BS EN 15316-4-8:2017

What is BS EN 15316-4-8 - Energy performance of buildings about?  

BS EN 15316 discusses the energy performance of buildings. BS EN 15316-4-8 belongs to BS EN 15316 multi-series and discusses space heating generation systems, air heating, and overhead radiant heating systems, including stoves (local), Module M3-8-8. 

BS EN 15316-4-8 is part of a series of standards on the method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies. The scope of BS EN 15316-4-8 is to standardize the required inputs, calculation method, resulting outputs.  

And for space heating generation by air heating systems, including control, overhead radiant heating systems for non-domestic use, including control; and stoves and local heaters for residential use. 

Note: BS EN 15316-4-8 does not apply to heating systems that utilize water as a heat transfer medium.

Who is BS EN 15316-4-8 - Energy performance of buildings for? 

BS EN 15316-4-8 on the energy performance of buildings (Space heating generation systems, air heating, and overhead radiant heating systems, including stoves) is useful for: 

• Architects 
• Heater manufacturers  
• Civil engineers 
• Design engineers  
• HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) engineers 
• Builders  

Why should you use BS EN 15316-4-8 - Energy performance of buildings? 

BS EN 15316-4-8 is part of a series of standards aiming at international harmonization of the methodology for the assessment of the energy performance of buildings, called the “set of EPB standards. 

BS EN 15316-4-8 provides you with methods to consider the energy performance of heat generation systems based on local air heaters, radiant heaters, and stoves. The calculation is based on the performance characteristics of the products given in product standards and on other characteristics required to evaluate the performance of the products as included in the system.  

BS EN 15316-4-8 covers only the heat generation function of air heaters even though air heaters, as devices, also emit heat and include devices for space heating control. The emission and control function and the related losses are covered by module M3-5. BS EN 15316-4-8 helps you to improve the energy efficiency of your heat generation systems.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 15316-4-8:2017 supersedes BS EN 15316-4-8:2011, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15316-4-8:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15316-4-8:2011. These include: 

• Support of hourly methods 
• Compliance with specifications given by CEN/TS 16629 
• Scope extended to stoves and local heaters included in lot 20 of Eco-design