Test method for heat interface units (amended June 2016)
BSRIA Guide BTS 2/2015
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
BSRIA Guide
Abstract
Describes suitable tests for heat interface units (HIUs) with an incorporated heat exchanger. The tests cover: static testing of capacity of space heating and domestic hot water production, dynamic testing of domestic hot water production, fluid side pressure drop on both circuits, plate deflection and measuring of heat loss.
Author
Judd, C.
History
Supersedes BTS 2/2015 'Test method for heat interface units' (BSRIA, 2015). Details of the 2016 amendment are as follows: on page 7, in section 4.3.4 item 2 has been changed to read 'Pressure sensors shall be checked against a reference instrument before commencement of each series of tests and zero checked prior to testing each HIU.' In addition on page 8, in table 3 (Thermal capacity test conditions) the primary inlet temperature for test condition 2 has been changed from 80.0°C to 65.0°C. Information relating to this amendment is given on the amendments and corrections page on the BSRIA Bookshop website. Dated December 2015, amended June 2016.
ISBN
9780860227489
Subjects
- Space heating/central heating
- Building services
Publisher History
BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.
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