring equipment
The error of the equipment for measuring the pressure difference using a pitotstatic tube is shown in the
diagram in Figure E.6.
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1 resolution 0,2 Pa
2 resolution 1 Pa
3 resolution 5 Pa
τG relative uncertainty (%)
v velocity (m/s)
Figure E.6 — Relative uncertainty in measured value τG of the air velocity v in pitotstatic tubes with
pressure difference measuring equipment for various resolutions
The determining factors here are the type of pressure measuring equipment used and the velocity present at
the measuring point. Additionally, the error of the probe should be considered.
The uncertainty due to the injecting and measuring equipment for the tracer gas method is given by the
accuracy of the measurement of the injected tracer gas flow (flow meter) and the accuracy of the gas
analyser. As the accuracy of the measuring equipment vary significantly, data provided by the manufacturer
shall be used.
E.2.5 Sound
See EN ISO 3740, EN ISO 3746 and EN ISO 3747.
E.2.6 Air pollution
E.2.6.1 General
The indoor air pollution is determined by contaminants in the air such as volatile organic (VOC) and inorganic
compounds, combustion products, particulate matter, bio effluences and microorganisms. These
contaminants may affect the health and comfort of the occupants.
Air pollution is manifold and to check and evaluate air pollution different measurement can be performed, such
as:
 measuring particles and the dust,
 gas analysis and determination of concentration of known volatile compounds,
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 sensory methods using panels of human judges to assess the impact of the contaminants
on the perception of indoor air quality (e.g. odour).
For further information see EN 15251.

E.2.6.2 Measuring methods and equipment
For the measurement of dust and particulate matter, part of the flow is sucked off and filtered to determine
the amount of dust contained in the air by means of weighing.
The measurement of the number of particles can be made by the scattered light method or the membrane
filter method. A scattered-light particle counter can continuously measure the concentration of airborne
particles. In the membrane filter method particles from the air to be tested are collected on a membrane filter.
The filter has the property that the particles deposit mainly on its surface. This is then weighed to determine
the particle mass and eventually viewed under a microscope.
Gas concentration measurement is performed by sucking the sample through a measuring equipment which
then measures and displays the concentration. It is also possible to take samples of the air in special
containers or adsorption tubes and perform a laboratory analysis of the composition.
The sensory measurements to determine the perception of the air (e.g. odour) were performed by
assessments of human judges who enter the space and directly assess the air quality at the centre or at the
working place. The judges perform the assessments consecutively to avoid disturbances by other present
judges. Each judge has to assess the air quality according to a given questionnaire. It is also possible to
collect the air in large sampling bags and perform the assessments in a laboratory. The indoor air quality has
to be assessed with and without the operating ventilation system. As various methods exist, no details are
given here.
Measurements of air purity by measuring the concentration of particles or dust load as well as the sensory
measurements can be performed either at the undisturbed workplace or during normal working.
Depending on the objective of the measurement, the air to be tested for gaseous impurities can be taken
from an air duct or sucked from a room. If stratification of the air in the duct is anticipated, then a network
measurement shall be performed. In a work room the samples shall be taken at several points within the
occupied zone, preferably at positions intended for intensive occupancy.
Where transfer of impurities by the system is possible, the supply air shall be measured accordingly.
E.2.6.4 Error limits
The error limits of the equipment used for measuring air purity and particle count are shown in Table E.5,
related to the measured value.
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Table E.5 — Equipment for measuring the air purity, concentration of pollutants and particle
concentration
Measuring instrument Field of application Relative error
%
Massometer 0,1 mg/m³ to 20 mg/m³
Gravimetric method 2 mg/m³ to 100 mg/m³
Scattered-light particle counter ≥ 0,1 µm According to the calibration
method
Particle-size spectrometer ≥ 1 µm
Aerosol photometer Filter testing ± 20
Membrane filter method ≥ 0,1 µm ± 10
Test tube Gases and vapours 0,1 ppm to 12 ± 5 to 30

ppm
Multiatomic non-elemental gases
Spectral region 0,25 nm up to 1,2 ≥ 5
nm
Gas-phase chromatograph ≥ 1 ppm ≥5
The error of sensory measurements depends on the method of assessment, the questionnaire, the
experience and number of the judges. It is determined by the standard deviation of the panel of the
assessment and the number of judges (see Table E.6).
Table E.6 — Sensory methods for indoor air quality assessments (examples)
Measured values Measuring method Absolute error
Acceptability Naive judges n>25, continuous approx. ±0,2

scale from +1 ( clearly acceptable)
to -1 (clearly not acceptable)
Odour intensity Naive judges n>25, category scale approx. ±1,0

(7 point) from 0 (no odour) to 6
extreme odour
trained judges, n>15 , continuous approx. ±2 pi

scale, open ended, unit perceived
intensity (pi)
Hedonic tone Naive judges, n>25, category scale approx. ±1,0

(9 point) from 4 (extremely pleasant
to -4 (extremely unpleasant
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E.2.7 Electric Power
E.2.7.1 Measuring method
See D.6.
E.3 Measurements in rooms
E.3.1 General
After installation of the system, it can be required to verify that the desired indoor environment is
accomplished during typical operational conditions. The measuring methods are explained in the following
clauses.
E.3.2 Thermal environment
E.3.2.1 Location of measurements
Measurements should be carried out in occupied zones of the building according to EN ISO 7730 and
EN 15251. Such locations can be work stations, seating or sleeping areas, depending on the function of the
space. In occupied spaces, measurements shall be carried out at a representative sample of locations
spread throughout the occupied zone.
If the distribution of occupancy cannot be estimated, the following locations can be used: The centre of the
space or zone or 0,6 m inward from each of the walls of the space, but within the occupied zone.
In either case measurements within the occupied zone shall be carried out where the most extreme values of
the thermal parameters are observed or expected.
Absolute humidity shall be determined at only one location in each occupied zone.
E.3.2.2 Heights of measurements
The recommended measuring heights are head, middle and foot level which corresponds to 1,1 m, 0,6 m
and 0,1 m above the floor for seated persons and 1,7 m, 1,1 m and 0,1 m for standing persons.
E.3.2.3 Measuring conditions
Measurements during the heating period (winter condition) should be carried out at an indoor-outdoor
temperature difference not less than 50 % of the design temperature difference and at cloudy to partly cloudy
sky conditions.
Measurements during the summer period should be carried out at the above mentioned indoor-outdoor
temperature difference and at clear to partly cloudy sky conditions.
Measurements in interior zones of large buildings should be carried out at a zone load not less than 50 % of
the design load. The measurements should include the most critical time of the day which depends on either
the outdoor climate or the internal load.
The following system data should be documented or measured at the same time with the environmental
measurements:
 supply outdoor air rate,
 temperature difference between room and supply air,
 diffuser or air terminal device, location and type,
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 discharge velocity,
 perimeter heating devices; type, location and status,
 exhaust air terminal device, location and size,

 type of air supply system.
The outdoor climatic conditions (temperature, humidity, sun, wind speed) should be documented during the
measuring period.
E.3.3 Ventilation effectiveness
E.3.3.1 General
The indoor air quality is determined by emitted contaminants from building materials, furnishing, plants and
occupants as well as by the supply air quality and the ventilation effectiveness. The ventilation system is
installed to remove these contaminants. Ventilation effectiveness shall be evaluated by measuring air flow
rates provided that the design assumptions are correct (see for information EN 13779 and EN 15251).
Tracer gas method can be used to measure the ventilation effectiveness, contaminant removal effectiveness
and the mean age of air. It can be determined by global measurements in the room or locally at given
measurement points, e.g. the working place.
NOTE For further information, see RHEVA Guidebook 2
E.3.3.2 Location of measurements
Measurements should be carried out in occupied zones of the building according to EN ISO 7730 and
EN 15251. Such locations can be work stations, seating or sleeping areas, depending on the function of the
space. In occupied spaces, measurements shall be carried out at a representative sample of locations
spread throughout the occupied zone. If the distribution of occupancy cannot be estimated, the centre of the
space or zone shall be used.
The recommended measuring heights are for seated persons 1,1m and for standing persons 1,7 m.
E.3.3.3 Measurement methods using tracer gas
Most measurements on ventilation effectiveness require the injection of tracer gas. For selecting a tracer gas
following aspects should be taken in consideration:
 The tracer gas should not be naturally present in the room air in high concentrations or at least constant
in concentration.
 The tracer gas density shall be comparable to the density of air in order to facilitate mixing.
 The tracer gas shall not react with other compounds in the room air.
 The tracer gas shall not be adsorbed at surfaces in a manner that it influences the measurement results.
 The tracer gas shall measureable within a sufficient accuracy.
 The tracer gas shall be non flammable and non toxic and causing no environmental harm.
As tracer gases nitrous oxide (N2O), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are mainly used as
they adequately fulfil the above requirements. However, care shall be taken concerning carbon dioxide as it is
present in the room air.
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The ventilation effectiveness or the mean age of the air can be evaluated by different tracer gas techniques:
 Tracer step-down (decay) method
 Tracer step-up method

 Pulse method
For the step-down method a small amount of tracer gas is initially released in the room and thoroughly mixed
with the room air so the room air contains uniform concentration. The tracer decays due to the ventilation air
flow. The concentration decay is measured either in the exhaust (global) or at a measurement point in the
room (local).
For the step-up method the tracer gas is released in a continuous and constant flow in the supply duct. It also
can be released at a point in the room to measure the ability to remove airborne contaminants. The
concentration increase of the tracer is measured either in the exhaust (global) or at a measurement point in
the room (local). Step-up tests are more difficult to use as they take a long time to reach the equilibrium
concentration.
For the pulse method a short pulse of tracer gas is injected into the supply air. The concentration of the tracer
is measured either in the exhaust (global) or at a measurement point in the room (local). When plotting the
cumulated concentration as a function of time this method corresponds to the step-up method.
E.3.4 Acoustic environment
Instruments and methods for measuring the acoustic environment shall comply with EN ISO 3744,
EN ISO 11201 and EN 61672-1.
The location should be chosen as specified in E.3.2.1.
The recommended measuring height corresponds to the height of the human head i.e. 1,1 m for seated
persons and 1,7 m for standing persons.
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Annex F
(informative)
Contractual agreements
Concerning the applicability of this standard, the installation contract should include specification of the
following points:
 reference to this standard and specification of the extent of the testing procedures (e.g. tolerances,
measuring methods etc.) as well as any exceptions or alterations;
 identification of the responsibilities for carrying out of the test procedures and/or eventual supervision
including drafting of the test report;
 conditions for the design of the ventilation and air conditioning system (e.g. use of the building);
 conditions for a later carrying out of tests which could not be concluded due to special reasons (e.g.
weather conditions, non-effective occupancy);
 level of extent of the functional checks and measurements;
 extent and methods of eventual special measurements;
 necessary actions in the case of inappropriate test results (e.g. possible test resumption after revision of
the system).
The installation contract should specify partly or completely the kind and quantity of the equipment which shall
be installed. However, it may also specify only the performance which shall be achieved by the system.
Completeness checks should be carried out in compliance with a list of the installed equipment and its technical
specifications. If the equipment specifications are under the agreement, this list will reproduce these
specifications. It will be referred to as the "specification list".
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Annex G
(informative)
Examples for determination of the number of functional checks and

measurements
G.1 Functional checks

An example for determination of the number of functional checks is given in Table G.1.
Table G.1 — Determination of the number of functional checks

Parameter Direction of rotation of fan Response of fan-coil unit controls
System description Exhaust ventilation system, Building comprising 500
9 roof fans serving 135 dwellings 4-pipe fan-coil units
Check performed Visual control Check of correct response of unit

controls to a change of set point:
- emission of cold for low set point
- emission of heat for high set point
- check of the existence of a neutral

zone by manipulating set point
Level A B C A B C
Number of checks 4 6 9 19 37 71
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G.2 Functional measurements

An example for determination of the number of functional measurements is given in Table G.2.
Table G.2 — - Determination of the number of functional measurements

Parameter Air flow at the terminal device Room temperature
System description Department store with zone air Office building comprising 96
handling units (15 zones), single rooms, and landscaped
diffusion by linear difffusers in spaces divided into 48 zones -
ceilings (average of 12 diffusers VAV system in landscaped spa-
by zone) ces, fan-coil units in single rooms
Measurement performed Air flow measurement at diffuser Room air temperature
connection ducts (alternatively at measurements in near-design
diffuser outlet with compensation conditions. Single and
method). landscaped zones are not
similar, the calculation is applied
Although there are 15 separately
independent systems, calculation
of n is based on total number of
diffusers = 180.
p1 = 2,23 * 96 0,45 ≈ 17
p2 = 2,23 * 48 0,45 ≈ 13
Level A B C B
Number of measurements 13 23 42 single landscaped

spot readings
15 12
Recordings over 24 h
2 1
total
17 13
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Annex H
(informative)
Examples for measurement uncertainty

H.1 Measuring equipments for measuring of the velocity and the cross-section
Table H.1 — Velocity measuring equipment

Measuring instrument Measuring Angle range Uncertainty of primarily
range within which measured values
uncertainty
1%
m/s ° %
b
Pitot tube (thin walled probe) see Figure E.4 ± 23 ± 0,1
b
Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube) see Figure E.4 ± 12 ±1
b
Pitot Static tube with ellipsoidal head see Figure E.4 ± 21 ±1
Vane anemometer 1 to 20 ± 10 ± 5 of the end of scale value

a
Thermal probes 0,2 to 5 ± 5 of the end of scale value
a
Hot-wire anemometer > 0,2 ± 10 to ± 1,0 (according to the
information of the manufacture)
Laser According to the information of the manufacturer.
a
depending on probe design
b
related to dynamic pressure
H.2 Velocity measurement by Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube)
a) Duct size
Given duct 200 mm x 200 mm
(± 2 mm) τs = 1 %
b) Cross-section
Measuring position 800 mm
behind an elbow: a/Dh = 4
Irregularity of the profile, from Figure E.5 = 16 %
Chosen number of measuring positions: 10
Table E.4 gives the uncertainty: τu = 10 %
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c) Probe
Pitot Static Tube (Prandtl tube) ± 1 % of pdyn
Table H.1: Uncertainty τp = 1 %

d) Pressure measuring device
Resolution 1 Pa
Velocity in the duct 5m/s
Figure E.6: Uncertainty τG = 3 %
e) Density
Uncertainty of the density measurement τd = 2 %
Total uncertainty:
2 2
τt = (2 ⋅ τ s )2 + (τ u )2 +  1 ⋅ τ p  + (τ G )2 +  1 ⋅ τ d  (H.1)
2  2 
1 1
τ t = 4 × 0,0001 + 0,01 + × 0,0001 + 0,0009 + × 0,0004 (H.2)
4 4
τ t = 0,01143 (H.3)
τt = 11 %
To reduce the uncertainty, increase either the number of measurements or the distance from the elbow.
H.3 Example as H.1 using the same references but lower velocity, larger distance
a) Distance from the elbow: 1200 mm a/Dh = 6
Irregularity of the profile 10 %, τu = 7 %
b) Resolution of pressure gauge 1 Pa
Velocity 3 m/s, τG = 8 %
τt = 4 ⋅ 0,0001 + 0,0049 + 0,000025 + 0,0064 + 0,0001 (H.4)
τt = 10,8 %
τs, τp, τd are negligible.
H.4 Example: Measurement of velocity by axial vane anemometer
Mechanical vane anemometer
Table H.1: Uncertainty ± 5 %, τv = 5 %
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Measurement behind a fan in a duct exit
size 500 mm x 500 mm
distance from the measuring cross-section 1 m.

→ a/Dh = 2
Irregularity of the profile, Figure E.5;
U = 40 %, 10 measuring positions
Table E.4:τu = 20 %
τt = 21 %
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Annex I
(informative)
Examples of measuring protocols for the air-flow rate

Measurement Records — Circular Air Duct
Project Order No.

Department
Plant Contact
Date Page of
Measurement Measuring
location point
Measurement
device
Exhaust Setpoint
Total air flow External air Supply air m3/h
air value:
Recirculation
Partial air flow Extract air Actual value: m3/h
air
Measurement
Dimension of duct D(m) = m/s (Dimension)
values in
Nr. Distance to duct wall (mm) x-axis y-axis

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Number of measurement points: Sum of values:
Average air velocity v= m/s

Dimensions of Measuring point A= m2
Correction factor (temp/pressure) f=
Air flow (v × A × f × 3 600) q= m3/h ± m3/h
Pressure-measure point ∆pstat = Pa Air temp. °C

Pressure-fan ∆pstat = Pa Air pressure mbar
Pressure filter* ∆pstat = Pa
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Fan type*
Fan speed* n= min-1 Frequency inverter Hz
Nominal current fan motor* IN = A
Carging rate fan motor* IA = A
Total measurement uncertainty τt = %

Uncertainty of duct size τs = % Irregularity of profile U= %
Uncertainty of measurement τu = %
position
Uncertainty of measurement τG = % * if required
device
…
Remarks:
Place/Date Name/Signature Place/Date Name/Signature
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Measurement Records — Rectangular Air Duct
Project Order No.

Department
Plant Contact
Date Page of
Measurement
Measuring point
location
Measurement
device
Setpoint
Total air flow External air Supply air Exhaust air m3/h
value:
Recirculation Actual
Partial air flow Extract air m3/h
air value:
Measurement
Dimension of duct A(m) = B(m) = m/s (Dimension)
values in:
Nr Distance from wall 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Number of measurement
Sum of values:
points:
Average air velocity v= m/s

Dimensions of Measuring point A= m2
Correction factor (temp/pressure) f=
Air flow (v × A × f × 3 600) q= m3/h ± m3/h
Pressure-measure point ∆pstat = Pa Air temp. °C

Pressure-fan ∆pstat = Pa Air pressure mbar
Pressure filter* ∆pstat = Pa
Fan type*
Fan speed* n= /min Frequency inverter Hz
Nominal current fan motor* IN = A
Carging rate fan motor* IA = A
Total measurement uncertainty τt = %

Uncertainty of duct size τs = % Irregularity of profile U= %
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Uncertainty of measurement τu = %
position
Uncertainty of measurement τG = % * if required
device
…
Remarks:
Place/Date Name/Signature Place/Date Name/Signature
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12599

ICS 91.140.30 Supersedes EN 12599:2000

Ventilation for buildings - Test procedures and measurement

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 August 2012.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

9.5 Test report on the functional measurements ................................................................................... 24

A.1.2 Inventory documents: .......................................................................................................................... 26

D.8.2 Measuring equipment ......................................................................................................................... 54

E.2 Measuring of parameters ................................................................................................................... 56

This document supersedes EN 12599:2000.

 the normative references have been updated;

 methods to measure the electrical power have been added.

 air terminal devices and units,

 air handling units,

 air distribution systems (supply, extract, exhaust),

 fire protection devices,

 automatic control devices.

This European Standard does not apply to:

 heat generating systems and their control,

 refrigerating systems and their control,

 distribution of heating and cooling medium to the air handling units,

 compressed air supplying systems,

 water conditioning systems,

 central steam generating systems for air humidifying,

 electric supply systems.

EN 14239, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Measurement of ductwork surface area

EN 15780, Ventilation for buildings — Ductwork — Cleanliness of ventilation systems

EN 60584-1, Thermocouples — Part 1: Reference tables (IEC 60584-1)

EN 60584-2, Thermocouples — Part 2: Tolerances (IEC 60584-2)

EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672-1)

ENV 13005, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement

3 Test and check procedure

A summary of the different tests and measurements is included in Table 1.

ventilating and air equipment with the

The following checks are included:

 Check of compliance with legal and specified technical rules.

 Check that all documents necessary for operation are available.

 Check that the balancing has been done.

 Check that the air tightness test has been done.

A description of the completeness check is included in Annex A.

5.2 Put system into use

Put the system in running, adjusted and safe condition.

Adjustment protocols and operation instructions shall be available.

Functional checks shall be carried out on every kind of installed equipment.

Before starting the checks, a checklist shall be drawn up.

The extent of functional checks is defined in Annex C.

conditions and set points as specified.

6.2 Range of functional measurements

The extent of functional measurements is defined in Annex C.

Table 2 — Functional measurements

Measurement at Total Central Duct Room

sound pressure level [D.5]

and air temperature in the