BS EN 1751:2014 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1751 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM January 2014 Ics 91,140.30 Supersedes EN 1751:1998 English Version Ventilation for buildings - Air terminal devices - Aerodynamic testing of damper and valves Ventilation des batiments - Bouches dar Essais LLitung von Gebéudon - Gerite des Lufvertolungssystems ‘aérodynamiquas des regiatres et clapets ‘Aerodynemische Prifungen von Dressel- und ‘Absperrelementen “This European Standard was approved by CEN on § November 2013, (CEN members are bound to comply wth the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European ‘Standard the status ofa national standard without any alleralion. Up-to-date Iss and bibliographical references conceming such national standards may bs obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Cenire or any CEN member. This European Standard exists in tree official versions (English, French, German). Aversion in any other language made by translation under the responsiblity of a CEN member into sown language and notfed to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same satus as the official versions, ‘CEN members are the natona standards bodies of Aust, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, oeland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netheriands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romana, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzrland, Turkey ard United Kingaom, laa! EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITE EUROPEEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPAISCHES KOMITEE FOR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels ©2014 CEN _Allsights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Rot, No. EN 1751:2014 E ‘worldwide for CEN national Members.BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Contents Page Foreword. 1 Scope 2 Normative references... 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and suffixe 3.1 Terms and definitions 3.2 Symbols... 3.3 Suffixes 4 Instrumentation...... 4.1 Air flow rate measurement. 42 Pressure measurement. 43 Temperature measurement.. 5 Leakage tests........ 5.1 General. 5.2 Damper and valve leakage. 5.3. Casing leakage....... 6 Flow rate and pressure tests. 61 Ducted metho: 62 — Chamber method .. 6.2.1 General. 6.2.2 Size relationshi 62.3 Tests.. 63 Test report ‘Annex A (informative) Mechanical testing of dampers and valves... At — Scope ‘A2 Instrumentation: Torque measuremen A3 Pressure test to determine limiting value for structural stability. A4 Torque tests to determine the torque required to operate the damper or valve and the limiting value to avoid structural damag Annex B (informative) Thermal transmittance through dampers and valves B.1__ Introduction B.2 Scope B.3.__ Thermal loss test using a substitution method. Annex C (normative) Classification of a damper or valve leakage... C4 Scope €.2 Leakage through closed blade(s). €.3 Casing leakag Annex D (informative) Effect of Duct Configuration on Pressure Loss Coefficient Dl General. D.2__ Application of correction factor. Bibliography.BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Foreword This document (EN 1751:2014) 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 July 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2014, ‘Attention is drawn to the possibilty 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 1751:1998. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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.BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 4 Scope This European Standard specifies methods for the testing and rating of dampers and valves used in air distribution systems with pressure differences up to 2 000 Pa ‘The tests incorporated in this European Standard are: a) leakage past a closed damper or valve (for classification see Annex C); b) casing leakage (for classification see Annex C); ©) flow rate/pressure requirement characteristics; 4) torque: (see Annex A); €) thermal transmittance: (see Annex B), The acoustic testing of dampers and valves is not included in this European Standard. The tests specified above apply to the following: f)_ measurement of leakage past a closed damper or valve: 9) measurement of casing leakage; h) determination of flow rate and pressure requirements; i) measurement of torque characteristics (see Annex A); j) measurement of thermal transfer characteristics to determine insulation properties (see Annex B). NOTE Certain aspects of the dynamic performance of dampers or valves are dependent upon the air distribution system to which they are connected and are, therefore, diffcult to measure in isolation. Such considerations have led to the omission of these aspects of the dynamic performance measurements from this European Standard, Also, in common with other air distribution components, the resuits from tests carried out in accordance with this European Standard may not be directly applicable if the damper or valve is situated in an area of non-uniform flow. 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 12792, Ventilation for buildings - Symbols, terminology and graphical symbols EN ISO 5167-1, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross- section conduits running full - Part 1: General principles and requirements (ISO 5167-1) EN ISO 5167-2, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross- section conduits running full - Part 2: Orifice plates (ISO 5167-2) EN ISO 5167-3, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross- section conduits running full - Part 3: Nozzles and Venturi nozzles (ISO 5167-3)BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) EN ISO 5167-4, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross- section conduits running full - Part 4: Venturi tubes (ISO 167-4) 3. Terms, definitions, symbols and suffixes 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12792 apply. 3.2 Symbols ‘The symbols used in this document are given in Table 1. Table 1 — Symbols Symbol Quantity Unit A Internal cross-sectional area of duct im S Coefficient of discharge : D. Equivalent hydraulic diameter m Circular ducts: aA = Square/Rectangular ducts: 22? a+b P Absolute pressure Pa pa ‘Atmospheric pressure Pa Ps Velocity pressure 1/2 p Pa pi Stagnation or absolute total pressure Pa Ps Static gauge pressure (p - P,) Pa 4p, | Pressure difference across the damper or Pa valve under test 4p Flow meter differential pressure Pa 4p | Conventional total pressure difference for Pa an air density of 1,2 kg-m” at the inlet to the damper or valve under test w Volume rate of airflow atthe flow meter ts oe. Leakage volume rate of air flow ist Quan Closed blade air leakage factor, volume bs? rate of airflow per unit duct cross sectional area Guca | Case air leakage factor, volume rate of air | bs? flow per reference casing area (which is taken as perimeter of damper multiplied by an equivalent length of 1 m) v VelocityBS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) ‘Symbol Quantity Unit s Position of damper setting %,aorm T Torque Nm U Thermal transmittance coefficient wWicm? q Temperature °c e Air density kgm® é Pressure loss coefficient : 3.3 Suffixes The following suffixes shall be used with the symbols given in Table 1. 1s the inlet of the damper or valve under test; 2 _ isthe outlet of the damper or valve under test; u__ is the measuring point upstream of the flow meter; nis the value at a selected point of the flow rate/static pressure curve. 4 Instrumentation 4.1 Air flow rate measurement 4.1.1 The air flow rate shall be measured using instruments in accordance with EN ISO §167-1, EN ISO 5167-2, EN ISO 5167-3 and EN ISO 5167-4, or other instruments which have equivalent calibrated performance. 4.1.2 Airflow meters shall have a minimum calibration accuracy of + 2,5 % over the whole range. NOTE If necessary, flow meters can be calibrated in situ by means of the Pitot static tube traverse technique described in ISO 3986. 4.1.3 Flow meters shall be checked at intervals as appropriate but not exceeding 12 months. This check ‘can take the form of one of the following: a) a dimensional check for all flow meters not requiring calibration; b) 2 calibration over their full range using the original method employed for the initial calibration of meters. calibrated in situ; ¢) a check against a flow meter which meets flow meter specifications according to EN ISO 5167-1, EN ISO 5167-2, EN ISO 5167-3 or EN ISO 5167-4 as appropriate. 4.1.4 Leakage air flow meters shall have a minimum indicated accuracy according to the ranges in Table 2. Table 2— Accuracy of leakage air flow meters Range I's" ‘Accuracy of measurement Up to and including 0,018 £0,000 91s" More than 0,018 £5%BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) NOTE Alternatively, other devices such as variable area, flow-rate meters or integrating airflow meters ofthe positive displacement type can be used if calibrated in accordance with 4.1.3 c). 4.2 Pressure measurement 4.2.1 Pressure in the duct shall be measured by means of a liquid filed, calibrated manometer or any other device conforming to 4.2.2. 4.2.2. The resolution shall not be greater than the characteristics listed for the accompanying range of manometers, given in Table 3. Table 3 — Resolution for the ranges of manometers Range Resolution Pa Pa Up to and including 50 Ot From 50 to 250 1 From 250 to 500 5.0 Above 500 25,0 42.3 The measured value of differential pressure should be greater than 10% of the range of the measurement device used. EXAMPLE With a micromanometer with a range from 0 to 1000 Pa the minimum differential pressure to be measured is 100 Pa. 4.2.4 The uncertainty of calibration standards shall be: a) for instruments with a measuring range up to 100 Pa, equal or better than + 0,5 Pa; ) for instruments with a measuring range over 100 Pa, equal or better than # 0,5 % of reading, 4.3 Temperature measurement Measurement of temperature shall be, for example, by means of mercury-in-glass thermometers, resistance thermometers or thermo-couples. Instruments shall have a resolution better than 0,5 K and be calibrated to an accuracy of + 0,25 K. 5 Leakage tests 5.1 General Damper leakage performance could vary depending on whether the damper Is subjected to positive or negative pressure. The manufacturer shall specify the pressure conditions for test. 5.2 Damper and valve leakage 5.2.1 Measurement of damper andior valve leakage in the shut-off position shall be made under conditions ‘of actual operation with the damper or valve closing against the maximum recommended static pressure conditions. Since small flow rates exist during the closed damper or valve condition, the method used to measure these small flow rates will introduce a high pressure loss when the damper or valve is open. This prectudes a high pressure difference in the inlet duct until the damper or valve approaches the closed position.BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) As the valve is closed and the flow rate decreases, the inlet static pressure difference will increase to approximately the recommended inlet pressure. 5.2.2 The damper or valve shall be cycled 10 times between the fully open and fully closed positions of the actuator at the start of each test (before starting the fan of the air supply system) concluding with the damper or valve in the fully closed position NOTE In all casos in the closed position, the damper drive is subject to a torque rating recommended by the manufacturer. 5.2.3 The damper or valve under test shall be connected to a test installation similar to that shown in Figure 1a) or Figure 1b)). A suitable air supply shall be connected to the duct. In both cases, care shall be taken to ensure that duct joints are sealed to manufacturer's instructions. 5.2.4 The supply air pressure shall be increased to the maximum recommended inlet pressure difference in accordance with the appropriate classification from Figure C.1 and Figure C.2. The damper or valve is then modulated to the open position, without any additional adjustment of the supply air system flow rate, and then returned to the closed position either manually or by the means provided by the manufacturer. The supply air pressure shall be adjusted, as the damper or valve nears closure, to maintain the recommended inlet static ‘gauge pressure difference within + 5%. The above process is to ensure that the closed condition is as representative as possible of typical operation with airflow present. NOTE The air low measuring device for leakage measurement may have to be disconnected in the above process to avoid any potential damage to a device for measuring low air rates. 5.2.5 Report the damper or valve al leakage factor as a function of test pressure difference in the closed position. Also include classification (see Annex C). 5.3 Casing leakage 5.3.1 The test installation shall be similar to that shown in Figure 2 a)) or Figure 2 b)). The damper or valve casing outlet shall be sealed according to the instructions of the manufacturer. The damper or valve shall be set to the open position, 5.3.2 The test of the casing shall be carried out by subjecting the casing to its maximum recommended pressure in accordance with 5.2.4. The pressure shall be maintained for 60s before the measurement of leakage commences. 5.3.3 Report the test results as casing alr leakage factor as a function of test pressure. Also include classification (see Annex C). 6 Flow rate and pressure tests 6.1 Ducted method 6.1.1 This method applies for dampers or valves mounted within a duct. 6.1.2 The damper or valve under test shall be mounted in a system comprising a fan, a means of controling air low rate, a flow rate measuring system and test ducts (see Figure 3) 6.1.3 The test ducts shall have cross-sectional dimensions equal to the nominal size of the unit under test, or to the manufacturer's instructions. The upstream test duct shall be straight for a minimum length of 5D. The downstream test duct shall be straight for a minimum length of 5D,2 of 2 m, whichever is the greatestBS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 6.1.4 Flow straighteners shall be fitted in the upstream test duct at a position 3D,, from the connection to the damper or valve under test or, alternatively a straight duct shall be used without a flow straightener. 6.1.5 The velocity profile near the upstream connection to the damper or valve under test shall be uniform to 10 % of the mean value over the test duct cross section, excluding the area within 15 mm of the duct walls. Carry out a velocity survey at ten equally spaced intervals along a pair of mutually perpendicular axes to confirm that the velocity profile is within these limits. Wire mesh screens located no closer than 2,5D4; to the upstream connection to the damper or valve under test can, if necessary, be incorporated to achieve a suitably uniform velocity profile. 6.1.6 The upstream duct static gauge pressure (p,:) shall be measured by means of four static pressure tappings 1,504, from the upstream connection to the damper or valve under test. For a rectangular duct, these pressure taps shall be al the centre of each side and, for a circular duct, equally spaced around the circumference. Connect the pressure taps to form a piezomettic ring. Alternatively, use a single Pitot static probe. 6.1.7 The air temperature shall be measured at the flow meter and at a position 2,5D.; upstream of the damper or valve under test, and, during the test the temperature variation at the same station shall not be greater than 3 K. 6.1.8 The damper or valve shall be set in its fully open position and tests shall be carried out as follows: 6.1.8.1 Use a minimum of five air flow rates distributed evenly throughout the total flow range, and choose the lowest air flow rate so that the test duct static pressure is not less than 10 Pa. 6.1.8.2 Remove the damper or valve from the test installation and connect the upstream test duct directly to the downstream test duct. Repeat the procedure in 6.1.8 at five air flow rates covering the same flow rate range used in 6.1.8. 6.1.9 If required, repeat the procedure described in 6.1.8 with the damper or valve other than in the open position. 6.1.10 Record the data given in Table 4. Table 4 — Flow rate and pressure test data ‘Symbol | Quantity Unit Uncertainty Pea Inlet duct static gauge pressure | Pa 3% with the damper or valve installed Paes Inlet duct static gauge pressure | Pa 3% with the damper or valve removed Pa ‘Atmospheric pressure Pa, 1% 8 Air temperature at inlet to the G 3% damper or valve under test ap" Flow meter differential pressure | Pa 3% Paw Sialic gauge pressure immediately | Pa 3% upstream of the flow meter a Air temperature immediately col 3% upstream of the flow meter s Position of damper setting %, Gorm 2 ™ Or the appropriate parameter which rotates to gwBS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 6.2 Chamber method 6.2.1 General This method applies for dampers and valves with free inlet and discharge. 6.2.2 Size relationship The size relationship of test setup apparatus for determination of flow rate and static pressure differential of the device under test shall be limited to the following: — The chamber cross-sectional area shall be at least 7 times the intemal cross sectional area of duct (A) of the device being tested. — Other dimensions shall respect indications of Figure 4. 62.3 Tosts 6.2.3.1 Pressure difference according to test chamber method is a statement of the pressure difference required to accelerate the air to a given velocity and overcome any entrance (exit) losses due to the blockage and entrance (exit) conditions. 623.2 Use a minimum of five air flow rates distributed evenly throughout the total flow range, and choose the lowest air low rate so that the test duct static pressure is not less than 10 Pa. 6.2.3.3 If required, repeat the procedure described in 6.2.3.2 with the damper or valve other than in the ‘open position, 6.2.3.4 Record the data given in Table 5. Table 5 Flow rate and pressure test data Symbol | Quantity Unit ap. Pressure difference across the damper or valve under test Pa Da Atmospheric pressure Pa a Air temperature at inlet to the damper or valve under test B ‘Ap? Flow meter differential pressure Pa Psu Static gauge pressure immediately upstream of the flow meter Pa 8 Air temperature immediately upstream of the flow meter °c s Position of damper setting %, a.orm ® Or the appropriate parameter which relates to qv 6.3 Test report 6.3.1 The volume air flow rate at the flow meter (q.) shall be determined for each test. If there are significant differences in the air temperature and static pressure between flow meter and the damper or valve under test so that the air density ratio is less than 0,98 or greater than 1,02, the following correction shall be applied: a) 10BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) where [Pax Po 3,47 @ 10° | — ’ [tr] ° and Par Po 3.47010" | ad [é + 273 | ® Otherwise, g.1 shall be taken as equal to q. _, Pu The air density ratio is —~ 6.3.2 Having measured values of p.1/.) Nd Pi~) and determined corresponding values of q, in accordance with 6.3.1, plot the following functions on a linear graph arias VS (Qui) Pere 8 (Qui)? By graphical or caloulation methods determine the best straight line through the plotted points and passing through zero (see Figure 5a). If isolated points fall outside + 5 % differential pressure band about the best mean line, repeat the tests at the relevant flow rates to check validity of test data. If, in the case with the damper fitted, groups of points fall outside the 5 % band indicating the test resulls do not follow a linear relationship between (q.1)" and pga), draw the best line (curve) through the points and zero (see Figure 5b)). If the para) Points fall within + 5 % of the line (curve). the curve can be used for calculation in 6.3.3 and 6.3.4. If the Psi) Points fall outside + 5 % of the curve, only individual test points for ps1) can be used in 6.3.3 and 6.3.4 and the situation shall be made clear in reporting the test results in accordance with 6.3.7. 6.3.3 Having complied with 6.3.2: a) When pata) vs (qu1)* is a straight line, select a value of flow rate quin within the flow rates investigated. The static gauge pressure requirement of the unit under test at this condition is: an = Psa ~ Pain b) When pei) VS (qu1)" is a curve, select a range of qy;_ at least three values: a low, medium and high value to determine values of px 6.3.4 Calculate the coefficient Cp as follows using values of p.n from 6.3.3: ___ Actual flow _ 4, °” Theoretical flow 1) Theoretical flow is defined as the flow with a lass coefficient "BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) = @ where 1ion* Pe n= 3,47 01075] Paton * Po © 0+273 NOTE 1 — Cois normally only ofinteret i the damper blades ar in the fully open poston. NOTE 2. The relatonship between the coefcient of clscharge Co andthe loss coefficient 6s g= (6) 6.3.5 Repeat the tests in 6.1 or 6.2 and the reduction of results as required for a number of intermediate damper blade positions 's. 6.3.6 Calculate all energy and static pressure losses quoted from the test results using the coefficient of discharge. 6.3.7 Report all the test results as pressure requirements and coefficients of discharge for the flow rates tested and the related values of damper setting 's’if applicable. NOTE In the context ofthis European Standard, the damper setting is defined as the angle or positon of the biade(s) andor the physical displacement of the adjustable component(s) in relation to a datum, In determining static pressure losses, the damper has ducted inlet and outlet. In using test data for other configurations, ie. airflow from plenum through damper into a duct, vice versa or plenum/damperiplenum, due allowance should be made for the additional appropriate contraction and/or expansion losses. 12BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 23D Key 1 tomanometer 2 sealed joint a) Valve or damper leakage 1 2 3 C / ( Key 1 damper or valve under test 2 pressure measurement 3. volume air flow measurement b) Arrangement of alternative damper leakage measurement Figure 1 13BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Key 1 tomanometer 2 sealed joints 3. blanking plate a) Casing leakage 1 4 2 3 2X U Key 11 damper or valve under test 2 pressure measurement 3. volume air flow measurement 4 blanking plate b) Arrangement of alternative case leakage measurement Figure 2 14BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Key flow measuring station fan flow straightener wire mesh screen if required at min. 2,5D.1 and temperature measuring point at 2,5De1 4 static taps connected by piezometric ring; alternatively, a probe can be used. damper or valve under test direction of flow connection to flow rate meter, fan and flow rate controller 5 Duo min, or 2 m (whichever is greater) Figure 3 — Flow rate/pressure requirement - Typical test arrangement Dimensions in millimetres Figure 4 — Test Device Setup Inlet or Discharge Chamber 15BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Pasaln Patan in b) Flow rate and pressure requirement - Best line (curve) characteristic for Pays) VS Gin Figure 5 16BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Annex A (informative) Mechanical testing of dampers and valves A1 Scope This annex specifies methods for the mechanical testing and rating of dampers and valves described in this European Standard, The tests incorporated in this annex are: a) determination of maximum closed blade duct pressure for mechanical stability of damper; b) determination of the torque required to open and close a damper or valve; ¢) determination of maximum permitted torque applied to a damper or valve to avoid structural damage A2 Instrumentation: Torque measurement A241 The measurement of intial and operating torque can be achieved using either a torque spanner or a lever arm and balance weight. The length of the lever arm and weight or selection of the torque spanner should be such that readings of + 0,5 N'm can be achieved. A2.2 The torque can also be determined by using a strain gauge transducer attached to the lever mechanism of the actuator. The reading given by the detector should be permanently recorded, e.g. chart recorder. A2.3 The equipment of A.2.1 should be calibrated using a lever arm and weight, any bearings used should be of low friction type. The accuracy of calibration should be #0,2N-m, and the reading interval should ‘correspond to a torque of # 0,5 Nm. A.3 Pressure test to determine limiting value for structural stability Use the test configurations as shown in Figure 1 a) or Figure 1 b). With the damper blades closed, increase the static pressure in the duct in steps. Then, remove the static pressure and measure any permanent structural deformation at each zero pressure condition. When permanent deformation progressively increases at zero pressure after each pressure increment or structural instabilty (ie. vibration) at test pressures occurs, report the test pressure for structural instability or the pressure at the commencement of the increase of permanent deformation as X Pa. ‘Amaximum acceptable deformation shall not represent more than 1/250th of the span. 7BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) AA Torque tests to determine the torque required to operate the damper or valve and the limiting value to avoid structural damage AA.1 Torque required to operate damper A441 To determine the required torque, connect the damper or valve to ductwork as in Figure A1 ‘When the damper is open, adjust the air supply to give duct velocity of 10 m-s"'. When the damper is closed, adjust the upstream static pressure p,; to Pat = 0.8 Prax t 20% where Prax #8 the limiting duct pressure determined from A.3. A.41.2 Using the instrumentation of A.2, determine the required torque and pressure difference across the damper Ap for a total of at least six equally spaced damper settings, including fully open and fully closed. Conduct the tests from closed to open and open to closed. 4.1.3 Calculate the torque coefficient for each damper setting as follows: (Aa) 2 Is the torque coefficient, in metres; T is the measured torque, in newton metres at a given damper setting; ‘Bp: is the pressure drop across damper, in pascals at a given damper setting; A. ithe duct cross sectional area, in square metres. AAA. Present the results as a graphical plot of torque coefficient as a function of damper setting NOTE To obtain more data points additional open damper air velocities can be used (see Figure A2 for typical results). A.4.2 Maximum permitted torque 4.2.1 To determine the maximum permissible torque, attach a torque spanner or lever arm and weight ‘system to the damper or valve drive arm or shaft using the same connection as used for the actuator. 4.22 Using the means of load application in A.4.2.1, progressively increase the load on the damper until permanent deformation of the damper or its linkage, or the manufacturer's limiting torque figure is reached. Conduct this test with the damper fully open and fully closed. A423 Report the test results defining the damper status, i.e. open or closed, and detailing the maximum torque in Nn before permanent deformation or, if lower, the manufacturers limiting value. 18BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Dimensions in millimetres 3 Der 22,5 De 15 Dy \ 2 Figure A.1 — Test rig for torque measurement on Y 0.05 0.02 ,0001 1 E m/s 0.002 an on 0.0001 ow x8 0,001 0,000, \ 0.0002 0.0001 0 2m 406080 x key 1 open damper velocity X blade position, «in degrees Y torque coefficient, a in metres Figure A.2— Presentation of results 19BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Annex B (informative) Thermal transmittance through dampers and valves B.1 Introduction In a ducted system where there is a significant difference in air temperature between two sides of a closed damper or valve, it is sometimes important to establish thermal loss through the damper due to combination of air leakage and thermal transmittance of the damper structure. ‘With a tight shut off damper the main contribution to thermal loss is the thermal transmittance of the damper structure. Thermal loss due to air leakage is related to pressure difference across the closed damper. B.2 Scope This annex specifies methods for the thermal testing of dampers and valves in a closed blade condition using ‘a substitution method. The symbols used are shown in Table B.1 B.3 Thermal loss test using a substitution method B.3.1._ Carry out the tests using the arrangements shown in Figure B.1. Test 1 measures the thermal leakage of the test chamber with the substitution wall in position; this element is of a similar construction to the test chamber itself and should be sealed into the aperture of the enclosure. Test 2 measures the thermal leakage of the test chamber with the damper in place of the wall. The damper should be in the fully closed position, and the size of the damper should be 1 m x 1m or the nearest largest size. B.3.2 Connect a fan to the chamber to provide an overpressure to the chamber, with the motor of the fan ‘outside the chamber and not in the airstream. The chamber should contain an electric heat source to heat the internal air. The dimensions of the test chamber should be as close as practicable to 1.2m x 1,2mx 1.2m and the walls of well insulated construction (thermal transmittance 0.5 W:m™*:K"').. B.3.3. Set the fan 10 provide an overpressure of 50 Pa and adjust the heater to give an internal air temperature at least 30 K higher than the ambient external temperature. When measuring the chamber temperature, care should be taken to avoid the effects of radiation from the electric resistance. B34 Test 1 When temperatures inside and outside the enclosure are constant, measure the thermal heat flow leaking through the walls of the chamber with the substitution wall, Calculate the thermal transmittance (U.) of the test chamber as follows, and give details of the calculation in the measurement report. @ Thermal transmittance of the test chamber, Ue =——~—— As* Ave 20BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Table B.1 —Symbols used for thermal transmittance test ‘Symbol | Quantity Unit Aut Total wall area of the chamber and substitution wall m Ae Area of the damper under test m 8, ‘Temperature difference in test 1 K a Power of the heating resistance in test 1 w 2 Power of the heating resistance in test 2 Ww Ay ‘Area of the substitution wall m 282 Temperature difference in test 2 kK 2a ‘Thermal leakage of the damper w uy Thermal transmittance of the damper or valve wank U, Thermal transmittance of the test chamber Wem K™ Ap. ‘Overpressure in chamber Pa B35 Test2 Replace the substitution wall with the damper under test and repeat B.3.2 and B.3.3. B.3.6 When temperatures inside and outside the enclosure are constant, measure the heat flow leaking through the walls of the chamber and damper (@.). Determine the thermal transmittance of the damper or valve as follows: Thermal leakage of the damper De = Dy ~ Us (Ai - As) 482 Thermal transmittance of the damper B.3.7 Report the test results as thermal transmittance for an over pressure of 50 Pa, B.3.8 The test report should include an estimation of measurement and calculation error. aBS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 12m 5 12m Key 1 enclosureichamber 2 substitution wall 3 heating resistance 4 test damper or valve 5 pressurization fan NOTE Figure B.1 shows two options that are. — Test t with substitution wall (Key 2) mounted on chamber, — Test 2 with test damper or valve (Key 4) mounted on chamber. Figure B.1— Measuring arrangement for thermal transmittance 22BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Annex C (normative) Classification of a damper or valve leakage C1 Scope This annex specifies a method of classifying the leakage from a closed damper or valve and the leakage from a damper or valve casing, €.2 Leakage through closed blade(s) ‘The range of leakage performance has been divided into classes 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4: Class 0 No control on leakage applicable, for example, to volume control dampers which do not have to provide a shut-off capability; Classes See Figure C.1 for permitted maximum air leakage factor qusn in 1.2.3.4 ks hm “across closed blades as a function of duct static pressure p, in Pa, €.3 Casing leakage The range of case leakage performance is related to the general ductwork leakage classes as follows ‘The reference casing area is taken as the perimeter of the damper multiplied by an equivalent length of 1m. Figure C.2 gives for classes A, B and C the permitted maximum case air leakage factor quica in | function of duct static pressure p, in Pa 23BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 2.000 1000 500 200 100 1 3 10 30 ‘0200-300 —«500~=—=«1000~=«2 000 x Class 0: no control on leakage Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 air leakage factor guna W(S-m°) duct pressure p, in Pa Figure C.1 — Class ication of closed blade leakage 24BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) 2.000 1000 500 oa 300 200 100 50 eo 30 2» 0 key Class A Class 8 Cass ¢ air leakage factor qu.ca W(s-m’) duct pressure p. in Pa Figure C.2 — Classification of case leakage 25BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Annex D (informative) Effect of Duct Configuration on Pressure Loss Coefficient D.1 General Depending on the connecting duct configuration (see Figure D.1) the measured pressure drop can vary. The tests described in 6.1 are based on a fully ducted damper (configuration A) The tests described in 6.2 using the chamber method can be related to configuration D. Table D.1 gives very approximate guidance on correction factors to estimate the pressure loss coefficient depending on the ducting configuration. The fully ducted configuration (A, on Figure D.1) is taken as the reference Precise values of these correction factors depend on an actual damper internal construction, blade profile, blade linkage and blade coupling{opposed or parallel) as these have effects on the local aerodynamics as the air passes through the damper. c D Figure D.1 — Possible duct connections to a damper 26Table D.1 Correction factors to pressure loss coefficient Te Teo Conection factors F g ‘ozatin Where blade a = Duct Configuration, o | 0’) a | ar} ae | or fer] me | a 8 coed | 6 | 55 | 30 | 20] 15 | 13 | ta] it | 0 paralel 1 | 100} 35) 20.) 15 | 13 | 2] At | 10 ¢ opposed 4] 38 | 28] 47 | 14 | 18 | A2] At | 10 wall | 7 | 60 | 22] 16 | 18 | 13 Jia] a | t0 a opposed «| 10 | 80 | 45] 27 | 19 | WT |S) 12 | 10 parale! WY | 60} 50) 24 | 19 | A? | 5) 12 | 10 As pressure drop in eference oniguraon Ais rave sl be accuray of at F canbe vty por, EN 1751:2014 E)BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) D.2 Application of correction factor ‘As an example, pressure drop was measured in configuration A at a blade angle of 10°, Require to estimate pressure loss coefficient for configuration C. Ata=10° =P Configuration C at a= 10° Ap = 0.5¢F:E spe 28BS EN 1751:2014 EN 1751:2014 (E) Bibliography [1] EN 15727, Ventilation for buildings - Ducts and ductwork components, leakage classification and testing [2] 1S0 3966, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits - Velocity area method using Pitot static tubes 29This page deliberately left blankThis page deliberately left blankINO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the national body responsible for preparing British Standar related publicatio andards BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter. 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