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| Use advice for data set | Scope: The subject of this EPD is the Belimo Energy Valve EV050R2+BAC HVAC actuator from BELIMO Automation AG. The EPD takes into account the production, transport and recycling of the packaging and the energy consumption in the utilisation phase as well as the disposal of the HVAC control unit. The product is manufactured at the plant in Hinwil, Switzerland. The production data relates to the 2022 financial year. The results of this EPD are based on the product with the greatest environmental impact and are representative of a product group. System boundary: Type of EPD: from the cradle to the factory gate with options, modules C1-C4 and module D (A1-A3 + C + D and additional modules A5 & B6.) A1-A3 For modules A1-A3, the system boundaries include all raw material extraction processes, the production of components and transport, both for the material and for the energy flows that occur during the manufacture of products from the cradle to the factory gate. Production waste is recognised until it is fully treated or until it reaches end-of-waste (EoW) status. A5 Module A5 analyses the recycling of packaging. The resulting material and energy flows are assigned to module D. The product is installed manually using a spanner. B6 Module B6 balances the energy used to operate the product. Two scenarios are assumed for module B6 Energy use for operation. The first scenario (shown as B6 in the analysis) is a reference scenario according to the valid PCR for control valves of the IBU. The second scenario (shown as B6/1 in the analysis) is the product-specific scenario according to the manufacturers specifications. C1-C4 Module C1 describes the expenses for dismantling or demolishing the product from the building after the end of the products life. In Module C1 De-construction/demolition, there are no environmental impacts for the product under consideration, as the disassembly of the product using hand tools. Module C2 looks at the transport to the disposal processes. Module C3 contains the necessary processes for waste treatment at the end of the product life cycle. The loads for waste treatment are mapped here until the end of the waste property is reached. Emissions are assigned to module C3. The resulting material and energy flows are assigned to module D. Module C4 describes the expenses for the disposal of the product or its components if material or energy recovery or reuse is not possible. No landfill processes are modelled for the products under consideration. The results in Module C4 are therefore given as "0". D The output flows resulting from waste treatment in A5 and C3, which can be used for a downstream product system, are shown in Module D. | ||
| Technical purpose of product or process | This appliance is designed for use in stationary heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and must not be used for applications outside the specified area of use, in particular not in aircrafts or any other means of air transport. | ||
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| General comment on data set | This EPD contains calculations for the representative model EV050R2+BAC, which has the greatest environmental impact within the product series and is therefore valid for the following types: EV015R2+BAC EV020R2+BAC EV025R2+BAC EV032R2+BAC EV040R2+BAC EV050R2+BAC Brief description: Characterised control valve with thermal energy meter, sensoroperated flow or power control, power and energy monitoring function, 2-way, internal and external thread, PN 25 (nominal pressure rating) Nominal voltage AC/DC 24 V Control modulating, communicative, hybrid For closed cold and hot water systems For water-side modulating control of airhandling and heating systems Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, TCP/IP, integrated web server Communication via BACnet, Modbus, MP-Bus from Belimo or conventional control PoE (Power over Ethernet) supply possible Conversion of sensor signals Operating mode The HVAC control unit (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) consists of four components: Characterised control valve (CCV), measuring pipe with flow sensor, temperature sensors and the actuator. The set maximum flow rate (Vmax) is assigned to the maximum control signal DDC (typically 10 V / 100%). Alternatively, the control signal DDC can be assigned to the valve opening angle or the power required at the heat exchanger (see power control). The HVAC actuator can be controlled communicative or analogue. The fluid is detected by the sensor in the measuring pipe and is available as a flow value. The measured value is balanced with the setpoint value. The actuator adjusts the deviation by changing the valve position. The angle of rotation varies depending on the differential pressure across the actuator. Control characteristics The specially designed control parameters in conjunction with the precise velocity sensor ensure a stable control quality. However, the device is not suitable for rapid control processes, such as domestic hot water control. Power control Qnom is the maximum possible power output at the heat exchanger. Qmax is the maximum power output at the heat exchanger with the largest control signal DDC. Qmax can be set between 1% and 100% of Qnom. Qmin 0% (cannot be changed) Flow control Vnom is the maximum possible flow rate. Vmax is the set maximum flow rate with the largest control signal DDC. Vmax can be set between 25% and 100% of Vnom. Position control In this setting, the control signal is assigned to the opening angle of the valve (e.g. Y = 10 V = 90°). The result is pressuredependent operation as with a conventional valve. The running time of the motor in this mode is 90 s for 90°. Power and energy monitoring function The HVAC control unit is equipped with two temperature sensors. One sensor (T2) is already installed on the thermal energy meter and the second sensor (T1) must be installed by the customer on the other side of the water circuit. Both sensors are supplied pre-wired with the system. The sensors record the fluid temperatures of the supply and return of the consumer (heating/cooling coil). As the quantity of water is also known thanks to the flow measurement integrated in the system, the power delivered by the consumer can be calculated. By analysing the power over time, the heating/cooling energy is also determined automatically. The current data such as temperatures, flow volumes, energy consumption of exchangers etc. can be recorded and can be read out at any time using a web browser or communication. Communication Control options: Control signal inversion, hydronic balancing, delta T manager, combination analogue - communicative (hybrid operation). Parametrisation can be carried out via the integrated web server (RJ45 connection to web browser) or via communication. Further information on the integrated web server can be found in the separate documentation. With conventional control using an analogue DDC control signal, the integrated web server as well as BACnet, Modbus or MP-Bus can be used for communicative feedback. | ||
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| Data set valid until | 2029 | ||
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| Technology description including background system | Belimo follows a four-stage process in the provision of its products, ranging from the selection and testing of supplier components to quality control. Material and component procurement: selection and testing of supplier components. Assembly: The various components are assembled at our specialised sites, with the main assembly site in Hinwil. Quality control: Multi-stage quality checks are carried out, all in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality management system. Delivery: After successful quality control, the products are securely packaged and prepared for delivery to the customer or warehouse. This approach ensures that all Belimo products fulfil the standards for quality, reliability and performance. It serves as the basis for all our product lines and can be customised according to specific requirements. Technical data: The product fulfils the requirements of the following standards and directives: Low Voltage Directive: CE according to 2014/32/EU Pressure equipment directive: CE according to 2014/68/EC EMC: CE according to 2014/30/EC IEC/EN certification: IEC/EN 60730-1 Quality standard: ISO 9001 Declared unit: The declared unit is 1 piece of Energy Valve EV050R2+BAC as a representative EPD, which covers smaller product variants using a worst-case approach. The results of this EPD are based on the product with the greatest environmental impact and are representative of a product group. | ||
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-09-25T00:00:00 |
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| UUID | fd0d75a9-0450-478f-b3f3-0035a156f7c6 |
| Data set version | 00.02.000 |
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| Registration number | EPD-BEL-20240037-IBA1-DE |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
| Access and use restrictions | None |
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