PD CEN/TR 12831-4:2017

What is PD CEN/TR 12831-4 - Calculation of the design heat load about? 

PD CEN/TR 12831-4 is the fourth part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to the energy performance of buildings. 

PD CEN/TR 12831-4 refers to standard EN 12831-3, modules M8-2, M8-3. It contains information to support the correct understanding, use and national adaptation of standard EN 12831-3. 

Who is PD CEN/TR 12831-4 - Calculation of the design heat load for?  

PD CEN/TR 12831-4 on the energy performance of buildings — Method for calculation of the design heat load with Explanation and justification of EN 12831-3 is useful for: 

• Architects   
• Civil engineers   
• Design engineers    
• HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) engineers   
• Builders 
• Constructors/contractors 

Why should you use PD CEN/TR 12831-4 - Calculation of the design heat load? 

One of the main purposes of the revision of the EPB-standards is to enable laws and regulations to directly refer to the EPB-standards and make compliance with them compulsory. 

PD CEN/TR 12831-4 help you with basic principles, detailed technical rules, tools, procedures, explanations and recommendations.  

Also, PD CEN/TR 12831-4 helps you:  

• To avoid flooding and confusing the actual normative part with informative content  
• To reduce the page count of the actual standard  
• To facilitate understanding of the set of EPB standards  

You can use PD CEN/TR 12831-4 to understand the EN 12831-3 for the energy performance of buildings with method for calculation of the design heat load.