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The European Standard EN 677:1998 has the status of a |
British Standard |
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ICS 91.140.10 |
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BS EN 677:1998
National foreword
This British Standard is the English language version of EN 677:1998. It supersedes
DD 189:1990, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
GSE/29, Domestic gas-fired central heating boilers, which has the responsibility to:
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.
BSI 1998
ICS: 91.140.10
Descriptors: Heaters, central heating, boilers, condensation, equipment specifications, performance evaluation, tests, technical notices
English version
ChaudieÁres de chauffage central utilisant les Heizkessel fuÈr gasfoÈrmige Brennstoffe Ð Besondere
combustibles gazeux Ð Exigences speÂcifiques aux Anforderungen an Brennwertkessel mit einer
chaudieÁres aÁ condensation dont le deÂbit calorifique NennwaÈrmebelastung kleiner als oder gleich 70 kW
nominal est infeÂrieur ou eÂgal aÁ 70 kW
CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung
1998 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national
Members.
Ref. No. EN 677:1998 E
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EN 677:1998
Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 109, Central heating Foreword 2
boilers using gaseous fuels, the secretariat of which is
held by NNI. 1 Scope 3
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 2 Normative references 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 3 Definitions 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 3.1 condensing boiler 3
1998, and conflicting national standards shall be
3.2 condensate 3
withdrawn at the latest by December 1998.
3.3 nominal condensing output 3
This European Standard has been prepared under a
mandate given to CEN by the European Commission 3.4 maximum allowable working
and the European Free Trade Association, and temperature 3
supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). 4 Constructional requirements 3
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative 4.1 Materials in contact with condensate 3
Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard. 4.2 Removal of condensate 3
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, 4.3 Control of the combustion products
the national standards organizations of the following temperature 3
countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, 4.4 Chemical composition of the
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, condensate 4
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, 5 Operational requirements 4
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 5.1 General 4
5.2 Verification of the nominal condensing
output 4
5.3 Formation of condensate 4
5.4 Temperature of combustion products 4
5.5 Combustion 4
5.6 Efficiencies 4
6 Test methods 4
6.1 General 4
6.2 Verification of the nominal condensing
output 4
6.3 Formation of condensates 5
6.4 Temperature of combustion products 5
6.5 Combustion 5
6.6 Efficiencies 5
7 Marking 5
7.1 Data plate 5
7.2 Instructions 5
Annex A (normative) Correction for the
determined efficiency in the low water
temperature test of condensing boilers 6
Annex B (informative) Special national
conditions 7
Annex C (informative) A-deviations 9
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this
European Standard addressing essential
requirements or other provisions of EU
Directives. 9
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1 Scope 3.2
This European Standard applies to gas-fired central condensate
heating boilers, which are declared by the liquid formed from the combustion products during the
manufacturer to be ªcondensing boilersº: condensation process
Ð of types B (excluding appliances without a fan) 3.3
and C;
nominal condensing output
Ð using one or more gases corresponding to the value of the useful output declared by the
three gas families; and manufacturer, in kW, corresponding to the operation of
Ð for which the nominal heat input is less than or the boiler in a 50 8C/30 8C water temperature regime
equal to 70 kW.
3.4
This European Standard only covers type testing.
maximum allowable working temperature
This European Standard completes or modifies the
standards EN 297, prEN 483 and EN 625, hereafter temperature the material can withstand over a long
called ªboiler standardsº. It specifies supplementary period of time under working conditions
requirements for condensing boilers.
4 Constructional requirements
2 Normative references 4.1 Materials in contact with condensate
This European standard incorporates by dated or All parts of the heat exchanger(s) and other parts of
undated reference, provisions from other publications. the boiler likely to come into contact with condensate
These normative references are cited at the shall be constructed of sufficiently corrosion resistant
appropriate places in the text and the publications are materials or materials protected by a suitable coating
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent in order to ensure a reasonable life for a boiler that is
amendments to or revisions of any of these installed, used and maintained in accordance with the
publications apply to this European standard only manufacturer's instructions.
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references the latest edition of the publication 4.2 Removal of condensate
referred to applies. Condensate produced during operation of the boiler,
EN 297, Gas-fired central heating boilers Ð Type B11 including condensate formed in the flue and its
and B11BS boilers fitted with atmospheric burners of connecting pipes, shall be removed by means of a
nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW. discharge pipe (or pipes).
EN 437, Test gases Ð Test pressures Ð Appliances The internal diameter of the outside connection of the
categories. condensate discharge system shall be at least 13 mm.
The disposal system, forming part of the boiler or
prEN 483:1998 Gas-fired central heating boilers
supplied with the boiler, shall be such that:
fitted Ð Type C boilers, fitted with atmospheric
burners of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW. Ð it can be easily inspected and cleaned in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
EN 625, Gas-fired central heating boilers Ð Specific
Ð it cannot transmit combustion products into the
requirements for the domestic hot water operation of
room where the boiler is installed; this requirement
combination boilers of nominal heat input not
is satisfied if the disposal system incorporates a
exceeding 70 kW.
water trap;
Ð a water trap has a seal of at least 25 mm at the
3 Definitions maximum pressure in the combustion chamber at
For the purposes of this European Standard, the the maximum flue length specified by the
definitions of the boiler standards and the following manufacturer.
definitions apply: Surfaces in contact with condensates (except purpose
provided drains, water traps and siphons) shall be
3.1 designed to prevent condensate retention.
condensing boiler
4.3 Control of the combustion products
boiler in which, under normal operating conditions and temperature
at certain operating water temperatures, the water
If the combustion products circuit contains materials
vapour in the combustion products is partially
that are likely to be affected by heat or is intended to
condensed, in order to make use of the latent heat of
be connected to a flue (including seals) that is likely to
this water vapour for heating purposes and which
be affected by heat from the combustion products, the
satisfies the efficiency requirements of this European
boiler shall incorporate a device to prevent the
Standard
combustion products temperature exceeding the
maximum allowable working temperature for the
material as declared by the manufacturer.
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The device for limiting the combustion products 5.5.2 Special conditions
temperature shall be non-adjustable and shall not be Blockage of the condensate drain(s) or switching off
accessible without tools. the pump for the discharge of the condensate shall not
If the flue gas system is not supplied with the lead to concentrations of CO in the combustion
appliance, the device for limiting the combustion products > 0,2 % before shut-down or lock-out occurs.
products temperature may be supplied as an option to There shall be no spillage of condensate from the
be fitted by the installer. Mounting of the device shall boiler.
be well defined.
5.6 Efficiencies
4.4 Chemical composition of the condensate
5.6.1 Useful efficiency
If the manufacturer states the chemical composition of
Under the test conditions specified in 6.6.1, the useful
the condensate it shall be checked at the end of the
efficiency at the nominal heat input (or the maximum
test of 6.3.
heat input and at the arithmetic mean of the maximum
and the minimum heat input for range rated boilers),
5 Operational requirements shall be at least:
91 + 10log P (in per cent)
5.1 General
where:
In addition to the boilers standards EN 297,
prEN 483 and EN 625 the following requirements apply P is the nominal output. For range rated boilers, P is
as appropriate. the maximum output as well as the arithmetic mean of
the maximum and the minimum heat output as stated
5.2 Verification of the nominal condensing by the manufacturer, expressed in kilowatts (kW).
output
5.6.2 Useful efficiency at part load
If the manufacturer states the nominal condensing
Under the test conditions specified in 6.6.2, the useful
output it is verified under the test conditions of 6.2.
efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input, (or the
5.3 Formation of condensate arithmetic mean of the maximum and the minimum
When the boiler is installed in accordance with the test heat input for range rated boilers) shall be at least:
conditions for efficiency measurement under 6.6.1, 97 +10log P (in per cent)
under the conditions of 6.3 condensate shall only form where:
at the points intended for this purpose and shall be P is the nominal output. For range rated boilers, P is
readily drained. the arithmetic mean of the maximum and the
Condensate shall not find its way to parts of the boiler minimum heat output as stated by the manufacturer,
which are not intended for formation, collection and expressed in kilowatts (kW).
discharge of condensate, nor may the condensate
cause any nuisance to the operation, the boiler and the
surroundings.
6 Test methods
6.1 General
5.4 Temperature of combustion products
All the tests are carried out under the conditions laid
If the boiler incorporates a device to limit the
down in the boiler standards, unless otherwise stated.
maximum temperature of combustion products, under
the conditions of 6.4, the temperature of the If the actual test conditions differ from the reference
combustion products shall not exceed the maximum conditions (20 8C, 70 % relative humidity, 1 013,25 mbar)
allowable working temperature for the materials of the and/or the return water temperature differs from the
combustion circuit and the flue materials, specified by specified value, the correction formulae given in
the boiler manufacturer. Annex A are used to correct the determined useful
efficiency for tests of 6.2 and 6.6.2.
Operation of the device shall cause non-volatile
lock-out of the boiler. 6.2 Verification of the nominal condensing
output
5.5 Combustion
For boilers using 2nd family gas, whether with or
5.5.1 Normal conditions without another gas family, the tests are carried out
The combustion requirements are those specified in with one of the corresponding 2nd family references
the boiler standards. gases.
The still air tests shall also be carried out when the For boilers using only 3rd family gas, the tests are
boiler is operating in the condensing mode (50 8C/30 8C). carried out with one of the corresponding 3rd family
reference gases.
The water rate is adjusted so as to obtain a return
water temperature of (30 ± 0,5) 8C and a temperature
difference between flow and return temperature
of (20 ± 2) 8C.
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The efficiency is determined as stated in the boiler The water rate is adjusted so as to obtain a return
standards. water temperature of (60 ± 1) 8C and a temperature
It is checked that the product of the efficiency difference between flow and return water temperature
determined and the nominal heat input (maximum heat of (20 ± 2) 8C.
input for range rated boilers) is no less than the The efficiency is determined as stated in the boiler
nominal condensing output. standards.
6.3 Formation of condensates It is checked that the determined efficiencies are no
less than the requirements of 5.6.1.
The boiler shall operate continuously for 4 h under the
test conditions of 6.2. 6.6.2 Useful efficiency at part load
It is verified that the requirement of 5.3 is fulfilled. The useful efficiency at part load is determined at 30 %
of the nominal heat input for boilers without range
6.4 Temperature of combustion products
rating. For range rating boilers the efficiency is
The boiler is installed as specified in the general test determined at 30 % of the arithmetic mean of the
conditions of the boiler standards and supplied with maximum and minimum heat input.
one of the corresponding reference gases for the boiler
The useful efficiency at part load is determined under
category at the nominal heat input.
the test conditions of the boiler standards with a
Type B boilers are connected to a 1 m test flue and constant return water temperature of (30 ± 0,5) 8C. For
type C boilers are fitted with the shortest ducts boilers using only 3rd family gases, 2,4 is added for this
specified by the manufacturer. value.
The boiler thermostat is put out of operation. It is checked that the requirements of 5.6.2 are met.
Where fitted, the control to limit the temperature of
combustion products remains in operation.
7 Marking
The temperature of the combustion products is
progressively raised, either by increasing the gas rate 7.1 Data plate
or by another means which increases the temperature In addition to the information specified in the boiler
(e.g. removal of baffles) as specified by the standards, the term ªcondensing boilerº shall appear on
manufacturer. the data plate and optionally the nominal condensing
It is verified that the requirement of 5.4 is fulfilled. output (in kW).
6.5 Combustion 7.2 Instructions
6.5.1 Normal conditions 7.2.1 Technical instructions for the installer
The combustion characteristics are verified in In addition to the provisions mentioned in the boiler
accordance with the boiler standards under two water standards, the installation instructions shall include the
temperature regimes: 80 8C/60 8C and 50 8C/30 8C. following information:
Ð detailed specifications for the means of
6.5.2 Special conditions
discharging the combustion products and the
The boiler is operated continuously under the test condensate. Attention shall be drawn to the
conditions of 6.2. With the condensate drain blocked necessity of avoiding horizontal runs in the flue gas
or with a built-in pump for the discharge of condensate duct and the condensate draining duct, furthermore
placed out of operation, the concentration of CO in the the minimum slope for these ducts shall be
combustion products is checked to fulfil the indicated;
requirement 5.5.2 until shut-down or lock-out occurs.
Ð for type C boilers, the measures to be taken to
6.6 Efficiencies avoid continuous discharge of condensate from the
For boilers using 2nd family gas, whether with or terminal;
without another gas family, the tests are carried out Ð when the boiler complies with the requirements
with one of the corresponding 2nd family reference of 5.4 for combustion products temperature, the
gases. manufacturer shall specify or supply the flue ducts
For boilers using only 3rd family gas, the tests are and their accessories to be used, otherwise the
carried out with one of the corresponding 3rd family manufacturer shall specify that the boiler is not
reference gases. intended to be connected to flues that are likely to
be affected by heat (e.g. plastic ducts or ducts with
6.6.1 Useful efficiency internal plastic coatings);
The efficiency is determined at the nominal heat input Ð reference to the national and/or local regulations
for boilers without range rating. For range rating for the discharge of condensate, in particular
boilers the efficiency is determined at the maximum instructions for the installation of the condensing
heat input and at the arithmetic mean of the maximum boiler where a condensate neutralization system is
and minimum heat input. necessary.
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7.2.2 Use and maintenance instructions for the If the return water temperature differs from the
user standard value for the low water temperature tests the
In addition to the provisions mentioned in the determined efficiency is corrected with
particular specifications for the boiler concerned, the Dhcond,2 = 0,12(Tret,m 2 Tret,st)
user's instructions shall include a brief description of [absolute value in per cent]
the operation of the boiler. The instructions shall state
that the condensate outlet(s) shall not be modified or
where:
blocked and shall include instructions relating to the
cleaning and servicing of any condensate neutralization
hcond,2 is the correction of the measured useful
system.
efficiency for return temperature deviation
from the reference value in per cent
Annex A (normative)
Tret,m is the return water temperature under the
Correction for the determined efficiency test conditions in degrees Celsius;
in the low water temperature test of Tret,st is the reference value for the return water
condensing boilers1) temperature for the low water temperature
If the air humidity of the combustion air under the test tests (30 8C).
conditions differs from the standard value, the
determined efficiency in the low water temperature The total correction is thus
tests (return water temperature Tret,st = 30 8C) is hu = hm + Dhcond,1 +Dhcond,2
corrected with
Dhcond,1 = 0,08 (xair,st 2 xair,m) where:
[absolute value in per cent]
hu is the useful efficiency under reference
where: conditions in per cent;
hm is the measured useful efficiency in per cent.
Dhcond,1 is the correction of the measured useful
efficiency for air humidity deviation from These corrections shall be applied for test conditions
the reference value in per cent; where
xair,m is the air humidity of the combustion air
under the test conditions in grams per 0 # xair,m # 20 g/kg dry air
kilogram of dry air; and
xair,st is the air humidity of the combustion air 25 #Tret,m # 35 8C
under the reference conditions in grams
per kilogram of dry air (xair,st = 10 g/kg).
1) The corrections in this annex are based on the results of Work Package 2 (Influence of ambient conditions) of the European project
ªFull and part load efficiency measurements for boilersº, which is sponsored by the EC Bureau Communautaire de ReÂfeÂrence.
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Annex B (informative)
Special national conditions2)
B.1 General
The conditions specified in the boiler standards
EN 297, prEN 483 and EN 625 apply with the following
supplements.
B.2 Gas groups distributed locally
Table B.1 Ð Test gases and test pressures corresponding to national or local situations, dry gas
at 15 ÊC and 1 013,25 mbar
Gas family Nature of gas Designation Composition Wi Hi Ws Hs d Test Country
by volume pressures code
% MJ/m3 MJ/m3 MJ/m3 MJ/m3 mbar
Gas linked Group C Reference gas G 130 C3H8 = 26,9 22,14 23,66 24,07 25,72 1,142 pn = 8 FR
to the first (air propane) Air1) = 73,1 pmin = 6
family
Light back G 132 C3H8 = 13,8 22,10 23,56 23,84 25,41 1,136 pmax = 15
limit gas C3H6 = 13,8
Air1) = 72,4
Gas of the Range Reference gas G20 CH4 = 100 45,67 34,02 50,72 37,78 0,555 pn = 20 FR
second Es of Incomplete G21 CH4 = 87 49,60 41,01 54,76 45,28 0,684 pmin = 17
family group E combustion
C3H8 = 13 pmax = 25
and sooting
limit gas
Light-back limit G 222 CH4 = 77 42,87 28,53 48,87 31,86 0,443
gas H2 = 23
Flame lift limit G 26 CH4 = 80 40,52 33,36 44,83 36,91 0,678
gas C3H8 = 7
N2 = 13
Range Reference gas G 25 CH4 = 86 37,38 29,25 41,52 32,49 0,612 pn = 25 FR
Ei of and flame lift N2 = 14 pmin = 20
group E limit gas
pmax = 30
Incomplete G 26 CH4 = 80 40,52 33,36 44,83 36,91 0,678
combustion C3H8 = 7
and sooting
limit gas N2 = 13
Flame lift limit G 231 CH4 = 85 36,82 28,91 40,90 32,11 0,617
gas N2 = 15
1) Composition of air (%): O2 = 20,95; N2 = 79,05.
2) As this annex does not contain any information which is not given in EN 437 it is recommended to replace it with a reference to
EN 437.
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Table B.2 Ð Test gases corresponding to the categories marketed nationally or locally
Category Reference gas Incomplete Light-back Flame lift limit Sooting limit Country code
combustion limit gas gas gas
limit gas
I2Esi G 20, G 25 G 21 G 222 G 231 G 21 FR
I2Er G 20, G 25 G 21 G 222 G 231 G 21 FR
II2Esi3+, G 20, G 25, G 21 G 222, G 32 G 231, G 31 G 30 FR
II2Er3+ G 30
II2ESi3P, G20, G25, G 21 G 222, G 32 G 231, G31 G 31, G 32 FR
II2Er3P G 31
III1c2Esi3+ G 130, G 20, G 21 G 132, G 222, G 231, G31 G 30 FR
G 25, G 30 G32
III1c2Er3+ G 130, G 20, G 21 G 132, G 222, G 231, G 31 G 30 FR
G 25, G 30 G 32
III1c2Esi3P G 130, G 20, G 21 G 132, G 222, G 231, G 31 G 32 FR
G 25, G 31 G 32
III1cEr3P G 130, G 20, G 21 G 132, G 222, G 231, G 31 G 32 FR
G 25, G 31 G 32
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Table ZA.1
Essential requirement Object Clause in the standard
1 ANNEX 1 of the Directive
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.2 Marking and instructions 7.1and 7.2
Installation instructions 7.2.1
User's instructions and maintenance 7.2.2
instructions for the user
1.2.1 Information in the installation 7.2.1
instructions
Discharge of combustion products 7.2.1
1.2.2 Contents of the user's instructions and
maintenance instructions 7.2.2
1.3 Equipment 4.3
2 Materials
2.1 Characteristics 4.1
3 Design and construction
3.1.2 Condensation 4.1
3.1.9 Failure of the safety devices
Overheat protection 4.3
3.4.1 Flame stability 5.5.1
Concentration of substances harmful to 5.5.1
the health in the combustion products
3.5 Rational use of energy 5.6
Table ZA.2 Ð Table identifying conformity with the relevant articles of the Efficiency Directive
Relevant articles of the Directive Object Clauses in the standard which
comply wholly or in part with the
article
1 Field of application 1
2 Definitions 3
3 Exclusions Not applicable
4.3 Efficiency of living space dedicated Not applicable
boilers
5.1 Efficiency requirements 5.6.1 and 5.6.2
5.2 Verification methods 6.6.1 and 6.6.2
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