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Ecodesign Directive

Ecodesign Directive

Ecodesign Directives 2009/125/EC et 2005/32/EC

Directives 2009/125/EC (energy-related products) and 2005/32/EC (energy-using products) have been established to set out the requirements for energy efficiency at the product design stage.

They aim to improve the energy performance of products during their life system by systematically integrating environmental considerations. These directives have been translated into regulations which are summarized below.

These consistent rules, common to the European Union, in the field of ecodesign will make it possible to prevent the disparities between national regulations from becoming obstacles to intra-Community trade.

Fans driven by motors with an electrical power input of between 0,125kW and 500kW make up a large part of the product range dealing with gas displacement.

The regulations were established to set minimum energy efficiency requirements for these products. As a fan manufacturer, AREM follows and applies the following regulations:

Consistency between the fan (ERP) and motor (IE) regulations is not perfect both in terms of the schedule and technical overlap.

For any clarification on the calculation methods and/or the different concepts used (power concepts etc.) please consult the relevant Regulation.

  • Regulation (EU) No 327/2011

Known as ERP (Energy Related Product), it sets the minimum energy requirements for axial, centrifugal or mixed flow fans, driven by motors with an electrical input power of between 0,125kW and 500.00kW.

Published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 30 March 2011, this regulation came into force on 20 April 2011 with a period of adaptation and integration of about 2 years.

The energy efficiency requirements for fans are increasing according to the following schedule:

⇒ These requirements do not apply to fans designed for:

– potentially explosive atmospheres as defined in Directive 2014/34/EU

– emergency operation, temporary service, in the event of fire

– temperatures of the displaced gases above 100°C

– operation with a motor outside the airflow and an ambient air temperature above 65°C

– operation with a motor outside the airflow and an ambient air temperature below -40°C

– an annual average temperature of the displaced gas below -40°C?

– toxic, highly corrosive or flammable environments

– environments containing abrasive substances

For more details, please consult Regulation (EU) No 327/2011

  • Regulation (EU) No 1253/2014: The ventilation units

Fans fitted with a turbine or impeller, a motor and a plenum box (or protective housing) are called Ventilation Units (UV).

UVR (Residential) UVNR (Non Residential)
250m3/h > Maximum flow rate

250m3/h < Maximum flow rate < 1000m3/h

If declared residential only

Energy labelling in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1254/2014.

AREM product ranges are not affected by this regulation.

250m3/h < Maximum flow rate

250m3/h < Maximum flow rate < 1000m3/h

If not declared residential (e.g. service sector)

Published in the OJEU on 7 March 2014, this Regulation came into force on 27 July 2014 with a period of adaptation and integration of about 2 years. The energy efficiency requirements for UVR/UVNR are increasing according to the following schedule:

⇒ Excluded are UVs designed for:

– single or double-flow operation with an electrical power input of less than 0.03kW

– potentially explosive atmospheres as defined in Directive 2014/34/EU

– emergency operation, short periods of time, in the event of fire

– temperatures of displaced air above 100°C

– operation with a motor outside the airflow and an ambient air temperature above 65°C

– operation with a motor outside the airflow and an ambient air temperature below -40°C

– temperatures of displaced air below -40°C

– toxic, highly corrosive or flammable environments

– environments containing abrasive substances

For more details, please consult Regulation (EU) No 1253/2014

  • Regulation (EU) No 2019/1781: Electric motors

This regulation repealing Regulation (EC) No 640/2009 is in line with the same proactive approach of continuous improvement of the energy efficiency of electrical equipment and sets out the design requirements fro electric motors and variable speed drives. According to the deadlines set, fans equipped with electric motors must meet a minimum efficiency of IE2, 3, 4 etc.

Published in the OJEU on 1 October 2019, this Regulation came into force on 21 October 2019 with a period of adaptation and integration of about 2 years. The 2, 4, 6 and 8 pole motors correspond to the following minimum IE efficiency levels:

IE efficiency level Phase 1: from 1 July 2021 Phase 2: from 1 July 2023
IE2 Three-phase motors with a rated power of 0.12kw to 0.75kW.

Explosion proof motors certified “Ex ec / Ex tb / Ex tc / Ex db / Ex dc” with a rated power of 0.75kW to 1000kW.

“Ex eb” increased safety motors with a rated power of 0.12kW to 1000kW.

Single-phase motors with a rated power greater than 0.12kW.

IE3 Tri-phase motors with a rated power of 0.75kW to 1000kW.

Excluded are “ex eb” increased safety motors.

Tri-phase motors with a rated power of 0.75kW to 1000kW.
IE4 Tri-phase motors with a rated power of 75kW to 200kW.

Excluded are brake motors, “ex eb” increased safety motors or explosion-proof motors.

⇒ Excluded are motors:

– fully integrated into another product. Dismantling the assembly makes the motors non-operational

– with integrated variable speed drive

– with integrated brake

– for altitudes above 4000m

– working at ambient air temperatures above 60°C

– with maximum operating temperatures above 400°C

– operating at ambient air temperatures above -30°C

– certified for mining operation

– qualified to ensure the safety of nuclear installations

– closed non-ventilated motors (TENV)

– multi-speed motors

For more details, please consult Regulation (EU) No 2019/1781