Energy Efficiency ERP – High Efficiency Fans

Stiavelli Irio high efficiency fans are the right industrial solution in compliance with efficiency parameters expected by EU Regulation.

We are speaking about industrial fans and blowers energy efficiency parameters that have to be in Compliance with Erp Directive. EU Regulation n° 327/2011 specifies the application of 2009/125/EC Directive (Erp) about ecodesign requirements for fans.

Which type of fans are included in this regulation?

Fans with a range from 125 W to 500 kW, because the preparatory study shows that they are the largest part of EU market and their power consumption is more relevant than any other life cycle for the environment.

Which news are expected in supplying a fan?

News are about marking, documentation and “Use and Maintenance” manual, where you can find information about disassembly, recycling & end-of-life disposal.
Please note that offer sheet will show the efficiency of the fan, so that it can be taken into consideration during the fan choice.

Which is the application schedule about the regulation?

Two dates are expected: the first stage will start on 1st January 2013, the second stage on 1st January 2015; timetables are such as to avoid problems about the fans supply and allow us to be in compliance with the regulation on time.

Dispensations are expected? 

EU regulation is not applied on:

• fans designed for hazardous areas (ATEX)
• fans designed to treat gases with temperature more than 100°C
• fans for environments where operating temperature is more than 65°C
• fans for toxic areas, as high-corrosive, flammable environments or with the presence of abrasive substances
• fans placed on the market before 1st January, 2015 as a replacement for identical fans integrated in products placed on the market before 1st January, 2013