The secretariat of the CEN\/TC 295\/WG 5 has issued new information on the\nnew European method for particle matter (PM) measurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201e Ecodesign and\nparticulate matter The ecodesign regulation states three possible methods for the\nmeasurement of particulate matter. These methods are based on the current\nnational methods as used in e.g. Germany, Austria, Norway, Denmark, UK,\nBelgium, Italy and France. The limit values for the PM emission as given for\neach method in the ecodesign regulation are not comparable with each other and\nto make matters more complicated, the description of the methods differs on\ncritical details from the national methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, there is the need for a uniform European measurement method: EN-PME!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the EN-PME method? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The EN-PME method is a method to measure the emission of particulate\nmatter (dust) in the flue gases coming from residential appliances fired by\nsolid fuel such as wood or pellets. It is based on sampling and measurement of\nparticulate matter and hydrocarbons at the same temperature (180 \u00b0C). <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2015, after 3 years of research, the method was presented by a\nconsortium of 18 European research and test institutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The EN-PME method is adopted by the European standardization committee\nCEN\/TC295 as the uniform European method provided that its validity is proven\non all types of solid fuel local space heaters. Therefore, a validation project\nis launched by the working group WG 5 \u2018Test methods\u2019 of CEN\/TC 295. Many\nnotified test laboratories have since then acquired a sampling set specially\ndesigned for the EN-PME method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The validation project <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The EN-PME method will be tested by notified test laboratories on\napproximately 150 different appliances covering all types of solid fuel local\nspace heaters. These tests will run simultaneously with the \u2018normal\u2019\nparticulate matter measurement as part of the initial type test of the\nappliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The goals of this project are varied: <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. To prove the validity of\nthe method on all types of solid fuel local space heaters, i.e. is the method\nable to collect a representative sample of particulate matter under type test\nconditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. To prove that the EN-PME\nmethod can replace the current three methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. To create a database with EN-PME emission results from which a\npossible emission limit under ecodesign can be proposed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is the EN-PME method\nneeded? How can I join the EN-PME validation project? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you offer an appliance for an initial type test at a notified\nlaboratory, ask them to do a test with the EN-PME method as well. Since this involves\nsome extra work for the laboratory, they will ask you for a relatively modest\nfinancial contribution, the height of which is subject of an agreement between\nyou and the laboratory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The results of the tests will be made anonymous by your test laboratory and sent to CEN\/TC 295\/WG 5 for further evaluation. 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\n<\/strong>As\nof January 1, 2022, the European regulation on ecodesign requirements for solid\nfuel local space heaters will enter into force in all member states of the EU.\nFrom then on these appliances must comply with minimum requirements for\nefficiency and for the emission of CO, NOx, hydrocarbons (OGC) and\nparticulate matter (PM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>to\nensure that European manufacturers can sell their appliances in every country\nin the EU, without having to do additional national measurements. Also, the\nEN-PME method solves the current ambiguous description of the methods in the\necodesign regulation, consequently creating a level playing field for everyone\ninvolved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n