Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP)

2006 EDITION, VERSION 2

Irish official method for calculating and rating the energy performance of dwellings

This document describes DEAP 2006, Version 2, dated June 2006. This version is primarily
applicable to new dwellings. A version of DEAP, incorporating a range of default data
applicable to existing dwellings, is in the course of preparation.

Building designers, energy rating assessors and other users should ensure that they are using
the latest version of this document and accompanying workbook. Information on this and any
updates will be published on the SEI website at www.epbd.ie

Published by:
Sustainable Energy Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

Contacts:
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 Contents
SUMMARY 3
INTRODUCTION 3
SCOPE OF THE DEAP PROCEDURE 4
GENERAL PRINCIPLES 4
CALCULATION PROCEDURE AND CONVENTIONS 6
1 Dwelling dimensions 7
2 Ventilation rate 9
2.1 Chimneys and flues 9
2.2 Fans and passive vents 10
2.3 Air leakage pressurisation test 10
2.4 Draught lobby 10
2.5 Sheltered Sides 11
2.6 Mechanical ventilation 11
3 Heat losses 12
3.1 U-values of opaque elements 12
3.2 Window U-values 13
3.3 U-values of elements adjacent to an unheated space 13
3.4 Thermal bridging 16
3.5 Dwellings that are part of larger premises 16
4 Domestic hot water 17
5 Internal heat gains 18
6 Solar heat gains 18
6.1 Solar gains for glazed openings 18
6.2 Openings for which solar gain is included 19
6.3 More than one glazing type 19
7 Mean internal temperature 19
7.1 Heating schedule 19
7.2 Living area fraction 20
7.3 Internal heat capacity 20
7.4 Mean internal temperature with ideal heating system 21
8 Space heat use 21
9 Space heating requirements 21
9.1 Heating systems 22
9.2 Heating system efficiency 22
9.3 Heating controls 24
10 Total energy use and fuel costs 26
10.1 Energy use 26
10.2 Factors and costs 26
10.3 Main heating system fuel types 27
10.4 Secondary heating system fuel types 28
10.5 Water heating fuel types 28
10.6 Electricity for pumps and fans 28
10.7 Electricity for lighting 28
11 Energy, emissions and costs 28
12 Building Energy Rating 29
13 Building Regulations 29
REFERENCES 30
LIST OF STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS DOCUMENT 31

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Appendix A: Primary and secondary heating systems 32
Appendix B: Gas and oil boiler systems, boilers with a thermal store, and range cooker boilers 34
Appendix C: Community heating, including schemes with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and
schemes that recover heat from power stations 37
Appendix D: Method of determining seasonal efficiency values for gas and oil boilers 39
Appendix E: Method of determining seasonal efficiency for gas or oil room heaters 46
Appendix F: Electric CPSUs 47
Appendix G: Heat pumps 48
Appendix H: Solar water heating 50
Appendix J: Seasonal efficiency for solid fuel boilers from test data 54
Appendix K: Thermal bridging 55
Appendix L: Energy for lighting 56
Appendix M: Energy from Photovoltaic (PV) technology 57
Appendix N: Micro-cogeneration (also known as micro-CHP) 58
Appendix P: Assessment of internal temperature in summer 62
Appendix Q: Special features and specific data 66
TABLES 67

Acknowledgements:
DEAP is the outcome of a development study carried out for SEI by a project team from the UCD Energy
Research Group, National Energy Services Ltd., Rickaby Thompson Associates Ltd. and Emerald Energy.

Much of the calculation procedure in DEAP, the accompanying tabulated data and the documentation
in this manual is drawn or adapted from the UK Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for Energy Rating
of Dwellings 2005.

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SUMMARY
This manual describes the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP), which is the Irish official
procedure for calculating and assessing the energy performance of dwellings. The procedure takes
account of the energy required for space heating, ventilation, water heating and lighting, less
savings from energy generation technologies. For standardised occupancy, it calculates annual
values of delivered energy consumption, primary energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions
and costs, both totals and per square metre of total floor area of the dwelling.

The procedure consists of step by step calculations within a series of individual spreadsheet
modules set out in the form of an Excel workbook. The individual spreadsheet modules contain
equations or algorithms representing the relationships between various factors which contribute
to annual energy performance of the dwelling. The workbook is accompanied by a series of tables
containing reference data for users to select and input as appropriate.

The procedure is compliant with the methodology framework set out in the EU Energy
Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The DEAP calculation framework is based on IS EN
13790, and draws heavily on the calculation procedures and tabulated data of the UK Standard
Assessment Procedure (SAP) which is used for energy rating of dwellings in the UK.

SEI will be making available an official computer software application for implementing the
procedure.

The procedure is suitable for determining and showing compliance with the EPBD in Ireland,
including elements of the Irish Building Regulations Part L, 2006.

In respect of defined requirements of Building Regulations L2 (Dwellings), on which guidance on

means of compliance is elaborated in Section 1 of Building Regulations Technical Guidance
Document L, the procedure and software will be used to assess and demonstrate compliance in the
case of new dwellings. It does this by calculating the Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate (CDER) of the
dwelling, and the corresponding Maximum Permitted Carbon Dioxide Emission rate (MPCDER),
expressed in units of kg CO2 per square metre per annum. This provision will apply to new
dwellings from 1st July 2006.

The procedure and software will also be used to generate “Building Energy Rating” (BER) labels and
BER Advisory Reports as required under the EPBD. This provision will apply to new dwellings from
1st January 2007. At the time of publication of this edition of DEAP, the format and content of such
BER labels and Advisory Reports has not yet been decided.

INTRODUCTION
The Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) is adopted as the Irish official method for
calculating the energy performance of dwellings.

The calculation is based on the energy balance taking into account a range of factors that
contribute to annual energy usage, associated CO2 emissions and energy costs for the provision of
space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting of a dwelling. These factors include:

• Size, geometry and exposure of the dwelling

• Materials used for construction of the dwelling
• Thermal insulation of the different elements of the building fabric
• Ventilation characteristics of the dwelling and ventilation equipment
• Efficiency, responsiveness and control characteristics of the heating system(s)
• Solar gains through glazed openings of the dwelling
• Thermal storage (mass) capacity of the dwelling
• The fuel used to provide space and water heating, ventilation and lighting
• Renewable and alternative energy generation technologies incorporated in the dwelling.

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The calculation is made using standardised assumptions regarding occupancy, levels and durations
of heating, usage of domestic electrical appliances, etc. It is thus independent of the individual
characteristics of the household occupying the dwelling when the rating is calculated, for example:
• household size and composition;
• individual heating patterns and temperatures;
• ownership and efficiency of particular domestic electrical appliances.

The procedure calculates a monthly energy balance for space heating and aggregates these figures
over a heating season spanning October to May inclusive. It then takes account of hot water
energy demand based on the size of the dwelling, of heating system control, responsiveness and
efficiency characteristics and of fuel characteristics. Finally, account is also taken of calculated
lighting energy (electricity) requirement in determining the overall results.

Calculated results are not affected by the geographical location, so that a given dwelling
specification will yield the same result in all parts of Ireland in respect of Building Regulations
compliance and BER.
The procedure used for the calculation is based on the European Standard IS EN 13790: 2004, and
draws heavily on the UK’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) 2005.

SCOPE OF THE DEAP PROCEDURE

The procedure is applicable to self-contained dwellings.

For dwellings in the form of flats, apartments, maisonettes etc. it applies to the individual dwelling
unit and does not include common areas such as access corridors.

Where a dwelling contains or has attached a room or space that is intended or used for commercial
purposes (e.g. as an office, shop, consulting room, surgery, workshop ), such a room or space
should be treated as part of the dwelling if the commercial part could revert to domestic use on a
change of ownership or occupancy. That would be applicable where there is direct access between
the commercial space and the living accommodation, both are contained within the same thermal
envelope, and the living accommodation occupies a substantial proportion of the whole dwelling
unit.

Where a self-contained dwelling is part of a substantially larger building, where the remainder of
the building would not be expected to revert to domestic use, the dwelling is assessed by DEAP
and the remainder by procedures for non-domestic buildings.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Input precision and rounding
Data should be entered as accurately as possible, although it is unnecessary to go beyond 3
significant figures (and some product data may only be available to lesser precision).

Input data on dwelling or component characteristics

Various tables, containing reference data for users to select and input as appropriate, are provided
as part of this document. This includes tables of performance data to be used when specific
performance information on the relevant product or system is not available. However, when
specific performance information is available for the following items, it should be used in
preference to data from the tables, particularly for new build dwellings.

U-values – walls, floors, roofs

Whether for new build or existing dwellings, U-values should be calculated on the basis of the
actual construction.

Thermal bridging - linear thermal transmittance (Ψ-values)

There are three possibilities:
a) The use of a global factor, which is multiplied by the total exposed surface area, as described in
Appendix K.

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b) On the basis of the length of each junction and the default Ψ-values in Table K1 of Appendix K.
c) On the basis of the length of each junction and user-supplied Ψ-values. It is not necessary to
supply Ψ-value for each junction type – values from Table K1 of Appendix K can be mixed with
user-supplied values.
Window data
Window U-values and g-values (total solar energy transmittance) can be from a certified window
energy rating or manufacturers' declaration. Both U-values and g-values are needed. For light
transmittance, only the values in Table 6b are to be used.

Normally the frame factors in Table 6c are used. However, manufacturer's values are permitted
provided they are representative of the actual windows.

Internal heat capacity

Internal heat capacity of the dwelling is estimated on the basis of the extent of “thermally massive”
construction relative to total floor area. Thermal mass categories should be determined on the
basis given in Table 11.

Boiler efficiency – gas and oil

Boiler efficiency can be from the Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance (HARP)
database (preferably) or from a manufacturer's declaration given in the terms stated in paragraph
D3 of Appendix D.

Boiler efficiency – solid fuel

Boiler efficiency can be from the HARP database (preferably), or from a manufacturer's declaration.

Efficiency of gas/oil/solid fuel fires and room heaters

Efficiency can be from a manufacturer's declaration as specified in paragraph E2 of Appendix E (gas
and oil) or in terms to be published separately (solid fuel).

Standing loss – cylinders, thermal stores and CPSUs (includes both gas and electric CPSUs)
The manufacturer's declared loss, obtained in terms of an applicable Irish or British Standard and
expressed in kWh/day, can be used instead of the calculated storage loss factor.

Air leakage - pressure test result

The result of an air leakage pressure test can be used instead of the default calculations of air
infiltration. In the case of a dwelling not yet built, a design value of air permeability can be used,
subject to verification once the dwelling is built.

Solar collector performance

The zero-loss collector efficiency and the collector's linear heat loss coefficient can be used if
obtained from test results.

Specific fan power

Specific fan power for these mechanical ventilation systems:
- positive input ventilation from outside (not loft)
- mechanical extract
- balanced
can be used in place of the default values in Table 4g, subject to conditions for acceptance of
manufacturer's values of specific fan power that are issued in terms of paragraph Q2 of Appendix Q.

Existing properties
The DEAP calculation procedure for existing properties follows that for new dwellings. However,
some of the data items are usually defaulted or inferred. Further information on the use of DEAP
with existing dwellings will be provided in a future version of this document.

The calculation is concerned with the assessment of the dwelling itself, as used by standard,
notional or typical occupants, and not affected by the way current occupants might use it. Thus, for
example, the living room fraction is based on the original design concept and not on the rooms the
current occupants actually heat.

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CALCULATION PROCEDURE AND CONVENTIONS
For carrying out energy assessments, the method of calculating the energy performance is set out
in the form of an Excel workbook called ‘Deap.xls’. The procedure consists of step by step
calculations within a series of individual spreadsheets or modules within the workbook. These
individual spreadsheets contain equations or algorithms representing the relationships between
various factors which contribute to annual energy performance of the dwelling. This calculation
workbook is accompanied by a series of tables containing reference data for users to select and
input as appropriate. The tables are included later in this manual.

The following notes, in sections 1 to 13, on calculations and conventions should be read in
conjunction with the calculation workbook ‘Deap.xls’.

A calculation using this workbook should work sequentially through the individual spreadsheets as
follows, leading ultimately to the display of results in the ‘Results’ worksheet:

Spreadsheet Main user entry actions Visible calculated outcome

Proj Enter administrative details of the project As entered
(optional)
Dims Enter principal dimensions Total floor area, dwelling volume
Vent Enter structural and other ventilation Ventilation heat loss (components and total),
characteristics electricity for fans, heat gain from fans
Win Enter window and glazed door dimensions, Glazed area, heat loss, effective area for solar
orientations, U values and shading gain, glazing ratio for daylight gain, summer
characteristics heat gain
Fab Enter building element dimensions, U values Fabric heat loss, total heat loss coefficient
and thermal bridging characteristics and heat loss parameter for dwelling.
Compliance check with Building Regulation
L2 (b)
Wh Enter water heating system characteristics, Hot water heat demand, solar hot water
including electrical immersion and solar pump consumption, primary circuit loss,
internal heat gains from hot water
Light Enter proportion of fixed lighting outlets Annual energy use for lighting, internal
that are low energy seasonal heat gains from lighting, heat gains
from all sources
HtUse Enter living area fraction and thermal mass Mean internal temperature, annual ‘useful’
category space heat demand from monthly
calculations allowing for intermittency, solar
and internal heat gain utilisation
Sh Heating system control category, Annual space heat demand allowing for
responsiveness category, heat emission control, responsiveness, heat emission and
characteristics, pumps and fans equipment heat gain characteristics
Er1 Individual heating systems: Space and water Annual fuel consumption for space and
heating appliance efficiency and fuel water heating, CO2 emissions, costs
characteristics,
Er2 Community/ group heating schemes: Space Annual fuel consumption for space and
and water heating appliance efficiency and water heating, CO2 emissions, costs
fuel characteristics
Result None Annual delivered energy, primary energy,
CO2 emissions, costs, comparison with
reference dwelling, compliance check with
Building Regulation L2 (a)

It is planned that DEAP will be implemented in the form of an official national computer software
application in due course. The workbook is provided for carrying out DEAP calculations in the
meantime.

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1 DWELLING DIMENSIONS
[Worksheets ‘Dims’, ‘Vent’, ‘Win’ and ‘Fab’]
The boundary of the heated accommodation consists of all the building elements separating it
from external environment or from adjacent buildings or unheated spaces.

Except where otherwise indicated, linear measurements for the calculation of wall, roof and floor
areas and dwelling volume should be taken between the finished internal faces of the appropriate
external building elements. Space taken up by any internal elements (internal partition walls or
intermediate floors within the dwelling) is disregarded for the purposes of establishing the total
floor area of the dwelling. Linear measurements for the calculation of the areas of external door,
window and rooflight openings should be taken between internal faces of appropriate cills, lintels
and reveals.

“Volume" means the total volume enclosed by all enclosing elements and includes the volume of
non-usable spaces such as ducts, stairwells and floor voids in intermediate floors.

Dimensions refer to the inner surfaces of the elements bounding the dwelling. Thus floor
dimensions are obtained by measuring between the inner surfaces of the external or party walls,
disregarding the presence of any internal walls.

Storey height is the total height between the ceiling surface of a given storey and the ceiling
surface of the storey below. For a single storey dwelling, or the lowest floor of a dwelling with more
than one storey, the measurement should be from floor surface to ceiling surface.

Floor area should be measured as the actual floor area, i.e. if the height of a room extends to two
storeys or more only the actual accessible floor area should be entered. However, as an exception
to this rule in the case of stairs, the floor area should be measured as if there were no stairs but a
floor in their place at each level.

In general, rooms and other spaces, such as built-in cupboards, should be included in the
calculation of the floor area where these are directly accessible from the occupied area of the
dwelling. However unheated spaces clearly divided from the dwelling should not be included. The
following provides specific guidance:

Porches:
• should be included if they are heated by fixed heating devices;
• should be included if there is direct access into the dwelling but no separating door, whether
heated or not;
• should not be included if they are unheated and there is a separating door into the dwelling. In
this context ‘porch’ means an addition protruding from the line of the external wall of the
dwelling; an entrance lobby that is within such line should be included.

Conservatories:
• should not be included if they are separated from the dwelling according to the definition in
section 3.3.3;
• should be included as part of the dwelling if they are not separated.

Store rooms and utility rooms:

• should be included if they are directly accessible from the occupied area of the dwelling,
whether heated or not;
• should not be included if they are unheated and accessible only via a separate external door.

Basements:
• should be included only if consisting of heated and habitable rooms.

Garages:
• should be included if heating is provided within the garage from the main central heating
system;

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• should not be included where the garage is thermally separated from the dwelling and is not
heated by the central heating system

Attics:
• should be included if they are habitable rooms, accessed by a fixed staircase;
• roof spaces (even if within the insulated envelope, i.e. where the roof insulation is provided at
rafter level) should not be included unless they are habitable rooms accessed by a fixed
staircase.

When porches or garages are not included in floor area, the door and part of the wall between the
dwelling and these structures are adjacent to an unheated space and their U-values should be
calculated accordingly (see section 3.3).

In buildings incorporating flats, if corridors and stairwells are heated, walls between the flat and
heated corridors/stairwells should be treated as non-heat loss walls (i.e. assuming the same
temperature on either side of the walls). Otherwise these walls are treated as elements adjacent to
an unheated space and their U-values should be calculated accordingly (see section 3.3).

No special treatment should be given in cases where a central heating boiler is located in an
unheated garage (i.e. the floor area used for the assessment should be the same as if the boiler
were in the kitchen or a utility room).

Pitched roofs
There are three main types of pitched roof construction:

1. pitched roof with insulation at ceiling level, insulated between (and perhaps also above) joists,
shown in a) below;

2. pitched roof insulated at rafter level (no insulation at ceiling level), insulated between and/or
above rafters ("warm roof"), with a non-ventilated loft space but with a ventilated space
between the insulation and the roof covering, shown in b) below ;

3. pitched roof insulated either at ceiling level or at rafter level, with roof space converted into
habitable space, shown respectively in c) and d) below.
Cold roof Warm roof
space space

a) Insulation at ceiling level b) Insulation at rafter level

In the cases of a) and b) the roof space should not be entered as a separate storey.
Ventilated
Room in roof spaces

c) Room in roof built into a d) Room in roof built into a

pitched roof insulated at rafter level pitched roof insulated at ceiling level

In the cases of c) and d) the floor area of the roof space that is converted into habitable space
should be entered as a separate storey.

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2 VENTILATION RATE
[Worksheet ‘Vent’]
The ventilation air change rate, expressed in terms of air changes per hour (ach) or m3/h, is the rate
at which outside air enters or leaves a building.

DEAP requires a reasonable estimate of the air change rate in order to calculate the ventilation
heat loss rate (expressed in W/K) and its effect on the overall heating requirement. The actual
ventilation rate depends on a large number of factors, many of which may not be known precisely
(e.g. permeability of materials and inadvertent gaps and openings in the structure) and in most
cases cannot be assessed from a site survey or from plans. These factors comprise both
background air infiltration or leakage characteristics and ventilation features intentionally specified
and provided in the dwelling.

The air infiltration rate can be assessed either from an air leakage pressure test (section 2.3) or, in
the absence of a pressure test, using the “structural air tightness” section of the DEAP ventilation
algorithm built into the worksheet. Such a pressurisation test is carried out with all designed
ventilation openings, flues, fans etc. sealed up and inoperative. This component of overall air
change rate represents only background air leakage into and out of the dwelling.

To calculate the component of overall air change rate due to individual ventilation features
(“openings”, including fans) intentionally provided in the dwelling, the ventilation algorithm
requires the information on the numbers of chimneys, extract fans, open flues, passive vents and
flueless gas fires to be entered in the worksheet.

For the purposes of calculating overall ventilation rate, the individual contribution from each of
these features is given in Table 2.1 below.

Table 2.1 Ventilation rates

Item Ventilation rate m3/hour
Chimney 40
Open flue 20
Fan (intermittent) 10
Passive vent 10
Flueless gas fire 40

The degree of sheltering of the dwelling is taken into account (section 2.5).

The overall ventilation air change rate is finally adjusted to take account of the type of ventilation
provision in the dwelling, in six categories:
• Natural ventilation
• Positive input ventilation from loft
• Positive input ventilation from outside
• Whole-house extract ventilation
• Balanced whole-house mechanical ventilation, no heat recovery
• Balanced whole-house mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

2.1 Chimneys and flues

Ventilation rates for chimneys and flues should be entered only when they are unrestricted and
suitable for use. The specified ventilation rate includes an allowance for the associated permanent
vent for air supply, so this vent should not be entered separately.

For the purposes of the DEAP a chimney is defined as a vertical duct for combustion gases of
diameter 200 mm or more (or a rectangular duct of equivalent size). Vertical ducts with diameter
less than 200 mm should be counted as flues. The following are also counted as flues:

• a chimney for solid fuel appliances with controlled flow of the air supply;
• a chimney with open fireplace having an air supply ducted from outside to a point
adjacent to the fireplace;

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 • a flexible flue liner sealed into a chimney;
• a chimney fitted with a damper;
• a chimney fitted with an open-flue gas fire where the flue products outlet is sealed to the
chimney;
• a blocked up fireplace fitted with ventilators (if ventilator area does not exceed 30 000
mm²)

Ventilation rates should be entered only for open flues; they should not be included for room-
sealed (e.g. balanced flue) boilers or room heaters. Ventilation rates for specific closed appliances
may be introduced (see Appendix Q).

2.2 Fans and passive vents

Extract fans which exhaust air (typically from the kitchen and bathroom), including cooker hoods
and other independent extractor fans, should be included in the 'number of fans’ category, but
those that form part of a whole-dwelling mechanical ventilation system are treated separately (see
section 2.6) and are not included here.

Passive stack ventilators are an alternative to extract fans, and are included under ‘fans and
passive vents’ in the worksheet. Such systems typically comprise extract grilles connected to ridge
terminals by ducts. Such systems should be supplied with air bricks or trickle vents for balancing air
ingress. It is the number of extract grilles in the dwelling that should be entered into the
worksheet.

Trickle vents or air bricks alone do not count as passive vents and should not be included in the
calculation (provided their open area is less than 3500 mm2).

Permanent vents of open area 3500 mm2 or greater should be counted as passive vents.
Permanent vents of smaller area should not be included in the calculation. For permanent vents
associated with chimneys/flues, see section 2.1 above.

2.3 Air leakage pressurisation test

A pressurisation test of a dwelling is carried out by installing a fan in the doorway of the principal
entrance to the dwelling, sealing all fans, flues, chimneys, vents etc. and determining the air flow
rate required to maintain an excess pressure of 50 Pascals (Pa) above outdoors. The pressurisation
test should be carried out in accordance with IS EN 13829. The air permeability measured in this
way, q50, expressed in cubic metres per hour per square metre of envelope area is divided by 20 for
use in the worksheet (to give an estimate of the air change rate at typical pressure differences
under real operating conditions). In this case the structural infiltration cells of the ‘Vent’ worksheet
(number of storeys, structure type, suspended wooden floor, draught-stripping of windows) are
not used.

2.4 Draught lobby

A draught lobby is an arrangement of two doors that forms an airlock on the main entrance to the
dwelling. To be included, the enclosed space should be at least 2 m2 in floor area, it should open
into a circulation area, and the door arrangement should be such that a person with a push-chair or
similar is able to close the outer door before opening the inner door. It may be heated or unheated
and may provide access to a cloakroom (but it should not be counted as a draught lobby if it
provides access to other parts of the dwelling).

A draught lobby should only be specified if there is a draught lobby to the main entrance of the
dwelling. If the main entrance has no draught lobby but, for example, a back door does, then no
draught lobby should be specified.

An unheated draught lobby in the form of an external porch should not be counted as part of the
area of the dwelling. However, the door between the dwelling and the porch is an element
adjacent to an unheated space and its U-value should be calculated accordingly (see section 3.3).

Flats with access via an unheated stairwell or corridor should be classified as having a draught
lobby.

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2.5 Sheltered Sides
A side of a building is sheltered if there are adjacent buildings or tree-height hedges which
effectively obstruct the wind on that side of the building. A side should be considered sheltered if
all the following apply:
- the obstacle providing the shelter is at least as high as the ceiling of the uppermost storey of the
dwelling;
- the distance between the obstacle and the dwelling is less than five times the height of the
obstacle;
- the width of the obstacle (or the combined width of several obstacles) is such that it subtends an
angle of at least 60° within the central 90° when viewed from the middle of the wall of the
dwelling that faces the obstacle - see Figure 2.1.

Only this angle counts.

Obstacle It must be at least 60°
within the central 90° at the wall
centre

Dwelling

Figure 2.1 Shelter angle

Two partially sheltered sides should be counted as one sheltered side. Architectural planting does
not count as shelter unless it actually exists (even though shown as mature trees on drawings).

Any party wall should be counted as a sheltered side.

For new dwellings it will often be appropriate to assume that two sides of the dwelling are
sheltered.

2.6 Mechanical ventilation

Balanced whole house mechanical ventilation is a fan driven ventilation system, which provides
fresh air to the rooms in the dwelling and also extracts exhaust air from the dwelling. The system
may or may not be fitted with a heat recovery unit. The DEAP calculation in such cases is based on a
throughput of 0.5 air changes per hour through the mechanical system, plus infiltration.

For dwellings with heat recovery from exhaust to inlet air, the heat loss by mechanical ventilation is
reduced by the factor ηv where ηv = 0.66 is the default efficiency assumed for the heat recovery
system. Alternatively values based on tests may be used subject to conditions for acceptance of
manufacturer's values of heat recovery efficiency that are issued in terms of paragraph Q2 in
Appendix Q.

Positive input ventilation is a fan driven ventilation system, which often provides ventilation to
the dwelling from the loft space. The DEAP calculation procedure for systems which use the loft to
pre-heat the ventilation air is the same as for natural ventilation, including 20 m³/h ventilation rate
equivalent to two extract fans or passive vents. (The energy used by the fan is taken as
counterbalancing the effect of using slightly warmer air from the loft space compared with
outside). Some positive input ventilation systems supply the air directly from the outside and the
procedure for these systems is the same as for mechanical extract ventilation.

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Mechanical extract ventilation refers to a fan driven ventilation system, which only extracts air
from the dwelling. The DEAP calculation is based on a throughput of 0.5 air changes per hour
through the mechanical system, plus infiltration.

The calculation requires information on specific fan power (SFP) of mechanical ventilation fans.
Default data are provided in Table 4g. Alternatively values based on tests may be used subject to
conditions for acceptance of manufacturer's values of specific fan power that are issued in terms of
paragraph Q2 in Appendix Q. SFP should account for any transformers.

3 HEAT LOSSES
[Worksheets ‘Win’ and ‘Fab’]
As indicated in section 1, the areas of building elements are based on the internal dimensions of
surfaces bounding the dwelling.

Window and door area refers to the total area of the openings (windows, doors, rooflights),
including frames. Wall area is the net area of walls after subtracting the area of windows and doors.
Roof area is also net of any rooflights or windows set in the roof. Losses or gains through party
walls to spaces in other dwellings or premises that are normally expected to be heated are
assumed to be zero.

In entering input data on these worksheets, the user should allow for different types of element of
differing U-value (e.g. some windows single glazed and some double glazed, masonry main wall
and timber framed wall in an extension, main roof pitched and extension roof flat).

On the worksheet ‘Win’, the user is required to enter the following data:

• The orientation of each element containing a glazed component, selected from five
orientation options: North, North East/ North West, East/West, South East/ South West, South
and Horizontal.
• For each orientation, the relevant area of glazing of each type.
• For heat loss purposes: For each orientation and relevant area of glazing, the relevant U-value
and frame factors.
• For solar heat gain purposes: For each orientation and relevant area of glazing, the relevant
shading, frame, window type and transmission characteristics.
• For summertime overheating calculation purposes (optional): For each orientation and
relevant area of glazing, the relevant shading factors for blinds/ curtains and overhangs.

This worksheet then calculates the overall heat loss rate for glazing (W/K), the effective collecting
area on each orientation for solar gain purposes (m2), a glazing ratio to floor area for daylighting
purposes, and a solar gain rate (W/m2)for summer period overheating calculation purposes.

On the worksheet ‘Fab’, the user is required to enter the following data:

• The area and U-value of each externally exposed (heat losing) element of the dwelling.
• A thermal bridging factor, according to whether or not the construction complies with the
guidance and references in Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document L (TGD L)
2006. Alternatively a calculated value may be entered (see Appendix K).

This worksheet then calculates the overall heat loss rate, or heat loss coefficient (W/K) for the
dwelling, composed of fabric (including glazing) heat losses and ventilation heat losses (from
worksheet ‘Vent’). The ratio of heat loss coefficient to total floor area is calculated, and termed the
heat loss parameter (W/K m2).

3.1 U-values of opaque elements

When the details of the construction are known, the U-values should be calculated for the floor,
walls and roof. This should always be the case for new dwellings being assessed from building

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plans. Information on the use of default U-values for existing dwellings will be provided in a future
version of this document.

U-values for walls and roofs containing repeating thermal bridges, such as timber joists between
insulation, etc, should be calculated using methods based on the upper and lower resistance of
elements, given in IS EN ISO 6946.

IS EN ISO 6946 gives the calculation that applies to components and elements consisting of
thermally homogenous layers (which can include air layer) and is based in the appropriate design
thermal conductivity or design thermal resistances of materials and products involved. The
standard also gives an approximate method that can be used for inhomogeneous layers, except
cases where an insulating layer is bridged by metal.

Thermal conductivity values for common building materials can be obtained from TGD L, IS EN
12524 or the CIBSE Guide, Section A3[6]. For specific insulation products, data should be obtained
from manufacturers.

U-values for ground floors and basements should be calculated using the procedure described
in IS EN ISO 13370, or in the CIBSE Guide, Section A3.

3.2 Window U-values

The U-value for a window should be that for the whole window opening, including the window
frame.

Measurements of thermal transmittance in the case of doors and windows should be made
according to IS EN ISO 12567-1. Alternatively, U-values of windows and doors may be calculated
using IS EN ISO 10077-1 or IS EN ISO 10077-2.

Table 6a gives values that can be used in the absence of test data or calculated values. A value
should be selected from Table 6a which corresponds most closely to the description of the actual
window; interpolation should not be used in this table.

Within the workbook, the entered U-value is adjusted to account for the assumed use of curtains; it
is adjusted using the formula:

1
U w ,effective =
1
+ 0.04
Uw

where Uw is window U-value calculated or measured without curtains.

For the purposes of the DEAP, rooflights are treated as roof windows.

3.3 U-values of elements adjacent to an unheated space

The procedure for treatment of U-values of elements adjacent to unheated space is described in IS
EN ISO 6946 and IS EN ISO 13789.

The following procedure may be used for typical structures (no measurements are needed of the
construction providing an unheated space, just select the appropriate Ru from Tables 3.1 to 3.4
below).

1
U=
1
+ Ru
Uo

where: U = resultant U-value of the element adjacent to unheated space, W/m2K;

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 Uo = U-value of the element between heated and unheated spaces calculated as if there
were no unheated space adjacent to the element, W/m2K;
Ru = effective thermal resistance of unheated space from the appropriate table below.

Ru for typical unheated structures (including garages, access corridors to flats and rooms in roof),
having elements with typical U-values, are given below. These can be used when the precise details
on the structure providing an unheated space are not available, or not crucial.

The effect of unheated spaces, however, need not be included if the area of the element covered
by the unheated space is small (i.e. less than 10% of the total exposed area of the dwelling).
Consequently a door in an element abutting an unheated space would not need to have its U-value
changed (unless it is part of a very small flat where the U-value of the door might make a significant
contribution to the result).

3.3.1 Garages
The U-value of elements between the dwelling and an integral garage should be adjusted using Ru
from Table 3.1 or Table 3.2. Attached garages (not integral) should be disregarded.

Table 3.1 Ru for integral single garages (single garage is a garage for one car)
Elements between garage Ru for a single garage
Garage type
and dwelling Inside1 Outside2

Single fully integral Side wall, end wall and floor 0.68 0.33

Single fully integral One wall and floor 0.54 0.25

Single, partially integral

Side wall, end wall and floor 0.56 0.26
displaced forward

Table 3.2 Ru for integral double garages (double garage is a garage for two cars)
Element between garage Ru for a double garage
Garage type
and dwelling Inside1 Outside2
Double garage
Side wall, end wall and floor 0.59 0.28
fully integral

Side wall, halves of the

Double, half integral 0.34 n/a
garage end wall and floor

Double, partially integral Part of the garage side wall,

0.28 n/a
displaced forward end wall and some floor

1
inside garage – when the insulated envelope of the dwelling goes round the outside of the garage
2
outside garage – when the walls separating the garage from the dwelling are the external walls

3.3.2 Stairwells and access corridors in flats

Stairwells and access corridors are not regarded as parts of the dwelling. If they are heated they are
not included in the calculation. If unheated, the U-value of walls between the dwelling and the
unheated space should be modified using the following data for Ru.

Figure 3.1 shows examples of access corridors in flats or other multi-dwelling buildings.

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Facing wall
exposed Flat

Corridor
Walls adjacent to unheated space

Facing wall
Flat
not exposed

Corridor above or below

Figure 3.1 Examples of access corridors in multi-dwelling buildings

Table 3.3 gives recommended values of Ru for common configurations of access corridors and
stairwells.

Table 3.3 Ru for common configurations of stairwells and access corridors

Elements between stairwell/corridor and dwelling Heat loss from corridor Ru
through:
Stairwells:
Facing wall exposed 0.82
Facing wall not exposed 0.90

Access corridors:
Facing wall exposed, corridors above and below facing wall, floor and ceiling 0.28
Facing wall exposed, corridor above or below facing wall, floor or ceiling 0.31
Facing wall not exposed, corridor above and below floor and ceiling 0.40
Facing wall not exposed, corridor above or below floor or ceiling 0.43

3.3.3 Conservatories
In this document, a conservatory is defined as an extension attached to a dwelling which has not
less than three-quarters of the area of its roof and one half of the area of its external walls made of
material that allows the transmission of light.

An attached conservatory should generally be treated as an integral part of the dwelling to which it
is attached. However, it may be treated as an unheated space if it is thermally separated from the
main dwelling. To be considered thermally separated, it must fulfill both of the following:
i) The walls, floors, windows and doors between it and the main dwelling must have U-values
not more than 10% greater than corresponding exposed elements, and,
ii) It must be unheated or, if provided with a heating facility, must have provision for automatic
temperature and on-off control independent of the heating provision in the main dwelling.

3.3.4 Other large glazed areas

Any structure attached to a dwelling that is not a thermally separated conservatory according to
the definitions in 3.3.3 should be treated as an integral part of the dwelling. This means that the
glazed parts of the structure should be input as if they were any other glazed component (both in
the heat loss calculation, and in the solar gain calculation according to orientation).

3.3.5 Room in roof

In the case of room-in-roof construction where the insulation follows the shape of the room, the U-
value of the roof of the room-in-roof construction is calculated using the procedure described in
paragraph 3.3 applying thermal resistance Ru from Table 3.4. The same applies to the ceiling of the
room below.

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 U-value calculated as for a normal roof

elements adjacent to an unheated space

Figure 3.2 Room in roof

Table 3.4 Ru for room in roof adjacent to unheated loft space

Area (Figure 3.2) Element between dwelling and Ru for elements

unheated loft space
Room in roof built into a pitched insulated wall of room in roof 0.50
roof insulated at ceiling level
or insulated ceiling of room below 0.50

If the insulation follows the slope of the roof, the U-value should be calculated in the plane of the
slope.

3.3.6 Other cases

In other cases Ru should be calculated using the following formula:

Ai
Ru =
∑ (A e × U e ) + 0.33nV
Ai; Ae = respective areas of internal and external elements (m²), excluding any ground floor
Ue = U-values of external elements (W/m²K)
V = volume of unheated space (m3)
n = air change rate of unheated space (ach)

3.4 Thermal bridging

The DEAP calculation takes account of thermal bridging, at junctions between elements and
around openings. If linear thermal transmittance (Ψ) values are available for these junctions, they
can be multiplied by the length of the junction concerned, and the total added to the transmission
heat transfer coefficient.

Usually, however, specific Ψ- values for thermal bridges are not known, and the calculation can be
done by including an allowance based on the total exposed surface area. Further details are in
Appendix K.

3.5 Dwellings that are part of larger premises

In the case of a dwelling that is part of a larger building where the remainder of the building is used
for non-domestic purposes, the elements between the dwelling and the remainder of the building
are considered:
a) to have zero heat loss if the spaces adjacent to the dwelling are normally heated to similar levels
are a dwelling, or
b) as heat loss elements to an unheated space if the spaces are unheated, heated only infrequently
or heated only to a low level.

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4 DOMESTIC HOT WATER
[Worksheet ‘Wh’]
The demand for hot water is derived from the floor area of the dwelling and is calculated in the
workbook. The energy required to produce that amount of hot water is then calculated, taking
account of losses in heating, storage and distribution. Consequent heat gains to the dwelling from
storage cylinders and distribution pipe work is also estimated, so that it can be taken into account
in the calculation of space heating requirements.

A distinction is made between instantaneous water heating, which heats water when it is required,
and water heating that relies on storage of hot water in a cylinder, tank or thermal store. ‘Primary’
and ‘cylinder’ losses are not used in the calculation for instantaneous heaters.

‘Single-point’ heaters, which are located at the point of use and serve only one outlet, do not have
distribution losses either. Gas multipoint water heaters and instantaneous combi boilers are also
instantaneous types but, as they normally serve several outlets, they are assumed to have
distribution losses.

Stored hot water systems can either be served by an electric immersion heater or obtain heat from
a boiler, room heater, solar heater or heat pump through a primary circuit. In either case, water
storage losses are incurred to an extent that depends on how well the water storage is insulated.
These losses apply for the following categories of heating equipment:

• hot water cylinders;

• the store volume of storage combination boilers (where the boiler efficiency is derived from
test data);
• thermal stores;
• combined primary storage units (CPSUs);
• community heating schemes.

Water storage losses are set to zero for other combi boilers and instantaneous water heaters.

For cylinders the preferred way of establishing cylinder losses is from measured data on the
cylinder concerned, according to BS 1566.

For thermal stores and CPSUs (including electric CPSUs) the preferred way of establishing heat
losses is from measured data on the thermal store or CPSU concerned.

If measured data is not available, a default value is used; this is calculated on the worksheet based
on insulation type and thickness and cylinder volume.

In all cases, the loss rate is to be multiplied by a temperature factor from Table 2. This factor
accounts for the average temperature of the cylinder or thermal store under typical operating
conditions, compared to its temperature under test.

For combi boilers the storage loss factor is zero if the efficiency is taken from Table 4b. The loss is to
be included for a storage combination boiler if its efficiency is the manufacturer's declared value or
is obtained from the Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance (the HARP database), using
the calculated hot water storage loss factor and volume factor on the worksheet and the
temperature factor from Table 2. Its insulation thickness and volume are also to be provided by the
manufacturer or obtained from the database.

For boiler systems with separate hot water storage, primary losses are incurred in transferring heat
from the boiler to the storage; values for primary losses are obtained from Table 3. For combi
boilers the additional losses in Table 3a are included to allow for the draw-off of water until an
adequate temperature at the taps is attained. The data in Table 3a are provisional pending the
availability of test results based on relevant EN standards (currently under development on the
basis of EU Commission Mandate 324 to CEN).

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The efficiency for both space and water heating is reduced by 5% if the boiler is not interlocked for
both space and water heating (see section 9.3.9).

For hot water provided from community heating, if there is a hot water cylinder within the
dwelling, its size and the appropriate loss factor should be used. If there is not a hot water cylinder
within the dwelling the calculation should assume a storage loss corresponding to a cylinder
volume of 110 litres with factory-applied insulation of thickness 50 mm. Primary circuit loss for
insulated pipework and cylinderstat should be included (Table 3).

A solar collector coupled with solar water storage reduces the fuel needed for domestic hot water
(see Appendix H). The solar water storage can be either as the lower part of a multi heat source
cylinder, or as a separate solar cylinder.

In most cases the system specified for water heating should be that intended to heat the bulk of
the hot water during the course of the year. For example, an immersion heater should be
disregarded if provided only for backup where the principal water heating system is from a central
heating boiler, as should other devices intended for or capable of heating only limited amounts of
hot water. Exceptions are (a) heat pump systems where an immersion is provided to operate in
conjunction with the heat pump as described in Appendix G, and (b) solid fuel room heaters with a
back boiler, and other heaters incapable of providing water heating without space heating, where
an immersion heater is used to heat water in the summer (see section 10.3.3).

5 INTERNAL HEAT GAINS

[Worksheet ‘Light’]
Internal gains from appliances, cooking and from the occupants of the dwelling (metabolic gains)
are calculated within the workbook on the basis of an algorithm which derives such levels of
activity on the basis of the total floor area of the dwelling.

Lighting electricity consumption is calculated on the worksheet ‘Light’ as described in Appendix L.

Savings due to low energy lights are calculated. Heat gains from lighting are calculated and added
to the other gains.

Heat loss to the cold water network is calculated based on total floor area, and subtracted from the
above gains.

Gains from ventilation system fans are also accounted for here. No useful gains are assumed from
individual extractor fans.

Gains from heating system fans and pumps are accounted for later, in the heating system part of
the procedure (worksheet ‘Sh’).

6 SOLAR HEAT GAINS

[Worksheet ‘Win’ and ‘HtUse’]
6.1 Solar gains for glazed openings

Solar gains and heat use are calculated on a monthly basis. The average daily heat gain through
windows and glazed doors is calculated for each month from

Gsolar = 0.9 × Aw × S × g⊥ × FF × Z

where:
Gsolar is the average solar gain in kWh/m2 day for the orientation of a glazed opening
0.9 is a factor representing the ratio of typical average transmittance to that at normal
incidence
Aw is the area of an opening (a window or a glazed door), m²
S is the solar radiation on a surface of relevant orientation, from Table 1b, kWh/m² day

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 g⊥ is the total solar energy transmittance factor of the glazing at normal incidence (see Table
6b)
FF is the frame factor for windows and doors (fraction of opening that is glazed) (see Table 6c)
Z is the solar access factor from Table 6d.

This algorithm incorporates solar incidence data on differently orientated surfaces, based on Met
Eireann long term average records for Dublin Airport.

Solar gains should be calculated separately for each orientation and for rooflights, and then
totalled for use in the calculation. East/West orientation of windows may be assumed if the actual
orientation is not known. The solar access factor describes the extent to which radiation is
prevented from entering the building by nearby obstacles. The over-shading categories are
dependent on how much the view of the sky through the glazing is blocked. The categories are
defined in Table 6d in terms of the percentage of sky obscured by obstacles (the ‘average’ category
applies in many cases, and can be used for DEAP calculations if the over-shading is not known).

6.2 Openings for which solar gain is included

Openings should be classified as windows, glazed doors or solid doors according to the percentage
of glazed area (the percentage of total area of opening that is glass, i.e. excluding framing,
mullions, transoms, solid panels etc.). For DEAP calculations the following definitions apply:

Category Description Glazing area Solar gain included

1 Solid door < 30 % No
2 Glazed door 30% - 60% No
3 Window > 60 % Yes

Patio doors which have large glazing areas, generally 70% or more, should be treated as windows
and so should take account of solar gain. No allowance should be made for solar gain via doors in
categories 1 and 2 even though they have some glazing. French windows often have high frame
factors (around 50%) and are thus classified as glazed doors for which no solar gain is included.

6.3 More than one glazing type

Sometimes a dwelling has more than one type of glazing (e.g. some double glazing and some
single glazing). In these cases the gains should be calculated separately for each glazing type, and
added in the same manner as that shown in the ‘Win’ worksheet.

7 MEAN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE

[Worksheet ‘HtUse’]

7.1 Heating schedule

The heating hours and required internal temperatures in DEAP are based on the requirements of a
typical household. The schedule is as follows.
Weekdays: 07.00 to 09.00 and 17.00 to 23.00
Weekends: 07.00 to 09.00 and 17.00 to 23.00

This standardised schedule for the purposes of the DEAP calculation represents a total heating
period of 56 hours per week.

The required (set-point) internal temperatures during heating periods are:

Living area: 21oC
Rest of dwelling: 18oC

During heating hours, the required mean internal temperature of the dwelling is calculated as the
average of the set-point temperatures in the living area and in the rest of dwelling, weighted by
floor area.

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7.2 Living area fraction
The living area is the room marked on a plan as the lounge or living room, or the largest public
room (irrespective of usage by particular occupants), together with any rooms not separated from
the lounge or living room by doors, and including any cupboards directly accessed from the lounge
or living room. Living area does not, however, extend over more than one storey, even when stairs
enter the living area directly.

The living area fraction is the floor area of the living area divided by the total floor area of the
dwelling.

7.3 Internal heat capacity

DEAP takes account of the dwelling's capacity to store heat within its structure, represented by
internal heat capacity, using a procedure based on that described in IS EN 13790: 2004. Internal
heat capacity will tend to have two opposing effects in relation to space heat demand, both of
which are represented in the DEAP calculation on worksheet ‘HtUse’:

• Disadvantageous: On one hand, under normal intermittent heating conditions, a higher

internal heat capacity (“heavier”) structure will tend, in heating up and cooling down, to
respond more slowly than a lighter structure and hence will maintain a higher internal
temperature during “heating off” periods. This will result in a higher daily mean internal
temperature in the dwelling and, since gross daily demand for heat is reflected in the
difference (temperature “lift”) between internal and external temperature, will increase the
gross demand for space heating.

• Advantageous: On the other hand, a higher internal heat capacity offers a higher potential to
store heat from free heat sources (internal gains and solar gains). Such free heat is irregular in
its pattern of availability, and thus not necessarily useful in contributing to the scheduled
heating requirements of the dwelling. By storing a higher proportion of such irregularly
received heat, a higher internal heat capacity structure allows that heat to be retained and
released at times when it can make a useful contribution to the scheduled heating needs. This
is reflected in the DEAP procedure in the form of a higher “utilisation factor” being applied to
the free heat gains.

Whether or not the net effect of internal heat capacity is beneficial thus depends on the relative
extent of these two effects (see section 8).

The position of insulation affects the internal heat capacity of a construction. For example, if a
masonry component is insulated internally, the masonry will not contribute internal heat capacity,
but if insulated externally, it will. The internal heat capacity of a building element (wall, roof, floor,
internal partition, etc.) is determined primarily by the properties of the layers adjacent to the living
space. Thermal capacity deep within an element (e.g. 10 cm or more) contributes little to heat
storage under a typical daily internal temperature cycle.

The index of internal heat capacity required as input to the DEAP calculation is the thermal mass
category of the dwelling. The user is required to select one of five options: low, medium-low,
medium, medium-high or high. The category is determined using the following procedure:

(1) First, each opaque element type of the dwelling (walls, ceilings, floors, both external/ exposed
and internal) should be classed as either ‘thermally light’ or ‘thermally massive’, by selecting
the class of the construction in Table 11a most closely matching the construction in question.
(2) The ratio of total area of thermally massive elements to total floor area, ‘AmAf’, is then
determined; for example, if a bungalow has a concrete floor (with insulation below the slab)
and all other elements are ‘thermally light’, the ratio is ‘1’. Where internal elements (e.g.,
intermediate floors or internal partitions) are thermally massive on both sides, both sides
should be included.
(3) The thermal mass category of the dwelling is then obtained by locating the ‘AmAf’ ratio in
Table 11 that is closest to the calculated one.

Further notes on the procedure:

- Thermally massive wall or roof areas should be net of windows and doors.

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- If, from the guidance given in Table 11a, an element appears borderline between thermally
light and thermally massive, it may be assumed that half its area is light and half massive.

As an alternative way of determining whether an element is thermally light or massive, the internal
thermal admittance of the element may be calculated as described in IS EN 13786 using a time
period of 24 hours and a surface resistance of 0.13 W/m2 K. A result of 2.3 W/m2 K or greater is
considered ‘thermally massive’, and a lower result ‘thermally light’.

7.4 Mean internal temperature with ideal heating system

The mean internal temperature of the dwelling during periods when heating is required is
calculated in DEAP as a floor-area-weighted average of set-point temperatures in the living area
and the rest of the dwelling.

The effect of intermittent heating on the mean internal temperature is calculated using a
procedure which takes account of the dwelling’s internal heat capacity. In the worksheet ‘HtUse’, a
notional “ideal” heating system is first assumed, i.e. one which emits just enough heat to precisely
maintain required temperatures during heating hours. An ideal heating system has perfect control
and responsiveness, and infinite heat output capacity. The mean internal temperature is calculated
for each month, taking account of monthly mean external temperatures.

The effects of imperfect control and heating system responsiveness are subsequently dealt with, on
the worksheet ‘Sh’ as described in section 9.

8 SPACE HEAT USE

[Worksheet ‘HtUse’]
The space heat use is defined in IS EN 13790 as the heat to be delivered to the heated space by an
ideal heating system to maintain the set-point temperature during a given period of time. The
DEAP calculation of space heat use is done on a monthly basis based on the procedure described
in IS EN 13790. A single-zone calculation is used, using a single average value of mean internal
temperature as described in section 7.

For each month:

• The average rate of heat loss (W) is calculated by multiplying the dwelling’s heat loss
coefficient (W/K) by the mean internal-external temperature difference.
• The average continuous level of useful heat gains (W) is determined as follows. The solar gains
are added to the internal gains to give total heat gains. A utilisation factor is then applied to
the gains, in order to include only the proportion of gains that contribute to meeting required
internal temperatures. The utilisation factor calculation takes account of the dwelling’s internal
heat capacity.
• Useful gains are then subtracted from heat loss to give the average net rate of heat use (W) for
the month, required to be supplied from the dwelling’s designated heating system. This is
then converted to quantity of heat use (kWh) for the month.

The utilisation factor calculation does not account for the responsiveness of the heating system. A
slow-response heating system can significantly reduce the usefulness of fluctuating heat gains.

In DEAP, the heating season is defined as running from October to May inclusive. The annual space
heat use is the sum of monthly values for these eight months.

9 SPACE HEATING REQUIREMENTS

[Worksheets ‘Sh’, ‘Er1’ and ‘Er2’]
The annual energy required from the actual (as distinct from notional “ideal”) heating system for
space heating purposes is calculated, taking account not only of annual space heat use as
described in section 8, but also imperfect control and responsiveness of the heating system, and

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additional heat loss associated with underfloor heating where applicable. In worksheet ‘Sh’ this is
termed the annual space heating requirement.

The benefit of heat gains associated with electricity consumption by heating system pumps and
fans is also taken into account, applying an average utilisation factor as determined from
worksheet ‘HtUse’ (section 8).

The quantity of fuel or electric energy required to meet the annual space heating requirement is
then calculated, taking account of the seasonal efficiency of the space heating system/s in the
dwelling, obtained from the Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance (HARP) database or
from Table 4a or 4b. A similar calculation is carried out in respect of hot water heating, applying
results carried forward from the worksheet ‘Wh’.

These calculations are carried out on worksheet ‘Er1’ in the case of dwellings served by individual
heating systems, or on worksheet ‘Er2’ in the case of dwellings served by group or community
heating schemes.

9.1 Heating systems

It is assumed that the dwelling has heating systems capable of heating the entire dwelling.
Calculations are on the basis of a main heating system and secondary heaters as described in
Appendix A; this Appendix also covers whether secondary heating is to be specified or not. The
apportionment of heat to be supplied from the main and secondary systems is on the basis given in
Table 7, which in turn refers to Appendices A, F and N.

For a new dwelling that has no heating system specified, it should be assumed that the dwelling
will be heated by direct acting electric heaters (at standard tariff).

For group/community heating schemes and combined heat and power, see Appendix C. A heating
system supplying more than one dwelling should be regarded as a community scheme. This
includes schemes for blocks of flats as well as more extended district schemes.

For an electric combined primary storage unit (CPSU), see Appendix F.

For heat pumps, see Appendix G.

9.2 Heating system efficiency

9.2.1 Heating systems based on a gas or oil boiler

Boiler efficiency may be obtained from:
a) The HARP database;
b) Certified manufacturer's data;
c) Table 4b.

The preferred source of boiler efficiency is the Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance
(HARP) database, under development at the time of writing, which will contain boiler efficiency
figures intended for use in DEAP. If a new boiler is not included in the database, manufacturer's
data certified as explained in paragraph D3 of Appendix D should be used if available. If there is no
entry in the database and certified manufacturer’s data is not available, an indicative seasonal
efficiency should be taken from Table 4b.

In the HARP database, boilers that are currently in production will normally be shown with DEAP
seasonal efficiency determined from test results according to the HARP procedure. Most other
(old/obsolete) boilers have estimated values from Table 4b. The database may be viewed or
downloaded from the Internet website www.sei.ie/harp. It will be updated at the start of every
month. DEAP calculations should always use the most up to date version of the database.

9.2.2 Heating systems based on a gas or oil range cooker boiler

For definitions see paragraph B4 of Appendix B. Boiler efficiency may be obtained from:
a) The HARP database;
b) Certified manufacturer's data;
c) Table 4b.

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For twin burner models the preferred source of efficiency is from the HARP database, which
contains the boiler seasonal efficiency figure and case heat emission figure intended for use in
DEAP. If a new range cooker boiler is not included in the database, manufacturer’s data certified as
explained in paragraph D6 of Appendix D may be used. If there is no entry in the database or
certified manufacturer’s data is not available or the model is not of the twin burner type, an
indicative seasonal efficiency should be taken from Table 4b.

9.2.3 Heating systems based on a solid fuel boiler

This applies to independent solid fuel boilers, open fires with a back boiler and roomheaters with a
boiler.

Boiler efficiency may be obtained from:

a) The HARP database;
b) Certified manufacturer's data;
c) Table 4a.

The preferred source of boiler efficiency is the HARP database. If a new boiler is not included in the
database, manufacturer's certified data should be used if available. Appendix J defines how the
efficiency for calculations is determined from test data. If there is no entry in the database and
certified manufacturer’s data is not available an indicative seasonal efficiency should be taken from
Table 4a.

Solid fuel boiler efficiencies for open fires and closed roomheaters with boilers are the sum of the
heat to water and heat directly to the room. It is the user’s/ designer’s/ assessor’s responsibility to
ensure that the ratio of these figures is appropriate to the property being modelled. These systems
are assigned a lower responsiveness to allow for limitations on the controllability of heat output to
the room.

9.2.4 Room heaters

Where available, manufacturer's declared values should be used for the efficiency of gas or oil room
heaters, certified as explained in Appendix E.

Otherwise, and for other types of room heaters, the efficiency should be taken from Table 4a.

Gas fires
The following notes provide guidance for identifying the appropriate entry from the room heater
section of Table 4a, for gas fires already installed in a dwelling. (They are not intended to classify
gas fires for testing purposes.)

Gas fires can be “open” or “closed” fronted. Open fronted means the fuel bed and combustion
gases are not “sealed” from the room in which the gas fire is fitted. Such a fire may or may not have
a glass panel in front of the fuel bed, but the glass panel will not be sealed to the front of the fire.
Closed fronted means the fuel bed and combustion gases are “sealed” (generally with a glass panel
sealed to the front of the fire) from the room in which the gas fire is fitted.

Fuel effect gas fires can be “live fuel effect” (LFE), “inset live fuel effect” (ILFE) or “decorative fuel
effect” (DFE). The products of combustion from a DFE pass unrestricted from the fire-bed to the
chimney or flue; for the LFE/ILFE the products of combustion are restricted before passing into the
chimney or flue. For further clarification of LFE/ILFE/DFE see clauses 3.1.2, 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 and Figure
1 of BS 7977-1:2002.

Room heaters with boilers

Gas, oil and solid fuel room heaters can have a boiler, which may provide either domestic hot water
only or both space heating and domestic hot water.

For gas back boilers, separate efficiencies apply to the boiler and to the associated room heater.
This means that:
- if the back boiler provides space heating, it should be defined as the main heating system, and
the gas fire should be indicated as the secondary heater;

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- if the back boiler provides domestic hot water only, the boiler efficiency is used for water heating
and the gas fire efficiency for space heating (gas fire as main or as secondary heater).

For oil and solid fuel room heaters with boilers, the efficiency is an overall value (i.e. sum of heat to
water and heat to room). This means that:
- if the boiler provides space heating, the combination of boiler and room heater should be
defined as the main heating system;
- if the boiler provides domestic hot water only, the overall efficiency should be used as the
efficiency both for water heating and for the room heater (room heater as main or as secondary
heater).

9.2.5 Other heating systems

For other systems the seasonal efficiency should be taken from Table 4a. For systems not covered
by the table guidance should be sought from SEI.

9.2.6 Efficiency adjustment factor

It may be necessary to apply an adjustment to the space and/or water heating efficiency. Provision
for such adjustment is made in worksheets ‘Er1’ and ‘Er2’, applying the data provided in Table 4c.
Examples of factors addressed by Table 4c include condensing boilers with underfloor heating,
heating controls (e.g. the absence of a boiler interlock), and factors affecting the supply
temperature of heat pumps.

9.3 Heating controls

The influence of the type of controls incorporated into the heating system is represented in
worksheet ‘Sh’ with reference to Table 4e. The following are descriptions of the types of controls
mentioned in Table 4e.

9.3.1 Room thermostat

A sensing device to measure the air temperature within the building and switch on and off the
space heating. A single target temperature may be set by the user.

9.3.2 Time switch

A switch operated by a clock to control either space heating or hot water, but not both. The user
chooses one or more “on” periods, usually in a daily or weekly cycle.

9.3.3 Programmer
Two switches operated by a clock to control both space heating and hot water. The user chooses
one or more “on” periods, usually in a daily or weekly cycle. A mini-programmer allows space
heating and hot water to be on together, or hot water alone, but not heating alone. A standard
programmer uses the same time settings for space heating and hot water. A full programmer
allows the time settings for space heating and hot water to be fully independent.

9.3.4 Programmable room thermostat

A combined time switch and room thermostat which allows the user to set different periods with
different target temperatures for space heating, usually in a daily or weekly cycle.

9.3.5 Delayed start thermostat

A device or feature within a device, to delay the chosen starting time for space heating according
to the temperature measured inside or outside the building.

9.3.6 Thermostatic radiator valve (TRV)

A radiator valve with an air temperature sensor, used to control the heat output from the radiator
by adjusting water flow.

9.3.7 Cylinder thermostat

A sensing device to measure the temperature of the hot water cylinder and switch on and off the
water heating. A single target temperature may be set by the user.

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9.3.8 Flow switch
A flow switch is a device that detects when there is no water flow through the system because the
TRVs on all radiators are closed.

9.3.9 Boiler interlock

This is not a physical device but an arrangement of the system controls so as to ensure that the
boiler does not fire when there is no demand for heat. In a system with a combi boiler it can be
achieved by fitting a room thermostat. In a system with a regular boiler it can be achieved by
correct wiring interconnections between the room thermostat, cylinder thermostat, and motorised
valve(s). It may also be achieved by a suitable boiler energy manager.

In systems without an interlock the boiler is kept cycling even though no water is being circulated
through the main radiators or to the hot water cylinder. This results in a reduction in operating
efficiency and for this reason Table 4e specifies that a seasonal efficiency reduction of 5% should be
made for such systems. For the purposes of the DEAP, an interlocked system is one in which both
the space and water heating are interlocked. If either is not, the 5% seasonal efficiency reduction is
applied to both space and water heating; if both are interlocked no reductions are made.

It is also necessary in the DEAP to specify whether a hot water cylinder has a thermostat or not. A
cylinder thermostat normally shuts down the primary circuit pump once the demand temperature
in the cylinder is met. The cylinder thermostat itself may not switch off the boiler; this is only done if
the pump and boiler are interlocked and so the presence of a cylinder thermostat does not in itself
signify the presence of an interlock for water heating. If there is no cylinder thermostat, however,
there can be no interlock since the system does not know when the demand temperature is
reached. A boiler system with no cylinder thermostat must therefore be considered as having no
interlock.

A boiler system with no connected room thermostat - even if there is a cylinder thermostat - must
be considered as having no interlock.

For solid fuel boilers and dry core electric boilers the boiler interlock question is not relevant and
the efficiency values in Table 4a allow for normal operation of these appliances. For such systems
there is no efficiency reduction for the absence of interlock, except where the system has "No
thermostatic control", for which the efficiency reduction of 5% is made to the space and water
heating efficiencies.

Note: TRVs alone do not perform the boiler interlock function and require the addition of a separate
room thermostat in one room.

9.3.10 Bypass
A fixed bypass is an arrangement of pipes that ensures a minimum flow rate is maintained through
the boiler. This is achieved either by ensuring that one radiator stays open or by adding a short pipe
with a valve between the flow and return pipe. A radiator without a TRV or hand valve is a common
form of fixed bypass.

The control type 'TRVs + programmer + bypass' is a non-interlocked system in the absence of other
arrangements to provide the interlock function.

9.3.11 Boiler energy manager

Typically a device intended to improve boiler control using a selection of features such as weather
compensation, load compensation, start control, night setback, frost protection, anti-cycling
control and hot water over-ride. For the purposes of the DEAP it is an equivalent to a hard-wired
interlock and, if present, weather compensation or load compensation.

9.3.12 Time and temperature zone controls

In order for a system to be specified with time and temperature zone control, it must be possible to
program the heating times of at least two zones independently, as well as having independent
temperature controls. It is not necessary for these zones to correspond exactly with the zone
division that defines the living area fraction (section 7.2).

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In the case of wet systems this involves separate plumbing circuits, either with its own
programmer, or separate channels in the same programmer. (By contrast, TRVs provide only
independent temperature control.)

Time and temperature zone control can be obtained in the case of electric systems, including
underfloor heating, by providing separate temperature and time controls for different rooms.

9.3.13 Weather compensator

A device, or feature within a device, which adjusts the temperature of the water circulating through
the heating system according to the temperature measured outside the building.

9.3.14 Load compensator

A device, or feature within a device, which adjusts the temperature of the water circulating through
the heating system according to the temperature measured inside the building.

9.3.15 Controls for electric storage heaters

There are three types of control that can be used with electric storage heaters - manual charge
control, automatic charge control and CELECT-type control.

Automatic charge control can be achieved using internal thermostat(s) or an external temperature
sensor to control the extent of charging of the heaters. Availability of electricity to the heaters may
be controlled by the electricity supplier on the basis of daily weather predictions (see 24-hour tariff,
section 10.3.2).

A CELECT-type controller has electronic sensors throughout the dwelling linked to a central control
device. It monitors the individual room sensors and optimises the charging of all the storage
heaters individually (and may select direct acting heaters in preference to storage heaters).

10 TOTAL ENERGY USE AND FUEL COSTS

[Worksheets ‘Er1’and ‘Er2’]

10.1 Energy use

The annual fuel or electricity consumption, under the standard patterns of occupancy and usage
embedded in the DEAP procedure, is calculated for the following items or functions:

• main space heating system;

• secondary space heating;
• domestic hot water heating;
• supplementary electric water heating;
• electricity for pumps and fans (including mechanical ventilation if present);
• electricity for lighting.

10.2 Factors and costs

Primary energy factors, CO2 emission factors and prices/ unit costs associated with different fuels
are calculated using the data given in Table 8. Other primary energy or CO2 factors must not be
used for the purpose of this calculation.

Since fuels have to relate to realistic heating systems it is important that practical combinations of
fuel types are used.

The primary energy and CO2 emission factors in Table 8 account for energy used and emissions
released at the dwelling, and also take some account of energy used and emissions released in
bringing the fuel or other energy carrier to the dwelling. For example, in the case of electricity they
account for energy losses and emissions at power stations.

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10.3 Main heating system fuel types
The choice of fuel type from Table 12 should be appropriate for the particular heating system,
whether main or secondary. Specifying the main heating fuel is usually straightforward but the
following points should be borne in mind.

10.3.1 Gas systems

The choices are mains gas, bulk LPG and bottled gas. Bottled gas is normally used only with gas
room heaters. In dwellings where the main heating system uses mains gas or bulk LPG, any gas-
fired secondary system should use the same fuel as the main system.

10.3.2 Electric systems

When the main system is an electrical storage system on a night-rate tariff using off-peak electricity,
any systems that use electricity outside the low tariff times are charged at the on-peak rate (i.e.
pumps and fans, electric secondary heating and a percentage of the water heating). Standard rate
electricity should not generally be specified in dwellings making use of a night-rate tariff. For
proportions of electricity used at the on-peak and off-peak rates see Table 10a.

Integrated storage/direct systems comprise:

a) electric storage heaters with reduced storage capacity but incorporating a direct-acting radiant
heater, designed to provide about 80% of the heat output from storage and about 20% from
direct-acting;
b) underfloor heating designed to take about 80% of the heating needs at off-peak times and
about 20% at on-peak times. This heating can be controlled by a "low (off-peak) tariff control"
which optimises the timing and extent of the off-peak charge according to outside temperature
and the quantity of stored heat. Low tariff control optimises the storage of heat in the floor
during the off-peak period, and is modelled by a higher system responsiveness.

A secondary system is always to be specified when the main system is electric storage heaters or
off-peak electric underfloor heating.

10.3.3 Solid fuel systems

Solid fuel appliances can be fuelled by coal, anthracite, manufactured solid fuel, peat or wood;
some models are ‘multi-fuel’, able to use more than one fuel type. Some pellet boilers and stoves
may be room sealed, in which case the flue ventilation loss (see section 2) does not apply.

For solid fuel boilers and heaters representing the main heating system, the fuel type to be entered
should be chosen as follows, proceeding from points 1 towards 4 until a choice is made.

1. If the heating appliance is designed to burn only a wood fuel, i.e. if its design is such as to
prohibit the use of any other fuel type, then the appropriate wood fuel type should be
selected. Otherwise a wood fuel should not be selected.
2. If the appliance is designed to burn a particular coal-based or peat-based fuel type, then that
should be chosen as the fuel.
3. If the appliance can burn more than one fuel type (open fires and many closed roomheaters
and range/ cooker boilers are in this category), the most likely non-wood fuel type should be
selected based on (a) the appliance design, and (b) the dwelling location (taking account of
smoke control areas and fuels common in the area).
4. If the fuel type is still unresolved, “multi-fuel” should be selected.

Independent boilers that provide domestic hot water usually do so throughout the year. With
open fire back boilers or closed roomheaters with boilers, an alternative system (electric
immersion) may be provided for heating water in the summer. In that case the DEAP procedure
assumes that a fraction 0.33 of the annual water heating is provided by the electric immersion.
Supplementary electric water heating should be specified where the main water heater burns solid
fuel and heats water in a cylinder, and is incapable of providing water heating without space
heating.

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10.4 Secondary heating system fuel types
Secondary heating systems are taken from the room heaters section of Table 4a and the fuel
options will in practice often be determined by the fuel used for the main heating system. For solid
fuel heaters, the fuel type should be selected in the manner described in section 10.3.3 above for
main fuel types.

10.5 Water heating fuel types

Water heating may be provided by the main heating system or it may be supplied using an
independent water heating system.

Whenever water heating is supplied by a system using off-peak electricity it is assumed that a
proportion of the water heating will, nevertheless, take place at on-peak times (and so be charged
at on-peak rates). This proportion is calculated within the workbook.

10.6 Electricity for pumps and fans

In relation to heating and ventilation equipment fired on oil, gas, solid fuel or renewable energy, an
allowance is made for energy consumption in the form of electricity used. This applies to any of the
following items:
• central heating pump;
• boiler with fan assisted flue;
• warm air heating system fans;
• whole house mechanical ventilation;
• keep-hot facility (electric) for gas combi boilers;
• Solar water heating pump.
The tariff at which this electricity is charged is the on-peak rate if the heating and/or hot water uses
an off-peak tariff, otherwise it is the standard tariff.

Note that the allowance in this section for fan assisted flues only applies for boilers - fan assisted
flues for gas fires should not be counted. Data are given in Table 4f.

10.7 Electricity for lighting

The electricity used for lighting is calculated in the worksheet ‘Light’ according to the procedure in
Appendix L. The calculation allows for low-energy lighting provided by fixed outlets (both
dedicated fittings and compact fluorescent lamps) on the basis of the proportion of the fixed
outlets that have low-energy fittings. The tariff at which electricity for lighting is charged is the on-
peak rate if the heating and/or hot water uses an off-peak tariff, otherwise it is the standard tariff.

11 ENERGY, EMISSIONS AND COSTS

[Worksheets ‘Er1’, ‘Er2’ and ‘Result’]
The DEAP procedure enables users to calculate the following results, both total and per m2 of total
floor area. All of these relate to the assumed standard occupancy; the energy consumption patterns
of real occupants vary widely.

Delivered energy, in kWh/year: This corresponds to the energy consumption that would normally
appear on the energy bills of the dwelling for the assumed standardised occupancy and end-uses
considered.

Primary energy, in kWh/year: This includes delivered energy, plus an allowance for the energy
“overhead” incurred in extracting, processing and transporting a fuel or other energy carrier to the
dwelling. For example, in the case of electricity it takes account of generation efficiency at power
stations.

Carbon dioxide emissions, in kg CO2 per year: Emissions are calculated on the basis of primary
energy consumption, e.g. emissions at power stations associated with the dwelling’s electricity use
are accounted for.

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Costs: Fuel costs are estimated on the basis of relevant average prices for a recent period. It is
intended that updates will be made available periodically.

The data from Table 8 on fuel characteristics that is embedded in the calculations of worksheet
‘Result’.

12 BUILDING ENERGY RATING

[Worksheet ‘Result’]
The procedure and software will also be used to generate “Building Energy Rating” (BER) labels and
BER Advisory Reports as required under the EPBD. This provision will apply to new dwellings from
1st January 2007. At the time of publication of this edition of DEAP, the format and content of such
BER labels and Advisory Reports has not yet been decided.

13 BUILDING REGULATIONS
[Worksheet ‘Result’]
Part L of the Building Regulations requires that, for new dwellings, the CO2 emissions associated
with energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting are limited insofar as is
reasonably practicable. This provision will apply to new dwellings from 1st July 2006.

Technical Guidance Document (TGD) L specifies that the DEAP methodology be used to show that
the Carbon Dioxide Emission Rating (CDER) of the dwelling being assessed does not exceed that of
a Reference dwelling for which the corresponding Maximum Permitted Carbon Dioxide Emission
rate (MPCDER) is also calculated, both being expressed in units of kg CO2 per square metre per
annum. The details of the Reference dwelling are specified in Appendix C of the TGD.

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Main references

IS EN ISO 13790:2004: Thermal performance of buildings – calculation of energy use for space
heating.

UK Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) 2005, published on behalf of DEFRA by BRE

(http://projects.bre.co.uk/sap2005/).

Building Regulations, Technical Guidance Document L, Conservation of Fuel and Energy, May 2006
(www.environ.ie )

Action Plan for Implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in Ireland
(www.epbd.ie – Key Documents).

Other references

1. Anderson BR, Clark AJ, Baldwin R and Milbank NO, BREDEM The BRE Domestic Energy Model -
background, philosophy and description. BRE Report: BR 66, BRE, Garston, 1985.

2. Henderson G and Shorrock LD, BREDEM - BRE Domestic Energy Model - testing the predictions of
a two zone model, Building Services Engineering Research & Technology, 7(2) 1986, pp 87-91.

3. Shorrock LD and Anderson BR, A guide to the development of BREDEM. BRE Information Paper IP
4/95, BRE, Garston, 1995.

4. Anderson BR, Chapman PF, Cutland NG, Dickson CM, Henderson G, Henderson JH, Iles PJ,
Kosmina L and Shorrock LD, BREDEM-12 Model description – 2001 update. BRE, Garston, 2001.

5. Anderson BR, Energy assessment for dwellings using BREDEM worksheets, BRE Information Paper
IP 13/88, BRE, Garston, 1988.

6. CIBSE Guide A3, The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), London, 1999.

7. Basements for dwellings. Approved Document, British Cement Association, BCA, Crowthorne,
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LIST OF STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS DOCUMENT
Reference Title Content

IS EN ISO 6946* Building components and building elements - Calculation of U-values for
Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance walls and roofs.
- Calculation method

IS EN ISO 10077-1* Thermal performance of windows, doors and U-values for windows and
shutters - Calculation of thermal transmittance doors
Part 1: General

IS EN ISO 10077-2 Thermal performance of windows, doors and U-values for window
shutters - Calculation of thermal transmittance frames
Part 2: Numerical method for frames

IS EN 12524** Building materials and products - List of thermal

Hydrothermal properties - Tabulated design conductivity values
values

IS EN ISO 12567 Thermal performance of windows and doors- U-value measurement for
Determination of thermal transmittance by windows and doors
hot box method

IS EN ISO 13370* Thermal performance of buildings - Heat U-values for floors

transfer via the ground - Calculation methods

IS EN 13786 Thermal performance of building components Thermal admittances

– dynamic thermal characteristics - Calculation
methods

IS EN ISO 13789* Thermal performance of buildings - Heat loss rate from whole
transmission heat loss coefficient - Calculation building
method
IS EN ISO 13790*
Thermal performance of buildings - Annual heating and
Calculation of energy use for space heating cooling energy use for a
and cooling building

* under review
** being subsumed into ISO 10456

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Appendix A: Primary and secondary heating systems

A1 General principles
The primary heating system is that which heats the largest proportion of dwelling. It is a heating
system which is not usually based on individual room heaters (although it can be), and often
provides hot water as well as space heating. Main heating systems are categorised on the basis of
generic types in Tables 4a and 4b. Occasionally there may be two central heating systems, for
example two separate boilers used to heat different parts of the property. In this case the
calculation should be undertaken using the system that heats the largest part of the property.

The secondary heating system is based upon a room heater. Secondary heating systems are taken
from the room heaters section of Table 4a and the fuel options will in practice usually be
determined by the fuel used for the main heating system.

A secondary heating system is to be specified if:

a) the main system is not sufficient in itself to heat the dwelling to the temperatures on which the
DEAP is based
or
b) fixed secondary heaters are present (e.g. a gas fire or a chimney and hearth capable of
supporting an open fire).

In case a), assume direct-acting electric heaters if no actual secondary heaters are present. A
secondary system is always specified when the main system is electric storage heaters or off-peak
electric underfloor heating. If none of the above conditions apply, secondary heating is not
specified, i.e. in the workbook the secondary fraction is set to zero.

Note that Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document L makes alternative specifications in
relation to secondary heaters, which should be followed in the case of compliance calculations.

The DEAP calculation is based on the characteristics of the dwelling and the systems installed and
not on the heating practices of the occupying household. That does not preclude further estimates
of energy consumption being made to take account of actual usage. Such estimates are not part of
DEAP but could form the basis of advice given to the occupying household on how to make best
use of the systems at their disposal.

Table 7 gives the fraction of the heating that is assumed to be supplied by the secondary system.
The treatment of secondary systems is not affected by any control options for the secondary
system.

In some cases it may not be immediately clear which of two systems present should be classified as
the main system and which as the secondary. In these cases the system which is cheapest to use
should be taken as the primary, and if there is still doubt, i.e. if they are both equally cheap to use,
select the system that heats the living room. The other system can still be input as a secondary
system but it needs to be input as a room heater. A room heater system should be chosen so that
its efficiency closely reflects (but does not exceed) that of the actual system (as defined by Table
4a). The chosen room heater should also use the same fuel/tariff as the actual system.

If two types of secondary heater are present, that which heats the greater number of rooms should
be specified as the secondary system (and the other secondary heaters ignored). If that condition
does not resolve the choice, the system which is the cheapest to run should be specified.

A2 Procedure for determining the heating systems

(1) Identify the main heating system. If there is a central system that provides both space and water
heating and it is capable of heating at least 30% of the dwelling, select that system as the main
heating system. If there is no system that provides both space and water heating, then select
the system that has the capability of heating the greatest part of the dwelling.

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(2) If there is still doubt about which system should be selected as the main system, select the
system that supplies useful heat to the dwelling at lowest cost (obtained by dividing fuel cost
by conversion efficiency).

A3 Dwellings with inadequate heating systems

A3.1 New dwellings

The DEAP assumes that a good standard of heating will be achieved throughout the dwelling. For
dwellings in which the heating system is not capable of providing the standard, it should be
assumed that the additional heating is provided by electric heaters, using the fraction given in
Table 7 (but see also A3.3). For new dwellings that have no heating system specified, it should be
assumed that all heat will be provided by electric heaters using electricity at the standard domestic
tariff.

A3.2 Existing dwellings

Some existing dwellings have heaters only in a limited number of rooms, generally gas or electric
fires. In these cases the usual basis of calculation, that the dwelling is fully heated, still applies.
Rooms without heaters are assumed to be heated by electric room heaters. The choice between
primary and secondary heating is decided as follows.

(1) Count the number of habitable rooms as defined in S9 in Appendix S [Appendix S to be

included in future version of this document].

(2) If 25% or less of the habitable rooms are actually heated, and are heated by a fuel other than
electricity, the (assumed) electric system is the primary and the other fuel is the secondary. A
heated room means one with a heat emitter in the room.

(3) If the number of habitable rooms actually heated is more than 25% but not exceeding 50%, the
heaters in these rooms are the primary and the (assumed) electric heaters are the secondary.

(4) If more than 50% of rooms are heated, the normal rules apply.

Examples. A house with 6 habitable rooms with one gas fire would be treated as being electrically
heated with a gas secondary heater (1 room out of 6). If there were two gas fires (2 rooms out of 6),
the gas fires are the primary heating and electricity the secondary. If there were 4 habitable rooms,
and one gas fire (1 out of 4), the primary heating would be electric and the gas fire the secondary.

A3.3 Highly insulated small dwellings

In the case of highly insulated small dwellings, item (2) in A3.2 may not be realistic, for example a 3
kW gas fire could suffice to provide most of the heating needs. Accordingly, if the design heat loss
(DHL) is less than 3 kW, the heating in the main room is the primary system irrespective of the
number of rooms heated. For this purpose, DHL is the heat loss coefficient of the dwelling
multiplied by a design temperature difference of 20 K.

A3.4 Broken heating systems

DEAP assumes that the installed heating systems are operational and takes no account of whether
they are working or not. However, in the case where the main heating unit (e.g. boiler) is missing
and thus the dwelling has no installed primary heating system, the rules in A3.2 should be
followed.

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Appendix B: Gas and oil boiler systems, boilers with a thermal
store, and range cooker boilers

B1 Boilers in the database

The Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance (HARP database) (see section 9.2.1) contains,
in addition to efficiency, all the boiler parameters relevant to DEAP calculations.

B2 Gas and oil boiler systems in Table 4b

General definitions of the various modern boiler types are given in Appendix D. Table 4b gives
efficiency values for use when the HARP value is not available. The following notes give guidance
for the categories in Table 2 and Table 4b.

B2.1 Combination boilers

Table 4b does not distinguish between the sub-types of combination boiler, and the values given
for ‘combi’ apply to all sub-types (on/off or modulating, instantaneous or storage).

For definitions of storage combination boilers see D1.10 to D1.12 in Appendix D.

A combination boiler with an internal hot water store may be either:

• primary a primary water store contains mainly water which is common with the
space heating circuit.

• secondary a secondary water store contains mainly water which is directly usable as
domestic hot water.

Hot Hot
Water Water

Space Space
Heating Heating
Load Load

Fuel Fuel

Primary storage combi boiler Secondary storage combi boiler

Figure B1 Primary and secondary storage combi boilers

The essential difference between a combined primary storage unit CPSU (see section B2.5) and a
storage combination boiler with a larger primary store is that in the case of a CPSU the feed to the
space heating circuit is taken from the store, while in the case of a storage combi with a larger
primary store, the store does not feed the space heating circuit.

B2.2 Boilers 1998 or later

If the ignition type is not known, a boiler with a fan-assisted flue may be assumed to have
automatic ignition, and one with an open flue to have a permanent pilot light.

B2.3 Boilers with fan-assisted flue

‘Low thermal capacity’ means a boiler either having a copper heat exchanger or having an internal
water content not exceeding 5 litres. If the position is uncertain the category of ‘high thermal
capacity’ should be used.

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B2.4 Boiler selected by date
The date refers to the year of manufacture of the boiler. If this is uncertain the older category
should be used.

B2.5 Combined Primary Storage Unit (CPSU)

A CPSU is defined in D 1.13. The store must be at least 70 litres - if the store is less than 70 litres, the
appliance should be treated as a storage combination boiler. A schematic illustration of a CPSU is
shown in Figure B2.

Note: If the store is a different appliance from the boiler (ie contained within a separate overall casing)
the system should be treated as a boiler with a thermal store as described in B3.

Space
Hot heating
water load

Fuel

Figure B2 Combined primary storage unit (CPSU)

B3 Boilers with a thermal store

All systems described in this section have hot water stores as a separate appliance from the boiler.

B3.1 Integrated thermal store

An integrated thermal store is designed to store primary hot water, which can be used directly for
space heating and indirectly for domestic hot water. The heated primary water is circulated to the
space heating (e.g. radiators). The domestic hot water is heated instantaneously by transferring the
heat from the stored primary water to the domestic hot water flowing through the heat exchanger.
A schematic illustration of an integrated thermal store is shown in Figure B3.

For an appliance to qualify as an integrated thermal store, at least 70 litres of the store volume must
be available to act as a buffer to the space heating demand.

Separate
boiler

Space
Hot heating
water load

Thermal store
Fuel

Figure B3 Integrated thermal store

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B3.2 Hot water only thermal store
A hot water only thermal store is designed to provide domestic hot water only and is heated by a
boiler. The domestic hot water is heated by transferring the heat from the primary stored water to
the domestic hot water flowing through the heat exchanger, the space heating demand being met
directly by the boiler. A schematic illustration of a hot water only thermal store is shown in Figure
B4.

Separate
boiler

Space
Hot heating
water load

Thermal store
Fuel

Figure B4 Hot water only thermal store

B4 Range cookers
Range cookers are flued cooking appliances predominantly constructed of cast iron designed to
provide some heat from their case into the space in which they are located. There are three types.

B4.1 Range cooker with boiler for space heating

This type provides an independent water heating function for space heating in addition to the
cooking function. There are two design variations:

(i) Twin burner range cooker/boiler – an appliance with two independently controlled
burners, one for the cooking function, one for the water heating function for space
heating,
(ii) Single burner range cooker/boiler – an appliance with a single burner that provides
a cooking function and a water heating function for space heating

For the twin burner type, the efficiency can be can be from the HARP database, manufacturer's
declaration or Table 4b, as explained in section 9.2.2 of this document.

For the single burner type, the efficiency should be obtained from Table 4b.

B4.2 Single burner ranger cooker/water heater

This type provides a cooking function and some heating of domestic hot water. For DEAP
calculations all heating of domestic hot water should be based on an electric immersion heater.

B4.3 Single burner dry heat range cooker

This type is an appliance with a single burner that provides a cooking function. It is not included in
DEAP calculations.

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Appendix C: Community heating, including schemes with
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and schemes that recover heat
from power stations

C1 Community heating where heat is produced by centralised unit by dedicated

plant
In community schemes, also known as group or district schemes, heat produced centrally serves a
number of dwellings or communal areas.

CHP (Combined heat and Power) is defined as the simultaneous generation of heat and power in a
single process.

There are essentially two ways of producing heat for community heating by a dedicated plant:

- heat produced by boilers only (Figure C1);

- heat produced by a combination of boilers and CHP units (Figure C2).

Site
Site
Site
heat Site
heatload
heat
Fuel Boilers load
load
only

Losses
Distribution Losses

Figure C1 Community heating with heat supplied by boilers only

Losses Electricity

heat
CHP Site
Fuel
Siteload
heat heat
Boilers load
heat

Losses
Distribution Losses

Figure C2 Community heating with heat supplied by a combination of boilers and CHP

For community heating with CHP Schemes, the CHP unit is the primary heat source, and back-up
boilers of conventional design are used when the heat output of the CHP plant is insufficient to
meet the instantaneous demand. The proportion of heat from CHP and from boilers varies from
installation to installation.

The proportions of heat from the CHP and from conventional boilers, and the heat and electrical
efficiencies of the CHP for the calculation of CO2 emissions, should be estimated, either on the basis
of operational records or in the case of a new scheme on the basis of its design specification. Heat
efficiency is defined as the annual useful heat supplied from a CHP scheme divided by the total
annual fuel input. The power efficiency is the total annual power output divided by the total annual
fuel input.

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The heat efficiency of the CHP should be based on the useful heat supplied by the CHP to the
community heating , excluding any dumped heat (see Figure C3).

Average Monthly Heating Demand (kW)

800
700
600
500
Boiler Heat Supplied
400
CHP Heat Dumped
300
CHP Heat Supplied
200
100
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Figure C3 An example of a heat profile chart

The energy required for space and water heating is calculated using an alternative worksheet,
designed for calculating DEAP when space and water heating is provided by community heating
(with or without CHP). The CO2 emission and primary energy factors and the heat price for
community heating are taken from Table 8. These relate to delivered heat, e.g. the emission factor
is given in units of kilograms of CO2 emitted at the generating plant per kWh of heat delivered to
the dwelling.

For community boilers, a default figure for the efficiency is given in Table 4a but, if known, the
actual efficiency of the boilers should be used instead. For CHP plant, the efficiency is specified as
the heat efficiency and the electrical efficiency; these may be determined from the overall
efficiency and the heat-to-power ratio if these are the figures available.

The price incorporates bulk rates for buying the fuel used in the plant, operating costs, energy used
in pumping the hot water and, in the case of CHP, receipts from the sale of the electricity
generated.

Note: In the case of community heating with CHP, both heat and electricity are produced and the CO2
emissions associated with the fuel burnt have to be apportioned to the two forms of energy. In the DEAP
calculation the emissions saved by the CHP in displacing electricity from the national grid are subtracted
from the total emissions associated with the community heating plant, and the remaining emissions are
assigned fully to the heat produced.

C2 Community heating schemes that recover waste heat from power stations
This includes waste heat from power stations rated at more than 10 MW electrical output and with
a power efficiency greater than 35%. (Otherwise the system should be considered as CHP.)

For community schemes that recover heat from power stations, the waste heat is the primary heat
source, and secondary boilers of conventional design are used when the available waste heat is
insufficient to meet the instantaneous demand. The proportions of heat from the power station
and from the conventional boilers should be estimated, either on the basis of operational records
or in the case of a new scheme on the basis of its design specification.

The emission and primary energy factors should be taken from Table 8.

Note: 0.018 kg CO2/kWh in Table 8 reflects emissions associated with the electricity used for pumping the
water from the power station to the dwelling.

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Appendix D: Method of determining seasonal efficiency values for
gas and oil boilers
Note: The data and equations in this Appendix are not to be used by DEAP assessors.

This Appendix sets out, in D2 and D4, the method to be used by manufacturers to determine the
seasonal efficiency of domestic boilers in Ireland for inclusion in the HARP database, for particular
gas and oil boilers when test data have been obtained to establish conformity with Council
Directive 92/42/EEC*. The procedure is referred to as the HARP procedure.

Manufacturers’ declarations of seasonal efficiency values so calculated should be accompanied by

the form of words in D3, and DEAP assessors should look for the same form of words in order to
ascertain that the efficiency value referred to is appropriate for DEAP calculations. The SEDBUK
efficiency for SAP calculations in the UK is equally acceptable.

Range cooker boilers with twin burners are covered by D5 and D6.

D1 Definitions

D1.1 Boiler
A gas or liquid fuelled appliance designed to provide hot water for space heating. It may (but need
not) be designed to provide domestic hot water as well.

D1.2 Condensing boiler

A boiler designed to make use of the latent heat released by the condensation of water vapour in
the combustion flue products. The boiler must allow the condensate to leave the heat exchanger in
liquid form by way of a condensate drain. ‘Condensing’ may only be applied to the definitions D1.3
to D1.14 inclusive. Boilers not so designed, or without the means to remove the condensate in
liquid form, are called ‘non-condensing’.

D1.3 Regular boiler

A boiler which does not have the capability to provide domestic hot water directly (ie not a
combination boiler). It may nevertheless provide domestic hot water indirectly via a separate hot
water storage cylinder.

D1.4 On/off regular boiler

A regular boiler without the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst maintaining continuous
burner firing. This includes those with alternative burning rates set once only at time of installation,
referred to as range rating.

D1.5 Modulating regular boiler

A regular boiler with the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst maintaining continuous
burner firing.

D1.6 Combination boiler

A boiler with the capability to provide domestic hot water directly, in some cases containing an
internal hot water store.

D1.7 Instantaneous combination boiler

A combination boiler without an internal hot water store, or with an internal hot water store of
capacity less than 15 litres.

*
Council Directive 92/42/EEC on efficiency requirements for new hot-water boilers fired with liquid
or gaseous fuels. Official Journal of the European Communities No L/167/17. 21 May 1992, p. 92

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D1.8 On/off instantaneous combination boiler
An instantaneous combination boiler that only has a single fuel burning rate for space heating. This
includes appliances with alternative burning rates set once only at time of installation, referred to
as range rating.

D1.9 Modulating instantaneous combination boiler

An instantaneous combination boiler with the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst
maintaining continuous burner firing.

D1.10 Storage combination boiler

A combination boiler with an internal hot water store of capacity at least 15 litres but less than 70
litres,
OR
a combination boiler with an internal hot water store of capacity at least 70 litres, in which the feed
to the space heating circuit is not taken directly from the store. If the store is at least 70 litres and
the feed to the space heating circuit is taken directly from the store, treat as a CPSU (D1.13 or
D1.14).

D1.11 On/off storage combination boiler

A storage combination boiler that only has a single fuel burning rate for space heating. This
includes appliances with alternative burning rates set once only at time of installation, referred to
as range rating.

D1.12 Modulating storage combination boiler

A storage combination boiler with the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst maintaining
continuous burner firing.

D1.13 On/off combined primary storage unit (CPSU)

A single appliance designed to provide both space heating and the production of domestic hot
water, in which there is a burner that heats a thermal store which contains mainly primary water
which is in common with the space heating circuit. The store must have a capacity of at least 70
litres and the feed to the space heating circuit must be taken directly from the store. The appliance
does not have the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst maintaining continuous burner
firing. This includes those with alternative burning rates set once only at time of installation,
referred to as range rating.

D1.14 Modulating combined primary storage unit (CPSU)

A single appliance designed to provide both space heating and the production of domestic hot
water, in which there is a burner that heats a thermal store which contains mainly primary water
which is in common with the space heating circuit. The store must have a capacity of at least 70
litres and the feed to the space heating circuit must be taken directly from the store. The appliance
has the capability to vary the fuel burning rate whilst maintaining continuous burner firing.

D1.15 Low temperature boiler

A non-condensing boiler designed as a low temperature boiler and tested as a low temperature
boiler as prescribed by the Boiler Efficiency Directive (ie; the part load test was carried out at
average boiler temperature of 40°C).

D1.16 Keep-hot facility

A facility within an instantaneous combination boiler whereby water within the boiler may be kept
hot while there is no demand. The water is kept hot either (i) solely by burning fuel, or (ii) by
electricity, or (iii) both by burning fuel and by electricity, though not necessarily simultaneously.

D2 Method for calculating the seasonal efficiency of domestic boilers in Ireland

The method of calculation is applicable only to boilers for which the full load and the 30% part load
efficiency values, obtained by the methods deemed to satisfy Council Directive 92/42/EEC, are
available. These are net efficiency values. It is essential that both test results are available and that

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the tests are appropriate to the type of boiler as defined in Council Directive, otherwise the
calculation cannot proceed.

In the calculation method the data are first converted to gross efficiency under test conditions, and
then converted to a seasonal efficiency value that applies under typical conditions of use in a
dwelling, allowing for standing losses.

In this Appendix, efficiencies are expressed in percent. Intermediate calculations should be done to
at least four places of decimals of a percentage, and the final result rounded to one decimal place.

The procedure to be adopted by manufacturers is as follows:

1. Determine fuel for boiler type.

The fuel for boiler type must be one of natural gas, LPG (butane or propane), or oil (kerosene or gas
oil). The HARP seasonal efficiency cannot be calculated for other fuels.

2. Obtain test data.

Retrieve the full-load net efficiency and 30% part-load net efficiency test results. Tests must have been
carried out using the same fuel as the fuel for boiler type, except as provided in D4.

3. Reduce to maximum net efficiency values.

Table D2.1 gives the maximum values of net efficiency for each fuel that may be used for the
purposes of the DEAP. Reduce any greater test value to the appropriate value given in Table D2.1.

Table D2.1 : Maximum net efficiency values (in %)

Condensing boilers Non-condensing boilers
Full load 30% Full load 30%
part load part load
101.0 107.0 92.0 91.0

4. Convert the full and 30% part load efficiencies from net values to gross.
Use the following equation with the appropriate factor from Table D2.2.

Egross = f × Enet

Table D2.2 : Efficiency conversion factors

Fuel Net-to-gross conversion factor, f
Natural gas 0.901
LPG (propane or butane) 0.921
Oil (kerosene or gas oil) 0.937

5. Categorise the boiler.

a) Select the appropriate category for the boiler according to the definitions given in D1.

b) If a gas or LPG boiler, determine whether it has a permanent pilot light:

if it has a permanent pilot light, set p = 1
if not, set p = 0.

c) In the case of a storage combination boiler (either on/off or modulating) determine from the
test report whether the losses from the store were included in the values reported (this
depends on whether the store was connected to the boiler during the tests):
if the store loss is included, set b = 1
if not, set b = 0.

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d) In the case of a storage combination boiler or a CPSU, obtain the store volume, Vcs, in litres
from the specification of the device and the standby loss factor, L, using the following
equation:

if t < 10 mm: L = 0.0945 – 0.0055t

if t ≥ 10 mm: L = 0.394/t
where t is the thickness of the insulation of the store in mm.

6. Calculate seasonal efficiency

a) Use the boiler category and other characteristics as defined in D1 (non-condensing or
condensing; gas or LPG or oil; on/off or modulating) to look up the appropriate HARP equation
number in Table D2.3. If no equation number is given the calculation cannot proceed.
Otherwise, select the appropriate equation from Table D2.4 or Table D2.5.

b) Substitute the gross full and part load efficiencies (found in step 4) and p, b, V and L (found in
step 5). Round the result to one decimal place; ie, to nearest 0.1%. Note the result as [x] for the
purpose of the declaration in D3.

Table D2.3 : Boiler category table

low-temperature
non-condensing (see D1.2) condensing (see D1.2)

(seeD1.15)
Gas or LPG Oil Gas or LPG Oil

HARP Equation numbers for

different boiler types
(see D1.5, D1.9, D1.12, D1.14)

(see D1.5, D1.9, D1.12, D1.14)

(see D1.4, D1.8, D1.11, D1.13)

(see D1.4, D1.8, D1.11, D1.13)

(see D1.4, D1.8, D1.11)

(see D1.5, D1.9, D1.12)

(see D1.4, D1.8, D1.11)

(see D1.5, D1.9, D1.12)

modulating
modulating

modulating

modulating
on/off

on/off

on/off

on/off

regular boiler
101 102 201 X X 101 102 201 X
(see D1.4, D1.5)

instantaneous combi boiler

103 104 202 X X 103 104 202 X
(see D1.7, D1.8, D1.9)

storage combi boiler

105 106 203 X X 105 106 203 X
(see D1.10, D1.11, D1.12)

combined primary storage unit

107 107 X X X 107 107 X X
(see D1.13, D1.14)

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 Table D2.4 : Seasonal efficiency, E, for natural gas and LPG boilers

Eq.
Gas or LPG boiler type Equation
no.

D1.4 : On/off regular 101 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart) – 2.5 – 4p

D1.5 : Modulating regular 102 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart) – 2.0 – 4p

D1.8 : On/off instantaneous

103 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart) – 2.8 – 4p
combination

D1.9 : Modulating instantaneous

104 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart) – 2.1 – 4p
combination

D1.11 : On/off storage combination 105 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart ) – 2.8 + (0.209 × b × L × Vcs) – 4p

D1.12 : Modulating storage

106 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart ) – 1.7 + (0.209 × b × L × Vcs) – 4p
combination

D1.13 : On/ off combined primary

storage unit (condensing and non-
condensing)
107 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart ) – (0.539 × L × Vcs) – 4p
D1.14 : Modulating combined primary
storage unit (condensing and non-
condensing)

Table D2.5 : Seasonal efficiency, E, for oil boilers

Eq.
Oil boiler type Equation
No.

D1.3 : Regular 201 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart)

D1.7 : Instantaneous combination 202 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart) – 2.8

D1.10 : Storage combination 203 E = 0.5(Efull + Epart ) – 2.8 + (0.209 × b × L × Vcs)

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D3 Declaring values of seasonal efficiency
Manufacturers wishing to declare their products' seasonal efficiencies for the specific purposes of
calculating DEAP ratings can do so provided that:

a) they use the HARP calculation procedure given in D2 above; and

b) the necessary boiler test data and the calculations are certified by a Notified Body accredited for
the testing of boilers by an EU national accreditation service. The Notified Body must certify that:
‘the full load and part load efficiency test results detailed in [insert reference to report on the
efficiency tests] have been obtained by methods deemed to satisfy the Boiler Efficiency Directive’.

Where a manufacturer declares the HARP seasonal efficiency, it shall be expressed as:

“Seasonal Efficiency (HARP) = [x]%

The value is used in the Irish Government’s Dwelling Energy
Assessment Procedure (DEAP) for energy rating of dwellings. The
test data from which it has been calculated have been certified by
[insert name and/or identification of Notified Body].”
Data for several products may be presented in tabulated form, in which case the second paragraph
of the declaration should be incorporated as a note to the table.

D4 Method for calculating the HARP seasonal efficiency for boilers fuelled by LPG
but tested with natural gas

If the fuel for boiler type is LPG but the fuel used to obtain efficiency test results is natural gas then
seasonal efficiency may be calculated subject to certain conditions using the procedure given
below. The value of seasonal efficiency will be lower than if the fuel used to obtain the test results
had been LPG.

1. Note the restrictions set out at the start of D2, which still apply.

2. Any differences between the boiler fuelled by natural gas (used to obtain full-load and 30% part-
load efficiency test results) and the boiler fuelled by LPG (for which the seasonal efficiency is
required) must be minor. Examples of minor differences are a change of gas injector or adjustment
by a single screw on the gas valve.

3. Determine the net heat input on a net calorific value basis for both the natural gas boiler and the
LPG boiler. The LPG figure must lie within ± 5% of the natural gas figure.

4. Determine by measurement the percentage dry CO2 by volume at the maximum heat input for
both the natural gas boiler and the LPG boiler. From the results calculate the excess air fractions for
both boilers. The calculated excess air fraction for the LPG boiler must not exceed that for the
natural gas boiler by more than 5% (of the natural gas excess air fraction).

5. Retrieve the full-load net efficiency and 30% part-load net efficiency test results. If the boiler is a
condensing boiler then deduct 2.2 percentage points from the 30% part-load net efficiency test
result.

6. Follow the calculation procedure in D2 from step 3 onwards, taking the fuel for boiler type as
LPG.

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D5 Method for calculating Seasonal Efficiency and Case Emission value of a non-
condensing twin-burner range cooker boiler

1. The method of calculation of the Seasonal Efficiency is applicable only to cooker boilers for
which the full load and the 30% part load efficiency values for the boiler function, obtained by
the methods deemed to satisfy Council Directive 92/42/EEC, are available.
Note: A non-condensing range cooker boiler which does not have the capability to provide domestic
hot water directly (i.e. is not a combination boiler), but which may nevertheless provide domestic hot
water indirectly via a separate hot water storage cylinder exactly matches the definition D1.3 for a
Regular Boiler. Consequently the methods deemed to satisfy 92/42/EEC for a Regular Boiler will
equally satisfy this requirement for the equivalent type of range cooker boiler.

These efficiencies are for the heat transferred to water and are carried out with the cooker
burner turned off,

When undertaking the efficiency test, record

- input power (net) at full load conditions, Φinput,net, in kW.
- heat transfer to the water under full load conditions, Φwater, in kW
- flue loss (net) under full load conditions, Φflue,net, in kW according to the method given in I.S.
EN 304 or other method assured by the independent test laboratory as providing comparable
results for the product under test.
Note: Independent test laboratory is qualified in D6 b).

2. Calculate the seasonal efficiency according to D2 using the appropriate equation for a regular
boiler.
3. Calculate the case heat emission at full load from
Φcase = Φinput,net – Φwater -Φflue,net

where Φwater is the heat transferred to water under full load conditions;
Φflue,net is the flue gas loss measured according to I.S. EN 304.
4. If Φcase exceeds either of 0.05 × Φwater or 1 kW, reduce Φcase to 0.05 × Φwater or 1 kW (whichever is
the smaller).
5. Provide the values of Φcase and Φwater in kW as part of the test report.

D6 Declaring values of seasonal efficiency and heat emission from the case for
twin-burner range cooker boilers
Manufacturers wishing to declare their products’ seasonal efficiencies and case emission values for
the specific purposes of calculating DEAP ratings can do so provided that:

a) They use the calculation procedure given in D5 above; and

b) The necessary boiler test data and calculations are certified by an independent Test
Laboratory notified under the Council Directive 92/42/EEC on efficiency requirements for
new hot-water boilers fired with liquid or gaseous fuels (known as a “Notified Body”).

Where a manufacturer declares the seasonal efficiency and the case emission value, it shall be
expressed as:
Seasonal Efficiency (HARP) = [x]%
Case heat emission at full load = [y] kW
Heat transfer to water at full load = [z] kW
The values are used in the Irish Government’s Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure
(DEAP) for the energy rating of dwellings. The test data from which they have been
calculated has been certified by [insert name and/or identification of Notified Body].

Data for several products may be presented in tabulated form, in which case the last paragraph of
the declaration should be incorporated as a note to the table.

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Appendix E: Method of determining seasonal efficiency for gas or
oil room heaters
Note: The data and equations in this Appendix are not to be used by DEAP assessors.

This Appendix sets out the method to be used by manufacturers to determine the declared
efficiency for gas or oil room heaters. Declared efficiencies acceptable for UK SAP calculations are
also acceptable for DEAP calculations.

E1 Efficiency determination
Only test results obtained by one of the recognised methods given in Table E1 and Table E2 may be
used to establish a seasonal efficiency for DEAP calculations. The methods give comparable results.

Table E1 : Recognised efficiency test methods for gas heaters

I.S. EN 613:2001 Independent gas-fired convection heaters

I.S. EN 13278:2003 Open-fronted gas-fired independent space heaters

I.S. EN 1266:2002 Independent gas-fired convection heaters incorporating a fan to assist

transportation of combustion air and/or flue gases

BS 7977-1:2002 Specification for safety and rational use of energy of gas domestic
appliances. Part 1: Radiant/Convectors

BS 7977-2:2003 Specification for safety and rational use of energy of gas domestic
appliances. Part 2: Combined appliances: Gas fire/back boiler

Table E2 : Recognised efficiency test method for oil heaters

OFS A102:1999 Oil fired room heaters with atomising or vaporising burners with or
without boilers, heat output up to 25 kW

Efficiency test results are normally calculated using the net calorific value of fuel. Before a
declaration can be made, conversion to gross must be carried out by multiplying the efficiency by
the appropriate conversion factor given in Table E3.

Table E3: Efficiency conversion factors

Fuel Net-to-gross conversion factor

Natural gas 0.901
LPG (propane or butane) 0.921
Oil (kerosene or gas oil) 0.937

E2 Declaring the efficiency of gas and oil room heaters

Manufacturers’ declarations so calculated should be accompanied by the following form of words:

"The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in [insert

appropriate entry from Table E1 or Table E2] and the result is [x]%. The
gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency
calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been
certified by [insert name and/or identification of Notified Body]. The
efficiency value may be used in the Irish Government's Dwelling Energy
Assessment Procedure (DEAP) for energy rating of dwellings."

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Appendix F: Electric CPSUs
An electric CPSU is a central heating system providing space and domestic water heating. A
thermal store containing primary water is heated mainly during off-peak times to approximately
75°C in summer and between 85 and 95°C in winter. The space heating circuit operates in the
same way as a wet central heating system, with controls appropriate for "wet" systems. For
domestic hot water, secondary water flows directly from the cold mains into a heat exchanger,
where it is heated by the hot water in the store before being delivered to the taps.

The CPSU volume should be sufficiently large to meet most of the space and water heating
demand during on-peak times from heat stored during off-peak times, otherwise the on-peak
fraction will be high. For a 10-hour off-peak tariff providing 3 off-peak periods per day, available in
some other countries, a volume of at least about 270 litres may be appropriate. For the night-rate
tariff available in Ireland, providing one off-peak period each night, a larger volume would be
appropriate.

For DEAP calculations, the on-peak fraction should be taken from Table 7. It is assumed that the
CPSU volume is adequately sized to achieve this fraction.

The heat losses from the CPSU are calculated, as for other hot water storage vessels, on the ‘Water
heating’ worksheet, using data from Table 2.

Note: In the DEAP workbook box, the input cell ‘Fraction of heat use from secondary system’ is normally
used for entry of a fraction from a separate heating appliance, but for the purpose of electric CPSU only,
this box is used for CPSU on-peak fraction.

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Appendix G: Heat pumps
A heat pump is a device which takes heat energy from a low temperature source and upgrades it to
a higher temperature at which it can be usefully employed for heating. There are a number of heat
pump techniques by which this can be achieved. The ratio of heat energy released to the energy
consumed can be significantly greater than one. Heat pump systems operate most efficiently when
the source temperature is as high as possible and the heat distribution temperature is as low as
possible.

Heat pump systems are categorised by the low temperature heat source used (e.g. air, water,
ground) and the seasonal performance factors (SPF) given in Table 4a under "Efficiency" are
assumed to apply for all systems using that source. This is a simplified approach especially for
ground source heat pumps where energy may be collected from the ground in a variety of ways,
e.g. using surface water from lakes or ponds, using ground water from wells, using fluid (either
refrigerant or a water/antifreeze mixture) circulated in closed pipe loops buried horizontally in
shallow trenches or vertically in boreholes.

At the time of publication, the SPF to be used for DEAP calculations is the appropriate entry in
Table 4a. A system of appliance-specific performance factors may be introduced (see Appendix Q).

Heat pumps can also be used in community schemes. In this case, the appropriate SPF should be
entered to the ‘System efficiency of the heat generating plant’ input cell in the ‘Boilers’ section of
the ‘Er2’ worksheet.

G1 Domestic hot water (DHW)

G1.1 DHW heated by heat pump with immersion heater

The heat pump raises the water temperature to a maximum of about 40°C, and an immersion
heater is then used to raise the water temperature to the required delivery temperature. For the
purpose of the DEAP calculation it is assumed that 50% of domestic hot water heating is by the
heat pump and 50% by the immersion heater using off-peak electricity.

The average efficiency for water heating, to be entered to the ‘Efficiency of main water heater’
input cell of the ‘Er1’ worksheet, is:

100
(G1)
[50 ÷ SPF] + 0.5
where SPF is the seasonal performance factor for the heat pump, %, given under "Efficiency" in
Table 4a. (The SPF is an overall figure, taking account of all the energy required to operate the heat
pump, including primary circulation pumps and an auxiliary heater if present). In the case of a
ground or water source heat pump the fraction of electricity at the on-peak rate is given in Table
10a with the remainder charged at the off-peak rate.

G1.2 DHW heated by heat pump without immersion heater

The heat pump supplies all domestic hot water without supplementary immersion heater. In the
case of a ground or water source heat pump, the on-peak fraction is given in Table 10a. The SPF of
the heat pump for water heating is to be multiplied by the factor given in Table 4c.

G1.3 DHW heated by immersion only

An immersion heater is used, either standard or off-peak electric tariff.

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G2 Space heating requirement

G2.1 Space heating from ground or water source heat pump

A ground source heat pump system (when the main heating system) may consist of either a
ground source heat pump sized to meet all space heating requirements, or a combination of a
ground source heat pump and a direct acting electric heater (auxiliary heater). A ground source
heat pump system which includes an auxiliary heater to help meet the maximum demands has a
lower SPF than one without an auxiliary heater.
Use the appropriate SPF given in Table 4a under "Efficiency".

For ground and water source heat pumps using an off-peak tariff, the fraction of the electricity used
for space heating at the on-peak rate is given in Table 10a with the remainder charged at off-peak
rate.

If the heat pump supplies heat to radiators (as opposed to underfloor heating) the heat pump
efficiency for space heating is to be multiplied by the appropriate factor given in Table 4c.

G2.2 Direct acting air source heat pump

A heat pump using ambient air as the source is subject to frost build up on the external coil and is
very likely to have an integral electric heater to provide space heating while the external coil is
being defrosted. The use of this heater is allowed for in the SPF. Air source heat pumps use
standard electricity tariff.

G2.3 Heating controls

Control options for heat pumps are given in Group 2 of Table 4e. Note that a bypass arrangement is
usually necessary with TRVs to ensure sufficient circulating thermal mass while the heat pump is
operating. Zoning arrangements or TRVs may not be appropriate for small domestic installations
for this reason.

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Appendix H: Solar water heating
The working principle of solar hot water systems is shown in Figure H1: examples of arrangements
are given in Figure H2.

Heat from Heat from boiler

solar or immersion
collector heater

Cold Cold Dedicated Domestic

water store or pre-heat hot water To taps
supply direct storage storage
cold feed

These two types of storage can be

combined together into one store (dual
fuel) or left as two separate stores

Figure H1: Working principle of solar water heating.

Vd
Vd

Vd

Vs Vs

Vs

a) With separate solar cylinder b) With a twin-coil cylinder c) Combi boiler

Vs (indicated by the dashed line) is the dedicated solar storage volume. See text below concerning the
effective solar volume. Vd is the daily hot water demand.

Figure H2: Schematic examples of arrangements for solar pre-heating

Water from the cold supply is either fed (directly or via a cold feed cistern) to the preheat zone
where it is heated by solar energy. Then the water passes to the domestic hot storage (separate hot
water cylinder or upper part of combined cylinder) which is heated to the required temperature by
a boiler or an electric immersion.

There are three main types of solar collector:

- unglazed: the overall performance of unglazed collectors is limited by high thermal losses;
- glazed flat plate: a flat plate absorber (which often has a selective coating) is fixed in a frame
between a single or double layer of glass and an insulation panel at the back;
- evacuated tube: an absorber with a selective coating is enclosed in a sealed glass vacuum tube.

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The performance of a solar collector is represented by its zero-loss efficiency (proportion of
incident solar radiation absorbed in the absence of thermal loss) and its heat loss coefficient (heat
loss from collector to the environment per unit area and unit temperature difference).

The solar contribution to domestic hot water is given by

Qs = S × Zpanel × Aap × η0 × UF × f(a1/η0) × f(Veff/Vd) (H1)

where
Qs = solar input, kWh/year
S = total solar radiation on collector, kWh/m²/year
Zpanel = overshading factor for the solar panel
Aap = aperture area of collector, m²
η0 = zero-loss collector efficiency
UF = utilisation factor
a1 = linear heat loss coefficient of collector, W/m²K
f(a1/η0) = collector performance factor = 0.87 – 0.034 (a1/η0) + 0.0006 (a1/η0)²
Veff = effective solar volume, litres
Vd = daily hot water demand, litres
f(Veff/Vd) = solar storage volume factor = 1.0 + 0.2 ln(Veff/Vd) subject to f(Veff/Vd) <= 1.0

The collector's gross area is the projected area of complete collector (excluding any integral means
of mounting and pipework). The aperture area is the opening through which solar radiation is
admitted.

The preferred source of performance data for solar collectors is from a test on the collector
concerned according to I.S. EN 12975-2, Thermal solar systems and components – Solar collectors –
Part 2: Test methods. The aperture area, and the performance characteristics η0 and a1 related to
aperture area, are obtained from the test certificate. If test data are not available (e.g. for existing
installations), the values in Table H1 may be used.

The effective solar volume is:

- in the case of a separate pre-heat tank (such as arrangements a) or c) in Figure H2), the volume
of the pre-heat tank;
- in the case of a combined cylinder (such as arrangement b) in Figure H2), the volume of the
dedicated solar storage plus 0.3 times the volume of the remainder of the cylinder;
- in the case of a thermal store (hot-water-only or integrated as defined in Appendix B) where the
solar coil is within the thermal store, the volume of the dedicated thermal storage.

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Calculation of solar input for solar water heating

Aperture area of solar collector, m² (H1)

If only the gross area can be established reliably, multiply it by ratio in Table H1
Zero-loss collector efficiency, η0, from test certificate or Table H1 (H2)
Collector heat loss coefficient, a1, from test certificate or Table H1 (H3)
Collector performance ratio a1/η0 (H3) ÷ (H2)= (H4)
Annual solar radiation per m² from Table H2 (H5)
Overshading factor from Table H3 (H6)
Solar energy available (H1) × (H2) × (H5) × (H6) = (H7)
Solar-to-load ratio (H7) ÷ [EnerUsage + DistLoss] = (H8)
Utilisation factor if (H8) > 0, 1 - exp[-1/(H8)], otherwise enter “0” in box (H9) (H9)
if the cylinder is heated by a boiler and there is no cylinderstat, reduce the utilisation factor by 10%
Collector performance factor 0.87 - 0.034 × (H4) + 0.0006 × (H4)² = (H10)
Dedicated solar storage volume, Vs, litres (H11)
volume of pre-heat store, or dedicated solar volume of a combined cylinder
If combined cylinder, total volume of cylinder, litres (H12)
Effective solar volume, Veff (H13)
if separate pre-heat solar storage or a thermal store, (H13) = (H11)
if combined cylinder, (H13) = (H11) + 0.3 × [(H12) – (H11)]
Daily hot water demand, Vd, (litres) from Table 1 (H14)
Volume ratio Veff/Vd (H13) ÷ (H14) = (H15)
Solar storage volume factor f(Veff/Vd) 1 + 0.2 × ln(H15) = (H16)
Solar input Qs (H7) × (H9) × (H10) × (H16) = (H17)
Note: ‘HwReqt’ and ‘Distloss’ are values in the main worksheets. HwReqt is the ‘Hot water energy
requirement’ and DistLoss is the ‘Distribution loss’, both on the ‘Wh’ worksheet.
Enter (H17) to the ‘Solar DHW input, Qs’ input cell of the ‘Wh’ worksheet. If separate figures for solar
input are required for the heating season (8 months) and summer (4 months) take 50% of Qs as
applying during the heating season and 50% during the summer.

Table H1 : Default collector parameters

Collector type η0 a1 Ratio of aperture area

to gross area
Evacuated tube 0.6 3 0.72
Flat plate, glazed 0.75 6 0.90
Unglazed 0.9 20 1.00

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 Table H2 : Annual solar radiation, kWh/m²

Tilt of Orientation of collector

collector
South SE/SW E/W NE/NW North
Horizontal 963
O
15 1036 1005 929 848 813
O
30 1074 1021 886 736 676
45O 1072 1005 837 644 556
60O 1027 956 778 574 463
O
75 942 879 708 515 416
Vertical 822 773 628 461 380

Table H3 : Overshading factor

% of sky blocked by Overshading

Overshading
obstacles. factor
Heavy > 80% 0.5
Significant > 60% - 80% 0.65
Modest 20% - 60% 0.8
None or very little < 20% 1.0
Note: Overshading must be assessed separately for solar panels, taking account of
the tilt of the collector. Usually there is less overshading of a solar collector compared
to overshading of windows for solar gain (Table 6d)

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Appendix J: Seasonal efficiency for solid fuel boilers from test data
This Appendix specifies how to obtain a seasonal efficiency from test data on a solid fuel boiler that
is provided in the Home-Heating Appliance Register of Performance (HARP). A HARP database
record for a solid fuel boiler includes:

- DEAP seasonal efficiency, %

- Fuel input, heat to water and heat to room from test at full load, kW
- Fuel input, heat to water and heat to room from test at part load, kW

J1 DEAP seasonal efficiency is given

If the DEAP seasonal efficiency is given, that value is used for both space and water heating, and
the other data is disregarded.

J2 DEAP seasonal efficiency is not given

If the DEAP seasonal efficiency is blank, the appropriate efficiency for use in the calculations is
obtained as follows.

J2.1 Part load data is available

The efficiency at full load is obtained from:

(heat to water at full load) + (heat to room at full load)

E full = 100 × (J1)
fuel input at full load

and the efficiency at part load from:

(heat to water at part load) + (heat to room at part load)

E part = 100 × (J2)
fuel input at part load

If the boiler is outside the boundary of the dwelling as defined in section 1, “Dwelling dimensions”,
the heat to room is omitted from (J1) and (J2).

The seasonal efficiency is then:

Seasonal efficiency = 0.5 (Efull + Epart) (J3)

J2.2 Part load data is not available

If the data for the part load test is blank, the part load efficiency is taken as 95% of the full load
efficiency, so that:

Seasonal efficiency = 0.975 Efull (J4)

J2.3 Rounding
The seasonal efficiency should be rounded to one decimal place before using it in calculations.

J3 Heating type and responsiveness

The heating type and responsiveness is that for the applicable type of appliance given in Table 4a.

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Appendix K: Thermal bridging
Thermal bridges that occur at junctions between building elements are now included in the
calculation of transmission heat losses.

The quantity which describes the heat loss associated with a thermal bridge is its linear thermal
transmittance, Ψ. This is a property of a thermal bridge and is the rate of heat flow per degree per
unit length of bridge that is not accounted for in the U-values of the plane building elements
containing the thermal bridge.

The transmission heat loss coefficient associated with non-repeating thermal bridges is calculated
as:
H TB = ∑
(L × Ψ )
where L is the length of the thermal bridge over which Ψ applies.

If details of the thermal bridges are not known, use

H TB = y∑ A exp
where Aexp is the total area of exposed elements, m2.

y = 0.11 for new dwellings whose details conform with guidance given in Building Regulations
Technical Guidance Document (TGD) L (including references) or are shown to be equivalent. A
default value of y = 0.15 applies otherwise.

Alternatively values of Ψ can be determined from the results of numerical modelling, or they can
be derived from measurement. If the junction detail is as recommended in the UK Government’s
Accredited Construction Details, the Ψ-value associated with that junction can be taken from Table
K1. If details of all of the dwelling’s junctions are as recommended in these Accredited Construction
Details, a value of y = 0.08 may be used. These Accredited Construction Details are published in
“Limiting thermal bridging and air leakage: Robust construction details for dwellings and similar
buildings”, TSO, 2002.

Table K1 Maximum values of Ψ from UK Accredited Construction Details for different types
of junctions.
Junction detail in external wall Ψ (W/m·K)
Steel lintel with perforated steel base plate 0.50
Other lintels (including other steel lintels) 0.30
Sill 0.04
Jamb 0.05
Ground floor 0.16
Intermediate floor within a dwelling 0.07
Intermediate floor between dwellings a) 0.14
Balcony within a dwelling b) 0.00
Balcony between dwellings a) b) 0.04
Eaves (insulation at ceiling level) 0.06
Eaves (insulation at rafter level) 0.04
Gable (insulation at ceiling level) 0.24
Gable (insulation at rafter level) 0.04
Corner (normal) 0.09
Corner (inverted) -0.09
Party wall between dwellings a) 0.06
a)
For these junctions, half the value of Ψ is applied to each dwelling
b)
This is an externally supported balcony (the balcony slab is not a continuation of
the floor slab) where the wall insulation is continuous and not bridged by the
balcony slab.

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Appendix L: Energy for lighting
The calculation of lighting use is based on the proportion of fixed low energy lighting outlets
installed, and on the contribution of daylight.

Allowing for fixed low-energy outlets

In Irish dwellings, the average annual energy consumption for lighting per unit floor area, EB, is
taken to as follows if no low-energy lighting is used.

EB = 9.3 kWh/m2 year (L1)

The DEAP calculation takes account of fixed lighting outlets with low-energy lamps, by including a
correction factor C1:

C1 = 1 – 0.5 × NLE/N (L2)

where NLE is the number of fixed low energy lighting outlets (including sockets or complete
luminaires capable of taking only low-energy lamps, and also compact fluorescent lamps that fitted
into ordinary lighting sockets) and N is the total number of fixed lighting outlets (only the ratio
NLE/N is needed).

Note: In Equation (L2), only fixed lighting outlets are included in NLE and N. Movable lamps, which plug
into a mains socket, are disregarded. The equation is based on two-thirds of the lighting energy
consumption being via fixed lighting points, and each fixed low energy lighting point achieving a saving
of 75% over a point with a non low energy lamp (2/3 x 3/4 = 0.5).

Daylighting
Analysis of typical house types gives the following approximate correction factor, C2, for lighting
energy use depending on the ratio of glass area to floor area, glass transmittance and light access
factor.

C2 = 52.2 GL2 – 9.94 GL + 1.433 if GL ≤ 0.095 (L3)

C2 = 0.96 if GL > 0.095 (L4)

GL =
∑ 0.9 × A w × g L × FF × Z L (L5)
TFA

where: FF is the frame factor from Table 6c

Aw is the area of a window, m²
TFA is the total floor area, m²
gL is the light transmittance factor from Table 6b
ZL is the light access factor from Table 6d

The summation allows for different window and rooflight types (the light access factor is different
for windows and rooflights).

The annual energy used for lighting in the house, EL, is then
EL = EB × TFA × C1 × C2 [kWh/year] (L6)

where C1 and C2 are defined above, and TFA is the total floor area.

Gains from lighting

To calculate the heat gains due to lighting, it is assumed that 85% of the annual lighting electricity
consumption occurs during the heating season (Oct – May). Of this, it is assumed that 90%
contributes to internal gains, the remainder being accounted for by e.g. external lighting or
lighting of unheated spaces. The average rate of heat gain from lighting is thus
GL =EL × 0.85 × 0.9 × (1000 / (24 × HsDays)) [W] (L7)
where HsDays is the duration of the heating season in days (243 days)

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Appendix M: Energy from Photovoltaic (PV) technology
Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight directly into electricity. It works during daylight hours
but more electricity is produced when the sunshine is more intense (a sunny day) and is striking the
PV modules directly. Unlike solar systems for heating water, PV technology does not produce heat.
Instead, PV produces electricity as a result of interaction of sunlight with semi-conductor materials
in the PV cells.

For DEAP calculations, the energy produced per year depends on the installed peak power (kWp) of
the PV module (the peak power corresponds to the rate of electricity generation in bright sunlight,
formally defined as the output of the module under radiation of 1 kW/m² at 25°C). PV modules are
available in a range of types and some produce more electricity per square metre than others (the
range for currently available types is from about 30 to 120 watts peak per m²), and the peak power
depends on the type of module as well as its effective area. In the UK climate, an installation with 1
kWp produces about 750 kWh of electricity per year (at favourable orientation and not
overshaded).

The procedure for PV is as follows.

1) Establish the installed peak power of the PV unit (kWp).
2) The electricity produced by the PV module in kWh/year is
0.75 × kWp × S × ZPV
where S is the annual solar radiation from Table H2 (depending on orientation and pitch),
and ZPV is the overshading factor from Table H3.
In the worksheet enter the calculated energy produced by PV in the ‘Energy produced or
saved’ input cell in the ‘Results by end use’ section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet.
3) For calculation of CO2 emissions and primary energy savings, the factors for grid-displaced
electricity from Table 8 are used. The same factor is used for all electricity generated, whether
used within the dwelling or exported.
4) The cost saving associated with the generated electricity depends on whether it is used
directly within the dwelling or whether it is exported. Electricity used directly within the
dwelling is valued at the unit cost for purchased electricity (usually the standard tariff, or the
day rate in the case of an off-peak tariff). Electricity exported is valued at the price in Table 8 for
electricity sold to the grid.
The effective price depends on a factor β, which is in the range 0.0 to 1.0 and is defined as the
proportion of the generated electricity that is used directly within the dwelling. The value of β
depends on the coincidence of electricity generation and electricity demand. At present the
value of β = 0.30 should be used for DEAP calculations: this will be reviewed in future if relevant
data becomes available.
The fuel price used in the calculation of box (95a) is:
β x normal electricity price + (1 - β) x exported electricity price.

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Appendix N: Micro-cogeneration (also known as micro-CHP)

N1 Overview
Micro-cogeneration provides both heat and electricity. It is assumed to be heat-led, meaning that it
is allowed to operate only when there is a demand for space heating or hot water. The domestic
application of micro-cogeneration is treated as an alternative to a conventional domestic boiler,
using mains gas, LPG, oil or solid fuel. It is also assumed that it is connected to the public electricity
supply in such a way that all surplus generated electricity is exported. It provides space heating
throughout the heating season, and hot water service for either (a) the whole of the year, or (b)
none of the year.

The characteristics of micro-cogeneration are described by data derived from laboratory tests. The
test data is used to calculate parameters related to the annual energy performance of the micro-
cogeneration package. Results (known as “intermediate results”) from the annual energy
performance method are used for DEAP as described in N2.

Any space heating requirements not met by the micro-cogeneration package are assumed to be
provided by secondary heating appliances (if provided) or by electric room heaters. If the package
provides domestic hot water it is assumed to provide all water heating needs.

The heat produced by the package and the electrical energy consumed/generated are based on
operation during an average year, taking account of the output rating of the appliance and the
design heat loss for the dwelling into which it is installed. The amount of auxiliary heating is
determined by the plant size ratio (full output power of the micro-cogeneration package divided
by the design heat loss). If the plant size ratio is less than 0.5 then the package cannot be regarded
as the primary heating system, and the performance data are not valid for DEAP.

The electricity consumed will normally be negative, and then represents the net electricity
provided by the micro-cogeneration package that is available to offset electricity that would
otherwise be taken from the public electricity supply grid or, to the extent that instantaneous
generation exceeds instantaneous electricity demand, is exported to the grid.

The thermal efficiency of the micro-cogeneration package is used in the normal way for the
calculation of energy requirements for space heating and, if supplied by the micro-cogeneration
package, water heating. The electricity consumed (or the net electricity generation) is scaled
according to the net energy use as obtained in the DEAP calculation.

N2 Interpolation of result sets

The intermediate results from the annual energy performance method are produced in sets, with
each set calculated for a different plant size ratio (e.g. 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 4.0). The plant size ratio is
defined as the maximum heat output of the micro-cogeneration package divided by the design
heat loss of the dwelling. Each set of results contains the data in Table N1. The data to be used for
DEAP calculations are provided by way of the HARP database, each database record for a micro-
cogeneration package containing the output power of the package and a number of sets of
intermediate results.

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 Table N1: Set of intermediate results from the annual energy performance method

Data item Symbol Unit

Plant size ratio for which data apply PSR -
Annual heat generated for space heating Qsp kWh
Annual heat generated for domestic hot water, if any Qhw kWh
Annual auxiliary heating requirement Qaux kWh
Heating season1 thermal efficiency ηhs -
Summer season thermal efficiency ηsum -
The electricity consumed or, if negative, net electricity
Emc,hs kWh
generated, during the heating season
The electricity consumed or, if negative, net electricity
Emc,sum kWh
generated., during the summer season
Number of days operating for 16 hours instead of 9
N16,9 days
Number of days operating for 24 hours instead of 9
N24,9 days
Number of days operating for 24 hours instead of 16
N24,16 days

The plant size ratio (PSR) for the dwelling is calculated using the maximum output of the micro-
cogeneration package and the design heat loss of the dwelling taken as the heat loss coefficient
from the ‘Fabric’ worksheet, multiplied by a temperature difference of 20 K. In the case of a range-
rated package, the PSR for the dwelling is calculated assuming that it is set to the top of the range.
The intermediate results applicable to the dwelling are then obtained by linear interpolation
between the intermediate results2 for the two sets of data whose PSRs enclose that of the actual
dwelling. The dwelling-specific result sets are used in equations (N1) to (N4) to calculate the
parameters used in the DEAP calculation.

N3 Calculation of space and water heating, and electricity produced

The electricity used by any fans within the package is included in Emc,hs and Emc,sum and is not
included separately in the DEAP calculation, thus no allowance is made for it in the ‘Pumps/fans’
section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet.

If the micro-cogeneration package includes a central heating system pump to circulate water
through the heat emitters the electricity for it is included in Emc,hs and the heat gain from it is
allowed for in ηsp. In that case no allowance for a central heating pump is included in ‘Pumps/fans’
section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet. If the package does not include a central heating pump, it is
provided separately outside the package, and should then be accounted for in the ‘Pumps/fans’
section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet.

Mean internal temperature

The micro-cogeneration package, when undersized in relation to the dwelling's design heat loss,
can provide space heating needs on more days of the heating season if it operates for 16 hours per
day or continuously. The seasonal thermal efficiency and electricity generated in the intermediate
results are based on the hours of operation indicated by the parameters N16,9, N24,9 and N24,16 for a
total heating season length of 238 days (34 weeks). (The heating schedule of DEAP includes 8 hours
of heating on weekdays, rather than 9 hours on which the parameters are based. The effect of this
difference will be slight and is ignored). For the normal DEAP heating schedule, this heating season
would comprise 68 weekend days each with one 8-hour no-heating period and 170 weekdays each
with two 8-hour no-heating periods; a total of 408 no-heating periods.

1
The heating season and summer season together comprise a whole year.
2
For the efficiency values, the interpolated efficiency is the reciprocal of linear interpolation between
the reciprocals of the efficiencies. Round N16,9, N24,9 and N24,16 to the nearest integer.

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In DEAP, less-than-ideal heating system responsiveness is modelled as heat emission outside
heating hours, and operating the micro-cogeneration system outside heating hours for the reason
given above is modelled in a similar manner. The responsiveness factor is given by

R = (N24,16 + 2 * N24,9 + N16,9) / 408

and the “equivalent responsiveness category” is given by

(R * 5) + 1

This equivalent responsiveness category (to one decimal place) is entered to the ‘Responsiveness
category’ input cell in the ‘Sh’ worksheet. However, if the actual responsiveness category of the
heating system, as implied by Table 4a or 4d, is greater, the greater value should be entered.

By way of background information to the above, the heat emitted by slow-response heaters
outside heating hours is considered to be a percentage of that emitted during heating hours. The
percentage for responsiveness categories 1, 2 and 5 are 0%, 20% and 80% respectively. It follows
that a responsiveness category of 6 would effectively amount to continuous heating.

Efficiency
Use the heat efficiency ηhs as the efficiency of the main space heating system on the ‘Sh’ worksheet.

If the micro-cogeneration package provides both space and hot water heating, use the heat
efficiency ηhs for water heating in the heating season (238 days) and and ηsum for water heating in
summer (127 days).

If the package only provides space heating specify a separate hot water system such as an electric
immersion heater.

If the package is a condensing type, the efficiency adjustments in Table 4c(1) apply where relevant
to efficiency in the heating season.

Hot water storage losses

If the micro-cogeneration package contains within it a storage vessel for domestic hot water that
was included in the energy performance tests, heat losses associated with hot water storage are
included in the intermediate results and zero is entered for the storage (cylinder) loss and the
primary circuit loss on the ‘Wh’ worksheet. The distribution loss is included as normal.

If the package does not contain a storage vessel for domestic hot water, a cylinder is specified
separately and the cylinder loss and primary loss are included in the DEAP calculation.

Secondary heating
The auxiliary heating requirement Qaux is provided by a secondary heating system (any system from
the room heater section of Table 4a). The secondary fraction is calculated from

Q aux
SF = (N2)
Q sp + Q aux

Electricity
If the package provides both space and hot water heating, the electricity consumed or generated is
scaled to the actual heat requirement of the dwelling for both heating and hot water:

E* =
[ShReqt ]× (1 − SF ) + [0.66 × WhReqt ] × E +
WhReqt
× Emc , sum (N3)
Qsp + 0.66 × Qhw
mc , hs
Qhw
where
ShReqt = Space heating requirement from ‘Sh’ worksheet
WhReqt = Water heating requirement (output from main water heater) from ‘Wh’ worksheet
(0.66 is the heating season as a fraction of a year).

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If the package provides space heating only, the electricity consumed or generated is scaled to the
actual space heating requirement of the dwelling:

Sh Re qt × (1 − SF )
E* = × Emc ,hs (N4)
Qsp

If E* is positive, it is entered to the ‘Energy consumed by the technology’ input cell in the ‘Results by
end use’ section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet. If it is negative, it is entered to the ‘Energy produced or
saved’ cell.

If E* is positive, the primary energy and emission factors entered to the ‘Energy consumed by the
technology’ input cells of the ‘Fuel data’ section of the ‘Er1’ worksheet are those for grid-supplied
electricity from Table 8.

If E* is negative, the factors entered to the ‘Energy produced or saved’ input cells are those for grid-
displaced electricity from Table 8.

If E* is positive, use the unit price for standard tariff electricity as the price of electricity consumed.

If E* is negative, the cost saving associated with the net generated electricity depends on whether
it is used directly within the dwelling or whether it is exported. Electricity used directly within the
dwelling is valued at the unit cost for purchased electricity (usually the standard tariff, or the day
rate in the case of an off-peak tariff). Electricity exported is valued at the price in Table 8 for
electricity sold to the grid.

The effective price depends on a factor β, which is in the range 0.0 to 1.0 and is defined as the
proportion of the generated electricity that is used directly within the dwelling. The value of β
depends on the coincidence of electricity generation and electricity demand within the dwelling.
At present the value of β = 0.40 should be used for DEAP calculations: this will be reviewed in future
if relevant data become available. The fuel price used is then:
β x normal electricity price + (1 - β) x exported electricity price.

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Appendix P: Assessment of internal temperature in summer
This Appendix provides a method for assessing the propensity of a dwelling to have high internal
temperature in hot weather. It does not provide an estimate of cooling needs. The procedure is not
integral to DEAP and does not affect the calculated DEAP results or CDER.

The calculation is related to the factors that contribute to internal temperature: solar gain (taking
account of orientation, shading and glazing transmission); ventilation (taking account of window
opening in hot weather), thermal capacity and mean summer temperature for the location of the
dwelling.

P1 Assessment procedure
1. Obtain a value for the effective air change rate during hot weather. Indicative values are
given in Table P1.

Table P1: Effective air change rate

Window opening Effective air change rate in ach

Trickle vents Windows slightly Windows fully
only open (50 mm) open
Single storey dwelling 0.1 0.8 6
(bungalow, flat)
Cross ventilation possible
Single storey dwelling 0.1 0.5 4
(bungalow, flat)
Cross ventilation not possible
Two storey dwelling 0.2 1 8
windows open upstairs and
downstairs
Cross ventilation possible
Two storey dwelling 0.1 0.6 5
windows open upstairs and
downstairs
Cross ventilation not possible

If there is a mechanical ventilation system providing a specified air change rate, that rate can
be used instead.

2. Calculate the ventilation heat loss, H summer

v , using the formula:
H summer
v = 0.33 × n × V (P1)

where:
n = air change rate during hot weather, ach
V = volume of the heated space of the dwelling, m3

3. Calculate the heat loss coefficient under summer conditions:

H = total fabric heat loss + H summer
v (P2)
The total fabric heat loss is the same as for the heating season (box (35) of the worksheet).

4. Calculate the total solar gains for the summer period , G summer
solar , using the solar flux for the
summer period from Table 1c.

G summer
solar = ∑ (0.9 × A w × S × g ⊥ × FF × Zsummer ) (P3)

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 where:
0.9 is a factor representing the ratio of typical average transmittance to that at normal
incidence
Aw is the area of an opening (a window or a glazed door), m²
S is the solar flux on a surface during the summer period from Table 1c, W/m²
g⊥ is the total solar energy transmittance factor of the glazing at normal incidence from
Table 6b
FF is the frame factor for windows and doors (fraction of opening that is glazed) from Table
6c
Zsummer is the summer solar access factor

Solar gains should be calculated separately for each orientation and for rooflights, and totalled
according to equation (P3).

For data to calculate Zsummer see section P3.

Assume that the summer internal gains (Gi ) are equal to the winter ‘net internal gains’ (these
are calculated in the ‘Internal gains’ section of the DEAP workbook), so that the total gains are:

G = G summer
solar + Gi (P5)

5. Calculate the temperature increment due to gains in summer, from the following, where H
is the heat loss coefficient of the dwelling:
G
Temperature increment = (P6)
H
6. Obtain the summer mean external temperature, Tesummer , from Table P2. Alternatively, the
mean for the months June – August for the dwelling location may be used if available.

Table P2: Summer mean external temperature

Region Mean external temperature, Tesummer , used for estimating
mean internal temperature in summer [oC ]
Ireland 15

7. Obtain the threshold internal temperature which is used to estimate likelihood of high
internal temperature. This is the mean internal temperature during the summer period plus an
increment related to the thermal mass.

G
Tthreshold = Tesummer + + ∆Tmass (P7)
H

where
∆Tmass = 2.0 – 7 × HCP if HCP < 0.28
∆Tmass = 0 if HCP ≥ 0.28

HCP (heat capacity parameter) is the internal heat capacity of the dwelling divided by the total
floor area, as entered to the DEAP calculation workbook.

8. Use Table P3 to estimate tendency to high internal temperature in hot weather.

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 Table P3: Levels of threshold temperature corresponding to likelihood of high internal
temperature during hot weather

Tthreshold Likelihood of high internal

temperature during hot weather
< 20.5°C Not significant

≥ 20.5°C and < 22.0°C Slight

≥ 22.0°C and < 23.5°C Medium

≥ 23.5°C High

P2 Reporting of results
Results should include:
- details of the house design including its heat capacity parameter and specification of any
overhangs, together with its orientation and the climatic region assumed;
- for one or more scenarios, the category from Table P3 for stated assumptions on occupant-
determined factors (usage of blinds/curtains and window opening).

If the orientation of the dwelling is not known, the assessment should be for the orientation giving
the greatest tendency to high internal temperature.

P3 Solar shading
Zsummer is given by

Zsummer = Zblinds (Z + Zoverhangs – 1) (P8)

subject to

Zsummer ≥ 0.1 Zblinds (P9)

where
Zblinds is a shading factor for blinds or curtains
Z is the solar access factor from Table 6d
Zoverhangs is a shading factor for overhangs

Table P4 gives values for Zblinds, and Tables P5 and P6 give values for Zoverhangs. If there are no
overhangs, Zoverhangs = 1.

P3.1 Curtains and blinds

Table P4 : Shading factors for blinds, curtains or external shutters

Blind or curtain type Zblind
Net curtain (covering whole window) 0.80
Net curtain (covering half window) 0.90
Dark-coloured curtain or roller blind (note 1) 0.85
Light-coloured curtain or roller blind (note 1) 0.60
Dark-coloured venetian blind (note 2) 0.88
Light-coloured venetian blind (note 2) 0.70
Dark-coloured external shutter, window closed 0.24
White external shutter, window closed 0.27
Dark-coloured external shutter, window fully open 0.85
White external shutter, window fully open 0.65

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 Notes to Table P4
1. Factor applies when fully closed. If closed only for a fraction f of the daylight hours use
f × Zblind + (1 – f).
2. Factor applies for venetian blind with slats at 45° against the sun. The same factor can be
used if the blind is fully closed. If closed only for a fraction f of the daylight hours use
f × Zblind + (1 – f).

P3.2 Overhangs

Where the overhang is at least twice as wide as the window (e.g. balconies on blocks of flats) use
Table P5. In other cases use Table P6. Interpolation may be used between rows of these tables.
Usually the same value of Zoverhangs can be applied to all the windows on a given façade on the basis
of an average depth-to-height ratio.

Table P5: Zoverhangs for wide overhangs

Depth/H Orientation of window
N NE/NW E/W SE/SW S
0.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.2 0.92 0.89 0.88 0.83 0.77
0.4 0.85 0.80 0.76 0.67 0.55
0.6 0.79 0.72 0.66 0.54 0.38
0.8 0.73 0.65 0.58 0.43 0.32
1 0.69 0.59 0.51 0.36 0.30
1.2 or more 0.66 0.55 0.46 0.31 0.29
This table is to be used where the overhang is at least twice as wide as the window

Table P6: Zoverhangs for normal overhangs

Depth/H Orientation of window
N NE/NW E/W SE/SW S
0.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.2 0.94 0.91 0.89 0.84 0.79
0.4 0.90 0.85 0.79 0.72 0.64
0.6 0.88 0.81 0.72 0.62 0.53
0.8 0.86 0.79 0.66 0.55 0.50
1 0.85 0.77 0.61 0.52 0.49
1.2 or more 0.84 0.76 0.57 0.50 0.48
This table is to be used where the overhang is less than twice as wide as the window

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Appendix Q: Special features and specific data

Q1 Special features
This section provides a method to allow for the benefits of new energy-saving technologies that
are not included in the published DEAP specification.

This method may only be used for technologies whose characteristics have been independently
assessed and which are recognised as part of DEAP by being described on the web page
www.sei.ie/deap2006 (or a web page linked to it). For recognised systems, this web page will
contain details for calculating the data to be entered into the worksheet.

In general, a technology may use one form of energy to achieve savings in another form of energy.

Example. If whole-house mechanical ventilation with heat recovery were to be assessed in this way for
an oil-heated house:
- the web page would contain the routine for calculating the heat recovered (and so the energy saved),
together with a routine to calculate the energy used by fans;
- the energy saved would be applied with the primary energy and CO2 emission factors and cost for oil;
- the electricity used for fans would be applied with the primary energy and CO2 factors and cost for
electricity.

In the DEAP workbook, in the ‘Er1’ or ‘Er2’ worksheet as appropriate, go to the ‘Results by end use’
section, ‘Renewable and energy-saving technologies’ sub-section, and enter the delivered energy
produced or saved, and the delivered energy consumed by the technology, to the appropriate
input cells. Then go to the ‘Fuel data’ section, ‘Renewable and energy-saving technologies’ sub-
section, and enter the primary and CO2 factors and cost data for the energy produced or saved, and
the energy consumed, to the appropriate input cells.

Q2 Specific data
A similar mechanism will be used, if appropriate, to permit the use of data specific to a technology
instead of the data provided in the DEAP tables. For recognised data types, the web page
mentioned above will give details of the conditions for accepting the data and its applicability
within the DEAP calculation.

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TABLES
Most of the following tables are sourced from the UK Standard Assessment Procedure. SAP table
numbers are retained where convenient. Not all SAP tables are used.

Some of these tables have been incorporated into the ‘Deap.xls’ workbook to facilitate user input.

Table 1a: Mean external temperature [OC]

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
5.3 5.5 7.0 8.3 11.0 13.5 15.5 15.2 13.3 10.4 7.5 6.0

Annual mean 9.9

Heating-season mean (Oct – May) 7.6
Source: Met Eireann data

Table 1b: Monthly means of daily solar radiation on unshaded vertical and horizontal
surfaces [kWh/m2 day]
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
North 0.27 0.51 0.91 1.36 1.89 2.12 1.94 1.57 1.06 0.61 0.33 0.20
NE/NW 0.27 0.53 1.02 1.68 2.34 2.49 2.28 1.92 1.29 0.69 0.33 0.20
E/W 0.44 0.88 1.51 2.24 2.88 2.90 2.68 2.44 1.87 1.18 0.56 0.37
SE/SW 0.94 1.53 2.05 2.60 3.02 2.88 2.74 2.69 2.35 1.84 1.19 0.87
South 1.22 1.93 2.37 2.66 2.86 2.67 2.59 2.66 2.56 2.23 1.55 1.15
Horizontal 0.64 1.31 2.31 3.58 4.77 4.86 4.52 3.96 2.81 1.64 0.84 0.50

Notes regarding window orientation:

1) Use E/W orientation when the orientation is not known.
2) For a roof window in a pitched roof with a pitch of less than 70 degrees, use the value under
'North' for orientation within 30 degrees of North and the value under 'Horizontal for all other
orientations. If the pitch is 70 degrees or greater, treat it as if it is a vertical window.
Source: Calculated from Met Eireann data

Table 1c: Solar flux for summer period [W/m2]

North 78
NE/NW 93
E/W 111
SE/SW 115
South 110
Horizontal 185

Notes
1) These values are averages for Jun – Aug.
2) This table is not required for a DEAP rating calculation; it is for use in the optional
assessment of internal temperature in summer (see Appendix P).

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Table 2: Factors to be applied to losses for cylinders, thermal stores and CPSUs
Temperature Factor
Type of water storage for manufacturer's
for calculated loss
declared loss
Cylinder 0.60 a) b) 0.60 a) b)
Store volume ≥ 115 litres: 0.82
Storage combi boiler, primary store n/a Store volume < 115 litres:
0.82 + 0.0022 × (115 – V)

Store volume ≥ 115 litres: 0.60

Storage combi boiler, secondary
n/a Store volume < 115 litres:
store
0.60 + 0.0016 × (115 – V)
Hot water only thermal store 0.89 c) 1.08 c) d)
Integrated thermal store and gas-
0.89 c) 1.08 c) d)
fired CPSU
Electric CPSU:
winter operating temp. 85°C 1.09 1
90°C 1.15 1
95°C 1.21 1

Notes:
a) Multiply Temperature Factor by 1.3 if a cylinder thermostat is absent.
b) Multiply Temperature Factor by 0.9 if there is separate time control of domestic hot water
(boiler systems only).
c) Multiply Temperature Factor by 0.81 if the thermal store or CPSU has separate timer for
heating the store.
d) Multiply Temperature Factor by 1.1 if the thermal store or CPSU is not in an airing
cupboard.
Source: SAP 2005

Table 3: Primary circuit losses

System type kWh/year
Electric immersion heater 0
Boiler with uninsulated primary pipework* and no cylinder thermostat 1220
Boiler with insulated primary pipework and no cylinder thermostat 610
Boiler with uninsulated primary pipework and with cylinder thermostat 610
Boiler with insulated primary pipework and with cylinder thermostat 360
Combi boiler 0
CPSU (including electric CPSU) 0
Boiler and thermal store within a single casing (cylinder thermostat present) 0
Separate boiler and thermal store connected by no more than 1.5 m of insulated pipework 0
Separate boiler and thermal store connected by:
- uninsulated primary pipe work 470
- more than 1.5 m of insulated primary pipe work 280
Community heating 360
* "Primary pipework" means the pipes between a boiler and a hot water tank.

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Table 3a: Additional losses for combi boilers
Combi type kWh / year
Instantaneous, without keep-hot facility* 600 a)
Instantaneous, with keep-hot facility controlled by time clock 600
Instantaneous, with keep-hot facility not controlled by time clock 900
Storage combi boiler** store volume ≥ 55 litres 0
Storage combi boiler** store volume V < 55 litres 600 – (V – 15) × 15 a)
a)
If the hot water usage is less than 100 litres/day, multiply by (daily hot water usage) / 100

* "keep-hot facility" is defined in Appendix D, section D1.16.. The facility to keep water hot may
have an on/off switch for the user, or it may be controlled by a time switch. If the store is 15 litres
or more, the boiler is a storage combination boiler.
** “storage combi boilers” are defined in Appendix D, section D1.10.

Notes:
In the case of keep-hot:
1) If the keep-hot facility is maintained hot solely by burning fuel, use an appropriate loss for
combi boiler from Table 3a and proceed with the calculation as normal.
2) If the keep-hot facility is maintained by electricity, use the following approach:
a) enter the appropriate combi loss from Table 3a to the appropriate cell in the ‘Wh’
worksheet;
b) enter appropriate electricity consumption from Table 4f to appropriate cell in
‘Wh’ worksheet;
3) In the case of an untimed electrically powered keep-hot facility where the power rating of the
keep-hot heater is obtained from the HARP database, the loss should be taken as:
Loss =8.76 x P (kWh/year)
where P is the power rating of the heater in watts
4) The workbook will add the fuel use (i.e. the additional combi loss minus any associated
electricity consumption) to the fuel required for water heating, and account for the electricity
consumption in the ‘electricity for pumps, fans etc’ category on the ‘Er1’ worksheet.

Source: SAP 2005

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Table 4a: Heating system seasonal efficiency (space and water)
1) The table shows space heating efficiency. The same efficiency applies for water heating when
hot water is supplied from a boiler system.
2) For independent water heaters see section at end of table.

Efficiency Responsiveness
Heating System
% category
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS WITH RADIATORS OR UNDERFLOOR HEATING

Gas boilers and oil boilers

For efficiency, use HARP database (www.sei.ie/harp) if possible, otherwise use efficiency from Table
4b.
Use Table 4c for efficiency adjustments.
Use Table 4d for responsiveness category.
Refer to Group 1 in Table 4e for control options and temperature adjustments due to control.

Micro-cogeneration (micro-CHP)
See Appendix N. Performance data to be obtained from HARP database (www.sei.ie/harp).
Use Table 4c for efficiency adjustments.
Refer to Group 1 in Table 4e for control options and temperature adjustments due to control.

Solid fuel boilers

For efficiency, use HARP database if possible, otherwise use efficiency from this table. For open fires
with back boilers and closed roomheaters with boilers the efficiencies are the sum of heat to water
and heat to room.
Refer to Group 1 in Table 4e for control options.
Manual feed boiler in heated space (mineral or wood) a) 60 2
Manual feed boiler in heated space (mineral or wood) a) 55 2
a)
Auto (gravity) feed boiler in heated space 65 2
a)
Auto (gravity) feed boiler in unheated space 60 2
Open fire with back boiler to radiators, trapezium grate 55 3
Open fire with back boiler to radiators, rectangular grate 55 3
Closed roomheater with back boiler to radiators 65 3
Wood chip/pellet boiler 65 2
Range cooker boiler (integral oven and boiler) 45 3
Range cooker boiler (independent oven and boiler) 55 3
Note:
a)
Heated space means within the boundary of the dwelling as defined in section 1, "Dwelling dimensions".

Electric boilers
Refer to Group 1 in Table 4e for control options
Direct acting electric boiler 100 1
a)
Electric CPSU in heated space 100 2
Dry core storage boiler in heated space a) b) 100 2
a) b)
Dry core storage boiler in unheated space 85 2
a) b)
Water storage boiler in heated space 100 2
Water storage boiler in unheated space a) b) 85 2
a)
Heated space means within the boundary of the dwelling as
defined in section 1, "Dwelling dimensions".
a)
Store within boiler capable of meeting all space heating needs

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Heat pumps (see also warm air systems)
Refer to Group 2 in Table 4e for control options
Ground-to-water heat pump (electric) 320 From Table 4d
Ground-to-water heat pump with auxiliary heater (electric) 300 From Table 4d
Water-to-water heat pump (electric) 300 From Table 4d
Air-to-water heat pump (electric) 250 From Table 4d
Gas-fired, ground or water source 120 From Table 4d
Gas-fired, air source 110 From Table 4d

COMMUNITY HEATING SCHEMES

If known, use manufacturer's declared efficiency instead of the value in this table.
Refer to Group 3 in Table 4e for control options
Check Table 4c for efficiency adjustment due to controls
Distribution loss allowed for separately (see Table 9).
Community heating boilers 75 1

ELECTRIC STORAGE SYSTEMS

Refer to Group 4 in Table 4e for control options

Off-peak tariffs:
Old (large volume) storage heaters 100 5
Modern (slimline) storage heaters 100 4
Convector storage heaters 100 4
Fan storage heaters 100 3
Modern (slimline) storage heaters with Celect-type control 100 3
Convector storage heaters with Celect-type control 100 3
Fan storage heaters with Celect-type control 100 2
Integrated storage/direct acting heater 100 2

ELECTRIC UNDERFLOOR HEATING

Refer to Group 7 in Table 4e for control options

Off-peak tariffs:
In concrete slab (off-peak only) 100 5
Integrated (storage/direct acting) 100 4
Integrated (storage/direct acting) with low (off-peak) tariff
100 3
control
Standard tariff:
In thin screed (45-60 mm) 100 2
In timber floor 100 1

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WARM AIR SYSTEMS
Refer to Group 5 in Table 4e for control options

Gas-fired warm air with fan-assisted flue

Ducted, on-off control, pre 1998 70 1
Ducted, on-off control, 1998 or later 76 1
Ducted, modulating control, pre 1998 72 1
Ducted, modulating control, 1998 or later 78 1
Roomheater, with in-floor ducts 69 1

Gas fired warm air with balanced or open flue

Ducted or stub-ducted. on-off control, pre 1998 70 1
Ducted or stub-ducted. on-off control, 1998 or later 76 1
Ducted or stub-ducted, modulating control, pre 1998 72 1
Ducted or stub-ducted, modulating control, 1998 or later 78 1
Ducted or stub-ducted with flue heat recovery 85 1
Condensing 81 1

Oil-fired warm air

Ducted output (on/off control) 70 1
Ducted output (modulating control) 72 1
Stub duct system 70 1

Electric warm air

Electricaire system 100 2

Heat pumps
Refer to Group 2 in Table 4e for control options

Ground-to-air heat pump (electric) 320 1

Ground-to-air heat pump with auxiliary heater (electric) 300 1
Water-to-air heat pump (electric) 300 1
Air-to-air heat pump (electric) 250 1
Gas-fired, ground or water source 120 1
Gas-fired, air source 110 1

ROOM HEATERS
Refer to Group 6 in Table 4e for control options
If declared efficiency is available (see Appendix E) use instead of value from table

Gas (including LPG) room heaters:

Gas fire, open flue, pre-1980 (open front) 50 1
Gas fire, open flue, 1980 or later (open fronted), sitting proud of,
63 1
and sealed to, fireplace opening
Gas fire or wall heater, balanced flue 58 1
Gas fire, open flue (open fronted), sitting proud of, and sealed
63 1
to, fireplace opening, with back boiler unit

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 Flush fitting Live Fuel Effect gas fire (open fronted), sealed to
40 1
fireplace opening, with back boiler unit
Gas fire, closed front, fan assisted 72 1
Condensing gas fire 85 1
Flush fitting Live Fuel Effect gas fire (open fronted), sealed to
40 1
fireplace opening
Flush fitting Live Fuel Effect gas fire (open fronted), fan assisted,
45 1
sealed to fireplace opening
Decorative Fuel Effect gas fire, open to chimney 20 1
Gas fire, flueless 90 1
(add additional ventilation requirements in box 9a)

Oil room heaters:

Room heater, pre 2000 55 1
Room heater, 2000 or later 60 1
Room heater with boiler (no radiators), pre 2000 65 1
Room heater with boiler (no radiators), 2000 or later 70 1

Solid fuel room heaters

Open fire in grate 32 3
Open fire with back boiler (no radiators) 50 3
Closed room heater 60 3
Closed room heater with boiler (no radiators) 65 3
Stove (pellet fired) 65 2

Electric (direct acting) room heaters:

Panel, convector or radiant heaters 100 1
Fan heaters 100 1
Portable electric heaters 100 1

OTHER SPACE HEATING SYSTEMS

Refer to Group 7 in Table 4e for control options
Electric ceiling heating 100 2

HOT-WATER-ONLY SYSTEMS
If water heating from main system, use efficiency of main system
Electric immersion (on-peak or off-peak) 100 n/a
Back boiler (hot water only), gas 65 n/a
From a circulator built into a gas warm air system, pre 1998 65 n/a

From a circulator built into a gas warm air system, 1998 or later 73 n/a

Single-point gas water heater (instantaneous at point of use) 70 n/a

Multi-point gas water heater (instantaneous serving several taps) 65 n/a
Electric instantaneous at point of use 100 n/a

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Table 4b: Seasonal efficiency for gas and oil boilers
1) This table is to be used only for gas and oil boilers for which the HARP efficiency is not available.
2) The table shows seasonal efficiencies for space heating. The same seasonal efficiencies should
be assumed for water heating when hot water is supplied from a boiler system.
3) See Appendix B for guidance on boiler classification.
4) Apply efficiency adjustments in Table 4c if appropriate.
5) See Table 4d for responsiveness category.

Boiler Efficiency, %
Gas boilers (including LPG) 1998 or later
Non-condensing (including combis) with automatic ignition 73
Condensing (including combis) with automatic ignition 83
Non-condensing (including combis) with permanent pilot light 69
Condensing (including combis) with permanent pilot light 79
Back boiler 65
Gas boilers (including LPG) pre-1998, with fan-assisted flue
Low thermal capacity 72
High or unknown thermal capacity 68
Combi 70
Condensing combi 84
Condensing 85
Gas boilers (including LPG) pre-1998, with balanced or open flue
Wall mounted 65
Floor mounted, pre 1979 55
Floor mounted, 1979 to 1997 65
Combi 65
Back boiler 65
Combined Primary Storage Units (CPSU) (mains gas and LPG)
With permanent pilot (non-condensing) 70
With automatic ignition (non-condensing) 74
With permanent pilot (condensing) 79
With automatic ignition (condensing) 83
Oil boilers
Standard oil boiler pre-1985 65
Standard oil boiler 1985 to 1997 70
Standard oil boiler, 1998 or later 79
Condensing 83
Combi, pre-1998 70
Combi, 1998 or later 76
Condensing combi 81
Oil room heater + boiler, pre 2000 65
Oil room heater + boiler, 2000 or later 70
Range cooker boilers (mains gas and LPG)
Single burner with permanent pilot 46
Single burner with automatic ignition 50
Twin burner with permanent pilot (non-condensing) pre 1998 60
Twin burner with automatic ignition (non-condensing) 1998 or later 65
Twin burner with permanent pilot (non-condensing) pre 1998 65
Twin burner with automatic ignition (non-condensing) 1998 or later 70
Range cooker boilers (oil)
Single burner 60
Twin burner (non-condensing) pre 1998 70
Twin burner (non-condensing) 1998 or later 75

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Table 4c: Efficiency adjustment factors
Multiply efficiency
Heating system
by:
Gas or oil boiler systems with radiators or underfloor heating:
The adjustments are to be applied to the space and water heating seasonal efficiency for both the HARP
value and for efficiency values from Table 4b.

(1) Efficiency adjustment due to lower temperature of distribution

Mains gas Oil or LPG
system:
Condensing boiler with load compensator a) 1.02 1.01
Condensing boiler with weather compensator a) 1.02 1.01
a) b)
Condensing boiler with under-floor heating 1.03 1.02
a)
Condensing boiler with thermal store 1 1

(2) Efficiency adjustment due to control system

No thermostatic control of room temperature c) 0.95
c)
No boiler interlock 0.95

Community heating systems:

(3) Efficiency adjustment due to charging method

Flat rate charging d) 0.90

Heat pumps:

(4) Efficiency adjustment due to temperature of heat supplied Space DHW

Heat pump with underfloor heating 1.0
Heat pump with radiators without load or weather
0.7
compensation e)
Heat pump with radiators and load or weather
0.75
compensation e)
Heat pump supplying all DHW 0.7
Heat pump supplying 50% DHW (see Appendix G) 1.0

Range cooker boilers:

The following adjustment is to be applied only to the space heating seasonal efficiency (i.e. not
waterheating efficiency), and only where the efficiency is obtained from the HARP database or
manufacturer's declared value. ‘Фcase’ is the heat emission from the case of the range cooker at full load
(in kW); and ‘Фwater’ is the heat transferred to water at full load (in kW). Фcase and Фwater are obtained from
the database record for the range cooker boiler or manufacturer's declared value.
Range cooker boiler 1 + (Фcase / Фwater)

Notes:
a) These are mutually exclusive and therefore do not accumulate; if more than one applies, the
highest applicable efficiency adjustment is to be used.
b) Adjustment is applicable if the boiler supplies only the underfloor heating, and not if it also
feeds radiators or supplies hot water.
c) These do not accumulate as no thermostatic control or presence of a bypass means that there is
no boiler interlock.
d) 'Flat rate charging' means that households pay for the heat according to a fixed monthly or
annual amount, not depending on the amount of heat actually used. If the charges vary within a
scheme for other reasons, for example according to dwelling size, it is still classified as flat rate.
The last entry under ‘Community heating schemes’ refers to a system in which the charges are
substantially related to the amount of heat used.
e) Based on maximum heat distribution temperature of 50OC.

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Table 4d: Heating responsiveness category for wet systems with heat supplied to radiators or
underfloor heating
Heat emitter Responsiveness category
Systems with radiators: 1
Underfloor heating (wet system):
pipes in insulated timber floor 1
pipes in screed or concrete slab 4

Table 4e: Heating system controls

1) Use Table 4a to select appropriate Group in this table.
2) ‘Control category’ is entered into the appropriate cell of the 'Sh' worksheet.
3) The ‘Temperature adjustment' modifies the temperature of the living area during heating
hours, and is entered into the appropriate cell of the 'Sh' worksheet.

Reference to
Temperature
Control other
Type of control adjustment,
category possible
°C
adjustments

GROUP 1: BOILER SYSTEMS WITH RADIATORS OR UNDERFLOOR HEATING

No time or thermostatic control of room temperature 1 +0.6 Table 4c(2)
Programmer, no thermostat 1 +0.6 Table 4c(2)
Room thermostat only 1 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + room thermostat 1 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + at least two room thermostats 2 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + room thermostat + TRVs 2 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + TRVs + bypass 2 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + TRVs + flow switch 2 0 Table 4c(2)
Programmer + TRVs + boiler energy manager 2 0 Table 4c(2)
Time and temperature zone control 3 0 Table 4c(2)

Adjustments for features of control systems:

(applicable to any control option above and in addition to the adjustments selected above)
one of the
Delayed start thermostat -0.15 n/a
above
one of the
Load or weather compensation 0 Table 4c(1)
above
Temperature control of water heating (cylinder stat) n/a n/a Tables 2 and 3
Time control of water heating (separate
n/a n/a Table 2
programming)

Adjustments for features other than controls:

Temperature adjustment for CPSU n/a -0.1 n/a
or integrated thermal stores
Underfloor heating n/a n/a Table 4c(1)

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GROUP 2: HEAT PUMPS
No time or thermostatic control of room temperature 1 +0.3 Table 4c(4)
Programmer, no thermostat 1 +0.3 Table 4c(4)
Thermostat only 1 0 Table 4c(4)
Programmer + room thermostat 1 0 Table 4c(4)
Programmer + at least two room thermostats 2 0 Table 4c(4)
Programmer + room thermostat + TRVs + bypass 2 0 Table 4c(4)
Time and temperature zone control 3 0 Table 4c(4)

Adjustments for features of control systems:

(applicable to any control option above and in addition to the adjustments selected above)
one of the
Load or weather compensation 0 Table 4c(4)
above
Temperature control of water heating (cylinder stat) n/a n/a Tables 2 and 3
Time control of water heating (separate
n/a n/a Table 2
programming)
GROUP 3: COMMUNITY HEATING SCHEMES
No thermostatic control of room temperature 1 +0.6 Table 4c(3)
Programmer and roomstat 1 0 Table 4c(3)
Programmer and TRVs 2 0 Table 4c(3)
Time and temperature zone control 3 0 Table 4c(3)

GROUP 4: ELECTRIC STORAGE SYSTEMS

Manual charge control 3 +0.3 n/a
Automatic charge control 3 0 n/a
Celect-type controls 3 0 n/a

GROUP 5: WARM AIR SYSTEMS

No thermostatic control of room temperature 1 +0.3 n/a
Room thermostat only 1 0 n/a
Programmer + room thermostat 1 0 n/a
Time and temperature zone control 3 0 n/a

GROUP 6: ROOM HEATER SYSTEMS

No thermostatic control 2 +0.3 n/a
Appliance thermostat 3 0 n/a
Appliance thermostat + programmer 3 0 n/a
Programmer + room thermostat 3 0 n/a
Room thermostat only 3 0 n/a

GROUP 7: OTHER SYSTEMS

No thermostatic control of room temperature 1 +0.3 n/a
Room thermostat only 1 0 n/a
Programmer + room thermostat 1 0 n/a
Temperature zone control 2 0 n/a
Time and temperature zone control 3 0 n/a

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Table 4f: Electricity for fans and pumps and electric keep-hot facility
Equipment kWh/year
Heating system:
Central heating pump (supplying hot water to radiators or underfloor system) 130 a)
b) c)
Oil boiler - pump (supplying oil to boiler and flue fan) 100 a)
Gas boiler - flue fan (if fan assisted flue) 45
d)
Warm air heating system fans 0.6 × V
Keep-hot facility of a combi boiler:
Electricity for maintaining keep-hot facility e)
- keep-hot facility, controlled by time clock 600
f)
- keep-hot facility, not controlled by time clock 900
Ventilation system:
Mechanical extract ventilation g) SFP × 1.22 × V
g)
Balanced whole house mechanical ventilation fans SFP × 1.22 × V
Positive input ventilation (from loft space) 0
g)
Positive input ventilation (from outside) SFP × 1.22 × V
Solar water heating pump:
Solar water heating pump, electrically powered 75
Solar water heating pump, PV powered 0

Notes:
a) Multiply by a factor of 1.3 if room thermostat is absent
b) Applies to all oil boilers that provide main heating, but not if boiler provides hot water only.
c) The same motor operates both the pump and the flue fan
d) If the heating system is a warm air unit and there is whole house ventilation, the electricity for
warm air circulation should not be included in addition to the electricity for mechanical
ventilation. V is the volume of the dwelling.
e) See notes to Table 3a for the definition of keep-hot facility.
f) In the case of an untimed electrically powered keep-hot facility where the power rating of the
keep-hot heater is obtained from the Boiler Efficiency database, the electricity consumed for
maintaining the keep-hot facility should be taken as:
electricity consumed = 8.76 x P (kWh/year); where P is the power rating in watts
g) SFP is specific fan power in W/(litre/sec), see paragraph 2.6 and Table 4g, V is volume of the
dwelling in m3.

Table 4g: Specific fan power for mechanical ventilation systems

SFP,
Type of mechanical ventilation system
W/(litre/sec)
Balanced whole house mechanical ventilation, with or without heat recovery 2.0
Mechanical extract ventilation, or positive input ventilation from outside 0.8

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Table 5: Gains from fans and pumps

Function Gains (W)

a)
Central heating pump 10
b)
Oil boiler pump, inside dwelling 10
Warm air heating system fans a) c) 0.06 × V
Balanced whole house mechanical ventilation fans SFP × 0.06 × V

Notes:
a) Does not apply to community heating
b) Only for boiler providing main heating. In addition to central heating pump, but not if oil
pump is outside dwelling
c) If the heating system is a warm air unit and there is whole house ventilation, the gains for
warm air circulation should not be included in addition to the gains for mechanical ventilation.
V is the volume of the dwelling.
Source: SAP 2005

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Table 6a: Indicative U-values (W/m2K) for windows, doors and roof windows
The values apply to the entire area of the window opening, including both frame and glass, and take account
of the proportion of the area occupied by the frame and the heat conducted through it. Unless known
otherwise, double and triple glazing should be taken as air-filled without low-E coating. If the U-value of the
components of the window (glazed unit and frame) are known, window U-values may alternatively be taken
from the tables in Annex F of I.S. EN ISO 10077-1, using the tables for 20% frame for metal-framed windows
and those for 30% frame for wood or PVC-U framed windows.

When available, the manufacturer's certified U-values for windows or doors should be used in preference to
the data in this table. Adjustments for roof windows should be applied to manufacturer's window U-values
unless the manufacturer provides a U-value specifically for a roof window.

Unless known otherwise, double and triple glazing should be taken as air-filled without low-E coating.

Type of frame
Window with metal frame
Window with wood or PVC-U
with 4mm thermal break
frame (use adjustment in Note 1)
(use adjustments in Note 2)
12 mm 16 or more 16 or more
6 mm gap 6 mm gap 12 mm gap
gap mm gap mm gap
double-glazed, air filled 3.1 2.8 2.7 3.7 3.4 3.3
double-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn =
2.7 2.3 2.1 3.3 2.8 2.6
0.2, hard coat)
double-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn =
2.7 2.2 2.0 3.3 2.7 2.5
0.15, hard coat)
double-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn =
2.6 2.1 1.9 3.2 2.6 2.4
0.1, soft coat)
double-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn =
2.6 2.0 1.8 3.2 2.5 2.3
0.05, soft coat)
double-glazed, argon filled 2.9 2.7 2.6 3.5 3.3 3.2
double-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
2.5 2.1 2.0 3.0 2.6 2.5
0.2, hard coat)
double-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
2.4 2.0 1.9 3.0 2.5 2.4
0.15, hard coat)
double-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
2.3 1.9 1.8 2.9 2.4 2.3
0.1, soft coat)
double-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
2.3 1.8 1.7 2.8 2.2 2.1
0.05, soft coat)
triple glazed, air filled 2.4 2.1 2.0 2.9 2.6 2.5
triple-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn = 0.2,
2.1 1.7 1.6 2.6 2.1 2.0
hard coat)
triple-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn = 0.15,
2.1 1.7 1.6 2.5 2.1 2.0
hard coat)
triple-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn = 0.1,
2.0 1.6 1.5 2.5 2.0 1.9
soft coat)
triple-glazed, air filled (low-E, εn = 0.05,
1.9 1.5 1.4 2.4 1.9 1.8
soft coat)
triple-glazed, argon filled 2.2 2.0 1.9 2.8 2.5 2.4
triple-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
1.9 1.6 1.5 2.3 2.0 1.9
0.2, hard coat)
triple-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
1.8 1.5 1.4 2.3 1.9 1.8
0.15, hard coat)
triple-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
1.8 1.5 1.4 2.2 1.9 1.8
0.1, soft coat)
triple-glazed, argon filled (low-E, εn =
1.7 1.4 1.3 2.2 1.8 1.7
0.05, soft coat)
Windows and doors, single glazed 4.8 5.7
Solid wooden door 3.0

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Notes:
1) For roof windows with wooden or PVC-U frames apply the following adjustments to U-values:

Wood or PVC-U frame U-value adjustment for roof window, W/m2K

Single glazed +0.3
Double glazed +0.2
Triple glazed +0.2

2) For windows or roof windows with metal frames apply the following adjustments to U-values:

Metal frames Adjustment to U-value, W/m2K

Window Roof window
Metal, no thermal break +0.3 +0.7
Metal, thermal break 4 mm 0 +0.3
Metal, thermal break 8 mm -0.1 +0.2
Metal, thermal break 12 mm -0.2 +0.1
Metal, thermal break 20 mm -0.3 0
Metal, thermal break 32 mm -0.4 -0.1

3) For doors which are half-glazed (approximately) the U-value of the door is the average of the
appropriate window U-value and that of the non-glazed part of the door (e.g. solid wooden door [U-
value of 3.0 W/m2K] half-glazed with double glazing [low-E, hard coat, argon filled, 6 mm gap, U-
value of 2.5 W/m2K] has a resultant U-value of 0.5(3.0+2.5) = 2.75 W/m2K).

Source: SAP 2005

Table 6b: Transmittance factors for glazing

Total solar energy
Type of glazing ID Light transmittance
transmittance
(for calculation of (for calculation of lighting
solar gains) requirement)
Single glazed 1 0.85 0.90

Double glazed (air or argon

2 0.76 0.80
filled)
Double glazed (Low-E, hard-
3 0.72 0.80
coat)
Double glazed (Low-E, soft-coat) 4 0.63 0.80

Triple glazed (air or argon filled) 5 0.68 0.70

Triple glazed (Low-E, hard-coat) 6 0.64 0.70
Triple glazed (Low-E, soft-coat) 7 0.57 0.70
(The ID column is included to facilitate input to the workbook).

Notes:
1) The values are for normal incidence of solar radiation. The transmittance values are
multiplied by 0.9 (both solar and light transmittance) in calculations.
2) When the window U-value is declared by the manufacturer (rather than from Table 6b) the
solar transmittance should also be obtained from the manufacturer. Ensure that such values
relate to the glazing, not the whole window.
3) Light transmittance should always be taken from Table 6b, irrespective of the source of the
U-value and solar transmittance.

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Table 6c: Frame factors for windows and doors
Frame type Proportion of opening that is glazed, (FF)
Wood 0.7
Metal 0.8
Metal, thermal break 0.8
PVC-U 0.7

Note: If known, the actual frame factor can be used instead of the data in Table 6c provided that it is
obtained either for the standard window configuration defined in BR 443 or it is an area-weighted
average of all windows in the dwelling.

Table 6d: Solar and light access factors

Summer solar
Winter solar access factor Light
% of sky
access factor (for calculation access factor
Overshading blocked by ID
(for calculation of summer (for calculation
obstacles
of solar gains) temperatures – of lighting reqt.)
Appendix P)
Heavy > 80% 4 0.3 0.5 0.5
More than average > 60% - 80% 3 0.54 0.7 0.67
Average or unknown 20% - 60% 2 0.77 0.9 0.83
Very little <20% 1 1 1 1

Note: A solar access factor of 1.0 and a light access factor of 1.0 should be used for roof windows.
Source: SAP 2005

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Table 7: Fraction of heat supplied by secondary heating systems
Fraction from
Main heating system Secondary system
secondary
All gas, oil, solid fuel, heat pump and
all secondary systems 0.10
community heating systems
Micro-cogeneration all secondary systems see Appendix N
Electric storage heaters (not integrated) all secondary systems
- not fan-assisted 0.15
- fan-assisted 0.10
Integrated storage/direct-acting electric
0.10
systems
Electric CPSU 0.10
Electric room heaters 0.20
Other electric systems 0.10

Notes
1) See also Appendix A.
2) If an off-peak tariff is present, an electric secondary heater uses the on-peak tariff.

Main source: SAP 2005

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Table 8: Fuel data
Primary Emissions Additional
Unit price
Fuel energy kg CO2 standing
c/kWh
factor per kWh charge €(1)
Gas:
mains gas 1.1 0.203 3.39 256
bulk LPG (propane or butane) 1.1 0.232 7.23 91
bottled LPG 1.1 0.232 13.23
Oil:
heating oil 1.1 0.272 5.62
(2)
Solid fuel:
house coal 1.1 0.361 3.33
anthracite 1.1 0.361 3.97
manufactured smokeless fuel 1.2 0.392 3.61
peat briquettes 1.1 0.377 4.48
sod peat 1.1 0.375 2.99
wood logs 1.1 0.025 3.29
wood pellets - in bags, for secondary
1.1 0.025 5.92
heating
wood pellets - bulk supply, for main
1.1 0.025 4.48
heating
wood chips 1.1 0.025 2.39
multi-fuel 1.1 0.289 3.61
Electricity:
standard tariff 2.7 0.643 14.45
(3)
Night-rate tariff: on-peak 2.7 0.643 14.45
(3)
Night-rate tariff: off-peak 2.7 0.643 6.99 63
electricity sold to grid 0
electricity displaced from grid 2.7(4) 0.643(4)
Community heating schemes: 88
(5) (5)
heat from boilers – gas, oil, solid fuel as above as above 5.15
(5) (5)
heat from heat pump as above as above 5.15
heat from boilers – waste combustion 1.1 0.057 5.15
heat from boilers – biomass or biogas 1.1 0.025 5.15
waste heat from power stations 1.05 0.018 3.60
(5) (5)
heat from CHP as above as above 3.60
electricity generated by CHP 2.7(4) 0.643(4)

Notes
1) The standing charge given for electricity is extra amount for the off-peak tariffs, over and
above the amount for the standard domestic tariff, as it is assumed that the dwelling has a
supply of electricity for reasons other than space and water heating. Standing charges for gas
and for off-peak electricity are added to space and water heating costs where those fuels are
used for heating.

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2) Select the fuel for a solid fuel appliance as described in section 10.3.3. A wood fuel should
be chosen only if the appliance is designed to burn only wood, i.e. if its design is such as to
prohibit the use of any other fuel type.
3) With electric off-peak tariffs, some of the consumption is at the off-peak rate and some at
the on-peak rate. The on-peak percentages to be used are given in Table 10a, the remainder
being provided at the off-peak rate
4) Deducted from costs, emissions or primary energy
5) Take factor from further up the table according to fuel burnt.
6) Bulk wood pellets should be specified as fuel for a main heating system only if there is
adequate provision (at least 1.5 m3) for storage of the fuel.

Table 9: Distribution loss factor for group and community heating schemes
Heat distribution system Factor
Mains piping system installed in 1990 or earlier, not pre-insulated medium or high
1.20
temperature distribution (120-140ºC), full flow system
Pre-insulated mains piping system installed in 1990 or earlier, low temperature
1.10
distribution (100ºC or below), full flow system.
Modern higher temperature system (up to 120ºC), using pre-insulated mains installed in
1.10
1991 or later, variable flow system.
Modern pre-insulated piping system operating at 100ºC or below, full control system
1.05
installed in 1991 or later, variable flow system

Note: A full flow system is one in which the hot water is pumped through the distribution pipe
work at a fixed rate irrespective of the heat demand (usually there is a bypass arrangement to
control the heat delivered to heat emitters). A variable flow system is one in which the hot water
pumped through the distribution pipe work varies according to the demand for heat.

Source: SAP 2005

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Table 10a: On-peak fractions for systems using night-rate tariff
This table is used for electric space and water heating systems which take electricity at both off-
peak and on-peak rates. Use an electricity price for the main heating system weighted between the
on-peak and off-peak unit price using the fraction from the table. Secondary heating with fraction
according to Table 7 is applied as well.

System Fraction at on-peak rate

Integrated storage/direct acting systems 0.20
(storage heaters and underfloor heating)
Direct-acting electric boiler 0.90
Ground/water source heat pump:
water heating with off-peak immersion 0.17
water heating without immersion
0.70
heater
space heating with on-peak auxiliary 0.80
space heating without auxiliary 0.70
Immersion water heater Fraction from Table 10b

Table 10b: On-peak fraction for electric water heating

Instead of a table, the following equations are used to calculate the fractions of electricity required
at on-peak rates for cylinders with single and with dual immersion heaters, for night-rate tariffs. The
equations are valid for V between 110 and 245 litres.

Dual immersion: [(6.8 - 0.024V)N + 14 - 0.07V]/100

Single immersion: [(14530 - 762N)/V - 80 + 10N]/100

where V is the cylinder volume and N is the standardized number of occupants. (If these formulae
give a value less than zero, set the on-peak fraction to zero.)

Notes:
1) Do not use this table to obtain the on-peak fraction for an electric CPSU. Use on-peak
fraction given in Table 7.
2) Do not use this table for the on-peak fraction for domestic hot water heated by a heat
pump. Use on-peak fraction given in Table 7.
Source: SAP 2005

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Table 11: Thermal mass categories for the dwelling
Category AmAf AmAf Heat capacity per unit
floor area
[-] [-] [MJ/m2 K]
UF IH
Low 0 0 0.07 0.07
Medium-low 0.5 0.5 0.14 0.09
Medium 1 1 0.20 0.11
Medium-high 2 2 0.32 0.15
High 3.5 3.5 0.50 0.20

AmAf = Area of thermally massive elements divided by total floor area

UF: for calculation of utilisation factor
IH: for calculation of effect of intermittent heating

Table 11a: Thermally massive and thermally light constructions

The layers given below are those nearest the internal surface of the construction.

Thermally massive constructions:

Dense plaster on clay brickwork or solid concrete blockwork.
Plasterboard-on-dabs on clay brickwork or solid concrete blockwork.
Plaster or plasterboard-on-dabs on hollow concrete blockwork.
Concrete or screed floor, either bare, laminated, tiled, carpeted, or with wood laid directly on
concrete/screed.
Dense plaster on aerated concrete blockwork or aerated concrete slab.

Thermally light constructions:

Plasterboard ceiling below joists or rafters, with insulation or air space between the joists.
Plasterboard wall with insulation behind (timber-frame walls and masonry walls with internal
insulation fall in this category).
Plasterboard-on-dabs on aerated concrete blockwork or aerated concrete slab.
Suspended timber floor.
Windows and doors.

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