Many ask themselves, where do the values on the type label on fireplaces or in the declaration of performance come from, and how are these values determined?
In the January issue of the Kachelofen & Kamin, our CEO Dennis Droll describes some of our interesting processes of our laboratory to create a better understanding for the subject of test results.
The RRF looks back on a successful audit of our location in Oberhausen by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS).
The DAkkS continuously performs audits for our quality managements system according to DIN EN ISO /IEC 17025 and 17065 at both locations to review the requirements.
For the protection of everyone involved, a remote assessment via video conference was done for the first time.
We are pleased that we were able to meet the high demands of the DAkkS and that we were granted the continuation of the accreditation.
Events will continue to be held online at the end of the year, which we will of course attend for you.
The HKI technician information day was very informative thanks to many interesting presentations (e. g. on emission reduction measures and particle counting, as well as fireplaces in connection with heat pumps or LAS) by individual members.
The environmental label “Blue Angel” started the certification of roomheaters this year. At the end of the year there was a call to share experiences. The test laboratories were asked to share their experiences from the first measurements in order to optimize the measurement method and the test procedure and to clarify detailed questions.
Of course, the RRF also took part and was able to contribute some important experience from the tests carried out.
The projects of the Federal Environment Agency (GER: UBA) are future-oriented and offer space for interesting and open discussions. On 07.12.2020, the technical heads of the RRF were invited as experts to the web meeting about the influence of condensates on particle concentration. Mr. Müller and Mr. Droll were able to contribute their knowledge and ideas to this workshop.
We are already looking forward to the next important and interesting discussion rounds in cooperation with the UBA.
Our work in associations will not be stopped by the corona pandemic. With the help of Zoom, Skype, Teams and Co, we will continue to take part in all important association conferences for you.
On 16.11.2020 Mr. Christian Droll participated in the member meeting for the Europäischen Feuerstätten Arbeitsgemeinschaft (EFA) for the RRF, at which all important internal association issues could be clarified. The board work is not resting either. In parallel to the general assembly, Mr. Droll also works on the board of directors at regular planning meetings and, together with the management as a research and science advisory board, is in constant contact with the relevant research groups and institutes.
Due to the current restrictions and for the safety of its members, the HKI meeting was offered online this time. Mr. Dennis Droll took part in the HKI member meeting in May.
Important topics such as the harmonization of EN 16510, discharge conditions and the environmental label “Blauer Engel” were discussed.
Even during the corona pandemic, standardization work does not stand still. Therefore, the RRF is still active in the standardization committees like currently for the topic of exhaust systems (TC 166) and takes part in the web meetings on your behalf.
At first, we would like to inform you that we are still available for you in with the usual quality and service, even in this difficult phase.
Due to the situation, affected customers have cancelled current projects. Therefore, free test capacities are available. If you have urgent projects due to bottlenecks or closings of other laboratories, please feel free to contact your contact person from us or by using the contact details below.
COVID-19 currently provides many questions and is an issue everywhere, so we would like to provide feedback on the current process of our company.
We are working in project related teams, have separated workplaces, hold meetings via video conference and use the home office to protects the health of our employees. We have also implemented increased cleaning and hygiene measures.
Please understand that, in this situation, we cannot carry out any external audits or undertake business trips. Furthermore, customers visits are only possible with prior notification; deliveries must be scheduled in advance. Here we adhere to strict distancing rules.
Contact info for urgent tests:
E-Mail: p.fischer@rrf-online.eu
Tel: 0208 6070410
On 15. And 16.01.2020, the workshop on the topic of particles again took place in the Deutschen Biomasse Forschungszentrum (DBFZ) in Leipzig. Like in the last meeting, it was organized by the Europäische Feuerstätten Arbeitsgemeinschaft (EFA), the Zentralverband Sanitär, Heizung, Klima (ZVSHK) and the Association Schornsteintechnik.
Falling particulate matter levels, challenging standards and growing awareness in the industry contrasts with a massive negative image of heat generated with wood. This situation is not only unsatisfactory for industry and politics, but those who suffer, are those who should have profited in the end: the people in Germany.
For this reason, the invited experts, including our CEO Mr. Christian Droll, dealt with the topics of particles and heat from the renewable raw material wood.
Future-oriented roadmaps for our society’s climate goals were developed. The goal of this workshop is to develop a joint cross-sector research proposal for efficient and market-oriented emission reduction.