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BS EN 13216-1:2019 Chimneys. Test methods for system chimneys - General test methods, 2019
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- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Test environment [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Location of test assembly
- 4.2 Conditions of the test environment
- 4.3 Measurement of ambient air temperature and atmospheric pressure
- 4.4 Accuracy of measurement
- 5 Performance tests for system chimneys [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Abrasion resistance test [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Test apparatus
- 5.2.2 Test sample
- 5.2.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.2.4 Test procedure
- 5.2.5 Test results
- 5.3 Test of the relative movement of the flue liner in multi-wall system chimneys [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Test apparatus
- 5.3.2 Test sample
- 5.3.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.3.4 Test procedure
- 5.3.5 Test results
- 5.4 Gas tightness test [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Test apparatus
- 5.4.2 Test sample
- 5.4.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.4.4 Test procedure
- 5.4.5 Test results
- 5.5 Condensate penetration test (liquid phase) [Go to Page]
- 5.5.1 Test apparatus
- 5.5.2 Test sample
- 5.5.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.5.4 Test procedure
- 5.5.5 Test results
- 5.6 Condensate resistance test (vapour phase) [Go to Page]
- 5.6.1 Test apparatus
- 5.6.2 Test sample
- 5.6.3 Measuring parameters [Go to Page]
- 5.6.3.1 General
- 5.6.3.2 Ambient air temperature and humidity
- 5.6.3.3 Flue gas temperature and humidity
- 5.6.3.4 Layer temperatures
- 5.6.3.5 Layer humidity
- 5.6.3.6 Change in weight
- 5.6.3.7 Location for surface temperature and humidity/temperature measurements
- 5.6.3.8 Chimney draught measurement
- 5.6.3.9 Flue gas velocity
- 5.6.3.10 Test environment, test room
- 5.6.4 Test procedure
- 5.6.5 Test results
- 5.7 Thermal performance test [Go to Page]
- 5.7.1 General
- 5.7.2 Test assembly [Go to Page]
- 5.7.2.1 General
- 5.7.2.2 Test structure parameters
- 5.7.2.3 Test sample
- 5.7.2.4 Test apparatus
- 5.7.2.5 Measurement equipment and parameter (including location of sensors)
- 5.7.3 Test procedure [Go to Page]
- 5.7.3.1 General
- 5.7.3.2 Test procedure for normal working conditions
- 5.7.3.3 Test procedure for sootfire conditions
- 5.7.4 Test results
- 5.8 Thermal resistance test [Go to Page]
- 5.8.1 Test apparatus
- 5.8.2 Test sample
- 5.8.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.8.4 Test procedure [Go to Page]
- 5.8.4.1 Heat input with the test sample
- 5.8.4.2 Heat input without the test sample
- 5.8.5 Test results
- 5.9 Terminal flow resistance for terminal Type I, II and III [Go to Page]
- 5.9.1 General
- 5.9.2 Test apparatus
- 5.9.3 Test sample
- 5.9.4 Measurement parameters
- 5.9.5 Test condition
- 5.9.6 Test procedure
- 5.9.7 Test result
- 5.9.8 Flow resistance in the flue duct for terminals Type I, II and III
- 5.9.9 Flow resistance in the air duct for terminals Type III
- 5.10 Aerodynamic behaviour of terminal under wind conditions [Go to Page]
- 5.10.1 For terminal Type II, test method for wind velocity pressure [Go to Page]
- 5.10.1.1 Test apparatus
- 5.10.1.2 Test sample
- 5.10.1.3 Measurement parameters
- 5.10.1.4 Test condition
- 5.10.1.5 Test procedure
- 5.10.1.6 Test result
- 5.10.1.7 Wind velocity pressure of a terminal Type II – for non-room-sealed and room-sealed appliances
- 5.10.2 For a terminal Type III, test method for wind velocity pressure [Go to Page]
- 5.10.2.1 Test apparatus
- 5.10.2.2 Test sample
- 5.10.2.3 Measurement parameters
- 5.10.2.4 Test condition
- 5.10.2.5 Test procedure
- 5.10.2.6 Test result
- 5.10.2.7 Wind velocity pressure of a terminal, Type III – for balanced flue applications
- 5.10.3 For terminal Type III, test method for recirculation [Go to Page]
- 5.10.3.1 Test apparatus
- 5.10.3.2 Test sample
- 5.10.3.3 Measurement parameters
- 5.10.3.4 Test condition
- 5.10.3.5 Test procedure
- 5.10.3.6 Test result
- 5.10.3.7 Recirculation factor of a terminal, Type III, (for room sealed appliances)
- 5.11 Flow resistance of the test chimney, of fittings or liners [Go to Page]
- 5.11.1 Test apparatus
- 5.11.2 Test sample
- 5.11.3 Measuring parameter
- 5.11.4 Test procedure
- 5.11.5 Test results
- 5.12 Rainwater resistance of chimney sections [Go to Page]
- 5.12.1 Test apparatus
- 5.12.2 Test sample
- 5.12.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.12.4 Test procedure
- 5.12.5 Test results
- 5.13 Freeze–thaw resistance [Go to Page]
- 5.13.1 Apparatus
- 5.13.2 Test samples
- 5.13.3 Test procedure [Go to Page]
- 5.13.3.1 Immersion of test samples in a water bath
- 5.13.3.2 Determination of water absorption
- 5.13.3.3 Freeze–thaw cycling
- 5.13.3.4 Evaluation of test results
- 5.13.4 Test result
- 5.14 Rainwater ingress for terminals [Go to Page]
- 5.14.1 General
- 5.14.2 For terminal Type Ib, II and III, test method without wind [Go to Page]
- 5.14.2.1 Test apparatus
- 5.14.2.2 Test sample
- 5.14.2.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.14.2.4 Test condition
- 5.14.2.5 Test procedure
- 5.14.2.6 Test result
- 5.14.3 For terminal Type Ib, II and III, test method with wind [Go to Page]
- 5.14.3.1 Test apparatus
- 5.14.3.2 Test sample
- 5.14.3.3 Measurement parameters
- 5.14.3.4 Test condition
- 5.14.3.5 Test procedure
- 5.14.3.6 Test result
- 5.15 Icing behaviour, test method for terminal Type II and III [Go to Page]
- 5.15.1 Test apparatus
- 5.15.2 Test sample
- 5.15.3 Measuring parameters
- 5.15.4 Test condition
- 5.15.5 Test procedure
- 5.15.6 Test result
- Annex A (informative)Recommended test sequence
- Annex B (normative)Basic test structure
- Annex C (normative)Method of measuring the hot gas temperature
- Annex D (informative)Example of a test report
- Annex E (informative)Terminals [Go to Page]
- E.1 Characterization of a terminal [Go to Page]
- E.1.1 Types of terminals [Go to Page]
- E.1.1.1 Type I
- E.1.1.2 Type II
- E.1.1.3 Type III
- E.1.2 Wind direction characteristics
- E.2 Requirements [Go to Page]
- E.2.1 General
- E.2.2 Flow resistance of terminals Type I, II and III
- E.2.3 Aerodynamic properties of terminals Type II and III [Go to Page]
- E.2.3.1 Terminal Type II
- E.2.3.2 Terminal Type III
- E.2.4 Rain water ingress
- E.2.5 Icing behaviour
- Annex F (informative)Type of test structure [Go to Page]
