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.